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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
Winter Guard Takes 1st Place
Winter Guard Takes 1st Place
School District Upping Security
School District Upping Security
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
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
Worlds of Fun 'Halloween Haunt' Car
Halloween Haunt Productions Steal Spooky Spotlight
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
Boys varsity wins 73-41 against Raymore Peculiar High School Feb. 7 in the Courtwarming game.
Gallery: Courtwarming 2025
Varsity View: Boys Basketball Coach Chris Neff
Varsity View: Boys Basketball Coach Chris Neff
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
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
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: Exchange Student Jeppe Thomsen Of Denmark
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: Exchange Student Jeppe Thomsen Of Denmark
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
Winter Guard Takes 1st Place
Winter Guard Takes 1st Place
Entrepreneurship students work at the Falcon Fair Dec. 12.
Entrepreneurs Sell Out At Falcon Fair
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
Varsity View: Girls Basketball
Varsity View: Girls Basketball
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
STTV Sports Network's Sophia Stephens and Roger Sielaff sit down to talk to boys wrestling coach Josh Lorenson and senior wrestler Merrik Murray about the season and the sport.
Varsity View: Boys Wrestling
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Makenzie Hooton

Makenzie Hooton, Talon Magazine Managing Editor

Makenzie is a Junior and the managing editor on the Talon Magazine staff. This is her second year on the staff. Along with magazine, she high jumps and plays tennis. She is also a part of National Honor Society and BETA club. Her favorite thing about being on staff is seeing all the hard work of each member coming together in a cohesive and beautiful product.

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Workout Infographic

[Photo] At-Home Workouts

Landyn Goldberg
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On the court, senior Byron Alexander dribbles the past a defender from Park Hill South High School Jan. 15. The players agree that a big part of their success is due to the good relationships they have with each other. “I just feel like we have really good chemistry on and off the court and it definitely helps us when we play against tougher opponents.” said Alexander.

[Photo] Boys Basketball Making History

Cassie Ford
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After earning a perfect score on the ACT, junior Nicholas Kanatzer poses for his wrestling coach Elisha Bears. This was the first time he took the test since 7th grade. “The scholarships were a big part of it, but also I knew I was capable of getting a high score, so I of course wanted to try my best,” said Kanatzer.

Achievement on the ACT

Makenzie Hooton
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coach Travis Mauzey

Kickin’ It with Santa and The Soccer Teams

Makenzie Hooton
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Gocha Tea & Beverages

[Photo] That’s The Tea

Kara Morley, Staff
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Wingstop

[Photo] Ain’t No Thing Like A Chicken Wing

Kayla Pospisil, Staff
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smoke

[Photo] The Fog Remains

Jack Warner, Staff
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At the Hope Center’s awards ceremony on May 22, sophomore Nia Daniels helps serve food for the kids. The ceremony was to honor and recognize the different program’s accomplishments and service. “Everyone was celebrated and people had a great time,” said Daniels.

Service Sisters

Makenzie Hooton, Staff
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National Award Winning Baton Twirler

Makenzie Hooton, Staff
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