Don’t Step On That Crack: Superstitions, wives tales generally far fetched

February 2, 2010 • Cora Jaeger, Staff Reporter  
Filed under Feature

Do you ever cringe when a black cat crosses your path or someone opens an umbrella in your house? What about when you swallow your gum, do you worry about how long it might be in there? “I used to believe that every time you step on a crack, you’d break your mother’s back.” junior Julia Jordan... Read more »

Girls take 7th at McPherson Tourney

February 2, 2010 • Kellen Griffin, Staff Reporter  
Filed under Sports

The girl’s basketball team took 7th place in the McPherson tournament over the last weekend. In the tournament the girls lost in their first round game to Olathe South, in their second round game to Buhler, and they won their third round game against Valley Center. They lost to Olathe South 75-37 with... Read more »

No Name-Calling Week

February 2, 2010  
Filed under Random

No Name-Calling Week was featured January 25-29 to help start off the new year. According to nonamecallingweek.org, it is an annual week out of the year in which educational activities are targeted at ending the negative name-calling of all kinds. This website provides the option of purchasing a resource... Read more »

Micayla Greathouse

February 2, 2010  
Filed under Staff

Micayla Greathouse, staff reporter, is currently serving her first year on the newspaper staff as a junior.  She is involved in music activities within the school, such as band and choir.  She also enjoys being a flag captain for the marching band Flag Corps.  Outside of school, she is involved in... Read more »

Madison Schultz

February 2, 2010  
Filed under Staff

Madison Schultz, News Editor, is a junior serving her second year on the Guidon. When she isn’t helping with the paper, she’s working as a cashier at the Dillon’s on Hall. Other activities Schultz participates in include the spring play and International Club. This year, Schultz hopes... Read more »

8th graders to visit on Feb. 17

February 2, 2010 • Jackie Balzer, Staff Reporter  
Filed under News, Top Stories

That time has come again. This school year is in its final semester and the now eighth graders will become known as next year’s freshman. On Feb. 17 the eighth graders of both Felten and Kennedy Middle School will attend Hays High to get a tour of the school and have a chance to hear from the counselors... Read more »

Lauren Wright

February 2, 2010  
Filed under Staff

Lauren Wright is a junior and this is her first year as a member of the Guidon staff. During the school year Wright is involved in the musical and the spring play. She is working hard during her junior year to maintain a 4.0 and just get through the semesters without busting too many blood vessels. In... Read more »

Kit Schwarz

February 2, 2010  
Filed under Staff

Kit Schwarz is a junior this year and is a reporter for the Guidon. She dances for the Flair dance team, sings in the musical, and enjoys music. She loves to dance, sing, eat, and take photography. She works at JD’s and for her family. She plans on getting a 4.0 this year and wants to get a high score... Read more »

Anne Bannister

February 2, 2010  
Filed under Staff

Anne Bannister is a senior and Online Editor for the Guidon.  Other activities for Anne include Chamber Singers, tennis, musical, spring play, book club, and international club.  She also participates in the Hays Public Library Drama Club and works on independent film projects in her free time.  Bannister... Read more »

Jackie Balzer

February 2, 2010  
Filed under Staff

Jackie Balzer is a sophomore and it is her first year on the Guidon Staff as a reporter. She participates in band by flagging during marching season and playing tenor saxophone during concert season. She strives to do her very best academically. Outside of school she goes to North Oak Community Church... Read more »