Seal of excellence
Story by Katie Painter, Reporter
October 30, 2018
Sophomore Emily McGown walked off the courts with her doubles partner after a hard fought victory and recieved some exciting news. At a home tennis tournament on September 20, head coach John Seal reached the 700th win of his coaching career. “It was pretty great because it was one of our ...
Homecoming Coronation and Football Game
Story by Nicole Konopelko, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2018
Filed under Photography, Showcase, Sports, Student Life
Last Friday, seniors Brett Wiemers and Ximena Ibarra were crowned homecoming king and queen at the Dragons' football game against the Fort Scott Tigers. The Dragons won the game 17-14 and are currently undefeated at home.
PHS Dragons vs. Chanute Varsity Soccer Recap
Story by Nicole Konopelko, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2018
Filed under Soccer, Sports, Video, Videos
A recap of last Tuesday night's varsity soccer game against Chanute.
McAfee qualifies for State Tennis Tournament for third year in a row
Story by Ximena Ibarra, Reporter
May 15, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Sports, Tennis
Over the past nine years of junior Devin McAfee’s tennis career, he has improved as a player and competed in three tennis state tournaments. John Seal, PHS tennis coach, has been training McAfee since he was young. “I’ve taught Devin to play since he [was younger than] eight years old,” said...
Siblings on the course
Story by Susana Canales, Reporter
May 7, 2018
As the golf game teed off, sophomore Steve Maceli heard his sister freshman Sam Maceli trying to distract him from swinging. They have been playing together since they were young and still have a sibling rivalry. “Sometimes, I get competitive,” Sam said. “It’s hard for me to practice with...
Running to reach goals
Story by Maddy Robison, Reporter
May 7, 2018
Filed under Sports, Track and Field
Sitting on the bus, senior McKenzie Wilks prepares herself for the upcoming track meet. Wilks is leading the state in the mile with 4:58 and the 800 meter with 4:17. She is also second in the state in the two mile and fourth in the 400 meter. “[I would like to] win at least three more state championships...
The dogs are out
Story by Nicole Konopelko, Managing Editor
May 4, 2018
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Sports
It’s the middle of a basketball quarter and senior Drew Roelfs, the guard, has the ball. Though he just got it, he can already sense the location of the player he’s about to pass it to. He throws it to his best friend, senior Chase Curtis. Curtis shoots the ball straight into the basket, ...
Hitting the target
Story by Darius Tinsley, Reporter
May 3, 2018
Filed under Archery, Feature, Sports
An archer since freshman year, senior Tatum vonWinklepleck developed and improved in her shooting skills and was recently awarded a scholarship. “I’ve been shooting competitively since archery started my freshman year. I couldn't shoot above a 200,” vonWinklepleck said. “But I'm glad I continued...
Just keep swimming
Story by Maddie Baden, Editor in Chief
April 7, 2018
From purple and white PHS, to blue and gold PHS, junior Collin Duncan completed his first season swimming in high school co-oping with Parsons High School. Collin has been swimming competitively for 12 years. He transferred this year to Pittsburg to pursue the opportunity to swim at a high-school l...
Pitching with pride
Story by Darius Tinsley, Reporter
April 6, 2018
With his eyes fixed on the postseason, first year Coach Bobby Stackhouse intends to improve PHS softball at every position in order to become a competitive team within SEK. “I want to put them in every situation they could possibly see in order to prepare them properly for games,” Stackhouse said. ...
Story by Maddy Robison, Social Media Editor
October 30, 2018
As they walk into class, students set down their backpacks, pick up a blueprint and trade in their textbooks for safety goggles. This is a normal day for students in Chuck...
Theater department performs ‘The Crucible’
October 30, 2018
Every year juniors in English 11 study “The Crucible”. This year, however,...
“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...
Story by Katie Painter, Reporter
October 30, 2018
Sophomore Emily McGown walked off the courts with her doubles partner after a hard fought victory and recieved some exciting news. At a home tennis tournament on September...
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.
McAfee qualifies for State Tennis Tournament for third year in a row
May 15, 2018
Over the past nine years of junior Devin McAfee’s tennis career, he has improved...