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Members of the debate team pictured broke a top 100 national ranking, earning 66th out of 3,000 programs. The team is coached by Julie Laflen.

Debate team earns 66th in the nation

Story by Joy Lee October 29, 2019

On Oct. seven, the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) listed the PHS Debate Team ranking 66th out of over 3,000 programs across the nation.  The NSDA is an honors society where students...

Featured above is a photo of four year senior debater, Scout Perry. Photo by Hannah Abarca

Q&A with senior debater Scout Perry

Story by McKenna Hodges, Co-Editor-In-Chief September 4, 2019

How does it feel to finally be a senior debater?  “Being a senior debater feels kind of unrealistic almost because I feel like I’m still stuck in sophomore or freshman year mentality. I feel...

Peery Named State Forensics Champion

Peery Named State Forensics Champion

Story by Ashlan Brooks, Print Co-Editor, Online Co-Editor May 16, 2019

  The school made history on May 4 as junior Scout Peery became the first PHS student to win the Kansas State High Schools Activities Association (KASHAA) State Forensics Tournament in foreign...

Head debate and forensics coach Julie Laflen responds to interview questions from a local television station at the teams annual home tournament. This years student-run tournament was the largest in school history, with over 300 competitors from 21 different schools.

Forensics team hosts largest tournament in school history

Story by McKenna Hodges, Co-Editor-In-Chief March 2, 2019

The debate and forensics team hosted a tournament larger than last year's 5A State Forensics Tournament at Valley Center, with over 300 competitors from 21 different schools. Due to weather cancelations,...

Students organize baby shower for head debate coach

Students organize baby shower for head debate coach

Story by Vincent Norman, Reporter October 15, 2018

Click below to view our recap of a student-led baby shower for head debate coach Julie Laflen. 

The PHS Debate and Forensics team will be taking 14 students to the National Speech and Debate Tournament, the most in school history.

14 students qualify for National Speech and Debate Tournament

Story by Journey Jaramillo, Managing Editor May 14, 2018

After competing in a range of events, the Forensics and Debate team will take 14 students to Fort Lauderdale for the National Speech and Debate Tournament. The tournament will take place June 17-22....

Sophomore Mikayla Kitchen qualified for nationals for the first time in her high school career. Contributed photo by Julie Laflen.

From Southeast Kansas to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida: Q&A with forensicator Mikayla Kitchen

Story by Journey Jaramillo, Managing Editor May 14, 2018

This year, 14 PHS forensicators and debaters qualified for the National Speech and Debate (NSDA) tournament in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida — the largest group of students in school history....

Gina Mathew is the first person in PHS school history to qualify for the National Speech and Debate Tournament four years in a row.

Speaking pretty

Story by Cassidy Bayliss, Reporter May 3, 2018

Hard work, determination and consistency are a few of the key points in senior Gina Mathew’s success throughout her forensics career. Mathew is the first to qualify for nationals in forensics all four...

Students discuss viewpoints on gun regulations

Students discuss viewpoints on gun regulations

Story by The Booster Redux Staff, 2017-2018 March 8, 2018

In light of recent events, the Booster Redux asked students and teachers about their opinions regarding gun control and safety. These are their responses.   Addy Campbell, sophomore "We are...

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