Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online

Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online

Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online

You can find distractions almost anywhere.

Distractions at school spur interesting responses

MacKenzie Fagan, Staff Reporter November 18, 2016

Most all students have distractions that take away from their school work. From social media to video games, kids get distraction from their school work. It may not always be the easiest to put away...

The new surface pen showing the one long button.

Students comment on the new surface stylus

Isabelle Braun, Staff Reporter November 17, 2016

The school has had the Surface Pro 3's since last year. They always were the same – the black protective case and the silver stylus with a purple button. About a month ago, something set a few away from...

Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now?

November 15, 2016

Students react to Donald Trump being our next President

Students react to Donald Trump being our next President

Kara Brooks, Editor November 11, 2016

There is lots of buzz going around the school with the election being over, and Donald Trump elected as our next President of the United States of America. Some students are ecstatic that Trump is our...

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“Bye Bye Birdie” interactive slideshow

Anniston Weber, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2016

Seniors Sierra Eichman and Jeanie Balzer participate in Kids Vote Kansas.

Volunteer students tally Kids Vote Kansas ballots

Anniston Weber, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2016

Sixteen students participated in helping with Kids Vote Kansas. Kids Vote Kansas is for students of all grades and ages that are not eligible to vote. Students were able to cast a Kids Vote ballot at...

Seniors MKilar Otte and Cassandra Quinby wear their holiday sweaters.

Holiday controversy sparks among students

Kara Brooks, Editor November 4, 2016

Halloween only ended a few days ago, and while Thanksgiving is the nearest holiday, there are people who are already focused on Christmas. Junior Ryanne Brerwert is very excited for Christmas. “I...

Sophomore Brittany Pflaum sits and enjoys treats brought by her fellow classmates.

Some seminars choose not to participate in seminar parties

Isabelle Braun, Staff Reporter November 3, 2016

Seminar parties are a break given to students once a semester. “Seminar parties had to have started before me,” principal Martin Straub said. Straub worked at two other high schools and student...

Seniors Anniston Weber, Maddie Crees, junior Amiyah Gonzalez and senior Jordyn Dake.

Newspaper presents “Spooky Scale”

Anniston Weber, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2016

In order to prepare for the upcoming Halloween holiday, four members of the newspaper staff went to find the scariest places around the area. The trip began at 7 p.m. on Oct. 29. The group piled into...

Alex Herman speaks to the senior AP Government class.

Kansas Senate candidate Alex Herman speaks to AP Government class

Anniston Weber, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2016

Alex Herman is a Thomas More Prep. (TMP) graduate and is currently running for Kansas Senate. On Oct. 26, Herman visited the AP Government class to talk about his political views and background. "I...

Fall Concert interactive slideshow

Fall Concert interactive slideshow

Anniston Weber, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2016

Fall Concert highlights vocal groups and Orchestra

Fall Concert highlights vocal groups and Orchestra

Anniston Weber, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2016

The Fall Orchestra and vocal concert was held on Oct. 25 at Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center. Orchestra performed first, with three songs. "My favorite piece for Orchestra was 'City of Steel',"...

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