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Quinn Franken, JagWire Editor-in-Chief

This is senior Quinn Franken’s third year on the JagWire staff. She will be undertaking the position of the JagWire editor-in-chief. When not working on the paper, Quinn is either working or hanging out with her friends. She enjoys going on walks, taking naps and reading.

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Holding a photo of her son, secretary Ashley Witherspoon poses at her desk in the front office. She is looking forward to football season and getting involved with other sports.

New secretary begins work in the same district as her son

September 5, 2021
Four years of pop culture

Four years of pop culture

May 20, 2021
The district is implementing new guidelines for responding to positive COVID-19 cases, according to a district memo sent to staff and parents Tuesday, March 30. Under this model, known as the “airplane model,” sitting immediately next to or in front of someone who tests positive will be considered a “moderate risk exposure.”

[Photo] Jon Pursell composes and performs classical piano pieces

April 16, 2021
ACT notified the district that they will not score the exam administered on Tuesday, March 2. Juniors will now be required to retake the exam on Tuesday, April 6.

[Photo] ACT refuses to score district-wide free tests administered in March

March 23, 2021
The forensics team competed virtually at the the Shawnee Mission South tournament March 19 and 20.

[Photo] Forensics finds success at Shawnee Mission South tournament

March 23, 2021
As the school year nears the end of its course, freshmen reflect upon their stagnant first year of high school

[Photo] Freshmen react to their unusual first year of high school

March 7, 2021
To many students, embracing their sexual and gender identity gives them a means to find out who they are

[Photo] Students embrace identity through the LGBTQ community

March 5, 2021
Students share how they view their identity

Students share how they view their identity

March 1, 2021
Students share how COVID-19 has impacted their identity

Students share how COVID-19 has impacted their identity

February 25, 2021
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[Photo] Students, teachers modify study spaces during unique year

February 20, 2021
On Friday, Dec. 4, football families were notified by USD 232 Health Services to quarantine until Dec. 9 following an exposure to COVID-19 that occurred at the state championship game.

[Photo] Football team’s quarantine after state championship victory causes “trickle-down effect" for winter sports

December 14, 2020
To begin the Spanish National Honor Society induction ceremony Wednesday, November 18, Spanish teacher Jan Good-Bollinger speaks about the importance of the club.

Spanish National Honor Society holds induction ceremony for new members

November 19, 2020
Facts and figures: COVID-19

Facts and figures: COVID-19

October 23, 2020
My Octopus Teacher is a Netflix documentary that tells the sweet story of an octopus and humans friendship.

‘My Octopus Teacher’ is a must-watch documentary on Netflix

October 14, 2020
Sunrise Movement chapter begins work in Shawnee

Sunrise Movement chapter begins work in Shawnee

October 6, 2020
To honor students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, principal Dr. Gail Holder holds a sign reading “Congratulations” on a Zoom call Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Three students named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

September 23, 2020
In an interview Thursday, Feb 20, future Mill Valley principal Gail Holder discusses her ambitions for the school. “Im going to do everything I can to be the very best version of the building principal,” Holder said.

[Photo] Meet the school's new principal, Dr. Gail Holder

March 10, 2020
While playing a ring toss game, junior Morgan Prosser prepares to throw a ring. To celebrate Mardi Gras, french teacher Charisse Highlander’s classes participated in games, music and ate the traditional Mardis Gras king cake Monday, Feb. 24 and Tuesday, Feb. 25.

French classes celebrate Mardi Gras

February 26, 2020
River Market Antiques is a four story building located in the River Market of Kansas City, Missouri. Inside the warehouse, there are many items ranging from clothing and jewelry to books, home decor and furniture.

Review: River Market Antiques is a fun store filled with unique vintage finds

February 24, 2020

Life at Home: Families share how their culture influences their lives

February 20, 2020
Racial stereotypes are often innacurate representations of individuals.

[Photo] The impact of racial stereotypes

February 19, 2020
For his first birthday, freshman Amit Kaushal visited his family in Punjab, India

Life at Home: Four families share how their culture influences their lives

February 18, 2020
The new French V class will begin next school year and will be taught by French teacher Charisse Highlander.

School will offer new French V course next year

February 18, 2020
TikTokker Kendrick Smith figured out the truth about birds, that all birds were killed and replaced with robot spies by the CIA.

Birds aren’t real

February 4, 2020
Leaning in, senior Srikar Turaga discusses the question with his teammates. The team went 3-3 during the Quiz Bowl tournament at Lansing Thursday, January 16.

Quiz Bowl goes 3-3 at Lansing tournament

January 17, 2020
After a year and a half of chemotherapy, sophomore Camryn Beggs is now in her seventh month of remission.

The road to remission for sophomore Camryn Beggs

December 10, 2019
Choir members sing a Christmas carol while StuCo members collect money.

[Photo] StuCo and choir partake in seminar christmas caroling

December 7, 2019
After correctly answering a language arts question, seniors Joan Downey and Noah Hookstra high five each other. The team placed second at Saint James Tuesday, Oct. 29.

Quiz Bowl places second in St. James tournament

October 30, 2019
During seminar on Tuesday, Oct. 8, sophomore Lauren Payne browses through careers recommended based on the answers she gave during her matchmaker assessment on Xello.

District chooses Xello to replace Career Cruising

October 28, 2019
Extending her arms, sophomore Sydney Fiatte uses her fingers to set the ball to her teammate. The team competed in a triangular at St. Thomas Aquinas against Aquinas and Bishop Miege on Tuesday, Oct. 15. They beat Miege 2-0 but lost to Aquinas 0-2.

Girls volleyball goes 1-1 in triangular at St. Thomas Aquinas

October 16, 2019
Climate activist Greta Thunberg, despite being only 16 years old, has massively influenced the worlds opinions on climate change.

Greta Thunberg’s influence is louder than thunder

October 10, 2019
Working together in the library, seniors Aidan Thomas and Daniella Phale and junior Cameron Long check to see if any teachers need their assistance.

New class allows selected students to help students and staff with new technology

October 2, 2019
Finishing off the pep rally, students stand up to chant the last cheer.

[Photo] SLT hosts pep rally in seminar

September 27, 2019
Finishing off the pep rally, students stand up to chant the last cheer.

[Photo] SLT hosts pep rally in seminar

September 27, 2019
Less than two months after her open-heart surgery, sophomore Logan Pfeister finishes her run at cross country practice.

After receiving open-heart surgery, student competes for cross country team

September 24, 2019
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[Photo] Gallery: Students dress in class colors for Homecoming spirit week

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September 18, 2019
Following through on a forehand hit, sophomore Lauren Butler returns the ball to her opponent. She and teammate Carli Dupriest won this match against Olathe Northwest on Wednesday, September 4.

Girls tennis starts season with first place tournament finish

September 5, 2019
New school psychologist transitions from elementary to high school students

New school psychologist transitions from elementary to high school students

August 25, 2019
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