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Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

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Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online

FCA members on the Football field participating in the back to school event.

FCA sponsors ‘See You at the Pole’ event

Coy Stutterheim, Design Editor October 18, 2024

Hays High's Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) has had two major events this year thus far. First, was the back to school event on September 8th and shortly there after, on Sept. 25, they hosted a...

During a Freshman Success Seminar on Oct. 17, GPS instructor Lauren Stallbaumer gives students instructions for their discussion after watching a video. Students use the first 15 minutes of Freshman Success Seminar for lessons to help them succeed at Hays High School.

School adds multiple class offerings, including Freshmen Success Seminar

Alijah Arias, Multimedia Editor October 18, 2024

While the Freshmen Success Seminar is required, the other electives include Business Communications and Business Law in the Business Department; Baking and Pastry I and Baking and Pastry II in the Family...

Early Friday morning on October 18, the team practices for their next competition.

Scholars Bowl team competes against staff in the ‘Battle of the Brains’

Katelyn Willemsen, Managing Editor October 18, 2024

The Scholars Bowl team has 18 members this year, who have been studying and practicing for their upcoming competitions. Practices for the team are every Thursday afternoon and every Friday morning,...

StuCo officers line dance together before the start of the conference.

Student Council attends leadership conference in Ellsworth

Clare Tholstrup, Copy Editor/ Entertainment Section Editor October 9, 2024

Hays High School Student Council officers went to Ellsworth on Monday, Sept. 30 for a StuCo leadership conference. The officers had a day of fun, development and collaboration. Right off the bat, as...

Eligible seniors take Dane G. Hansen scholarship test

Eligible seniors take Dane G. Hansen scholarship test

Coy Stutterheim, Design Editor October 3, 2024

Recently, on Sept.11, Hays High School seniors had the opportunity to take the Dane G. Hansen scholarship test. This test is the first step towards students being able to earn scholarships, ranging from...

Jennifer Olt speaks to the members of Health Occupations Students of America at their meeting on September 13th.

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) kicks off year with their first meeting

Tavia Wynn-Coffman, Editor-in-Cheif September 27, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 13, the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) gathered in the Lecture Hall for its first meeting of the year. HOSA is open to any student who dreams of a career in the medical...

Performances of 'Radium Girls' are Nov. 14-16.

Fall Play ‘Radium Girls’ cast list released

Clare Tholstrup, Copy Editor/ Entertainment Section Editor September 26, 2024

This year, Hays High School’s play, “Radium Girls,” will take place during the fall semester, with the Fall Play being performed on Nov. 14-16 at 7 p.m. each evening at 12th Street Auditorium. Director...

Senior Jordan Breinig participates in mock interviews during G2 English on Sept. 12 in the Hays High School library.

Preparing for the future: Seniors participate in mock interview exercises

Justin Houchen, Section Assistant September 25, 2024

The senior English classes recently started to forge their path after finishing high school with mock interviews on Wednesday, Sept. 11 and Thursday, Sept.12 during all four blocks each day. According...

Senior Cooper L Johnson and junior Ava Erbert play 9-square with others at FCA's back-to-school party on Sept. 8.

FCA hosts back-to-school party, gets ready for year of fun and fellowship

Alijah Arias, Multimedia Editor September 25, 2024

To celebrate the start of the new school year, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) hosted its first event of the year, the second annual back-to-school party on Sept. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hays...

DECA competes at nationals in California

Eleanor Bittel, Feature Section Editor May 10, 2024

At the end of April, the Hays High School DECA, Distributive Education Club of America, had the opportunity to go to Anaheim, Cal. DECA students who placed at state got the privilege to compete in ICDC,...

Hays High FFA hosts chapter banquet

Reagan Bates, Asst. Copy Editor May 10, 2024

The Hays High School FFA chapter banquet was held on May 3 at the school. At the banquet, members of FFA were recognized for their accomplishments throughout this school year and were celebrated by...

Hays High staff plays against TMP staff in charity basketball game

Hays High staff plays against TMP staff in charity basketball game

Kennedi Fischer, Assistant news section editor May 8, 2024

After getting postponed until Wednesday, April 24, the Hays staff vs. Thomas More Prep staff basketball game, sponsored by the two schools’ Student Councils, was held at Hays High School. The final...

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