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

Meningitis attacks Hays

Meningitis attacks Hays

Amiyah Gonzalez, Staff Reporter September 17, 2015

Meningitis is an acute inflammation of the meninges which are the membranes covering the spinal cord and brain. It is not contagious and has recently been going around Hays. This illness can result in...

Pumpkin craze plagues student body

Pumpkin craze plagues student body

Brianna Mathias, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2015

From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin bread, this orange fruit is making a reappearance on shelves and causing a craze among many teenagers. “Everyone’s so excited because pumpkin is great,” junior...

Students show positive feelings towards Canvas

Students show positive feelings towards Canvas

Anniston Weber, Staff Reporter September 4, 2015

At the start of the school year, many students were introduced the new online program Canvas. Several teachers have begun to use this program instead of Moodle. With any new program, confusion and frustration...

Girls golf takes third at Bob Blazer Invitational on Aug. 31

Girls golf takes third at Bob Blazer Invitational on Aug. 31

Nikki Vuong, Editor September 1, 2015

Senior Taylor DeBoer took first place after winning a one hole playoff against junior teammate Katie Brungardt at the Bob Blazer Invitational golf tournament on Aug. 31 at the smoky hill country club. Both...

Junior Jeanie Balzer answers questions at the STUCO elections

STUCO class officers announced

Brianna Mathias, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 1, 2015

STUCO elections for class officers took place on Sept. 1 in the lecture hall. Nominated students were asked questions to help the voting members determine who they wanted to see be their president. Students...

The Guidon launches online literary magazine

The Guidon launches online literary magazine

August 30, 2015

To encourage and share creative talent within the student body, The Guidon has launched an online literary magazine. The site can be found by clicking on a tab in the main menu of the main Guidon website,...

Burns takes counseling position

Burns takes counseling position

Nikki Vuong, Editor August 27, 2015

As many students may know, former school counselor Kathy Spicer decided to retire over the summer. Taking her place is school counselor Will Burns. Burns attended high school at Norton Community High School...

Upcoming Maroon and Gold Kickoff this Friday

Upcoming Maroon and Gold Kickoff this Friday

Hannah Baxter, Editor August 27, 2015

The Maroon and Gold Kickoff will be at 6:00 p.m. on August 28 at Lewis Field Stadium. The event is used to introduce fall athletes as well as a soccer and football scrimmage. Fall sports include cross...

Fall Musical information

Fall Musical information

Anniston Weber, Staff Reporter August 25, 2015

The Fall Musical information meeting for Once On This Island will be on Thursday, Aug. 27 during seminar. Once On This Island is a captivating legend of romance between a peasant girl and a rich city...

New girls golf coach talks about upcoming season

New girls golf coach talks about upcoming season

Nikki Vuong, Editor August 22, 2015

After a successful season last year, the girls golf team now meets an obstacle in this season. Former golf coach, Mark Watts, has chosen to retire from both coaching and teaching positions in August. Taking...

Berenstain Bears theories boggle students

Berenstain Bears theories boggle students

Raina Basso, Staff Reporter August 21, 2015

The “Berenstain Bears” was a popular series of children’s books and shows that engaged many children, and were a part of young lives everywhere. The title “Berenstain Bears” is named after...

Students claim extraterrestrials exist

Students claim extraterrestrials exist

Brianna Mathias, Co-Editor-in-Chief August 21, 2015

At a time where illegal immigration is such a huge issue, some students would rather forgo the politics and focus on a different kind of alien. Many students believe that somewhere out in the expanse...

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