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Luke Wood, Photo editor

This is junior Luke Wood’s second year on the JagWire newspaper staff and he will be stepping up to the role of co-photo editor. Outside of the JagWire staff, Luke works on his cars, plays video games, and plays baseball. Other activities Luke enjoys include listening to music, learning welding, and riding jet skis. Luke is very excited to see what he can do as a co-photo editor this year.

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Tightening down screws in the engine bay of the Auto Collision Technology truck, senior Alex Schmidt cleans up rouge wires in Auto Body Repair, Wednesday, April 5.

[Photo] StuCo hosts annual Buff Puff tournament

April 20, 2023
Senior Mallory Botts holds up a poncho inside of a case Thursday, March 9. Botts said she is packing her poncho because it’s supposed to rain while we are [in Florida].”

[Photo] Students utilize their school break to vacation to new destinations

March 10, 2023
De Soto junior and programming sub-team captain Jack Williamson, junior Sebastian Smith and mentor Neil McLeod examine the varsity teams code to ensure the robot will work during reveal, Saturday, Feb. 25

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Building a battery cart for the junior varsity team, sophomore Jackson Pursell uses a nail gun to join pieces of plywood Saturday, Feb. 25.

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Leading a classroom talk about mindset in daily life, Monday, Jan. 23, business teacher Dianna Heffernon-Meyers discusses quotes over failure in everyday situations.

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Moving down the court, junior Jordan Harrison locks to pass the ball to teammate junior Noah Brueggemann at their game Tuesday, Jan. 24.

[Photo] Students play recreational basketball during winter sports season

February 6, 2023
After being fouled, junior Preston Fischer shoots his first free throw during his game against Pre-K Academy.

[Photo] Students play recreational basketball during winter sports season

February 6, 2023
On the sideline, senior Max Weber rushes onto the field with the rest of the student section after the team won.

Senior Max Weber represents the student body as student section leader

Luke Wood, Photo editor
January 30, 2023
Senior Sophie Pringle takes a hit while driving to the basket.

Girls Basketball loses to Shawnee Mission North with a score of 22-27

Elizabeth Summa and Luke Wood
January 12, 2023
Sophomore Carter Kaifes watches his free throw shot while players fight for a possible rebound.

Boys Basketball defeats Shawnee Mission North

Luke Wood, Photo editor
January 12, 2023
Focusing on the basket, junior Mason Kemp prepares himself for a free throw.

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Trowing up the ball, junior Kael Drummond attempts a layup.

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Setting up to defend, sophomore Carter Kaifes awaits the ball carrier.

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Reaching up for a layup, junior Mason Kemp fights through a defender.

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Junior Mason Kemp makes his way through the high-five line during pregame intros.

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Junior Mason Kemp catches his breath in preparation for a free throw shot.

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Attempting a fade-away shot, junior Bryant Wiltse throws the ball over the defender.

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Defending against the ball carrier, junior Bryant Wiltse forces a pass.

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Sophomore Josie Benson pressures the ball carrier into making a pass.

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Senior Sophie Pringle defends against the ball carrier.

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On a break away, junior Keira Franken runs toward the open basket.

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Attempting to get a pass around the defender, junior Keira Franken looks for an open teammate.

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Maneuvering around a defender, sophomore Averie Landon makes her way to the basket.

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Passing to a teamate, senior Sophie Pringle looks for an opening.

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Looking toward the bench, senior Sophie Pringle receives the play call from coach Adam Runyan.

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Coach Joel Applebee poses for a picture with his wife.

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Leaning in to make a tackle, senior Broc Worcester gets ready to dive at the opponents legs.

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A player holds up a four in front on the state championship trophy.

[Photo] Football wins fourth consecutive 5A state title with 28-14 victory over Maize

November 26, 2022
Storming the field, students yell as they charge toward the team.

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Pointing at his finger signifying an aditional ring, senior Colin Riley stands proudly.

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Holding back students from storming the field, principal Dr. Gail Holder holds her arms out. The crowd eventually won the battle and charged onto the field after the trophy was presented to the team.

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Holding up four fingers to represent the state title streak, the student section poses for a picture.

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Slowing himself down in the end zone, junior Davion Harris secures his second touchdown of the game.

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Sneaking past the defenders, junior Tristan Baker runs toward the endzone.

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Putting pressure on the quarterback, senior Broc Worcester goes for a sack.

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Getting up to make a reception, sophomore Brody Brigham secures a touchdown pass in the first quarter. The TD would later be called back after a holding call on the offense.

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Giving a stiff arm to a defender, senior Hayes Miller fights for more yardage.

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Crawling onto the field, the team does their pregame hype ritual.

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Raising the notorious landshark celebration, senior Noah Coy celebrates a tackle.

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Standing with his daughter, coach Joel Applebee heads the line during the national anthem.

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Holding up the Sub-State Champion trophy, coach Joel Applebee gives a post-game speech about the teams effort throughout the season.

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Once the ball is snapped, offensive lineman lean towards the center as kicker Kenton Laughman attempts to kick a field goal.

[Photo] Thursday

November 21, 2022
The team stands for the national anthem.

Football dominates Blue Valley Southwest at sub-state 63-0

Elizabeth Summa and Luke Wood
November 20, 2022
Running to the sidelines with an American Flag, senior Mikey Bergeron leads the team.

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Walking out to the captains meeting, seniors Noah Coy, Mikey Bergeron, Hayden Jay, and junior Truman Griffith lock arms.

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November 21, 2022
Senior Dylan Massey makes a tackle on an opposing player.

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Celebrating with the infamous land shark move, senior Dylan Massey gets the sideline excited after a big tackle.

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Scoring on the first play of the game, junior Tristan Baker slides through the defense.

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Explaining a play to senior Mark Bauer, coach Andrew Hudgins talks through what he wants.

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Diving across the goal line, junior Tristan Baker gets in for a touchdown.

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Lined up for a play, the defensive line prepares to go after the quarterback.

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Celebrating a sack, senior Grant Rutkowski throws up the land shark.

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Tackling the opposing quarter back, sophomore Jayden Woods ends the run.

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Upset after a dropped possible interception, junior Lincoln Gray falls to the turf.

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Lining up for a PAT, junior Kenten Laughman looks at his placeholder junior Daniel Blane.

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Looking up at the film screen, seniors Baruch Hasabu, Hayes Miller, Hayden Jay and junior Garrett Cronin review a video of a punt return.

[Photo] Saturday

November 21, 2022
Talking about film, coach Reice Petty reviews special teams footage.

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Demonstrating a move to the linemen, coach Joel Applebee shows how he wants his players to move.

[Photo] Saturday

November 21, 2022
Hang-cleaning during zero hour, senior Hudson Ivey reps out 135 pounds.

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Warming up his arm, senior Haden Jay throws to a receiver.

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Talking during a water break, running backs coach Cruz Gallegos makes jokes with the players.

[Photo] Thursday

November 21, 2022
Focusing on his side lunges, junior Bryant Wiltse completes a set during gameday Zero Hour Friday, Nov. 18.

[Photo] Friday | Game Day

November 21, 2022
In footballs silver 1 weights class, junior Garrett Cronin duckwalks.

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Pushing into the sled, defensive lineman Spencer Vaka works on his form during a drill Wednesday, Nov. 16.

[Photo] Wednesday

November 21, 2022
Running into the endzone, junior Tristian Baker slides past defenders.

[Photo] Tuesday

November 21, 2022
Squatting 335 pounds on his shoulders during the Zero Hour lift period, junior Truman Griffith progresses through his early morning strength training workout Monday, Nov. 14.

[Photo] Monday

November 20, 2022
Snatching 135 pounds, junior Julian Meneses completes his lift

[Photo] Monday

November 20, 2022
Junior Truman Griffith reviews game film from a previous opponent during seminar Monday, Nov. 14.

[Photo] Sunday

November 21, 2022
Opinion: Too much pressure is put on teens to know their future

Opinion: Too much pressure is put on teens to know their future

Luke Wood, Photo editor
November 7, 2022
Kneeling down for a better angle, freshman Eden Christain takes pictures of her sister on Tuesday, Nov. 1.

[Photo] Freshman photographer showcases world around her

November 9, 2022
Freshman Blake Jay strides into the endzone with a sneak touchdown.

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Reaching for a pass, junior Evan Seifert looks over his shoulder to complete the reception.

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Sophomore Abe Shaffer looks towards the sideline for the next play call.

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Running towards the endzone, sophomore Andrew Watts assesses the defense.

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Sophomore Jace Lee finishes a sack on the quarterback.

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The football team leaves the Jaguar head and runs onto the field.

Football suffers first loss of the season against Olathe North 16-20

Elizabeth Summa and Luke Wood
October 16, 2022
In the pregame huddle, the team prepares for kickoff.

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Evading a defender, quarterback senior Hayden Jay runs down the field.

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Returning the punt, senior Holden Zigmant begins his advance down the field.

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Sophomore Jayden Woods and seniors Broc Worcester and Grant Rutkowski team up to tackle the running back.

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After an important stop from the defense, senior Mikey Bergeron high fives his teammates.

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Celebrating a touchdown, senior Jack Melvin holds on to junior Tristan Bakers helmet.

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Senior Dylan Massey chases down the Olathe North running back.

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The Life of the Party milkshake includes birthday cake ice cream, whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles, a vanilla cupcake, dipped waffle cone and a strawberry wafer.

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Senior Matt Morgan takes an order from a student, Monday September 19.

[Photo] The Catty Shack reopens for the new school year

September 19, 2022
Checking out a customer, senior Libby Strathman recives his payment, Monday September 19.

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Junior Jude Middleton prepares to pay for his chips, Monday September 19.

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Holding a picture of her seminar from last year, Media Specialist Ashley Agre reminisces on her time with her class saying, Leaving them was a very hard thing, so I have our picture from our group last year where I can see it every day.

New media specialist transfers from English department

Luke Wood, Photo editor
September 7, 2022
Bracing for a hit, a player leans into the defender.

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Looking down field, the quarterback prepares to make a throw.

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