Apply Kansas allows seniors to apply to college for free
Allison Brooks, Multi-Media/Photo Editor
October 23, 2020
The school hosted an event called Apply Kansas for seniors during their GPS classes on Wednesday, Oct. 21 and Thursday, Oct. 22. The goal was to provide a time where students could easily apply to colleges. More than 50 colleges statewide participated in the event, waiving their application fees,...
Girls golf team takes second at regionals to qualify for state
Meg Taggart, Entertainment Editor
October 20, 2020
On Oct. 14, the Hays High lady Indian golf team played 18 holes for regionals in Wichita’s Rolling Hills Country Club to see if they would qualify for state. Each individual member placed in the Top 20. Sophomore Katie Dinkel shot an 87 for eighth, junior Taleia McCrae took 13th with a 92, senior...
National Honor Society officers announced
Alexandra Coveney, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2020
The officers for National Honor Society for this school year were recently announced. “For electing officers, we take the previous year’s juniors, so the start of the senior class for this year,” co-sponsor Kayla Brown said. “We let them nominate each other, and then we go through the nominations,...
Music Department settles into safe performances, as Orchestra Fall Concert held
Caitlin Leiker, Assistant Editor
October 15, 2020
Due to new COVID-19 policies, the Music Department has been easing back into performances for the semester. Out of Hays High School’s three musical disciplines, two of them – choir and band – spread aerosols at a high rate, creating safety concerns for everyone involved. Between that and Fort...
FFA hosts team-building activity
Nikka Vuong, Managing Editor
October 13, 2020
On Oct. 6, 26 Future Farmers of America members participated in a team-building pod dodgeball event at 6 p.m. in Gym A. The FFA members first introduced themselves to each other and then discussed who would oversee future FFA events. “The purpose of pod dodgeball is for FFA members to meet other...
Students participate in Wild West Homecoming Carnival
Allison Brooks, Multi-Media/Photo Editor
October 8, 2020
The Wild West Homecoming Carnival/Dance took place Friday, Oct. 2 by the front entrance of the school from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. This year was not the typical Homecoming dance due to changes that had to be made to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Instead of a formal dance, it had a casual dress code...
Girls place first in league golf tournament
Meg Taggart, Entertainment Editor
October 8, 2020
Girls varsity golf had their Western Athletic Conference meet on Oct. 6 at Great Bend’s Stoneridge Country Club, where they played 18 holes. All four of the varsity members placed in the Top 4. Junior Taleia McCrae earned first with an 85, senior Sophie Garrison placed second with an 86, sophomore...
HHITA participates in the High Plains Electro Rally
October 6, 2020
The Hays High Industrial Tech Association (HHITA) takes part in small electric car races almost once a month. The electric cars are maintained and created by the students who participate in HHITA, along with the sponsors of the group. On Sept. 24, HHITA raced at Hays Municipal Park, with races starting...
Homecoming week offers many events for students
October 2, 2020
Several changes have been made to the week of Homecoming due to COVID-19 and the forced rescheduling of the football game. But, there are still plenty of things to do and events to participate in. One such way to participate is Spirit Week. For Monochromatic Monday on Oct. 5, students are encouraged...
Changes to band bring more leadership opportunities
Caitlin Leiker, Assistant Editor
October 2, 2020
Many changes have been made to the Music Department regarding COVID-19 protocol, but band director Matthew Rome is intending to make some changes of his own to the way his class is conducted, both in and outside of school. To start, Rome is looking to take “a much more casual approach to building the marc...
Senior Cabaret, Senior Recital set for students pursuing performance careers
Caitlin Leiker, Assistant Editor
September 30, 2020
Vocal director Alex Underwood has created a Senior Cabaret and Senior Recital for the four students looking to pursue careers in music: seniors Tom Drabkin and Caitlin Leiker will study Musical Theatre, and seniors Alisara Arial and Kai Kaufman will continue their education in classical Vocal Performance. The...
Jana’s Campaign speaks to freshmen about dating violence
Rylie Fairbank, Reporter
September 28, 2020
Jana’s Campaign talked to the Freshman Class about dating violence and bystander training during students’ GPS periods on Wednesday, Sept. 23 and Thursday, Sept. 24. To begin the information presentations, the students learned about the namesake of the organization, Jana Mackey, who was a Hays...
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