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New Student Body President Wants More Involvement
New Student Body President Wants More Involvement
Photo Courtesy of Jill Jackson
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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
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The Weight Of College
The Weight Of College
Chuckys TV Show A Killer Series
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Review: New Fast Food Items Hit Menus
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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’
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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
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Whats Your Favorite Summer Song?
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Make Frosted Lemonade At Home
Make Frosted Lemonade At Home
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Extreme Summer Workout: Getting Ready For Free Gym Membership
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Substitute Teacher Played For World Champion LA Lakers

Q&A With Clay Johnson
Leland Samuel • March 8, 2024
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1982-1982 NBA World Champion LA Lakers

During an in-class conversation with substitute teacher Clay Johnson, reporter Leland Samuel discovered he is a retired NBA player and played on the 1982-1983 World Champion Los Angeles Lakers team. Johnson agreed to do a quick Q&A.

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