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

Vocal Director Alex Underwood explaining one of the KMEA pieces during Chamber Singer practice.

KMEA All-State Choir results announced

Caitlin Leiker, Staff Reporter December 10, 2018

Students who have qualified for KMEA All-State Choir were announced today. This year, there will be a Mixed All-State Choir made up of sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses, and a Treble All-State Choir...

Students voted for either a casual or formal dance by clicking this slider on the Hays High website. Instructor Alicia Brungardt said the poll helps StuCo gauge public opinion and will help them in their decisions. Nothing has been determined to date.

StuCo explores possible changes for Indian Call this year to increase participation

Alicia Feyerherm, Staff Reporter December 10, 2018

Student Council (StuCo) has been exploring different options for the annual Indian Call dance this year. “We want kids to come to our event, so we need to think about what makes events fun and interesting...

Sophomore Alisara Arial sings at her audition that took place on Dec. 4. Arial is one of six acts that were chosen to perform at the talent show.

Talent show acts decided

Madison Weber, Online Editor-In-Chief December 9, 2018

Talent show auditions took place Dec. 4, Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 during seminar. Twelve different acts participated in auditioning but only six were chosen to perform at the talent show this year. The acts...

Freshman enter the cafeteria to take the STAR math test on Dec. 6.

Freshman take STAR math test

Kalyssa Boyle, Staff Reporter December 7, 2018

STAR testing was originally created as a reding test, meaning “Standardized Test for the Assessment of Reading,” but now freshmen take STAR math tests too. “STAR testing allows us to see where...

There are two boxes around the school for students to leave shoes in. One is in the gym commons and the other is by the main office.

Students collect shoes in Calista Isbell’s memory

Rebekah Porter, Staff Reporter December 7, 2018

In memory of Calista Isbell, the Isbell family and friends decided to help collect pairs of shoes to donate to Nashville-based Soles4Souls, by setting up boxes around town, including two at the high school. Sophomore...

The debate team poses at their hotel in Lawrence. The novices competed at their first open tournament this season.

Debate competes at two day tournament in Lawrence

Anna Brull, Staff Reporter December 6, 2018

The debate team took place in a two-day tournament at Lawrence High School Nov. 30 through Dec. 2. Six novice debaters competed in the Open level for the first time, which meant they were competing...

Senior Garrett Cole practices Silent Night for the Winter Art Walk.

Chamber Singers to perform at Matlock’s studio for Winter Art Walk

Caitlin Leiker, Staff Reporter December 5, 2018

The Chamber Singers will be performing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 7 at 809 Studio for this year’s Winter Art Walk. Former vocal director Johnny Matlock said that this is the first public event...

The Scholars Bowl team poses with their medals. They were undefeated and came home with a first place win.

Scholars Bowl takes first at Colby Invitational

Anna Brull, Staff Reporter December 4, 2018

Scholars Bowl took one varsity team to compete at the Colby Invitational Varsity Scholars Bowl Meet on Dec. 3. The team consisted of senior Harold Hale, junior Levi Hickert and sophomores Andrew Duke...

The Spring Play informational meeting was held on Dec. 3 in the Lecture Hall. 29 students signed up at the meeting.

Students sign up for Spring Play at informational meeting

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor December 4, 2018

The opportunity for students to try out for the Spring Play, “Cheaper By The Dozen,” is approaching rapidly and director Bill Gasper is preparing auditions. On Dec. 12 and Dec. 13, auditions will...

Officer Vilaysing spoke to health classes on Nov. 28 and 29, giving students the opportunity to ask questions regarding drugs and alcohol. Vilaysing has been involved with law enforcement since he was 17.

Officer speaks to health class about drugs, alcohol

Isabelle Braun, Online Editor-In-Chief December 3, 2018

Officer Vilaysing spoke during the G2, M3 and M4 health classes on Nov. 28 and 29, teaching students about drug and alcohol affects and consequences. "We have been doing an alcohol unit, and we're getting...

The talent show will be January 9th during seminar. Auditions will take place during the first week of December.

Talent show moves to January

Rebekah Porter, Staff Reporter December 1, 2018

The annual talent show is an opportunity for students to showcase their talents that they might not share otherwise throughout the year. While in the past it has been held in the spring at the end of the...

Band instructor faces difficuties with concussion

Band instructor faces difficuties with concussion

Rebekah Porter, Staff Reporter December 1, 2018

During winter weather, people are careful about avoiding ice, trying not to slip. Sometimes this involves going outside and breaking up the ice on sidewalks and driveways, but even when someone  is prepared...

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