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New Student Body President Wants More Involvement
New Student Body President Wants More Involvement
Photo Courtesy of Jill Jackson
Falcons Fly High In Animatronic Bird Challenge
senior Ali Schulz with her For Real Baby
For Real, Parenting Is Hard
Lead In Schools Water: NKCSD Taking Action
Lead In School’s Water: NKCSD Taking Action
Focusing on the game, seniors James Taylor, Jeremiah Taylor and freshman Elijah Smith play “Valorant” during practice Feb. 1. Practices involved playing two different matches of “Valorant” in preparation for competitions. “One of my hobbies is playing video games,” Smith said. “So it’s fun to do it at school and meet new people.”
eSports Team Wraps Up First Season As Emerging Sport
Photos courtesy of Ella Maher
Home Is Where You Park It: Senior Plans To Travel, Stay In Van
Thrower senior Katy Taylor competes at districts, earning the district championship May 11. She is set to compete at state May 24 and 25.
Freshmen Athletes Can Start Preparing For College Recruitment Now
Junior Carlie Redd dances at the Sept. 8 football game against Lees Summit North High School.
Junior’s Been Dancing Through Life Since Preschool
Senior yearbook distribution at the senior barbecue May 9
Students Get Yearbooks Before Summer Break For First Time
GOALS Teacher Tracey Wasinger with seniors Diego Datica and Abigail Vejrosta at the end of the school day May 21
Teacher Works To Be Voice For Kids
Freeze Dried Candy: Crunchy, Airy
Freeze Dried Candy: Crunchy, Airy
The Weight Of College
The Weight Of College
Chuckys TV Show A Killer Series
Chucky’s TV Show ‘A Killer Series’
Review: New Fast Food Items Hit Menus
Review: New Fast Food Items Hit Menus
Civil War: Flawed But Beautiful
‘Civil War’: Flawed But Beautiful
Thrower senior Katy Taylor competes at districts, earning the district championship May 11. She is set to compete at state May 24 and 25.
Freshmen Athletes Can Start Preparing For College Recruitment Now
Junior Carlie Redd dances at the Sept. 8 football game against Lees Summit North High School.
Junior’s Been Dancing Through Life Since Preschool
At the state track and state meet May 25, R.J. Collins earned the Class 5 Boys state Championship in the 200m dash with a record time of 21.23. He ran a 10.56 and took 3rd in the 100m dash. Shane Smith took 6th in the 200m dash, finishing off the weekend as a medalist in the 200m, 400m and the 4x200m. Smith placed 6th in the 400m with a time of 49.27. The boys 4x200 relay of Shafer, Smith, Freudenburg and Collins took third, running a 1:26:67. On May 24, Katy Taylor earned the Class 5 Girls Discus State Championship with a throw of 45.69m.
Taylor, Collins Win Track State Championships
Track and field state sendoff May 23
School Cheers Track & Field Team To State
The new head baseball coach for the 24-25 season, Dionandre Josenberger, met with players today in the PAC during WIN Time.
New Baseball Coach Shares Priorities For Team
Make Frosted Lemonade At Home
Make Frosted Lemonade At Home
Chuckys TV Show A Killer Series
Chucky’s TV Show ‘A Killer Series’
Civil War: Flawed But Beautiful
‘Civil War’: Flawed But Beautiful
Best Dressed: Shane Taylor, Science
Superlatives, Teachers’ Version
Starbucks
Debate Brews Over Dutch Bros, Starbucks
At the state track and state meet May 25, R.J. Collins earned the Class 5 Boys state Championship in the 200m dash with a record time of 21.23. He ran a 10.56 and took 3rd in the 100m dash. Shane Smith took 6th in the 200m dash, finishing off the weekend as a medalist in the 200m, 400m and the 4x200m. Smith placed 6th in the 400m with a time of 49.27. The boys 4x200 relay of Shafer, Smith, Freudenburg and Collins took third, running a 1:26:67. On May 24, Katy Taylor earned the Class 5 Girls Discus State Championship with a throw of 45.69m.
Taylor, Collins Win Track State Championships
The DIT Creative Design 3 class held the first annual Art Garden May 22 in the SEC. The Art Garden showcased the different works of each student and allowed them to sell their work.
Art Garden Showcases Student Work
Track and field state sendoff May 23
School Cheers Track & Field Team To State
Photo Courtesy of Jill Jackson
Falcons Fly High In Animatronic Bird Challenge
Bucks Classes Play Kickball
Buck’s Classes Play Kickball
Whats Your Favorite Summer Song?
What’s Your Favorite Summer Song?
Make Frosted Lemonade At Home
Make Frosted Lemonade At Home
Would You Rather: Summer Edition
Would You Rather: Summer Edition
Extreme Summer Workout: Getting Ready For Free Gym Membership
Extreme Summer Workout: Getting Ready For Free Gym Membership
Review: New Fast Food Items Hit Menus
Review: New Fast Food Items Hit Menus
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Willow Wooldridge

Willow Wooldridge, Staley News Website Editor in Chief, Talon Co-Editor in Chief, Copy Editor

Willow Wooldridge is a sophomore, and this is her first year on staff. Her favorite subjects are English and Science. She’s been interested in writing since middle school. She became interested in journalism in 8th grade when she saw the Talons publications, and she knew that it was something she wanted to do. She enjoys writing and hopes to be a voice for those who don’t have the resources. She likes to read. Her favorite genres are romance and realistic fiction. In the future, she wants to go to one of her dream schools and become a journalist.

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The Weight Of College

The Weight Of College

Willow Wooldridge, Talon Editor in Chief
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Review: If He Had Been With Me An Emotional Rollercoaster

Review: ‘If He Had Been With Me’ An Emotional Rollercoaster

Willow Wooldridge, Editor-In-Chief
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Photo Courtesy of Jill Jackson

Falcons Fly High In Animatronic Bird Challenge

Willow Wooldridge, Editor-In-Chief
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[Video] Class Of 2024 Visits Feeder Schools

Sophie Holman and Talia Brown
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Talon magazine, April 2024, Volume 16, Issue 2

Talon magazine, April 2024, Volume 16, Issue 2

Joey Taylor, Willow Wooldridge, and Lily Carmichael
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Solar Eclipse, April 8

[Photo] School Community Heads Outside For Eclipse

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Benson Boone’s Music Is ‘Work Of Art’

Willow Wooldridge, Editor In Chief
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Review: Donut Pass These Up

Review: Donut Pass These Up

Lily Carmichael, Ellia Mytsa, and Willow Wooldridge
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[Photo] Are Valentines-Themed Treats Worth The Money?

Lily Carmichael, Editor In Chief
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Sex Trafficking: Whats Real & Whats Not?

Sex Trafficking: What’s Real & What’s Not?

Willow Wooldridge, Editor In Chief
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Sextortion On The Rise

Sextortion On The Rise

Willow Wooldridge
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Wrestling With Work

Wrestling With Work

Willow Wooldridge
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Gender Neutral Bathroom Becomes Staff Bathroom

Willow Wooldridge, Reporter
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