Student artwork on display
Amber Nguyen, JagWire reporter
April 26, 2013
Student art projects are currently on display for others to enjoy at Country Club Café. The art show opened on Thursday, April 26. In order to have their artwork on display, students must be in a design or art class. On average, five to six pieces of work are selected from each category. Categories... (more...)
Energy boost: chicken caesar wrap
Amber Nguyen, JagWire reporter
April 19, 2013
Ingredients: 4 tortillas 4 tbs softened cream cheese 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 bag caesar salad kit 2 cups chopped chicken Place tortilla on a clean working surface. In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and garlic powder, and spread over tortilla. In a separate bowl, toss together... (more...)
Importance of stable parental relationships
Amber Nguyen, JagWire reporter
March 14, 2013
Often times I find myself at World War III with my parents. Whether it’s about the clothes I wear, where I’ve been or who I’ve been with, the arguments never seem to end. Although all kids and parents fight, I find that it happens too frequently in my life, I examine my relationship with... (more...)
Boys inaugural season finishes with state competition
Amber Nguyen, JagWire reporter
March 4, 2013
The inagural season of swimming for boys comes to a close with many accomplishments and records set along the way, ending with five swimmers sent to state. Seniors Aaron Akin, Chris Stack, Alex Kain, junior Wyatt Brecunier, sophomore Callahan Eckardt, and freshman Richard Wooten competed... (more...)
Importance of setting goals
Amber Nguyen, JagWire reporter
February 7, 2013
As the New Year is brought in, many people make a resolution, however for most these goals are short-lived. Many people will either simply forget they made the goal or will come up with excuses for not following through with it. This problem arises from the fact that people simply do not know... (more...)
New technology added
Amber Nguyen, JagWire reporter
February 7, 2013
Over winter break, the district purchased new technology for the school’s journalism and business departments. The print journalism and broadcast journalism rooms received new Mac computers while the business classes received newer, updated Dell computers. Approximately 1,274 Dell computers... (more...)
Boys Compete at Blue Valley West
Amber Nguyen, JagWire reporter
January 26, 2013
The boys swim team placed fourth out sixth teams with a total of 175 points at Blue Valley West High school on Thursday, Jan. 24. The team competed against Shawnee Mission South, Blue Valley West, Shawnee Mission Northwest, DeSoto, and Parsons High Schools. Swim coach Alissa Ruffin is proud... (more...)
Boys swim team competes at Turner
Amber Nguyen, JagWire reporter
January 10, 2013
The boys swim team competed at its third meet of the season on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at Turner High School. The team finished fourth out of eight teams, competing against De Soto, Bonner Springs, Washington, Turner, Leavenworth, and Field Kindley High Schools. The results of the meet were an overall... (more...)
Cheer squad participates in regional competition
Amber Nguyen, JagWire reporter
December 12, 2012
The cheer team competed at the Best of the Midwest cheer competition on Saturday, Dec. 1. In the competition, teams were given either an outstanding, superior or excellent rating. The team received superior on the fight song, and outstanding on dance and chant. The team competed at Olathe Northwest... (more...)
Club 121 toy drive helps others in need
Amber Nguyen, JagWire reporter
December 5, 2012
Club 121 members took donations to Gracepoint Church on Saturday, Dec. 1 for the church’s Give and Take program. The purpose of the program is to collect toys and gently used clothing items, which are then set out at the church and those with low incomes are allowed to come in and shop through... (more...)
New book club created
Amber Nguyen, JagWire reporter
November 13, 2012
Junior Emily Leonard created a book club called Cover to Cover that anyone is welcome to join. The club will meet outside of school until it becomes an official school club next year. Leonard’s idea for a book club started with the mutual love of reading she shared with some of her friends. “My... (more...)
Thespian Troupe initiation
Amber Nguyen
October 16, 2012
The Thespian Troupe had its new member initiation on Wednesday, Oct. 10. New member recruits were required to walk around with a sign that said, “Ask me to sing,” and were required to sing to any student, staff or administrator who requested they sing. The Thespian Troupe welcomed... (more...)
Club 121 hosts “See You At The Pole”
Amber Nguyen, reporter/photographer
October 8, 2012
Club 121 hosted its annual “See You At The Pole” event on Wednesday, Sept. 26. They teamed up with another club of teenage Christians, YoungLife to host the event. Students came to the school early in the morning, held hands, sang songs and prayed. Afterwards, students were served... (more...)