Relating teens to Romeo and Juliet
April 16, 2010 • Christina Carreira and Kellen Griffin, Staff Reporters
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Earlier this week, school resource officer Brian Dawson talked to the freshmen honors English classes about Romeo and Juliet. He related what happened in the novel to the lives of teenagers in today’s world and linked situations to different laws that are currently in effect. Some information shared... Read more »
Scholarship deadlines
April 12, 2010 • MacKenzie Wiley, Staff Reporter
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April 15 – HHS Alumni Scholarships April 15 -HHS Band Scholarships April 15 – Hays Wrestling Club Scholarships April 15 – Blake Munsch Scholarships of Friendship April 15 – NCKTC Scholarships April 15 – Sobriety Rocks Scholarships April 15 – Vietnam Vets of America... Read more »
Prom Approaches
April 6, 2010 • Cora Jaeger, Staff Reporter
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It’s that time of year again. Dresses have been bought and the sporadic tanning has begun. That’s right, the school’s annual Prom is April 10 and the Prom Candidates have been chosen. This year’s Prom court are; Tarryn Andrews, Anne Bannister, Katie Carmichael, Erica Deines, Kylie Gaughan, Ellie... Read more »
Baby Butte
April 6, 2010 • Erica Staab, Staff Reporter
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The newest member of the Butte family arrived Tuesday March 30. Madison Celeste was born at 8:25 am and has been home since Thursday. “Madison and mom are doing great,” Zach Butte said. “We were able to go home last Thursday and settle into the house and try to get back to a schedule over the... Read more »
Spring blood drive falls short of goal
March 26, 2010 • Madison Schultz, News Editor
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Students and teachers alike came together on March 25 to donate their time and blood at StuCo’s spring blood drive. Ten beds running throughout most of the school day collected 67 units of blood – 28 short of the 95-unit goal, StuCo sponsor Lisa Renz said. However, she still considers the drive a... Read more »
Teen Tanners’ Trials and Tribulations
March 26, 2010 • Makenzie Wiley, Reporter
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“Want to hang out after school?” “No, I can’t, I’m going tanning.” The use of tanning beds has become a favorite pastime among teens. While the body may be getting a bronze, glowing color, the potential hazards could be life threatening. Skin cancer, such as melanoma, is the most often talked... Read more »
One day without shoes
March 26, 2010
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There are a few things people take for granted every day, a house, a hot meal, and a pair of sneakers. However, what if you didn’t have ANY of those things? A day without shoes is a day used to spread the awareness of the impact that a pair of shoes can have on the life of a person. On April... Read more »
Sexual Assualt Follow-Up
March 26, 2010 • Anne Bannister, Online Editor
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In a new policy of response to sexual assault in Ellis County, five fully trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (S.A.N.E.) will be on duty at the Hays Medical Center by the end of April. In addition, a group of community members are forming a response team to stay on hand and advocate for sexual assault... Read more »
March 11, 2010 • Lindsey Schmeidler, Layout Editor
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The Hays High DECA Chapter sent five delegates to the Kansas state Career Development Conference in early March. All five of these delegates placed 1st in their particular event, qualifying them for the International Career Development Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Seniors Ellie Kasra and Katie... Read more »
Ana’s Gift
March 5, 2010 • Micayla Greathouse, Staff Reporter
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Four big bags of stuffed animals were collected in honor of junior Ana Hertel who died on Feb. 11. Hertel served as an honorary player and source of inspiration for the girls’ basketball team last season. To honor Ana’s memory, the basketball team invited people to bring new stuffed animals to... Read more »
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