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Artists' Work Chosen For Gallery Display
Artists’ Work Chosen For Gallery Display
Class Act teacher Zachary Johnson talks to students Nov. 15 about the student-led coffee shop.
Students Brew Experience In Class Act Coffee
Vandals Target Band Trailer, Signs
Vandals Target Band Trailer, Signs
Interact club hosts Halloween Hallways for the feeder schools Oct. 30. Clubs and activities hosted booths with activities and candy.
Storms Don’t Stop Halloween Hallways
Top 5 Homecoming King, Queen Candidates Announced
Top 5 Homecoming King, Queen Candidates Announced
For Day Of The Dead, Students Honor Forgotten Scientists
For Day Of The Dead, Students Honor Forgotten Scientists
Takahashi Takes 'Inktober' Art Challenge
Takahashi Takes ‘Inktober’ Art Challenge
Students listen in Spanish teacher Hollye Willard's Spanish For Heritage Speakers 2 class Nov. 1
Class Empowers Heritage Spanish Speakers
Photo courtesy of Presley Sutherland
Sophomore ‘Nails’ Artistic Manicures
Build Fun Fall Baskets
Build Fun Fall Baskets
Worlds of Fun 'Halloween Haunt' Car
Halloween Haunt Productions Steal Spooky Spotlight
Can't Go Wrong With Tay's Burger Shack
Can’t Go Wrong With Tay’s Burger Shack
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
Finals day of the 2024-2025 Class 2 Boys Swimming and Diving State Tournament, St. Peters, Missouri, Nov. 15
Boys Swim Earns 2 State Championships
Boys state wrestling day 1, Feb. 23
Wrestlers Earn National Rankings Ahead Of Season
Varsity View: Emeralds Dance Team
Varsity View: Emeralds Dance Team
Coaches Nic Brent and Christopher Johnson instruct junior Faith Nesfeder at Girls Wrestling State Feb. 23.
Girls Wrestling Coach Previews Season
Coach Elijah Bears (right) at 2024 Missouri wrestling state.
Catching Up With Coach Bears Ahead Of Boys Wrestling Season
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
Hacks Help Save Popular Backpack Tags
Hacks Help Save Popular Backpack Tags
Artists' Work Chosen For Gallery Display
Artists’ Work Chosen For Gallery Display
Finals day of the 2024-2025 Class 2 Boys Swimming and Diving State Tournament, St. Peters, Missouri, Nov. 15
Boys Swim Earns 2 State Championships
Interact club hosts Halloween Hallways for the feeder schools Oct. 30. Clubs and activities hosted booths with activities and candy.
Storms Don’t Stop Halloween Hallways
2024 Football Senior Night
2024 Football Senior Night
Homecoming Photo Booth 2024
Homecoming Photo Booth 2024
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: Exchange Student Ellen Eriksson
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: Exchange Student Ellen Eriksson
Takahashi Takes 'Inktober' Art Challenge
Takahashi Takes ‘Inktober’ Art Challenge
Varsity View: Emeralds Dance Team
Varsity View: Emeralds Dance Team
It's conference weekend for the boys swim team. Reporters Sophia Stephens and Sarah Tarpley checked in with senior Gabriel Wells and junior Sam Hennenfent.
Varsity View: Swimmers Gabriel Wells & Sam Hennenfent
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: Talking About The Flock
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: Talking About The Flock
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: Exchange Student Ellen Eriksson
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: Exchange Student Ellen Eriksson
Varsity View: Emeralds Dance Team
Varsity View: Emeralds Dance Team
It's conference weekend for the boys swim team. Reporters Sophia Stephens and Sarah Tarpley checked in with senior Gabriel Wells and junior Sam Hennenfent.
Varsity View: Swimmers Gabriel Wells & Sam Hennenfent
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: Talking About The Flock
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: Talking About The Flock
Varsity View Oct. 25 with softball coach Matt Schweitzer
Varsity View: Softball Coach Matt Schweitzer
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Alex Bermudez, Writer, Photographer

Alex Bermudez is a senior and this is his second year on staff.  He is the advertising manager. Alex is in the Falcon Philharmonia and enjoys drawing and watching anything that’s trending. He is a fan of all things Star Wars. His favorite thing about being on staff is being a photographer.

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With Chamber Choir and New Mark Middle School’s choir, senior Alex Lopez and Juniors Bailey Shafer, Garrett Otting, Gracie Gifford, Avery Mckenna and Leland Samuel sing Dec. 8 during their holiday concert. Senior McKenna Dubes and Sophia Miles, juniors Hannah Sheer, Wyatt Loar and Paisley Vincent follow along with the choir as they sing Christmas carols. Seniors Brett Benkovich, Draiden Parks, Lucas VanKeirsbilck and juniors Emma Mott and Emily Peck follow choir director Tracy Resseiguie’s cues. “I think it went really well,” Van Keirsbilck said. “It was a lot of fun. It gave us the chance to sing with our future Falcons.”

[Photo] Holiday Harmonies

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While singing "Almost Paradise" together, senior McKenna Dubes (Ariel Moore) is in the arms of Charles Thomas (Ren McCormack). It was Thomas' first show in school. "I was very nervous about doing this," Thomas said. "It was hard getting started, but I think this production went well and was amazing."

[Photo] Footloose The Musical

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GABRIELA HEJDE

[Photo] Experiences, Interests Guide Research Topic Choices

Elyse Bredfeldt, Editor-In-Chief, Copy Editor
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Boys Soccer Districts 1-0 Win Against Liberty High School

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Boys Soccer Districts 1-0 Win Against Liberty High School

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Carter Garret

Soccer Beats Liberty 1-0 In Overtime District Win

McKenna Dubes and Alex Bermudez
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Alpha Jalloh

Senior Soccer Athletes Celebrated Before Game

Alex Bermudez, Photographer
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Senior Jenna Reukmuang is escorted by her host parents.

[Photo] Senior Cheerleaders Honored Under Friday Night Lights

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Freshman CJ Sheckells and Senior Chloe Sheckells

[Photo] Hand-Me-Down Advice

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“A Summer Sundae Kinda Love,” created by artist Trew Love, was inspired by her childhood, when her father would take her out for ice cream. Love added a secret detail to tie her piece to Kansas City. There are two hidden Kansas City sports teams’ sprinkles. “There is a Royals sprinkle and a Chiefs sprinkle that you can find if you look for them,” Love said.

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“Hope Blooms,” created by artist Ada Koch, was inspired by World War I and the portrayal of poppies. During WWI, poppies were a sign of hope after all the violence and destruction. Koch said the Parade of Hearts was something the Kansas City community could use after the events of the last few years. “We’ve all gone through the pandemic and a lot of unrest in the last two years, and they want to be positive, and I thought, ‘Perfect, poppies fit right in there,’” Koch said. Koch’s heart was placed at the WWI Museum, and she said she felt it was the perfect space.

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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.

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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.

[Photo] Hearts Around KC

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Lexi Hatfield

[Photo] 100 Wins: Milestone Reached

Brianne Tremper, Fallyn Kowalski, and Elyse Bredfeldt
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Driving in the paint, junior Kayden Fish maneuvers around the defender in the courtwarming game Feb. 4 against Lee’s Summit High School. The courtwarming game drew large crowds, nearly doubling the size of the student section. “It was easily the biggest crowd I’ve seen in my three years here," Fish said. "It just felt good people wanted to come watch the game."

[Photo] Boys Basketball Dominant Throughout Season

Alex Carroll, Reporter
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Gearing up to shoot a free throw, senior MaryPaige Miller attempts to score after being fouled in the game against Lee’s Summit on Feb. 3. Miller made the shot, but said free throws aren’t her strongest suit in the game. “I think of coach Abbott,” Miller said. “He works with me a lot on it, so I think of him and his pointers when I shoot.”

[Photo] Girls Basketball Has Success In Regular Season

Alex Carroll, Reporter
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Whataburger rating

[Photo] Mahomes’ Favorite Burger Joint Arrives In K.C.

Cassie Ford, Editor-In-Chief
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Holding her opponent from getting back up, junior Chase Kiel gets ready to pin senior Lexi Hatfield Nov. 22. Keil said they have been working hard during their practices. “We’re having our practices more like realistic matches,” Kiel said. “I’m starting to feel more prepared.”

[Photo] Girls Wrestling Rises In Popularity

Brianne Tremper, Managing Editor
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The cast of "Grease the Musical" performs Nov. 19 on the set created specifically for the show.

‘Grease’ Musical Hits Stage

Humberto Bermudez, Photographer
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Christmas Music: How Early Is Too Early?

Humberto Bermudez
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