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 music program, Encore, has grown dramatically. The number of students increased from 13 to 72. “We...
Auditioning with Glee
Story by Haleigh Mynatt, Reporter
November 8, 2017
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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 made up of other qualifiers from Southeast Kansas area. “My Girls Glee group has improved over the...
Ruiz elected state president, attends conference in D.C.
Story by Vincent Norman, Reporter
November 7, 2017
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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 and Kansas HOSA president Rachel Ruiz attended the conference as a part of Kansas’s officer te...
Laying the foundation for success
Story by Katie Painter, Reporter
November 7, 2017
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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 know how to put into words how I feel,” Coltin said. “I have never been to a competition this lar...
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 United States federal government should substantially increase its funding and/or regulation of element...
Meet the majors
Story by Susana Canales, Reporter
November 6, 2017
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Izabelle Lunday As a drum major, senior Izabelle Lunday feels her duties include helping band director Cooper Neil with anything he needs. Drum majors are responsible for managing time and keeping track of all 75 members. “At games, we have to make sure everyone's uniforms are put away, every part of their un...
Defying Stereotypes
Story by Maddie Baden, Editor in Chief
November 6, 2017
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The word blocking has two meanings for senior P.J. Monsour. With being on the offensive line in football he blocks players to save the quarterback, but Monsour is also involved in theatre and switches his perspective of blocking to his movements around the stage. Monsour, along with senior Crispin vonWinkle...
Faith Turner
Story by Journey Jaramillo, reporter
June 12, 2017
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As she cleared her head and focused on succeeding, freshman Faith Turner set her mind on beating anyone she could. April 14, at the Pitt State stadium, Faith broke the school record in the 100 meter dash of 12 seconds by 0.04 seconds. “I was not expecting to do as well as I did because it was...
Story by Vincent Norman, Reporter
October 30, 2018
Every year juniors in English 11 study “The Crucible”. This year, however, their class aligned with the theater department’s performance of the play. On Oct. 18, the...
“Beerbongs & Bentleys:” Album Review
May 15, 2018
Post Malone's sophomore album, Beerbongs & Bentleys, was released on...
“Far Cry 5:” Balthazor praises innovation of new video game
May 15, 2018
“Far Cry 5” takes the “Far Cry” series to a place it has never been...
Happy Family: A Pittsburg niche for Asian food
May 10, 2018
I drove past Happy Family almost every day on my way to and from school, but...
Story by Joseph Lee, Print editor
December 17, 2018
Minutes before the final game of their season, the volleyball players walked onto the court alongside their teammates to start the match, not knowing that it would be their last...
October 30, 2018
Sophomore Emily McGown walked off the courts with her doubles partner after...
Homecoming Coronation and Football Game
September 24, 2018
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PHS Dragons vs. Chanute Varsity Soccer Recap
September 17, 2018
A recap of last Tuesday night's varsity soccer game against Chanute.