Debate competes at TMP, Salina
November 9, 2011 • Bonnie McRae, Staff Reporter
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The debate team competed at TMP on Nov. 5. Juniors Ryan Unruh and Courtney Hess went undefeated with a 5-0 record to win the tournament. Senior Sam Drabkin and junior Heaven Vrana went 3-2, continuing their winning record towards qualifying for state. Junior Maleigha Albers and sophomore Nicole Feyerherm... Read more »
Musical kicks off with matinees
November 9, 2011 • Laurissa Marcotte, Staff Reporter
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Musical students are preparing to wrap up the 2011 musical Aida with their final performances this weekend. The show was presented to middle school students and fifth graders on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and will open to the public starting on Thursday. “Show week is my favorite part of musical,”... Read more »
Paige signs with FHSU (Click for video)
November 9, 2011 • Lexi Pfannenstiel, Multimedia Editor
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During seminar on Nov. 9, senior Paige Lunsford signed with Fort Hays State University. Lunsford received a scholarship from Fort Hays to play basketball next winter. “I’m really looking forward to playing basketball with people who love it as much as I do,” Lunsford said. “It’s going to... Read more »
Updated: Northwest KMEA auditions announced
November 3, 2011 • Olivia Zody, Staff Reporter
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On Saturday, Nov 5, three band members will play in the Northwest Kansas Music Educators Association District Jazz Band. The members include Aislinn Walters on alto saxophone; Ben Rajewski, on trombone; and Nick Nolte on bass. The students had to practice and audition to be accepted into the band. Also... Read more »
Cheerleaders donate to Humane Society (click for video)
November 3, 2011 • Lexi Pfannenstiel, Multimedia Editor
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The varsity and junior varsity cheer squads donated a variety of different items to the Humane Society as their fall community service project. “Every year we try to give back to the community at least twice,” head coach Twyla Ricke said. “This year we decided to do something a little different... Read more »
Students send well wishes to injured classmate
November 3, 2011 • Laurissa Marcotte, Staff Reporter
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Students are coming together to send well-wishes to freshman Conner Custer. Custer was injured in a car accident on Friday, October 21. Custer was recently released from the ICU in Wichita and is now resting at home. Colby Custer, Conner’s brother, said he is doing well. “He can play games and open... Read more »
National Honor Society inductees announced
November 1, 2011 • Olivia Zody, Staff Reporter
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Students who applied for National Honor Society recently found out if they were accepted. “The Induction Ceremony will be at 7:30 pm at the Ribbins Center on the campus of FHSU on Monday, Nov. 7,” sponsor, Lisa Colwell said. “The speaker will be Mrs. Tammy Wellbrock, Executive Director of the Hays... Read more »
Parent-teacher conferences and shortened week
October 26, 2011 • Bonnie McRae, Staff Reporter
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Parent-teacher conferences occurred on Oct. 24 and 25 in Gym A. Students and parents both attended to meet with their teachers and talk about past and future projects, grades and the basic curriculum of each class. Also this week, there will be no school on Oct. 27 and 28. School will resume on the following... Read more »
Marching band performs at last festival of the year
October 24, 2011 • Laurissa Marcotte, Staff Reporter
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The marching band participated in their last competition today at the Fort Hays Marching Festival. They were judged on marching and maneuvering, music, general effect, percussion, and auxiliary. Band students are hoping to receive better ratings than last week at the Western Athletic Conference (WAC),... Read more »
Debate team wins Scott City tournament
October 24, 2011 • Laurissa Marcotte, Staff Reporter
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The debate team went to Scott City this Sunday to compete in a debate tournament. According to debate teacher Zachary Butte, the topic for this year is space exploration and expanding development beyond Earth’s mesosphere. Students build a case pertaining to this topic and defend it against an opposing... Read more »
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