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English as a Second Language

English as a Second Language

Story by Ximena Ibarra, Reporter November 14, 2017

From China to Pittsburg Kansas, Lijun Zhu has taught in different parts of the world. Zhu began teaching in the English as a Second Language (ESOL) program for Pittsburg High School this year, but is not...

Art By Gabe Anderson

Gun Control

Story by Lily Black, Design Editor November 14, 2017

On the night of Oct. 1, Andrea Castilla was celebrating her birthday in Las Vegas at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival. She held hands with her sister and danced with her boyfriend, Derek Miller, who...

Senior Miranda Madden runs the sound booth for the upcoming show

Magic behind the curtain

Story by Matthew Moore, Reporter November 9, 2017

With four more theatre productions coming up this year, the tech crew has been working to make things flow behind the scenes. Some students do not realize the actors are not the only ones making the...

Take a knee opinion

Story by Brooklyn Ussery, Reporter November 9, 2017

Colin Kaepernick pioneered the anthem protests during Aug 2016 over what he was said was “social and racial injustice.” At first he sat on the bench, then a former soldier, Nate Boyer, got in contact...

As he stands on the risers with his fellow encore studnets, junior Neo Holmes feels he will make it through districts. I have confidence I will make it, Holmes said. It seems like a lot of fun. Holmes has only been involved with encore for one year.

Ensemble evolution

Story by Journey Jaramillo, Managing Editor November 8, 2017

As approximately 12 percent of the student population gathers in one room, vocal music instructor Susan Laushman reflects on the growth of her program throughout the years. Over 15 years, the vocal...

Sophomore Kylee Eidson sings as a part of girls glee, directed by Susan Laushman

Auditioning with Glee

Story by Haleigh Mynatt, Reporter November 8, 2017

This year 14 girls from Girls Glee have the opportunity to audition for District choir for the first time. Districts is a competition where you sing individually for an all-districts choir performance...

Junior Rachel Ruiz attended a HOSA in Washington D.C. Being in D.C. made me feel patriotic, Ruiz said. It was amazing to see all the different monuments. Ruiz was elected as state HOSA president in March.

Ruiz elected state president, attends conference in D.C.

Story by Vincent Norman, Reporter November 7, 2017

From Sept. 16-19, representatives of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) met at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Washington D.C for the 11th Annual Washington Leadership Academy.   Junior...

Senior Coltin Oehme prepares for the World of Concrete and Masonry Tradeshow held in Las Vegas in January. Im building projects right now, [preparing for Vegas], Oheme said. Im practicing different designs and different laying techniques in case the project they give me is a litter tougher than I think. Oheme has been enrolled in the Masonry program for two years.

Laying the foundation for success

Story by Katie Painter, Designer/Reporter November 7, 2017

For senior Coltin Oehme, competing at the World of Concrete and Masonry Tradeshow in Las Vegas will become a reality in January. “I’m really nervous and excited about this competition. I don’t...

Listed from left to right: Junior Lauren Valenzuela, freshman Samantha Maceli, freshman Hannah Holloman, senior Jamie VanWyck and coach Mary Packard

Strong swing

Story by Maddy Robison, Social Media Manager/Reporter November 7, 2017

On Oct.16, the girls golf team competed 5A at state in Emporia and placed third. “A golf team has not qualified for a state competition since 1974 at Pittsburg High School,” golf coach Mary Packard...

As a new member of debate, freshman Jessica Neef in enjoying the class. It is really hard, but it is also really fun, Neef said. I like researching, creating cases and searching through new evidence. Neef wrote a paper preparing her for her debate.

Mastering the art of a strong rebuttal

Story by Gina Mathew, Editor in Chief November 6, 2017

As he stands at the podium, legal pad and pen in hand, junior Austin Edwards prepares to deliver an eight-minute speech about education reform. This year, policy debaters argue the national topic: “The...

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