Board of Education meets on Nov. 12, Hays Middle School Tech T.A. students present, members discuss search for new superintendent
Alicia Feyerherm, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2018
The Board of Education met on Nov. 12 to discuss several topics. After approval of the agenda, Hays Middle School Tech T.A. students, Celia Brooks and Abigail Voyer, presented about iPad usage. “Students use iPads for many different reasons,” Voyer said. “They have opportunities for teachers and...
Indian Grounds perks up students
Cody Conger, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2018
It is early in the morning and you are still exhausted from getting out of bed and trudging to school. The thought of going through another maroon day without any caffeine is dreadful. Ten minutes before the bell is supposed to ring, you can smell the fresh coffee coming from the library. As of last...
Spanish classes gain new cultural opportunity
Madison Weber, Online Editor-In-Chief
November 9, 2018
Every student taking a Spanish class was presented with the opportunity to learn a style of Latin dance including the Salsa, Merengue and Cha Cha, on Nov. 6 and Nov. 7, depending on the day of their class. Only one style of Latin dance was taught per class period meaning different students were able...
Students attend induction ceremony for National Honor Society
Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
November 7, 2018
Filed under Feature, Media, News
In honor of members accepted into National Honor Society (NHS), an induction ceremony was held in the Lecture Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 6. NHS is a national organization established to support high school students of outstanding standards. The Hays High June Reynold NHS chapter recognized 40 ...
Students in instructor Layton Hickel’s American Government participate in mock trial
Alicia Feyerherm, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2018
Filed under Media, News, Top Stories
Seniors in instructor Layton Hickel’s American Government class participated in a mock trial last week. “We did a mock trial when I was in college in one of my political science classes,” Hickel said. “I got a lot out of it so I figured our kids would too, once we got into the judicial system.” For...
Astronomy Club meets to watch ‘Hidden Figures,’ discuss t-shirt designs on Nov. 1
Alicia Feyerherm, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2018
Astronomy Club met on Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. to watch “Hidden Figures” and discuss T-shirt ideas. “We had originally wanted to go and see ‘First Man,'” Astronomy Club board member Sophia Garrison said. “However, there weren’t any showings on November 1, so we decided to watch ‘Hidde...
Family Studies kids parade around school
Rebekah Porter, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2018
Halloween is a favorite of many children of all ages, offering the chances to dress up as anything or anyone they want and to get free candy. Once a week, preschool-aged children come join the Family Studies class to help the students learn about children. The students do several activities with the children such as making...
Marketing Applications class travels to Briefspace
Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2018
Filed under Media, News, Top Stories
Briefspace is an office space for individuals who work at home who need to cooperate with other individuals. Twelve Marketing Applications students traveled to the space to see what it is about and how people use it on Oct. 30. "It's pretty nice," senior Connor Teget said. "You can really get away...
Musical costume rehearsal runs smoothly
Brittani Park, Graphic Artist
October 30, 2018
Filed under Media, Slideshows
German I, II classes participate in ‘Oktoberfest’
Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2018
Filed under Media, News, Top Stories
German I and II classes participated in "Oktoberfest" on Oct. 29 during their M3 and M4 classes. The classes learned more of the German culture, and the German II class had the opportunity to try authentic German recipes. "As a part of language, it is important to learn about the culture of what is...
Scholar’s Bowl hosts Battle of the Brains
Allison Brooks, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2018
Battle of the Brains, where Scholar’s Bowl members go head to head against teachers, took place Wednesday, Sept. 26. There were six teachers that participated, Heath Meder, Joan Crull, Melanie Folkerts, Codi Fenwick, Kayla Brown and Lynn Zimmerman. “The event was a joyous display of brainpower...
Michael Cuestas speaks about overcoming challenges at 2018 Regional StuCo Conference at Ellis High School on September 25
Alicia Feyerherm, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2018
Filed under Feature, Media, News, Top Stories
Michael Cuestas was 5 years old when his mom discovered his dad was cheating on her. “I remember that day,” Cuestas said. “I came home from school and I saw my mom and she was sitting on the front steps crying. I went up to her and said ‘Mommy, Mommy, why are you crying?’ She didn’t answe...
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