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Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online

Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online

Principal Martin Straub watches senior Peyton Thorell as he discusses the new devices Hays High got this year. Thorell was one of the speakers who presented the Hays High Site Council annual report.

Seniors Shyann Schumacher, Peyton Thorell, present annual Site Council report to Board of Education

Alicia Feyerherm, Staff Reporter April 12, 2019

The Board of Education met on April 8 and after approval of the agenda, Hays High Site Council presented their annual report to the board. Principal Martin Straub, Site Council President Rob Kennemer...

Senior Scout Perryman, sophomore Maia Lummus and freshman Andrea Garibay participate in the tongue twister competition on stage with René.

Spanish students attend Edgar René concert

Allison Brooks, Staff Reporter April 3, 2019

Spanish singer Edgar René performed at 12th Street Auditorium on Wednesday, Mar. 27 for  Spanish classes from high schools all around the area. The concert had many interactive elements like a tongue...

Orchestra hosts annual Ice Cream Concert

Caitlin Leiker, Staff Reporter April 2, 2019

The Orchestra’s annual Ice Cream Concert took place at 7 p.m. on April 1 in the cafeteria. Seniors Isabelle Braun, Alex Hagerman, Zoe A. Martin, Kayli Potter and Carl Rorstrom were recognized for their...

The Cheaper by the Dozen cast  rehearses for the plays opening night, March 7.

Spring Play cast reflects on show

Rebekah Porter, Staff Reporter March 25, 2019

This year's Spring Play "Cheaper by the Dozen" featured 17 students and performed for 410 audience members over the course of a three day run, 278 adults and 132 students. Director Bill Gasper said...

The Concert Band waits for their director, Matthew Rome, to start the concert

Concert Band, Jazz Band perform 32nd annual Popcorn Concert

Caitlin Leiker, Staff Reporter March 8, 2019

This year’s 32nd annual Popcorn Concert took place at 7:30 p.m. on March 5 in Gym A to showcase the most recent work of Concert Band and Jazz Band. The soloists that night were freshman Tayden Shuck,...

Technology Director Scott Summers answers questions concerning the different technology options for the middle school next year. A decision will be reached on the March 25 board meeting.

Instructor Kathy Wagoner recognized at Feb. 26 Board of Education meeting, Hays Middle School technology discussed

Alicia Feyerherm, Staff Reporter February 26, 2019

The Board of Education met on Feb. 25 and discussed many different items on the agenda. The meeting started out by awarding the Best of the Best awards. Each month, one staff member and one student...

The team consisted of sophomores Andrew Duke, Allison Brooks, Alicia Feyerherm, Skylar Zimmerman, junior Levi Hickert and senior Cameron Karlin.

Scholar’s Bowl competes in state competition

Allison Brooks, Staff Reporter February 19, 2019

State Scholar’s Bowl competition took place on Feb. 9 and Hays High sent a team of sophomores Andrew Duke, Allison Brooks, Alicia Feyerherm, Skylar Zimmerman, junior Levi Hickert and senior Cameron...

Students get paired up on blind dates to test whether 36 questions can make strangers fall in love

Alicia Feyerherm, Staff Reporter February 14, 2019

A 2015 New York Times article states that answering these 36 questions along with two to four minutes of eye contact can lead strangers to fall in love. To test this thoery, The Hays High Guidon recruited...

Board member Greg Schwartz discusses the possible $25 Drivers Education fee reduction during the Feb. 12 Board of Education meeting. Schwartz was not in favor of the reduction.

Board of Education meets Feb. 11 discusses fee reduction for Driver’s Education

Alicia Feyerherm, Staff Reporter February 12, 2019

The Board of Education met on Feb. 11 and discussed multiple agenda items. Among those items was the topic of Driver’s Education enrollment costs and whether they should be lowered this coming year. The...

Members that helped on the bond project spoke on possible renovations and additions to USD489 schools.

Board of Education meets Jan. 28, discusses possible renovations

Allison Brooks, Staff Reporter January 31, 2019

The Board of Education met on Monday, Jan. 28 and discussed many topics before going into an executive session. The meeting started off as they typically do with the approval of the agenda and then...

Sophomore wins 2019 Talent Show

Sophomore wins 2019 Talent Show

Madison Weber and Caitlin Leiker January 10, 2019

Students often get nervous before things a big athletic event or when they have to give a presentation for class, but imagine what it would feel like to have to perform for the entire student body. That’s...

Senior Keaton Markley throws a dodgeball at the opposing.

StuCo hosts Dodge For a Cause

Allison Brooks, Staff Reporter December 21, 2018

Ellis High School principal Corey Burton is battling leukemia. Student Council hosted Dodge For a Cause as a way to help him. “We wanted to host Dodge For a Cause because we thought it was important...

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