Boys basketball forces 20 turnovers in loss
January 31, 2012 • Kellen Griffin, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
The boys basketball team forced Salina South into 20 turnovers, but failed to win the game in a 53-42 defeat. After one quarter of play the score was 16-14, in favor of South with the two teams battling back and forth. Hays had just two points in the second quarter to fall behind 27-16 at the half. The... Read more »
City of Bones Book Review
January 27, 2012 • Rachel Moravek, Staff Reporter
Filed under Movie/Book Reviews
In the beginning of “City of Bones”—the first of Cassandra Clare’s four books in “The Mortal Instruments” series, main protagonist Clary Fray finds herself fascinated with a startling green-eyed boy with spikey blue hair anxiously waiting in line to enter the all-age Pandemonium Club situated... Read more »
Indians place last at TOC
January 25, 2012 • Kellen Griffin, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
The boys basketball team struggled at the Dodge City Tournament of Champions as the team finished last going 0-3. Dodge City was the first opponent it played with a final score of 43-36. The Indians led 29-24 going into the fourth quarter before being outscored 17-7. Junior Derek Bixenman led the team... Read more »
Lady Indians wins at home agaisnt Liberal
January 19, 2012 • Kylee Filley, Assistant Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
In the first quarter against Liberal, the Indians were leading by nine. By half-time, the Indians had a strong lead of 23 points. Senior Paige Lunsford led in points with 20, and junior Katelyn Schumacher followed with 13. Lunsford also led the team in assists with six. Senior Hanna Pfannenstiel had... Read more »
Early dissmissal Friday due to Bob Kuhn Prairie Classic
January 17, 2012 • Kylee Filley, Staff Reporter
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
In honor of former wrestling coach Bob Kuhn, the Bob Kuhn Prairie Classic will be taking place Jan. 20 and 21 at the high school. School will be dismissed at 2:30 Friday afternoon so the parking lot will be cleared for the 22 schools that will be attending. “The 24-man bracket will run into the night... Read more »
Boys basketball suffers WAC loss at Garden
January 17, 2012 • Kellen Griffin, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
Freshman Brady Werth had six blocks in the Indians 40-30 loss to Garden City. Other than that Werth was relatively quiet, along with the rest of the team, with four points and four rebounds. The team shot 5-of-18 from three-point range and just 12-of-36 from the field. The Indians also managed just two... Read more »
Shrine Bowl roster released
January 17, 2012 • Anna Shippy, Online Editor
Filed under News, Top Stories
The Kansas Shrine Bowl roster was recently released, with two nominations from Hays High. Senior Zach Binder will play for the West and Head football coach Ryan Cornelsen will be an assistant coach. Athletic Director Clint Albers further explained the Shrine Bowl. “The Shrine Bowl is a game held in... Read more »
Boys Swimming in Topeka
January 12, 2012 • Kendall Kandt, Hays High Guidon
Filed under Sports
The boys swim team competed in Topeka on Tuesday taking fourth place. The meet was held in the Capitol Federal Natatorium, which is where the state competition will be held. Junior Derek Drees took second in the 50 freestyle in a time of 23.87. Junior Blake Matthews took third in the 200 freestyle in... Read more »
Spring play auditions around the corner
January 12, 2012 • Laurissa Marcotte, Staff Reporter
Filed under A&E, Top Stories
Drama students are buzzing and newspaper teacher Bill Gasper is already nailing boards over his windows to hide from angsty teens with a grudge. This can only mean one thing: Spring play auditions are coming up. “This is my second year trying out for the spring play,” sophomore Samantha Rohleder.... Read more »
Are manicures and pedicures worth it?
January 12, 2012 • Katie Krug, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature
One of the most favored past times of teenage girls is going to the salon. There’s nothing like the feeling of a fresh manicure or pedicure. And for that pasty skin? Just go to the tanning booth. But all of those vanity extras really add up. Hays Academy of Hair Design has Spa Manicures for $15 and... Read more »






