Pep assembly pumps up students
September 3, 2010 • Jenna Ball, Staff Reporter
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The fall athletic season is officially upon us. With the pep assembly that occurred Sept. 2, the student body is pumped and ready to go. With the coaches introducing their athletes, dance team and cheer squad performing, the students have a good idea with what the season will bring. The spirit club leaders,... Read more »
Katze Returns
September 2, 2010 • Kit Schwarz, Photo Editor
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What would you do if you found a stray cat without a collar or a home? Would you take it in, or bring it to the Humane Society? Brendon McCampbell, a junior at FHSU, took it to the next level in creating a whole entire music festival for the purpose of finding stray cats homes. “KATZE II is a music... Read more »
Cheeleaders host first annual sneak preview
August 31, 2010 • Jenna Ball, Staff Reporter
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Cheerleaders hosted the first annual Sneak Fall Preview on Aug. 26. This performance took place at 7 p.m. in Gym A. Included in this performance were cheers, chants, stunts and a routine learned at summer cheer camp. Head cheer coach Twyla Ricke wanted her squad to prepare for the upcoming football season... Read more »
New stuco officers elected
August 31, 2010 • Erica Staab, A&E editor
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The new school year brings about the opportunity to get involved in activities. One such activity is StuCo. At the end of last year the current senior class voted on who they wanted to be the StuCo president. This year, senior Caden Junk has the title. “I thought it was a good way to keep myself busy,... Read more »
New teachers join building
August 31, 2010 • Anna Shippy, Staff Reporter
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Every year, new teachers join the faculty to help carry out the school motto: “empowering today’s students for their tomorrows.” This year, these teachers are Brad Kelly and Chris Harris. Kelly has taken the place of Jeff Willms, who resigned last year. He is excited to be in the building and... Read more »
Fall musical announced
August 31, 2010 • Lauren Wright, Staff Reporter
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This year 12th Street auditorium will get a makeover, turning into a sweet set for a delicious show. The classic story of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” will be retold in this year’s musical, Willy Wonka. The musical was announced on Aug. 19. “I think this show is going to have a lot of... Read more »
Information on concurrent credit
August 31, 2010 • Kylee Filley, Staff Reporter
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For any student who would like to receive concurrent credit, it’s not too late as the final deadline is Sept. 1. Because of a relationship the school has set up with Fort Hays State University and Barton County Community College, a student may be able to graduate high school as a sophomore in college. ... Read more »
Matlock to lead music department
August 31, 2010 • Bonnie McRae, Staff Reporter
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The music department has undergone quite a change as Johnny Matlock, recent middle school music teacher, relieved Elise Peterson of her duties as the musical department director. Peterson, after eight years gave notice at the beginning of last year to lead the musical department in Olathe. Matlock, having... Read more »
Summer Reading
August 31, 2010 • Jackie Balzer, Online Editor
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It’s the week before school starts and that summer reading book is still sitting on your night stand untouched. One thing that most students dread as the school year gets closer is the required summer reading books. The freshman Honors English I course is taught by Lisa Renz. Part of her job is choosing... Read more »
Summer activities at the HRC
May 18, 2010
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Football footwork clinic Fee: $25.00 Dates: June 21- 25 Ages: 9th-12th grade FHSU/HRC sprint clinic Fee: $15.00 Date: July 12 Ages: 7th- 12th grade Basic Drawing Fee: $15.00 Dates: June 10 – July 1 and July 8 – 29 Ages: 15 and older Photography for kids and teens Fee: $20.00 Dates: June 21 and 25;... Read more »




