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

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...

The qualifiers practiced their songs ahead of time and came to the school to audition in front of a live panel.

KMEA District Choir qualifiers announced

Amiyah Gonzalez, Assistant Editor November 9, 2017

Students who have qualified KMEA District Choir have been announced. The group is to perform on Dec. 2, along with the District Orchestra and Band. The results are as follows: Seniors Eric Adams, ...

Gonzalez has been in seven high school theater productions, including 12 Angry Jurors, as seen above.

Senior Amiyah Gonzalez takes first steps in a career toward acting

Scout Perryman, Staff Reporter November 7, 2017

Acting has always been highly regarded in society. Everybody has thought at one time in their life of becoming an actor. However, most never pursue their dream. Senior Amiyah Gonzalez is not most people. Earlier...

Senior Trinity Callis, seen shaking hands with instructor Joan Crull, has made it into KMEA District Orchestra all four years of her high school career.

Students qualify for KMEA District Orchestra

Amiyah Gonzalez, Assistant Editor November 7, 2017

The list for KMEA District Orchestra has been announced. The results are as follows: 1st Violin: Trinity Callis (Concert-mistress) 2nd Violin: Alexandria Hagerman (Principal Player), Tom Drapkin,...

Singers performing in Carnegie Hall in New York. This building was built in 1891.

Freshman selected to sing in Carnegie Hall

Rebekah Porter, Staff Reporter November 3, 2017

Freshman Caitlin Leiker along with several other talented performers will be performing in Distinguished Concert International New York's (DCINY) in Appalachian Winter in Carnegie Hall on Nov. 27. According...

Alisara Arial, Eythun Wyatt and Eric Adams go through the audition excerpt from Flight Song with a recording.

Students prepare for district and state auditions

Dawson Rooney, Staff Reporter November 2, 2017

District/State Auditions for the vocal music program take place Saturday, Nov. 4 at Hays High. The 42 students auditioning will perform an excerpt from each of the three chosen pieces of music. The...

Junior Zoe C. Martin squeezes the ball as the nurse explains the procedure on Nov. 1. Martin was one of 55 people who were able to donate.

Students, teachers, community members donate blood to save lives

Isabelle Braun, Online Editor November 2, 2017

As you turn a corner on the road, you notice lights shatter the darkness and blind your eyes. Swerving to avoid the collision, thoughts flash through your head about what will happen to you. The next...

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