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Photo courtesy of Staley Strong Powerlifting Team
Breaking New Ground: Team Shines At First Powerlifting Meet
File Photo: Courtwarming 2024
StuCo Brings Changes To Courtwarming
Photo Courtesy Of Annika Adiga
New StuCo President Shares Plans
Winter Guard Takes 1st Place
Winter Guard Takes 1st Place
School District Upping Security
School District Upping Security
Photo Courtesy Of Annika Adiga
New StuCo President Shares Plans
'Tropics' at the KC Zoo
You’ve Seen The Animals, See What Else KC Zoo Has To Offer
At the Diversity Assembly Nov. 22, senior Gideon Samuel laughs after social studies teacher Josh Lorenson was pied in the face by another student.
Students Voting To Pie Teacher In Face
"It's A Wonderful Life" Dec. 5
Thespians Perform ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’
Students Observe Day Of Dead On Field Trip
Students Observe Day Of Dead On Field Trip
Stop By Mochinut For Quick, Easy Snack
Stop By Mochinut For Quick, Easy Snack
'Tropics' at the KC Zoo
You’ve Seen The Animals, See What Else KC Zoo Has To Offer
Rage Bait: Don't Fall For It
Rage Bait: Don’t Fall For It
NFL Faces Problems With Off-Field Actions
NFL Faces Problems With Off-Field Actions
Worlds of Fun 'Halloween Haunt' Car
Halloween Haunt Productions Steal Spooky Spotlight
Photo courtesy of Staley Strong Powerlifting Team
Breaking New Ground: Team Shines At First Powerlifting Meet
The girls swim team competes in the Gold Conference Championship Feb. 8.
Girls Swim Wins Conference Championship
Boys varsity wins 73-41 against Raymore Peculiar High School Feb. 7 in the Courtwarming game.
Gallery: Courtwarming 2025
Varsity View: Boys Basketball Coach Chris Neff
Varsity View: Boys Basketball Coach Chris Neff
Onyx placed first in the Show Up and Step Out step show hosted by Northtown's 23rd Street Steppers Feb. 1.
Back To Back: Onyx Wins 1st Place
Stop By Mochinut For Quick, Easy Snack
Stop By Mochinut For Quick, Easy Snack
Starbucks
Caffeine Craze: Teen Intake On The Rise
Spirit Halloween
Witch Spots For Halloween Fun
Homecoming Photo Booth 2024
Homecoming Photo Booth 2024
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: Exchange Student Jeppe Thomsen Of Denmark
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: Exchange Student Jeppe Thomsen Of Denmark
The girls swim team competes in the Gold Conference Championship Feb. 8.
Girls Swim Wins Conference Championship
Boys varsity wins 73-41 against Raymore Peculiar High School Feb. 7 in the Courtwarming game.
Gallery: Courtwarming 2025
Onyx placed first in the Show Up and Step Out step show hosted by Northtown's 23rd Street Steppers Feb. 1.
Back To Back: Onyx Wins 1st Place
Winter Guard Takes 1st Place
Winter Guard Takes 1st Place
Entrepreneurship students work at the Falcon Fair Dec. 12.
Entrepreneurs Sell Out At Falcon Fair
Varsity View: Boys Basketball Coach Chris Neff
Varsity View: Boys Basketball Coach Chris Neff
Varsity View: Girls Wrestler A.J. Bigham
Varsity View: Girls Wrestler A.J. Bigham
Student Council Speeches 2025
Student Council Speeches 2025
Ellia and Olivia Out Loud!: The Lunch Ladies
Ellia and Olivia Out Loud!: The Lunch Ladies
Varsity View: Girls Basketball
Varsity View: Girls Basketball
Varsity View: Boys Basketball Coach Chris Neff
Varsity View: Boys Basketball Coach Chris Neff
Varsity View: Girls Wrestler A.J. Bigham
Varsity View: Girls Wrestler A.J. Bigham
Ellia and Olivia Out Loud!: The Lunch Ladies
Ellia and Olivia Out Loud!: The Lunch Ladies
Varsity View: Girls Basketball
Varsity View: Girls Basketball
STTV Sports Network's Sophia Stephens and Roger Sielaff sit down to talk to boys wrestling coach Josh Lorenson and senior wrestler Merrik Murray about the season and the sport.
Varsity View: Boys Wrestling
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Fallyn Kowalski, Editor-In-Chief, Writer

Fallyn is a senior this year and it is her third year on staff. She is an Editor-In-Chief of StaleyNews.com. She enjoys traveling, reading, walking, and thrifting. Her favorite things are Colleen Hoover books, Crocs, Grey’s Anatomy, and coffee. Her favorite thing about being on staff is sharing people’s stories and opinions through her writing.

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Moving their arms in a wave motion at the Ability Arts Festival in the Falcon Field House April 11, students dance together. The festival was planned by Public Service and Communication Pathway students and social studies teacher Kendall Benner. “The students were so fun to be around and I also got to experience it with the people in my classes,” sophomore Kalea Scrivner said.

Crafts Festival Held In Falcon Field House

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Staff Reviews Popular Shows

Staff Reviews Popular Shows

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Changing Demographics Bring New Student Unions

Changing Demographics Bring New Student Unions

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Photo courtesy of Jerrilynn Phillipi

Sisters Share Experiences Diving Together

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Seniors Share Post-High School Plans

Seniors Share Post-High School Plans

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Staying On Track

Staying On Track

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New WIN Time Requirement Invades Home Life

New WIN Time Requirement Invades Home Life

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Disney Announces 'Little Mermaid' Remake

Disney Announces ‘Little Mermaid’ Remake

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On the court, sisters senior Ava Gates and sophomore Ella Gates dance Sept. 30 at Park Hill High School during individual districts. Varsity won 6-3. “Having my sister be my doubles partner this year has made me become a stronger player,” Gates said.

Girls Tennis Racks Up Wins

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Scarers Share Experiences Working At Haunt

Scarers Share Experiences Working At Haunt

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Pumpkin Inflatable: Caroline Ray, 12

Falcons Dress For Halloween

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During the flag football game against North Kansas City High School Sep. 2, the team huddles in discussion. The flag football team lost 6-13. “It was really nice, just playing with them and getting to know them to the level that we did," Katy Taylor said.

Flag Football Reflects On Pilot Season

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“For The Love of Kansas City,” created by artist Mollie Hanselman, was inspired by the Kansas City skyline. Her design used simple primary colors and shapes. “I hope that because of how simple the shapes are and elementary the color scheme is that they become in tune with their inner child and are able to see the world through them,” Hanselman said.

Hearts Around KC

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Teachers Ban Cell Phones In Class

Teachers Ban Cell Phones In Class

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In a HOSA meeting Feb. 22, seniors Kiana Terrell and Kylie Rothberger work on their project.

HOSA Moves On To State

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100 Wins: Milestone Reached

100 Wins: Milestone Reached

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Hyped TikTok Books: Worth The Read?

Hyped TikTok Books: Worth The Read?

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At the first informational meeting for e-sports, coach Janet Sobbe goes over a presentation Jan. 26 in the Innovation Center. Sobbe and teacher Sherri Butts coach the new sport together. "I thought it would be a cool experience for kids, and I was excited to be a part of making that happen," Sobbe said.

Leveling Up: Gamers Now Have Varsity Sport

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Is Boba Worth The Hype?

Is Boba Worth The Hype?

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#SignalForHelp: Viral TikTok Helps Save Lives

#SignalForHelp: Viral TikTok Helps Save Lives

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Members of the HOPE Squad work during a field trip Nov. 2.

Hope Squad Works To Change Stigmas

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Time To Pack A Lunch?

Time To Pack A Lunch?

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[Photo] Mask Up -- All The Way Up -- To Stay In School

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Junior Aubrey Williams demonstrates how to incorrectly wear a mask.

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Junior Aubrey Williams demonstrates how to incorrectly wear a mask.

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Mask Up -- All The Way Up -- To Stay In School

Mask Up — All The Way Up — To Stay In School

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Bookin' It To The Library

Bookin’ It To The Library

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Achieving Higher Education

Achieving Higher Education

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It's Time For Change In U.S.

It’s Time For Change In U.S.

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Who's Got Spirit!?

Who’s Got Spirit!?

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