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Audri Brizendine

Audri Brizendine, JAG photo editor

This is junior Audri Brizendine’s second year on the JAG yearbook staff and she will be taking on the position of co-photo editor. When not in C-101,  you can probably find her playing tennis, participating in Relay for Life as an ELT, HOSA, book club, movie club, NHS, and Spanish NHS. Outside of school, you can find her spending time with her friends, listening to music, or rewatching New Girl.

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Arms stretched in front of him, junior Evan Wendler dives into the pool during the relay.

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Preparing to go under, senior Gabe Budimlija swims breaststroke.

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With his arm back, freshman Turner Bruce competes in the backstroke.

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Coming up for a breath, sophomore Gavin Hurt competes in the butterfly.

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Reaching back, junior Justice Bussell swims backstroke.

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With their arms raised, the boys swim team huddles together before the meet.

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Theater department stages ‘Bye Bye Birdie’

Alonnah Gage, Audri Brizendine, and Emma Ronning
November 13, 2023
Arms out, Conrad Birdie, played by Drew Cormany, sings along to “Bye Bye Birdie” during curtain call.

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The team celebrated together after receiving the title trophy at Tonys Pizza Event Center Saturday, Oct. 28.

Jags wins school’s first state volleyball title

Callie Cahoy, Audri Brizendine, and Molly Griffin
October 30, 2023
Arms up, sophomore Ella Florez and junior Saida Jacobs block a hit from Garden City.

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Surrounded by his fellow coaches, head coach Jason Pendleton is recognized for coaching his 800th high school varsity game.

Head coach Jason Pendleton coaches his 800th varsity game

Kaitlyn Hood , Audri Brizendine, and Maggie Kriks
October 6, 2023
In an attempt to keep the ball away from his opponent, senior Kael Drummond dribbles the ball.

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Preparing to kick the ball, senior Roman Alvarado bends his leg back.

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Focused, junior Nic Schrag prepares to kick the ball.

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While decorating the halls for spirit week, freshman Ellie Newell and Caitlin Pham pass a paper streamer around the pillar.

Homecoming 2023: Student Council prepares for Homecoming week by decorating the halls

Sophia Estes, Audri Brizendine, and Bella McPeake
September 22, 2023
Collaboratively, freshmen Lyci Manirad and Biti Hasabu make a Fortnite-themed sign.

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Sophomore Dalamar Read’s karate black belt was earned through consistent training and teaching children’s classes

Sophomore learns and teaches karate outside of school

Audri Brizendine, JAG photo editor
April 12, 2023
Holding hands, seniors Nen Matlock and Gracie Knight dance together amongst their friends.

Students attend prom at the Ball Conference Center

Meg McAfee, Audri Brizendine, and Molly Griffin
April 4, 2023
Accepting his prom king sash, senior Finn Campbell raises his hands in celebration.

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Holding hands, juniors Riley Martin and Ella Doyle dance together.

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Singing, junior Guss Miller dances with a fellow student.

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Pointing, junior AJ Vega dances with his friends.

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Being recognized as prom queen, senior Hayden Rider smiles.

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Joining in on the prom fun, gym teacher Sarah Haub dances with the students.

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Smiling, seniors Olivia Page and Madeline Schnepf dance to “Wobble”.

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With smiles on their faces, juniors Ella Edwards and Mackenzie Simpson dance.

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Holding each others hands, senior Dylan Dedrickson dances with her friend.

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Showing off their moves, senior Colin Riley twirls senior Ty Marsh.

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Competing in the 100 meter freestyle, sophomore Evalyn Dill comes up for a breath.

Girls swim placed first at first meet of the season

Emma Ronning, Audri Brizendine, and Avery Cole
March 27, 2023
Turning to the side to breathe, junior Gabriella Nielson competes in the 100 meter freestyle.

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Resurfacing for a breath, sophomore Halle Nelson swims the 100 meter butterfly down the lane.

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Reaching her arm back, junior Ella Hansen swims backstroke during the 200 meter individual medley race, placing first.

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Focused, senior Kylie Wilson reads the sheet music.

Band performs March Masterworks concert

Audri Brizendine and Brooklyn LaFon
March 9, 2023
During the concert band performance, sophomore Kai McGarry plays the clarinet.

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Conducted by band teacher Deb Steiner, the flute section focuses on playing.

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Performing her solo, senior Sienna Delborell plays the saxophone.

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Looking down at his music, senior Charles Beal plays the trumpet.

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Standing up for his solo, senior Brody Shulda plays the saxophone.

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Beside his family, senior Nen Matlock is recognized as a basketball senior.

Senior night held between the girls and boys basketball games

Audri Brizendine and Bryn Simpson
February 19, 2023
Smiling at her mom, senior Aliyah Cloughley is recognized as a basketball senior.

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Joining the other seniors, senior Dylan Miller walks alongside his parents.

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Being recognized, senior Adam Budmlija smiles with his parents.

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Receiving her gift from freshman Bella McPeake, senior Lucy Pearce is recognized as a cheer senior.

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In between her parents, basketball senior Ryleigh Kennedy is recognized.

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Carrying a bouquet of flowers, senior Dylan Dedrickson smiles at the crowd.

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Smiling at senior Dylan Miller, senior Anthony Molinaro is recognized as a swim senior.

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Smiling, senior Sophia Rosetti is recognized as a boys basketball manager.

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With his senior gift in hand, basketball senior Ryan Cummings stands alongside his parents.

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With a smile, basketball senior Sophie Pringle is recognized for senior night.

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Alongside his family, senior Jameson Fisher makes his way across the court.

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With a smile on her face, senior Torri Olivarrez walks between her parents.

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With her family, senior Sidney Claeys makes her way to the center of the court to be recognized.

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In between his parents, basketball senior Brooks Jahnke is recognized for senior night.

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Smiling at the crowd, senior Marco Skavo is recognized.

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Raising her hand, freshman Finley Rose smiles after winning her match.

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Focused, freshman Finley Rose tries to take her opponent down.

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On the mat, sophomore Piper Wendler attempts to win her bout.

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Grabbing her opponent, junior Emily Summa tries to bring them down.

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Pinning down her competition, freshman Finley Rose immobilizes her opponent.

Girls Wrestling competes at Olathe South

Audri Brizendine, JAG photo editor
January 23, 2023
Holding her hand high, freshman Finley Rose determinedly looks into the crowd.

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In an attempt to take down her opponent, sophomore Piper Wendler grabs her opponent.

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After winning a match, freshman Emma Lee raises her hand.

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Coaching a wrestler, head coach Michelle McCray puts her hands down on the mat.

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Junior Emily Summa makes an attempt to take her opponent to the mat.

Girls wrestling earns five medals at Olathe West varsity invitational

Emma Ronning and Audri Brizendine
December 5, 2022
Pinning down her opponent, junior Emily Summa ensures her opponent cannot get up.

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Focused, sophomore Piper Wendler decides her next move.

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Shaking hands, sophomore Cadence Kerr prepares to wrestle.

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Eye to eye with her opponent, freshman Finley Rose takes a step forward.

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On the mat, sophomore Cadence Kerr attempts to stand up.

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Aiming for the pins, sophomore Boji Green rolls the ball down the ramp with help from senior Jane McDaneld.

Unified Bowling hosts senior night

Callie Cahoy, Stella Platt, and Audri Brizendine
November 7, 2022
Releasing the ball, senior Ella Hannah warms up for the meet.

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Rolling the ball down the lane, junior Sireen Fraitekh bowls in the Park Lanes meet.

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Ready to hit the buzzer, the quiz bowl team prepares for their first round in the tournament. The team hosted a varsity tournament at Mill Valley Wednesday, Oct. 26.

Quiz bowl team places first at the first tournament of the season

Callie Cahoy and Audri Brizendine
October 20, 2022
Focused on the problem, senior Jackson Wilhoit and freshmen Ian Weatherman and Rachel Joseph brainstorm.

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After winning first place, the quiz bowl team poses for a picture.

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Junior Emma Clement and freshman Quinlyn Peters work on the math section.

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Stating his answer, freshman Ian Weatherman participates in the competition.

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Together, junior AJ Lauer, sophomore Colin Devery and freshman Max Reynolds race in the Mark Chipman Classic.

Cross Country hosts Mark Chipman Classic at Shawnee Mission Park

Audri Brizendine, JAG photo editor
October 7, 2022
Closing in on the finish line, freshman Jordan Schierbaum prepares to finish his race.

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Determined, sophomore Carter Cline runs steadily.

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Going around a bend, junior AJ Vega runs the 5K.

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Coming up on the hill, sophomore Meg McAfee runs in the varsity race.

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Freshman Paige Roth focuses on her race.

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Junior Kynley Verdict runs at the cross country meet.

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Ahead of her competition, sophomore Charlotte Caldwell runs in the Mark Chipman Classic.

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Pushing to get across the finish line, junior Brett Stockwell runs.

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Around a curve, sophomore Isabel Cherrito keeps a steady pace.

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Starting the race, sophomore Elly Hayes begins to run at Shawnee Mission Park.

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After their dance, senior Homecoming candidates Mikey Bergeron and Avery Blubaugh pose for the judges.

Student Council held their annual Homecoming assembly as a close to Homecoming week.

Kate Haney, Bryn Simpson, Stella Platt, and Audri Brizendine
September 19, 2022
While tapping boots, senior homecoming candidates Laney Reishus and Brody Shulda dance to Cotton Eyed Joe.

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Throwing money, senior homecoming candidates Lucas Robins and Sophie Pringle perform a dance to Price Tag.

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Dressed as Spongebob and Patrick, senior homecoming candidates Eli Olson and Jenna Myres wave flashlights in the air.

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Arms raised, senior Homecoming candidates Sonny Pentola and Ava Gourd dance while wearing Vote for Pedro shirts from “Napoleon Dynamite.”

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