Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online

Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online

Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online

Students discuss political affiliations

Raina Basso, Staff Reporter May 18, 2015

Some students identify as a particular political party and feel their views lean more towards left or right wing when it comes to politics. Few feel their ideals are more democratic than Republican. “I...

Programs help create high school memories

Programs help create high school memories

Rachael Arthur, Staff reporter May 18, 2015

The year is wrapping up with seniors graduating, students advancing into the next grade and teachers finishing up their curriculum. There were many times when memories were created that will last for a...

Norris continues music career

Norris continues music career

May 18, 2015

Last year, aspiring musician sophomore Hannah Norris had already launched her music career with the release of her first original album "The Heartland". But Norris's music has started to really develop...

Incorrect sitting positions lead to long term back problems

Incorrect sitting positions lead to long term back problems

Nikki Vuong, Editor May 18, 2015

One of the disadvantages to long school days is the length of time students have to sit at their desks, listening to the teacher lecture or doing schoolwork. According to school nurse Misty Garrison, sitting...

Students debate focus on after school activities

Raina Basso, Staff Reporter May 6, 2015

The recognition and emphasis of sports can be a very controversial topic for many students. Participation in sports is common amongst students and they are typically viewed highly. “Sports are...

Baby chickens incubated at Hays High

Kara Brooks, Staff Reporter May 4, 2015

The preschool at Hays High has recently done an experiment with baby chickens. The classroom got the eggs and incubated them, then got to see the eggs hatch. “We were learning about farm animals and...

Future Farmers of America sells plants for fundraiser

Kara Brooks, Staff Reporter May 4, 2015

Future Farmers of America is selling plants as a fundraiser for their organization. All of the plants are grown by members of FFA. Some of the plants are flowers, tomatoes, peppers, and cacti. A...

Students share feelings on home remedies

Students share feelings on home remedies

Anniston Weber, Staff Reporter April 30, 2015

Home remedies are becoming a popular alternative to taking medicines or buying expensive products. Many students use home remedies to cure sickness or for other issues as a ‘healthier’ substitute to...

Students share thoughts on motivation

Students share thoughts on motivation

Anniston Weber, Staff Reporter April 29, 2015

Have you ever received money for getting straight A’s on a report card? Or maybe you were able to go out to eat to your favorite restaurant for cleaning your room. These are examples of positive reinforcement. However,...

Rehearsing the “50s” portion of “Rock Roll and Remember,” senior Shelbie Berens and junior Mikey Ploutz dance the triple lindy. Concentration on not only the voice but one’s feet is required, which can be a challenge at first for the 14 couples. Each of the singers is paired with a partner determined by height.  Each of the couples is required to learn dances throughout the year to perform and eight at the end of the year for Dinner Show.

Chamber Singers discuss Dinner Show preparations

Anniston Weber, Staff Reporter April 28, 2015

Dinner Show will be held on May 7-9 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 and can be purchased in the office or by asking one of the Chamber Singers. Senior Emily McPherson said she has been looking forward...

Students line-up their pickups each morning before school at the back of the parking lot, commonly referred to as Hick Row. Those who proudly park there share a variety of common interests.

Students find common niche in ‘Hick Row’

Madison Crees, Staff Writer April 27, 2015

The old saying goes that a dog is a man’s best friend, but some students at school would much rather care for a vehicle than an animal. In the depths of the parking lot emerges a special parking place...

Students work on their electric car the day before a race.

HHITA members build electric cars for fun, competition

Sylina Zhang April 27, 2015

To find the future engineers of America, one would have to look no further than the Hays High Industrial Technology Association, or HHITA. Students, under the guidance of teacher Chris Dinkel, meet...

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