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assistant principal Barry Crilley, Ed.D.
New Principal, New Perspective
Larry Smith, Ed.D., speaks at the 2026 Commencement May 18 at T-Mobile Center.
Principal Larry Smith Leaving The Nest
Increasing Student Body Impacts School
Increasing Student Body Impacts School
National Honor Society induction April 20
NHS Sweeps State Competition
Thespians Prepare For Blue Star Ceremony
Thespians Prepare For Blue Star Ceremony
assistant principal Barry Crilley, Ed.D.
New Principal, New Perspective
Hacky Sack Is Back
Hacky Sack Is Back
The flag football team honored eight seniors before their game against Raymore-Peculiar High School. The game ended in a 13-32 loss.
Brady Reflects On Trip To Play Flag Football At NFL Pro Bowl
Pacific Islander Student Union Making Waves
Pacific Islander Student Union Making Waves
2026 prom assembly
StuCo: The Heart Of School Spirit
The flag football team honored eight seniors before their game against Raymore-Peculiar High School. The game ended in a 13-32 loss.
Brady Reflects On Trip To Play Flag Football At NFL Pro Bowl
Freshman Varsity Athlete Balances Soccer, Track
Freshman Varsity Athlete Balances Soccer, Track
Landon Apple, 12
Senior’s Hunting Tradition Runs Deep
senior Carson Crockett
Faith Across The Atlantic: Senior Prepares For Mission Trip
Freshman Hailey Weick high fives her teammates October in the District game against Park Hill High School. It was the last game of the season with a final score of 2-9. The team ended the season with a 16-16 record.
Handling The Pressure: Freshman Finds Place On Varsity 
Northland Coffee Crawl: Rating Three Popular Shops
Northland Coffee Crawl: Rating Three Popular Shops
Sep 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) celebrates after a victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Sports Chat: Chiefs Roster Moves
Level Up: Games To Play On Your School Mac Right Now
Level Up: Games To Play On Your School Mac Right Now
Three Stores, One Sweet Tooth: Budget Candy Battle Royale
Three Stores, One Sweet Tooth: Budget Candy Battle Royale
Fueling The Cost Of Living
Fueling The Cost Of Living
Girls Soccer Falls To St. Teresa's In Quarterfinals
Girls Soccer Falls To St. Teresa’s In Quarterfinals
Baseball Season Ends In Quarterfinals Game 3
Baseball Season Ends In Quarterfinals Game 3
Girls Relay Earns All State Honors At Track Championships
Girls Relay Earns All State Honors At Track Championships
Baseball Beats Rockhurst In First State Quarterfinals Game
Baseball Beats Rockhurst In First State Quarterfinals Game
Runners, Thrower Qualify For Track State
Runners, Thrower Qualify For Track State
Girls Soccer Falls To St. Teresa's In Quarterfinals
Girls Soccer Falls To St. Teresa’s In Quarterfinals
Baseball Season Ends In Quarterfinals Game 3
Baseball Season Ends In Quarterfinals Game 3
Girls Relay Earns All State Honors At Track Championships
Girls Relay Earns All State Honors At Track Championships
Baseball Beats Rockhurst In First State Quarterfinals Game
Baseball Beats Rockhurst In First State Quarterfinals Game
Runners, Thrower Qualify For Track State
Runners, Thrower Qualify For Track State
Baseball Headed To District Finals After Beating Liberty North
Baseball Headed To District Finals After Beating Liberty North
Larry Smith, Ed.D., speaks at the 2026 Commencement May 18 at T-Mobile Center.
Principal Larry Smith Leaving The Nest
Increasing Student Body Impacts School
Increasing Student Body Impacts School
Hacky Sack Is Back
Hacky Sack Is Back
Baseball Shuts Out St. Joe Central In District Quarterfinals
Baseball Shuts Out St. Joe Central In District Quarterfinals
Sep 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) celebrates after a victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Sports Chat: Chiefs Roster Moves
Liv & Learn: Olivia's Goodbye
Liv & Learn: Olivia’s Goodbye
Sports Chat: John Pork In The Bullpen
Sports Chat: John Pork In The Bullpen
Liv & Learn: Senior Checklist & Common App
Liv & Learn: Senior Checklist & Common App
Feb 6, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; The 2026 NFL Draft logo at the Super Bowl LX Experience at the Moscone Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Sports Chat: Chiefs’ NFL Draft Results
The news site of Staley High School

Staley News
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Staley News
Joey Taylor

Joey Taylor, Managing Editor

Joey Taylor is the Managing Editor for Talon Magazine. This is his second year on staff. He plans to major in journalism/media arts at Mizzou or Northwest Missouri State. His strengths are design and graphics. Outside of the journalism room, he likes listening to music and playing video games. He also enjoys drawing and horror movies. In the future, he hopes to work in online media and communications.

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