Annual music festival reflection
March 15, 2013 • Aislinn Walters, Staff Reporter
Filed under A&E, Top Stories
Music rings through the halls. Instrumentalists and singers race around doing last minute warm ups and attempting to calm their nerves. The annual Hays City Music Festival took place on Sat. March 9. “I’m the office manager,” secretary Paula Manteuffel said. “Nathan Mark is the festival director.” Many... Read more »
Students Attend ACDA National Conference
March 15, 2013 • Ashly Arthur, Staff Reporter
Filed under A&E, Top Stories
On Tues. March 12, juniors Molly Barnett, Amy Jordan, Shelby Matlock and Megan Zeman left for Dallas, Texas. They are preparing for the American Choral Directors Association National Conference performance. The girls each had sent a tape that included “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”, a scale or two... Read more »
DECA launches campaign against domestic violence
February 8, 2013 • Delphine Burns, News Editor
Filed under A&E, News, Top Stories
DECA is conducting a Public Relations Project this year to increase knowledge about domestic violence and dating awareness. “Our campaign is entitled ‘What is love?’ and was designed to make eighth graders at Hays Middle School aware of proper actions to take in both current and future relationships.” Project... Read more »
All-State Music Groups Announced
January 18, 2013 • Aislinn Walters, Staff Reporter
Filed under A&E, News, Top Stories
The gym rings with sound. Everywhere you look, you see instruments and music. Senior Spencer Greathouse, trombone, junior Amy Jordan, clarinet, junior Aislinn Walters, alto saxophone and sophomores Ben Rajewski and Alex Crowley, trombone traveled to Salina Central High School on Jan. 5 to audition for... Read more »
Hays City Shootout Success
November 30, 2012 • Aislinn Walters, Staff Reporter
Filed under A&E, News, Sports
Shoes screeched against the gym floor. Two teams competed against each other; Colby versus Hays. The 30th Annual Hays City Shootout began at 6:30 p.m. last night, Nov. 29. The Shootout is a tournament, consisting of three days of basketball games between various high school teams in Kansas. Located in... Read more »
Lil’ Abner Opening Night a Success
November 9, 2012 • Ashly Arthur, Staff Reporter
Filed under A&E, News, Top Stories
Lights dim and curtains open; the show has begun. The musical Lil’ Abner opened yesterday, Nov. 8. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There is a matinee on Sunday at 2:30. Opening night went smoothly for the cast. “I couldn’t ask much more from the cast, crew and... Read more »
Students Rewarded with Breakfast for Champions
November 1, 2012 • Aislinn Walters, Staff Reporter
Filed under A&E, News
Hardworking students were rewarded for their efforts and achievements on Nov. 1 at the Breakfast for Champions. This event takes place twice a year, once after the first nine weeks and once after the third nine weeks. Students who have a 3.0 GPA or above are invited to go to the cafeteria and have a... Read more »
College Career Planning Conference
October 23, 2012 • Delphine Burns, News Editor
Filed under A&E, Event Calendar, News, Top Stories
On Tues. October 23 from 2 to 3 p.m., juniors and seniors will attend a College Career Planning Conference. Students will be able to explore training and career opportunities for their futures. Approximately 45 representatives from colleges, technical schools, cosmetology schools and military branches... Read more »
Band and Dance Team Perform at WAC
October 19, 2012 • Aislinn Walters, Staff Reporter
Filed under A&E, News, Top Stories
On Tues. Oct. 16, the band and dance team boarded buses and left for Garden City. Upon arrival, they changed into their uniforms, warmed up and performed in the annual Western Athletic Conference, or WAC, marching competition. “The band is judged on marching and maneuvering, music, general effect,... Read more »
Students Perform at Fall Concert
October 19, 2012 • Anna Hickert, Staff Reporter
Filed under A&E, News, Top Stories
Students performed in the fall concert on Oct. 15. Groups that performed were Orchestra, Concert and Freshman Choir and Chamber Singers. Orchestra began the night with “Peer Gynt Suite No. 1,” “On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss,” and an Irish reel entitled “Toss the Feathers”. Orchestra director... Read more »
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