Five major pieces of advice can be gained from my experiences over the last four years
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
May 15, 2012
The four years I have spent here have been a mix of good and bad times but I have certainly learned a few things and have narrowed it down to the five most important things that helped me. First, I’ll be the first to tell you some days here are long and never ending but in reality Mill Valley... (more...)
Softball competes at regionals
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
May 14, 2012
With an 18-2 record to end the softball’s team’s regular season and winning the title of KVL league champions, the players have nothing but positive things to say about how well they played. Senior left outfielder Kelli Rutherford is thrilled with the record. “18-2 is awesome. It’s... (more...)
Girls softball team extends record to 15-1
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
May 2, 2012
With a record of 15-1, the softball team prepares to travel to Emporia this weekend for the Emporia Classic Tournament. “I think this tournament will definitely show our strengths and weaknesses as a team,” head coach Sarah Haub said. “It will certainly help us get ready for... (more...)
Softball team prepares for first game
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
April 2, 2012
With the first softball game tonight the team is busy practicing for their first game. Head coach Sarah Haub is optimistic about the new team. “I’m most excited about seeing this particular group coming together as a team,” Haub said. Senior outfielder Kelli Rutherford agrees... (more...)
Senior pitcher unable to play her last season
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
April 2, 2012
Senior pitcher Lindsay Mason knows a thing or two about softball after playing for 13 years. “I’ve been playing since I was five, or six, I’ve also done club teams but quit this year,” Mason said. Mason is excited for this upcoming season, but she won’t see much of it. After... (more...)
Senior softball player adjusts to season after injury
Lisa Joerling
March 30, 2012
Senior pitcher Lindsay Mason knows a thing or two about softball after playing for 13 years. “I’ve been playing since I was five, or six, I’ve also done club teams but quit this year,” Mason said. Mason is excited for this upcoming season but she won’t see much of it. After... (more...)
Girls basketball team ends season 18-4, after setting three school records
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
March 7, 2012
The girls basketball team finished the season 18-4 and set three school records this season. They were the first girls basketball team in school history to have 18 wins, win the Kaw Valley League championship and win the mid-season tournament, the Lady Cat Classic in El Dorado. “After... (more...)
Brodcast classes teach elementary students
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
February 29, 2012
Both Broadcast and Video Productions classes will be helping the entire fifth grade class of Prairie Ridge Elementary School in the coming weeks to create newscasts. The class’ first day was Friday, Feb. 24, and they will come at least three more times. The project involves helping the students... (more...)
Girls basketball team extends winning streak to 16-3
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
February 24, 2012
With their team record at 16-3, the girls basketball team is excited about post-season play. The team hosts Bishop Ward High School tonight at 6 p.m. It is also senior night for the two seniors on the team. “I’m excited for senior night, it’s too bad there is only two of us, but... (more...)
Girls basketball team earns its revenge
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
February 15, 2012
The girls basketball team got its revenge against Bonner Springs High School on Friday, Feb. 10,giving Bonner Springs its first loss of the season. After a rough start the team ended up winning 34-33. The last time the team faced Bonner Springs was Tuesday, Dec. 13 and the Jaguars lost 37-38. “We... (more...)
Girls basketball team seek their revenge
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
February 13, 2012
The girls basketball team got its revenge against Bonner Springs High School on Friday, Feb. 10,giving Bonner Springs its first loss of the season. After a rough start the team ended up winning 34-33. The last time the team faced Bonner Springs was Tuesday, Dec. 13 and the Jaguars lost 37-38. “We... (more...)
Girls basketball team wins 10 straight
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
February 3, 2012
After taking a road trip to El Dorado, Kan. For the El Dorado Tournament Championship the girls basketball team has now won 10 straight games in a row. The team traveled the two hour distance Thursday, Jan. 26 through Saturday, Jan. 28. They won all three of their games, 77-25 against Wichita... (more...)
Adminstration makes WPA final decision
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
February 2, 2012
Despite two girls from both the dance team and cheer team advocating for a formal dance, WPA will be an informal mixer on Friday, Feb. 24 after the basketball game against Bishop Ward High School. The girls met with principal Tobie Waldeck and discussed reasons why they believe the dance should... (more...)
Senior athlete enjoys high school teams with an excitement for future teams
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
January 20, 2012
Team bonding is just one aspect of basketball that senior guard Kati Strickland loves. Having played the sport for 11 years, Strickland looks forward to games and bonding activities with the team. “I really like team dinners because it’s a chance to bond and eat food together,”... (more...)
Girls basketball team 4-3 after winning four straight games in a row
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
January 12, 2012
After winning the last four games, the girls basketball team is 4-3 and members are feeling good about how they’ve been playing recently. In the teams’ most recent games they won against Tonganoxie High School 45-28 on Friday, Jan. 6 and beat Bishop Ward High School 47-15 on Tuesday, Jan.... (more...)
Anticipation builds for school play
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
December 14, 2011
To build anticipation of the school play announcement, drama teacher Jon Copeland has been putting hints on a bulletin board in the main hallway. Rumors say the play choices are between A Midsummer’s Night Dream and a themed play on the Greek gods. Senior Kylie Pfannenstiel is planning to... (more...)
Cheerleaders earn two rating at competition
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
December 14, 2011
After adjusting to two new coaches this year, the cheerleaders have spent months preparing for competitions including The MidAmerica Nazarene Cheer festival competition they competed at on Saturday, Dec. 10. The team finished the competition with a two out of a possible three rating. Junior... (more...)
Girls basketball team stays positive after two losses
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
December 8, 2011
The girls basketball team has lost its first two games against Blue Valley Northwest High School, 38-49 and Gardner-Edgerton High School, 38-48. Head coach John McFall knows it’s only the beginning of the season for the team. “We’re in the early part of the season, both of the teams... (more...)
Senior girls basketball player juggles multiple sports
Lisa Joerling
December 1, 2011
Senior post Olivia Frey starting playing basketball when she was four years old, and now she is one of two seniors on the nine person varsity team. “I love playing, I like the sport and the team as a whole,” Frey said. Frey has gained a lot of experience from being on the team. “I’ve... (more...)
Girls basketball team begins try-outs
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
November 17, 2011
After finishing the 2010 season with a record of 12-2, the varsity girls basketball team began their try-outs on Monday, Nov. 14, for the 2011-2012 season. Head girls basketball coach John McFall said he is excited about the progress of the team. “We’re so much further along than we... (more...)
NHS helps make connections
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
November 15, 2011
Instead of tutoring high school students, NHS has recently decided to tutor students at Monticello Trails Middle School. “We decided as a group we’d be interested [to go tutor],” senior NHS member Allie Love said. “We’ve done it at high school before and... (more...)
Boys soccer team beats Washington High School, loses to St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
October 31, 2011
The boys soccer team boasted an exciting game on Tuesday, Oct. 25 against the Washington High School Wildcats. The first half of the game included four goals, some by senior captain Ryan Hannah, sophomore Jack Lopez and sophomore right mid fielder Daniel Gray. The second half started with... (more...)
Debate season begins strongly
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
October 20, 2011
The beginning of the debate season is off to a good start, according to debate teacher Jeanette Hardesty. The team has already debated in three tournaments. On Saturday, Oct. 1 the team competed in the Olathe North Invitational. The team of freshman Jack Earlenbaugh and sophomore Alyssa... (more...)
Soccer beats Wyandotte High School 2-1
Lisa Joerling, brief's editor
October 14, 2011
The boys soccer team was at it again Thursday, Oct. 13, playing against the Wyandotte High School Bulldogs. At the end of the second period the score was 2-0 Jaguars. Second period started and neither the Jaguars nor the Bulldogs could get a hold of a goal. Finally at 23 minutes on the clock,... (more...)
Soccer team loses 0-5 to Lansing High School
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
October 5, 2011
The boys soccer team fought hard under the bright lights in its game on Thursday, Sept. 29 against Lansing High School. By the end of period one, the score was 0-1 Lansing. Second period came and Lansing turned it on, scoring three goals within four minutes of each other. Head coach Arlan Vomhof... (more...)
Blue Crew promotes school spirit
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
September 22, 2011
Headed by a reinvented Blue Crew, activities designed to boost school spirit are underway. According to Blue Crew sponsor Jessica DeWild, any student in the student body is a member of Blue Crew. “It’s fundamentally not different, we are just promoting it more this year,” DeWild... (more...)
Boys soccer team beats Turner High School 2-1
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
September 9, 2011
The beginning of season is going well for both the varsity and JV boys soccer teams. Varsity is coming off a 2-1 win against Turner High School on Thursday, Sept. 8. “Our first games went really well, we only had five returning members so I consider us a new team,” head coach Arlan... (more...)
Local restaurant recovers after fire
Lisa Joerling, reporter
January 27, 2011
Paulo and Bill Italian Restaurant on Midland Drive in Shawnee suffered damage due to a fire on Jan. 2. Started by a cigarette on Monday, Jan. 3. A customer threw a cigarette into some mulch catching the wall of the entrance on fire. The restaurant was closed for 10 days, and the exact amount... (more...)
Coin drive successful
Lisa Joerling, reporter
December 16, 2010
Last month seminars collected donations for our school’s fourth coin drive. This year it raised $1,426.52 towards the Shawnee Mayor Christmas Tree Fund, which helps families in need through TLC for Children and Families, an emergency shelter for abused or neglected children up to age 18.... (more...)
Schools come together to discuss the documentary Babies
Lisa Joerling, reporter
November 16, 2010
The AP Language and Composition students watched the documentary Babies with De Soto High School students on Friday, Nov. 5. The idea to watch Babies, a documentary following the life of four babies growing up in different countries, came from AP Language and Composition teacher Kristen Crosbie. DHS... (more...)
New facility enhances Vo-Tech
Lisa Joerling, reporter
October 25, 2010
After the recent construction of the Eudora-De Soto Technical Education Center, students are now working with state-of–the-art technology everyday. The new facility houses five different Vo-Tech programs, including Agriculture, Auto Collision, Culinary Arts, Graphic Communications and Health... (more...)
New football coaches add new perspective
Lisa Joerling, reporter
September 23, 2010
New head football coach Joel Applebee has one main goal for his football team: to improve every day. The seven assistant football coaches are also new and have specific goals for the season. “My goal for this season is to be a better coach every day. I would love for the team to be able to... (more...)