First Book Club Meeting of the Year
September 28, 2012 • Sammi Smith, Staff Reporter
Filed under News, Top Stories
The first Book Club meeting of the school year took place on Sept. 24 in the library. The book this month was ”The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green and the discussion leader was Rachel Kreutzer. The book, “The Fault in Our Stars” is about a cancer patient Hazel Grace, who has an untraditional... Read more »
FFA Places in Two Recent Competitions
September 28, 2012 • Samantha Rohleder, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature, News
Future Farmers of America recently competed at District Land Judging at Russel on Sept. 19 and Area Land Judging at Hoxie on Sept. 25. At Russell, six students placed. Senior Jack Polifka took second with 459 points, while senior Hayden Schnuerle took eighth with 386 points. Senior Dustin... Read more »
Freshman Adjust to High School
September 28, 2012 • Ashly Arthur, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature
Adjusting to a new school has a different twist for each person. Transitioning from middle school to high school, students are expected to start growing up and becoming more independent. “I like high school so far,” freshman Cammi Tetlow said. “It’s easier than middle school.” For many students,... Read more »
Boys soccer beats Liberal for first time in 10 years
September 27, 2012 • Kellen Griffin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Sports
For the first time since 2002 the boys soccer team defeated Liberal. The final tally of the game ended up 2-0. Senior Josue Lopez put in the first goal just before half time to make it 1-0. Junior Lane Clark put in the second goal of the game on an assist from junior Shawn Herrman. The next game for... Read more »
Spirit week themes released
September 26, 2012 • Delphine Burns, News Editor
Filed under A&E, News
Monday: Beach Day Tuesday: Throwback Tuesday Wednesday: Movie Character day Thursday: Class Colors Day Friday: Dress-up Day (Double points)
Boys soccer ties Junction
September 25, 2012 • Kellen Griffin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Sports
The boys soccer team dominated the shot tally against Junction City, but only came out with a 1-1 tie. For the game the Indians outshot the Blue Jays 50-4. The lone goal for Hays came with just over two minutes remaining in the first half when senior Kellen Griffin received a ball from senior Brady Kenton,... Read more »
Girls tennis fourth at Garden
September 25, 2012 • Kellen Griffin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Sports
The girls tennis team finished fourth at the Garden City meet. Junior Kelsee DeBoer and freshman Taylor DeBoer paced the team finishing second overall in #2 doubles. The #1 doubles team of seniors Megan Bird and Janae Gagnon placed fourth. In #2 singles action freshman Brooke Forinash took home fifth. Senior... Read more »
Senior Arin Pfannenstiel making a difference
September 24, 2012 • Anna Shippy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Filed under News
Many students feel overwhelmed by school and other activities and find themselves short for time dedicated to volunteer and community work. However, senior Arin Pfannenstiel has found time in her busy schedule to help make a difference in the community. Pfannenstiel is selling bracelets she made to... Read more »
Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat
September 20, 2012 • Anna Hickert, Staff Reporter
Filed under A&E, News
Volunteers will be going door-to-door collecting non-perishable food items Oct. 9 for the annual ‘Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat’ canned food drive. All Ellis county communities are involved in the food drive. To assure residents that the items collected are for the Community Assistance Center,... Read more »
First football game a Success
September 20, 2012 • Connor Hess, Staff Reporter
Filed under News, Sports
On Friday, the football team competed in their first home game of the season, winning 51-34 against Liberal. Along with the excitement that goes along with watching the game, many students also enjoy spending time with their friends. “The football game was so much fun,” senior Zoey Gubitoso said.... Read more »
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