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

Cochran creates figurines for her Simply Squee collection.

Some make profit from hobbies

Rachel Moravek, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2013

Most students have hobbies. Some enjoy sports, others reading or maybe writing poetry. However, not all students can say they profit from their interests. Junior Shayla Cochran enjoys spending her time...

Student Council Attends Regional Conference

Alexa Steinkuhler, Staff Reporter October 14, 2013

On Sept 27, Student Council members of Hays High attended the StuCo Regional Conferences in Ellsworth. StuCo Regionals were held at eight different locations throughout Kansas. “This became the date...

Class rings a sentimental token

Class rings a sentimental token

Aislinn Walters, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2013

To buy or not to buy, that is the question. Every year, the conversation can be heard through the halls. Students who purchase new class rings flash the new accessory to all their friends, while others...

Excitement expressed for Halloween

Excitement expressed for Halloween

Shelbie Berens, Staff Reporter October 3, 2013

Ding dong! A smiley adult opens the door and gawks at someone’s costume, saying, “Well, don’t you look cute!” or “Happy Halloween!” As a little kid, they grin and hold up their candy...

Students offer tips for ACT testing

Students offer tips for ACT testing

Aislinn Walters, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2013

Students’ anxiety skyrockets. The big test is here, causing nerves and doubts to rise. With a calculator, a photo identification and multiple number two pencils, students walk into the testing center...

Students prepare for homecoming

Shelbie Berens, Staff Reporter September 17, 2013

  Homecoming can be an exciting time of the year. Girls shop for dresses, guys rent tuxedos and buy corsages, girls make hair appointments, and plan for the night of the dance. Senior Tia Grover...

Leadership Team

Brianna Mathias, Staff reporter September 9, 2013

This year, Leadership Team training will take place on the day before each freshman follow up which will be during seminar in Gym A. There will be training on the following dates: Sept. 9, Oct. 8, Nov....

Excessive bookbag weight

Aislinn Walters, Editor-in-Chief August 29, 2013

The hallway is a crowded place. People are walking at different directions, making sudden stops to get to their locker and just standing around. In addition to an already crowded hallway, over-packed bookbags...

Students in G2 GPS use their time wisely by doing their homework.

Students, teachers applaud new study hall

Sara Schoenthaler, Staff Reporter August 29, 2013

  Guided Personal Study, or GPS, is a new concept to all students this year. Along with seminar, it provides another study and homework opportunity. This new required class is provided second, third,...

Students enjoy Spring break

Rachel Moravek, Staff reporter March 28, 2013

Spring break; A time when teenagers travel all over to enjoy their sunny and in some cases not-so-sunny time off from school. Some students enjoyed their spring break, while others did not. “I went...

History and origins of St. Patrick’s Day

Samantha Rohleder, Staff Reporter March 11, 2013

On this day, not wearing green is a crime punishable by a pinch. Shamrocks are all the rage, and Celtic music with a wee bit of jig mixed in sets the tone. St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday that celebrates...

Cooking and baking popular hobbies among teens

Anna Shippy, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2013

Tick, tick, tick, tick ding! The timer sounds and the smell of fresh baked cookies fills the house. The chocolaty smell makes your mouth water. Many students cook and bake as a hobby. “I enjoy cooking...

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