Pennies for Peace

December 1, 2009  
Filed under News

Nov. 17, International Club and Book Club met for a combined meeting.  The topic for the month was the book “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson. The club consumed Middle-Eastern food and discussed the book as well as International Club’s upcoming project, Pennies for Peace. Students from the... Read more »

Western Kansas Orchestra Festival

December 14, 2009  
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The Western Kansas Orchestra Festival took place on Nov. 20 and 21 in Garden City. This festival was optional and was not an auditioned orchestra. Seventeen out of the 27 students of the orchestra participated in this event. This festival is for grades 7-12. This is an annual event in which eight schools... Read more »

International Club Promoting Peace

December 15, 2009  
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The International Club met Dec 10 for its Christmas party. The members enjoyed cookies, hot cider, and a variety of games, including charades and a game from Australia. The main topic of the night, however, was this year’s International Club fund raiser. The members are joining in fight to bring education... Read more »

Here We Come A-Wassailing

December 15, 2009 • Anne Bannister, Online Editor  
Filed under News, Top Stories

Performing a set of traditional Holiday Tunes, The Chamber Singers spread seasonal cheer and goodwill. “I love going out into the community and performing for places like the banks and nursing homes,” senior Matt Nolte said. “I love to watch the elderly while we are singing.  It seems like they... Read more »

Winter Gallery Walk

December 15, 2009  
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Downtown Hays will be glimmering and alive during this year’s Winter Gallery walk on Friday, Dec 11. The Five State Photography exhibit will be opening the works of artists from Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Missouri. This prestigious display will be up until Jan 22 at the Hays Arts Center. At... Read more »

It's beginning to SMELL alot like Christmas!

December 15, 2009  
Filed under Random

It’s that time of year again, the lights are hung on the tress with care, and the ever so sweet smells are floating from the kitchen and filling the house with the anticipation of the holiday to come. Here’s some of the best recipes to try out! Luscious Slush Punch 2 1/2 cups white sugar ... Read more »

Early sports conditioning

December 17, 2009  
Filed under Sports

Maybe it’s just a bit too early to start conditioning for spring sports; maybe not. There are almost a billion different opinions on whether it’s okay to start working on a sport nearly a full season ahead of schedule. While the coaches themselves can’t do much, assistants or friends are able to... Read more »

Hallelujah Chorus

December 17, 2009  
Filed under A&E

Everyone’s heard it, everyone knows the tune, and many artists have covered the song as well. Hallelujah Chorus happens to be popular throughout many schools and congregations. “When I got here eight years ago, I was told it had become tradition for the choirs, the band and the orchestra to play... Read more »

Enjoy it while you can

December 22, 2009  
Filed under Opinion

Sitting around the fireplace, holding hands with your family, and singing “Kumbayah,” probably sounds like your plans for the break. Timeout. Actually, this probably doesn’t sound like the most thrilling plan, and most of us will end up spending our break alone in our room, or out with friends.... Read more »

Snow Day

December 31, 2009  
Filed under Opinion

With the official start of winter on Dec. 21, our snow day expectations are already being fulfilled. Two snow days, one after the other, kicked off the season this last Tues. and Wed.. School on Mon. was out the window.  As weather websites updated the forecast to predict several inches of snow, some... Read more »