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4) “Raising Hope”

October 11, 2017

If you ever take a step back and think, "Wow, my family is crazy," then you will be able to relate to this one a lot. This comedy is about a young dad named Jimmy who still lives at home with his parents,...

5) “The Fosters”

October 11, 2017

This show is definitely one where you should have a tissue box near by. Callie and her brother Jude have been in and out of the foster-care system their entire lives. Then they move in Steph and Lena,...

Dropping AP classes

Jen Hulen, Staff • September 19, 2017

Once enrolled in an AP class this school year, it was difficult to drop. If a student signed up for one and no longer wanted to be in it anymore, they had a conference with a counselor after having a conference...

Young Tennis Player Takes Top Spot

Alexa Schulte, Staff • September 15, 2017

The No. 1 varsity girls’ tennis player is freshman Claire Thimgan. In her first tournament, Claire took first place in the Lee’s Summit North Tournament, playing against Lee’s...

What to wear in your Senior Pictures

Madison Benda, Editor and Chief • September 13, 2017

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What Does it Take to Academically Letter?

Haylee Roberts • May 17, 2017

Lettering is not only for athletes but also for the scholarly. There are multiple ways to letter at school, one of them being academically. This award recognizes students who have a commitment to community...

Hannah Mountz Graduation Speech

May 11, 2017

So it’s finally here. The countdown on all of our phones reached zero and we get to walk across the stage to receive a sheet of paper that represents 13 years of our lives. Today marks our freedom. Freedom...

Cons of a Later Start

Christopher Spry • February 11, 2017

High-school students often complain about how early school starts and why elementary and junior-high students get to go to school later, but school start times should remain the same because changing it...

Summer to Fall Transitions

Haylee Roberts, Reporter • September 6, 2016

As the weather begins to change, so does our wardrobe. It can be difficult to decide whether or not it is too late to wear shorts and...

Things to Do Over the Summer

Rita Sargent • May 19, 2016