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2024 Homecoming Court
Meet 2024 Homecoming Candidates
It's Not Too Late To Register To Vote
It’s Not Too Late To Register To Vote
Barry Crilley, Ed.D., Assistant Principal
Meet School’s Five New Administrators
The Millennium Falcons robotics team at Science City Sept. 22.
Robotics Team Takes ‘Shredder’ To Science City
Find Volunteer Requirements For Diplomas
Find Volunteer Requirements For Diplomas
2024 Homecoming Court
Meet 2024 Homecoming Candidates
Barry Crilley, Ed.D., Assistant Principal
Meet School’s Five New Administrators
Photos courtesy of Ella Maher
Home Is Where You Park It: Senior Plans To Travel, Stay In Van
Thrower senior Katy Taylor competes at districts, earning the district championship May 11. She is set to compete at state May 24 and 25.
Freshmen Athletes Can Start Preparing For College Recruitment Now
Junior Carlie Redd dances at the Sept. 8 football game against Lee's Summit North High School.
Junior’s Been Dancing Through Life Since Preschool
Worlds of Fun 'Halloween Haunt' Car
Halloween Haunt Productions Steal Spooky Spotlight
Very Demure, Very Mindful and Very Delicious
Very Demure, Very Mindful and Very Delicious
Review: 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' Is Subplot Storm
Review: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Is Subplot Storm
Review: Oreo Coke Zero & Coca Cola Oreos
Review: Oreo Coke Zero & Coca Cola Oreos
'Night,' By Elie Wiesel An Important Read
‘Night,’ By Elie Wiesel An Important Read
Cross Country team hosts Blackout Run to fight Childhood Cancer Oct. 4
XC Hosts Blackout Run, Senior Night On Eve Of Race
Boys Swim Team Smashing Records
Boys Swim Team Smashing Records
Girls Volleyball Teacher Appreciation Night, Sept. 26
Girls Volleyball Honors Teachers
The annual Dig For A Cure volleyball tournament was hosted at home Sept. 23. The varsity volleyball team beat North Kansas City High School 3-2 in five sets. JV and C teams also won. There was a $5 cash donation for admission, and all proceeds will be donated to the Sideout Foundation.
Volleyball Hosts Dig For A Cure
The girls golf team beat Oak Park, North Kansas City and Winnetonka high schools Sept. 20 at Paradise Pointe, becoming the Superintendent Cup Champs.
Girls Golf Wins Superintendent’s Cup
2024 Homecoming Court
Meet 2024 Homecoming Candidates
Worlds of Fun 'Halloween Haunt' Car
Halloween Haunt Productions Steal Spooky Spotlight
Review: 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' Is Subplot Storm
Review: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Is Subplot Storm
Thespians Bringing Classic Productions In Year's Show Lineup
Thespians Bringing Classic Productions In Year’s Show Lineup
'Alien Romulus': Spoiler-Free Review
‘Alien Romulus’: Spoiler-Free Review
Cross Country team hosts Blackout Run to fight Childhood Cancer Oct. 4
XC Hosts Blackout Run, Senior Night On Eve Of Race
Girls Volleyball Teacher Appreciation Night, Sept. 26
Girls Volleyball Honors Teachers
The Cubing Club met in the Innovation hub Sept. 26.
Cubing Club Meets In Innovation Hub
Women's Empowerment Club, Sept. 26
Women’s Empowerment Club Holds First Meeting
The Millennium Falcons robotics team at Science City Sept. 22.
Robotics Team Takes ‘Shredder’ To Science City
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud: Intro Episode
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud: Intro Episode
Review: Oreo Coke Zero & Coca Cola Oreos
Review: Oreo Coke Zero & Coca Cola Oreos
Thespians Bringing Classic Productions In Year's Show Lineup
Thespians Bringing Classic Productions In Year’s Show Lineup
'Alien Romulus': Spoiler-Free Review
‘Alien Romulus’: Spoiler-Free Review
Varsity View: Girls Golf Coach Richard Tingler
Varsity View: Girls Golf Coach Richard Tingler
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud: Intro Episode
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud: Intro Episode
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Ellia Mytsa

Ellia Mytsa, Copy Editor

Ellia Mytsa is a senior who aspires to be a lawyer. This is her second year on staff at Staley, but she previously worked on the newspaper staff at Woodgrove High School. Her favorite subject in school is math. Mytsa's interest in journalism and writing stems from her love for reading and songwriting. This year, she is in Chamber Choir and Chorale at Staley. She also plays the piano and guitar and teaches ukulele. She enjoys buying clothes sustainably in her free time and loves to thrift. She enjoys running and playing tennis. In the future, she hopes to work with victims of assault and abuse and represent them in court.

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Ellia & Olivia Out Loud: Intro Episode

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New Student Body President Wants More Involvement

New Student Body President Wants More Involvement

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TTPD: 'Excellent Display Of Swift’s Narrative Style Of Songwriting'

TTPD: ‘Excellent Display Of Swift’s Narrative Style Of Songwriting’

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Boomer To Gen Z Faculty Share Childhood Trends

Boomer To Gen Z Faculty Share Childhood Trends

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Contest Winner’s Art Displayed At State Capitol

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Two Men Charged In Super Bowl Rally Shooting

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Onyx Step Team, Second Annual Show Up and Step Out Step Show Feb. 3

Onyx Steps Up To 1st Place

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Review: Donut Pass These Up

Review: Donut Pass These Up

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Time To Lock In: A Look At Northland Study Spots

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After traveling to Cape Girardeau, Missouri, for the MCCA State Competition Dec. 9, varsity cheer placed second in the coed small division. It was their second season in a row with a new coach, and they were happy with their performance and placement. “Coming off of a year where we had a complete change of coaches, we did the best we could with the situation, and we did even better than we expected,” sophmore Jillian Burks said.

Building Success

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K.C. Current's new stadium, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) stadium. Photo courtesy of KC Current

World’s 1st Female Pro Sports Stadium Nears Opening

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A Second For Jazz

A Second For Jazz

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Graphic By Joey Taylor

Fast Fashion: A Secret Higher Price

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