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United States Vs. TikTok
File Photo: Prom, April 8, 2024
Prom Features New Venue, Attendance Rule
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
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
Music With a Message
Music With a Message
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
Coach Elisha Bears talks with senior David Gleason in the midst of his championship match.
Veterans Propel Boys Wrestling Team To State Success
Conference Championship win over Lee’s Summit High School Feb. 27.
Dominance On The Court: Girls Basketball Team Eyes Class 6 Tournament
2025 Missouri Girls Swim State Championship, Feb. 20
Historic Wins: Girls Swim Secures Top Finishes, State Titles
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
Music With a Message
Music With a Message
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
Conference Championship win over Lee’s Summit High School Feb. 27.
Dominance On The Court: Girls Basketball Team Eyes Class 6 Tournament
2025 Missouri Girls Swim State Championship, Feb. 20
Historic Wins: Girls Swim Secures Top Finishes, State Titles
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
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: The Chamoy Pickle Episode
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: The Chamoy Pickle Episode
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
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: The Chamoy Pickle Episode
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: The Chamoy Pickle Episode
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
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In the Courtwarming game Feb. 3 against North Kansas City High School, senior Kayden Fish dribbles the ball. The boys basketball team won the game 65-45. “My thought process was just to get the win,” Fish said. “That's the most important thing so that you can have fun afterward and not worry about, ‘I should’ve done this better.’”

Everything To Lose

Brady Stark, Mason Baugh, Landyn Goldberg, Jackson Phelps, Marc Taduran, and Nathan VanDruff
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Flag Football, Student Section, Jamboree

Flag Football, Student Section, Jamboree

Landyn Goldberg
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Fashion Aesthetic Shifts During Pandemic

Fashion Aesthetic Shifts During Pandemic

Landyn Goldberg
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Nike Air Max 90 Retro CU1816 100 Bacon 2021

Sneakerhead Shares Best of 2021

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Spring Break Costa Rica Trip

Trip To Costa Rica Planned For Spring Break

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In the Falcon Fieldhouse during the wrestling duel against Kearney High School, junior Jack Stoffel goes for a pin on his opponent in Dec. 9. Duels provide an environment with different lighting and setup as compared to a normal meet. “It’s really awesome,” Stoffel said. “Especially when we’re at home, it has a big team aspect. We are all cheering each other on and it’s really energetic and fun.”

[Photo] Athletes Grow Up In Wrestling Program

Elyse Bredfeldt, Reporter, Copy Editor
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Making A Splash For State

Making A Splash For State

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Before the game against St. Joseph Central High School Oct. 13, the team gathered together to have Pixy Stix candy. Senior Shea Martin said that since her freshman year, the team would buy Pixy Stix so everyone would have energy in the dugout. “It’s been a tradition every year,” Martin said. “It gives an opportunity for the team to come together. Yes, we do team bonding all year long, but this is a big moment where we can get energy together and get each other hype before the game.”

Seniors Bring Team Together

Landyn Goldberg, StaleyNews.com Editor in Chief
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Men's Mental Health: The Macho Mentality

Men’s Mental Health: The Macho Mentality

Landyn Goldberg, StaleyNews.com Editor In Chief
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At the plate, senior Shea Martin readies to hit during the 10-0 senior night victory Sept. 30 against North Kansas City High School. The conference champions ended the season 20-7. “Obviously it didn’t end the way I wanted it to,” Martin said. “However, the season itself was amazing."

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At home, senior David Marshall and junior Deon Burtin make a tackle during the 8-10 loss Sept. 24. After a rough start to the season, varsity football shifted their momentum, beating St. Joseph Central High School and headed into the postseason. “My favorite part is toward the end of the season how we connected and started playing as a team,” Marshall said.

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Dribbling against a defender, senior Andy Lipp moves the ball during their 4-1 victory against Truman High School Sept. 9 at the District Activity Center. The team looks to carry momentum as the District playoffs near. “My favorite part of the season was playing with the boys and helping them get goals,” Lipp said.

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Huddling together, seniors Macy Tauke, Emily Burlington, juniors Gabby Ramirez, Ady Horn and freshman Mya Schirk celebrate after a point during their 0-3 loss to Park Hill South Oct. 18. Varsity volleyball was battling their way through the district playoffs at the time of printing. “We have made connections with the team, and we have fun with each other,” Burlington said.

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Sophomore Ken’Veon Stone lays on the ground as sophomore Tyler Kerkhoff (#79), senior Anderson Hendershot (#27) and senior Emonta Hicks (#10) rush over to celebrate.

Football Team Victorious In Battle

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At halftime of the Homecoming football game Sept. 24, senior Sofia Cascone is crowned homecoming queen.

Cascone Crowned Homecoming Queen

Landyn Goldberg and Kian Hunt-Espino
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A missing soap dispenser in one of the Staley bathrooms. Photo by Landyn Goldberg

Devious Licks Equals Devious Consequences

Landyn Goldberg, StaleyNews.com Editor in Chief
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The Money Makers

The Money Makers

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The boys basketball team celebrates after a 67-54 win in the C.W. Stessman Invitational championship game against Liberty High School at Liberty. Staley, who was ranked No. 4 in the Kansas City area by 810 Sports, played Liberty, who was ranked No. 5. “It felt really great because we don’t really get to play Liberty, and they’re always good competition, and it’s really fun,” said junior guard Asa Bridges.

Run That Back

Landyn Goldberg
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On Jan. 22 during the C.W. Stessman Invitational championship game against Liberty High school, senior Kendrick Stone rises up to throw down a dunk. That dunk helped shift momentum back in their favor, leading them on to a run which propelled them to a 67-45 victory. “We really needed that momentum,” said Stone. “We were in a big championship game, so everything just shifted our way after that dunk, and we kept playing together.”

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Aesthetic iPhone 101

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Aesthetic iPhone 101

Archie Dinwiddie, Reporter
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At-Home Workouts

At-Home Workouts

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Pandemic of the Mind

Pandemic of the Mind

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Stuck at Home

Stuck at Home

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Mark Your Calendar

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Winn's Legacy

Winn’s Legacy

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Hats Off to a New Year

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