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New Nursing Program Provides Real-World Experience
New Nursing Program Provides Real-World Experience
Creative Design III students meet with Bell Prairie Elementary students Feb. 10.
So Long, RabbithOle: Art Classes Wrap Up Projects
Women's Empowerment Club 5K, April 26
New Club Leaders Share Future Plans
A sophomore shows off their ring.
Class Rings Tell Students’ Stories
Spanish Students Cowrite Bilingual Story With Bell Prairie Artists
Spanish Students Cowrite Bilingual Story With Bell Prairie Artists
Spanish teacher Christopher Carey speaks to a student.
Spanish Teacher Embarks On New Journey
Kristina Francis
More Than A Math Teacher: Francis Reflects On Career Of Connection, Growth
Art Teacher Bids Farewell: Celebrating A Legacy of Creativity, Care
Art Teacher Bids Farewell: Celebrating A Legacy of Creativity, Care
Turning Summers Into Life Lessons: Junior Learns From Grandpa's Craft
Turning Summers Into Life Lessons: Junior Learns From Grandpa’s Craft
Math teacher Allison Jones
A Daughter’s Journey: Teacher Learns To Cope After Losing Mother
Baseball played today against Liberty High School, winning 10-0. They are District Champs for the first time since 2019. They play next weekend in State Quarterfinals.
Varsity Baseball Team Has Historic Season
Food Review: Giovanni's Doesn't Miss
Food Review: Giovanni’s Doesn’t Miss
One-Minute Movie Review: 'Juror #2'
One-Minute Movie Review: ‘Juror #2’
'Sinners' Soars Beyond Expectations
‘Sinners’ Soars Beyond Expectations
Popular AI Trend Sparks Debates On Generative Art
Popular AI Trend Sparks Debates On Generative Art
Baseball played today against Liberty High School, winning 10-0. They are District Champs for the first time since 2019. They play next weekend in State Quarterfinals.
Varsity Baseball Team Has Historic Season
Varsity Baseball Earns 2nd Place At State
Varsity Baseball Earns 2nd Place At State
Baseball played today against Liberty High School, winning 10-0. They are District Champs for the first time since 2019. They play next weekend in State Quarterfinals.
District Champs: Baseball Team Shuts Out Liberty
The district champs varsity boys volleyball team's season ended tonight at home against Rockhurst High School. The final score was 0-3.
Boys Volleyball Season Ends
Varsity View: Girls Soccer Player Bella Leddick
Varsity View: Girls Soccer Player Bella Leddick
Varsity Baseball Earns 2nd Place At State
Varsity Baseball Earns 2nd Place At State
Baseball played today against Liberty High School, winning 10-0. They are District Champs for the first time since 2019. They play next weekend in State Quarterfinals.
District Champs: Baseball Team Shuts Out Liberty
The district champs varsity boys volleyball team's season ended tonight at home against Rockhurst High School. The final score was 0-3.
Boys Volleyball Season Ends
Teachers, Friends, Family Celebrate Noel Lynch's Last Day Of School
Teachers, Friends, Family Celebrate Noel Lynch’s Last Day Of School
Class of 2025 Commencement // By Trinity Bates
Class Of 2025 Graduation: Commencement Ceremony
Food Review: Giovanni's Doesn't Miss
Food Review: Giovanni’s Doesn’t Miss
One-Minute Movie Review: 'Juror #2'
One-Minute Movie Review: ‘Juror #2’
'Sinners' Soars Beyond Expectations
‘Sinners’ Soars Beyond Expectations
'Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!': Ellia Graduated, What's Next?
‘Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!’: Ellia Graduated, What’s Next?
Band Performs In D.C. Memorial Day Parade
Band Performs In D.C. Memorial Day Parade
'Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!': Ellia Graduated, What's Next?
‘Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!’: Ellia Graduated, What’s Next?
Varsity View: Girls Soccer Player Bella Leddick
Varsity View: Girls Soccer Player Bella Leddick
Varsity View: Baseball Player Roger Sielaff
Varsity View: Baseball Player Roger Sielaff
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: Will TikTok Be Banned?
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: Will TikTok Be Banned?
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: The Chamoy Pickle Episode
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: The Chamoy Pickle Episode
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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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[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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