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Interested students may take the ASVAB on Dec. 7.

Opportunity to take ASVAB available to all students

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2017

Students interested in pursuing a military career are urged to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) on Dec. 7, administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. According...

Forensics meeting prepares new students for competition

Forensics meeting prepares new students for competition

Lizzy Lee, Staff Reporter/Cartoonist November 17, 2017

The first forensics meeting of the year was held Thursday during seminar and was lead by instructor Codi Fenwick and instructor Erin Deenihan. The group discussed the possibilities and future of...

Kansas State Polytechnics will be hosting a Facebook live for interested future pilots. Throughout the session, students will have the opportunity to learn and ask questions.

Kansas State Polytechnics hosts Facebook Live for future pilots

Kayli Potter, Staff Reporter November 16, 2017

Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus is hosting a Facebook live session for any students who show interest in becoming future pilots. This event will take place at 7 p.m., Nov. 15, on K-State...

The forensics team will meet in the library to start off their season.

Forensics team meets for start of season

Dawson Rooney, Staff Reporter November 15, 2017

The spring season for Forensics is almost here. The team will have its first meeting Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Library during seminar. Forensics is an activity that includes drama, speech and improvisation...

The contest was held in the month of October for the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Wichita. The event brought in participation from 31 TAs, and the winner was Sherry Nelsons class with 50.8 pounds.

Middle school contest collects pull tabs for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Isabelle Braun, Online Editor November 15, 2017

Hays Middle School participated in a pull tab competition from Oct. 2 to Nov. 2, and the winners were granted a McDonald’s breakfast coupon. The point of the event was for TA’s to collect as many...

Project Prom to Remember is being run by students enrolled in Helping Hands. The project gives students a chance to look through formalwear and take any selections they like at no cost to them.

Helping Hands begins Project Prom to Remember

Kayli Potter, Staff Reporter November 14, 2017

Helping Hands is a student run business that allows students to learn effective communications skills and teamwork. The students learn these skills through projects they take part in, such as their...

Senior Dawson Rooney discusses one of the practice problems with senior Zach Wagoner on Nov. 9. Rooney and Wagoner took 4th in algebraic manipulations with senior Lisa Schoenberger.

Mathletes take second in division at math relays

Isabelle Braun, Online Editor November 12, 2017

Out of all the categories including using number sense, trigonometry, algebraic manipulations, informal geometry and measurement, applications of algebra and arithmetic and calculations with calculators,...

Voters went to the polls and voted the Bond Issue down.

USD 489 school bond fails

Cristina Janney - Hays Post November 10, 2017

The Hays USD 489 $78.5 million school bond failed Tuesday night by more than 1,000 votes, with 60 percent of voters casting ballots against the proposal. Superintendent John Thissen said Tuesday night...

Garret Rymer lifts in weightlifting class.

Power lifting team takes the first step to their season

Hannah Donaldson, Staff Reporter November 10, 2017

A meeting for the powerlifters was held on Nov. 6 during seminar. Coach Randall Rath said about 15 students showed up who were interested in participating. He said there will probably be more students...

The marching band plays during a football game during halftime. Two students took first chair during district band.

Students qualify for district band

Isabelle Braun, Online Editor November 10, 2017

The list for KMEA District Band has been announced. The results are as follows: Flute: junior Myranda Berner Oboe: junior Cameron Karlin B-flat Clarinet: freshman Ashley Vilaysing (Principal Player);...

Fenwick used sample ballots as demonstrations for her students. 
Ask adults around you to stay updated on politics, Fenwick said.

Teacher encourages student involvement in recent election

Allison Hillebrand, Staff Reporter November 9, 2017

Focusing on the election on Nov. 7, Current Issues Instructor Codi Fenwick has allowed students to recognize the importance of voting. During class, Fenwick showed her students a sample ballot. “As...

Junior Myranda Berner signs her name in the induction book during the ceremony. Photo taken by Lindsey  Pfannenstiel.

Students inducted into National Honors Society

Rebekah Porter, Staff Reporter November 9, 2017

Every year, students with an average GPA of 3.5 or above have the opportunity to apply for the June Reynolds Chapter of National Honor Society which is sponsored by Science instructors Kayla Brown and...

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