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

Chamber Singers performed two pieces at state Large Group. Normally choirs are required to perform three and have four prepared, however since Instructor Johnny Matlock took two choirs he was allowed to have one group only perform two pieces. The group performed Even When He Is Silent by Kim André Arnesen and Clocks, the fourth movement of a set of music called Time Pieces by Stephen Chatman.

Music sweeps state Large Group contest with 12 one ratings

April 20, 2018

Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Band and Orchestra all received a one at state Large Group contest on Thursday, April 19. Not only that, but all four music groups received that ranking from all three...

Wattpad is one of several sites that offer people the chance to publish their own stories and discover new writers.

Online platforms offer students opportunities to read and write

Rebekah Porter, Staff Reporter April 20, 2018

With the advances in technology, students now have the opportunity to write and read original stories on online platforms instead of being limited to the classic book. Writers from all over the world...

Senior Tay Otte poses for a picture demonstrating one of the dance moves he taught concert choir. This particular move he taught to the tenor and bass sections. Tay Otte currently plans to attend the University of Kansas after high school with an emphasis in biology.

Senior Tay Otte leads Concert Choir in dance

Dawson Rooney, Staff Reporter April 13, 2018

In the first few days after spring break, senior Tay Otte began teaching concert choir a dance for one of the songs they will be performing at contest. The song, called "Balleilakka", originates from India,...

Freshman Andrew Duke and sophomore Levi Hickert stand with their winning poems.

Eight students place in Hays Arts Council writing contest

Rebekah Porter, Staff Reporter April 12, 2018

Every year, students have the opportunity to submit a short story or a poem for the Hays Arts Council writing contest. “I know some of my students like to write outside of class and they really enjoy...

Instructor Andrea Zody will run the 2018 Boston Marathon on April 16.

Instructor to run 2018 Boston Marathon

Anna Brull, Staff Reporter April 12, 2018

Instructor Andrea Zody will run the Boston Marathon on April 16. Zody has been running for about eight years and never thought she would run the Boston Marathon. In 2016, she ran the Loveland Marathon...

Ceramics teaches students to make 3D objects

Ceramics teaches students to make 3D objects

Lizzy Lee, Cartoonist/Staff Reporter April 11, 2018

While there are many art classes that deal with drawing and painting a 2D image, some may prefer a tactile approach, like in ceramics. Taught by instructor Jennifer Younger, ceramics is in the category...

The national convention is held every year. This year it is being held in San Francisco.

Journalism students to travel to San Francisco for national convention

Scout Perryman, Staff Reporter April 11, 2018

San Francisco is hosting the annual National High School Journalism Convention (NHSJC) this year where journalism students across America can learn new techniques on how to be a better writer and leader. NHSJC...

Physical education instructor Haley Wolf has received a $500 grant from Midwest Energy. Wolf will be using the money for heart rate monitors to be used in class.

Physical education instructor receives grant for heart rate monitors

Allison Hillebrand, Staff Reporter April 8, 2018

Instructor Haley Wolf has applied and been accepted for a grant for $500 from Midwest Energy to buy heart rate monitors for her students. “In classes, a lot of times there is a lack of effort and...

Freshman Catherine Raacke holds her awards. Freshmen Alicia Feyerherm and Anna Brull also competed.

Three students compete in State Science and Engineering Fair in Wichita

Anna Brull, Staff Reporter April 8, 2018

Three freshmen competed in the annual State Science and Engineering Fair which was held in Wichita on April 6. Each project was presented to at least three judges over the course of three hours in the...

This is a ticket from the March reading. The ticket for each month can be found in the books qualifying for the month.

March’s library ticket attracts 24 participants

Rebekah Porter, Staff Reporter April 6, 2018

The library’s March theme was Take a Vacation from Reality and 24 students answered questions to redeem their prizes. Every month Librarian Erin Holder comes with a fun theme to encourage students...

Freshman Callie Raacke works on a version of her hovercraft she has built for state competition. This specific version will not be competing but it was one of the models being tested. Raacke placed second at regional competition in this event.

Science Olympiad team competing at state tournament in Wichita

Dawson Rooney, Staff Reporter April 6, 2018

The Science Olympiad team will compete at Wichita State University for its state competition on Saturday, April 7. The team has put in many hours preparing for this competition and they will leave Friday,...

Seniors may apply to become community ambassadors. Ambassadors have the opportunity to gain scholarships based on their work.

Seniors have opportunity to receive scholarship for community work

Allison Hillebrand, Staff Reporter April 4, 2018

Young men and women are given the opportunity to become Community Ambassadors, which provides them with knowledge of how local business and government are run. The Community Ambassadors from Hays High...

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