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![German Program Says Auf Weidersehen](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/German-900x675.png)
German Program Says Auf Weidersehen
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![Senior Brandon Kelly stands next to his Eagle Scout project.](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Unknown-2-715x900.jpeg)
Boy Scout Earns Eagle Scout Award
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![In year 15 of the school being open, there are 15 original staff members left. Spanish teacher Chris Carey, Ed.D., is one of the last 15.](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0826-900x600.jpg)
Staley Original: Chris Carey
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![In year 15 of the school being open, there are 15 original staff members left. Administrative assistant Kate Strahl is one of the last 15.](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0743-900x600.jpg)
Staley Original: Kate Strahl
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![In year 15 of the school being open, there are 15 original staff members left. Spanish teacher Anna Maki-Birchler is one of the last 15.](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0800-900x600.jpg)
Staley Original: Anna Maki-Birchler
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![In year 15 of the school being open, there are 15 original staff members left. Art teacher Chelle Cox is one of the last 15.](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0742-900x600.jpg)
Staley Original: Chelle Cox
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![Coach David Wilson speaks to his players in the 3-1 win against Park Hill High School April 3.](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AM_4-3_ParkHill-_3-1_baseball20230403_1223-900x600.jpg)
15 Here For 15
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![In year 15 of the school being open, there are 15 original staff members left. Business teacher Kelly Rule is one of the last 15.](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0771-900x600.jpg)
Staley Original: Kelly Rule
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![In year 15 of the school being open, there are 15 original staff members left. Counselor James McNeely is one of the last 15.](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0784-900x600.jpg)
Staley Original: James McNeely
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![In year 15 of the school being open, there are 15 original staff members left. Science teacher Shane Taylor is one of the last 15.](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0780-900x600.jpg)
Staley Original: Shane Taylor
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![In year 15 of the school being open, there are 15 original staff members left. Gifted teacher Carol Toney is one of the last 15.](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0759-900x600.jpg)
Staley Original: Carol Toney
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![Staley Original: Jeanine Felten](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SBG00589-900x600.jpg)
Staley Original: Jeanine Felten
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![Staley Original: Cherie Burgett](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/f8ddd5d0-23ce-4ee6-986d-f97faa11dfe1.jpg)
Staley Original: Cherie Burgett
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![In year 15 of the school being open, there are 15 original staff members left. Math teacher Kristina Francis is one of the last 15.](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0766-900x600.jpg)
Staley Original: Kristina Francis
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![In year 15 of the school being open, there are 15 original staff members left. Science teacher Andrea Holmes is one of the last 15.](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0789-900x600.jpg)
Staley Original: Andrea Holmes
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![In year 15 of the school being open, there are 15 original staff members left. Social studies teacher Bob Buck, J.D., is one of the last 15.](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0775-900x600.jpg)
Staley Original: Bob Buck
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![In year 15 of the school being open, there are 15 original staff members left. Choir teacher Tracy Resseguie is one of the last 15.](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0806-900x600.jpg)
Staley Original: Tracy Resseguie
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![Coach David Wilson talks to sophomore Brody Irlbeck during the 3-1 win against Park Hill High School April 3.](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AM_4-3_ParkHill-_3-1_baseball20230403_1143-e1686367737305-900x804.jpg)
Staley Original: David Wilson
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![Front Row: Keira Thomas, 10; Mia Sollars, 11; Isabella Cascone, 12; Savannah Leiby, 12;
Taylar Thomas, 11; Sarah Tarpley, 10
Back Row: Blair McCammon, 9; Carlie Redd, 10; Kenzie Cornett, 10; Lyla Reeves, 9; Mimi Palmentere, 10; Ella Pauk, 10](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_8163-Edited-900x600.png)
Dance Team Places At Competition
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![Pumpkin Inflatable: Caroline Ray, 12](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/310543147_1084489745584783_803123851134743620_n.jpg)
Falcons Dress For Halloween
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![English teacher McKay Lannigan pins Ray's crown as other candidates and their banner holders cheer.](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-3-900x736.jpg)
Caroline Ray Crowned Homecoming Queen
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![Sophomore Katy Taylor claps as her dad, coach Shane Taylor addresses his athletes at the Track and Field banquet May 10.](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/MD_5-10_TrackAndFeild_Banquet20220510_9802-e1653760264432-900x633.jpg)
Taylor Makes It To State With Dad As Coach
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![During the quarterfinal game March 5, seniors Alex Gonzalez, Drew Atkins and Jackson Scott cheer for the basketball team as Scott and Atkins hold up a Fathead of senior Brogan Donaldson. The Fatheads were designed by student section leader Tommy Martin’s mom. “She knows them, and she’s always kind of known them, so she created those signs as a joke,” Scott said.](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/CassieFord_312_Boys-Basketball-Quarter-Finals_20220312_7379-copy-900x600.jpg)
Coach Neff Appreciates ‘Sixth Man’
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![Measuring a part with robotics coach Aaron Dalton, sophomore Luke Freyermuth observes the measurements. Freyermuth said that while creating a robot is a positive experience overall, it does require a time commitment. “It’s rewarding to complete a robot,” Freyermuth said. “It’s also a lot of work. You have to design it, build it, overcome any design challenges you might encounter.”](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_9734-900x600.jpg)
Millennium Falcons Work To Build Robot
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![100 Wins: Milestone Reached](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/AlexB_Feb4_-MSHSAA_District_Wrestling_Girls20220205_3948-900x600.jpg)
100 Wins: Milestone Reached
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![Hyped TikTok Books: Worth The Read?](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/tik-tok-graphic.png)
Hyped TikTok Books: Worth The Read?
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![Performing with the Emeralds at the Homecoming game against North Kansas City High School Sept. 24, senior Sofia Cascone and junior Isabella Cascone shake their pom-poms. The Cascones have danced as a duo for 15 years, but their time will be coming to a close as Sofia graduates. “I’m going to be really sad,” Isabella said. “It’s something we’ve been able to do together and share a passion together.](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MD_9-24_Emeralds_HomecomingGame20210923_2765-900x600.jpg)
Sisters Reflect On Years Competing Together
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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.”](https://staleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Unknown-1-900x606.jpeg)
Athletes Grow Up In Wrestling Program
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