Class Cup reward chosen
Annie Crouch, JagWire Reporter
April 17, 2013
The seniors will celebrate their third quarter win on Monday, April 22 during fourth block and seminar. The party will consist of going to the track and field house to enjoy the weather and play games. First quarter, the seniors won with the most class cup points of the quarter. They celebrated... (more...)
Senior Ally Garton volunteers at animal shelter
Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
April 17, 2013
Walking into Unleashed Pet Rescue and Adoption on Saturday, April 6, senior Ally Garton comforts a skittish puppy named Cupcake. Garton does community service at the shelter weekly. Garton began volunteering at the shelter because of her dog, Captain. She adopted Captain from Unleashed last... (more...)
Seven questions with student missionary Becca Bilyeu
Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
April 8, 2013
Junior Becca Bilyeu recounts her recent mission trip in Honduras. What did you do over spring break? I went on a medical missions trip to Honduras. What church do you attend? I go to Mill Creek Community Church. What did you do in Honduras? We took a team down to do a medical brigade.... (more...)
Exercise video reviews
Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
March 14, 2013
A JagWire reporter reviews three different work out DVDs in order to help you get in shape. (Hip Hop Abs) I liked Hip Hop Abs because it was really upbeat and the intructors had alot of energy. Since I was dancing while incorporating the workout, the fun of the hip hop dancing distracted from... (more...)
Band performs spring concert
Annie Crouch, JagWire Reporter
March 6, 2013
The silver and Blue bands performed on Monday, March 4 at 7 p.m. in the main gymnasium. The Silver band performed first, beginning with “Fortius.” Freshman Brian Fitzsimmons feels that the performance was a success. “I think it went great,” Fitzsimmons said. “We sounded really balanced.” Fitzsimmons’... (more...)
Etiquette for hallway couples
Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
February 7, 2013
Every day more and more innocent students become disturbed, nauseated and annoyed due to witnessing couples and their public displays of affection. From blocking hallway traffic and lockers to shoving their tongues down each others’ throats for the world to see, PDA is causing students to... (more...)
Teacher honored with Kansas Horizon Award
Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
January 17, 2013
On Friday, Jan. 11, physics teacher Alyssa Meyer was notified by the Kansas Commission of Education, Dr. Diane Dane, that she was honored with the Kansas Horizon award. Meyer is excited about being honored with the award. “I am really excited about the award because you don’t really do... (more...)
Giving back should be valued
Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
November 13, 2012
In Johnson County, we have access to clean water at the turn of a faucet. Families can afford a good meal every night. I wake up every morning with the same routine which includes the use of running water, electricity, toothpaste, a toothbrush, mouthwash, a hairbrush and makeup. We live in... (more...)
Comparing parental control
Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
October 26, 2012
It’s the age-old problem: teenagers versus their parents. Battles over curfews, rules, grades and dating are the norm in most households with teens. Regardless of whether students are aware of it or not, every parent has a unique way of raising their children. According to Family Studies... (more...)
Seven questions with freshman Caitlin Alley
Annie Crouch, guest reporter
April 25, 2012
What exactly is Mission Arlington? Who is involved? What is the “mission?” It is an organization in Arlington, TX that reaches out to different communities down there. They have different programs during Christmas and Thanksgiving. And like all year round they give out things like clothes,... (more...)