On March 17, Governor Laura Kelly announced the closing of all K-12 schools in the state of Kansas. This news devastated many, including the graduating class of 2020. The impact of school closures prompted many unanswered questions: Will we have senior prom? Cording ceremonies? Class Day? Graduation?...

In high school, there are endless numbers of athletic and extracurricular activities to explore. While some may be more popular than others, one that often goes unnoticed is robotics. This activity combines mathematics, engineering, physics, electronics and a lot of creativity. Sophomore Avery Boutte...

As students transition from middle school to high school, one of the common fears is the difficulty fitting in. This isn’t a problem at our school, though, because this school is the only high school in the district with one feeder middle school. This presents a problem. Every year, the majority of...

Starting off Monday morning, senior Maddie Pieropan grabs a cup of coffee on her way to school. Pieropan said she believes strongly in the idea that caffeine addiction is a real thing, and happens to students at school, like herself. “I do need to drink caffeine to keep myself awake in some way, shape...

A capella singing is a group or solo performance without the use of instruments. Different sounds coming together form the beats and vocals of the song. Three students at school have taken their singing to the level of a capella by participating in a nationally ranked group known as KC A Cappella. Junior...

From joining the Kansas City Blazers swimming team nine years ago, to being invited to the Worlds Series swim meet in Singapore, junior Yaseen El- Demerdash has had a huge impact on the school’s swimming program. After recently being classified as a para athlete due to his rare condition, Poland’s...