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Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief

Isabelle Braun is a senior who loves talking to new people and spending time with friends. She is very driven and plans to make her senior year the best one yet. After graduating, Braun plans to attend KU.

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Red Cross Club members Lynsie Hansen and Cori Isbell collect donations at the mall. Cori Isbell was the Red Cross Club

[Photo] Red Cross Club Officers announced for 2019-2020 school year

May 9, 2019
Freshmen listen to speaker Christie Brungardt from FHSU present. Brungardt spoke about Jana's Campaign

Health students attend Choices and Consequences event

May 6, 2019
Jeanie Balzer attended the Midwest Energy Youth Tour in 2016. Three years later, junior Landon Dinkel will experience the same opportunity from June 13-20.

Landon Dinkel selected to participate in Midwest Energy Youth Tour

April 29, 2019
Large group music contest took place on April 24 in Colby. All music groups received solid ones from every judge.

Band, Choir, Orchestra receive all ones at state large group music contest

April 25, 2019
Senior Kallie Leiker received a $500 scholarship from Sunflower Community Bank for being a part of the Sunflower Community Ambassadors. To do this, Leiker had to write an essay explaining what being an ambassador meant to her.

Sunflower Community Ambassador scholarship recipients announced

April 18, 2019
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Guidon hosts contest for Student Council Scavenger Hunt tickets

April 10, 2019
Student Council will host a scavenger hunt on April 17. Ticket sales will begin on April 8 and continue until April 16.

Student Council hosts scavenger hunt on April 17

April 3, 2019
Juniors and seniors will vote for the candidate they want to be crowned royalty the week of the dance. The king and queen will be announced at the dance on April 13.

[Photo] Prom candidates announced for the 2018-19 school year

March 25, 2019
Senior Jacob Maska took third at the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge that took place on March 20 at Brief Space. Maska plans to compete at state on April 30.

Students compete at Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, two out of five awards received

March 21, 2019
The four members of Community Ambassadors are seniors Isabelle Braun, Ryan Hernandez, Kallie Leiker and Shyann Schumacher. Along with 10 others from different high schools, the four are given different opportunities to learn skills needed after graduation as well as apply for a scholarship open specifically for students in the program.

Seniors attend second to last Community Ambassador’s meeting

March 18, 2019
Senior Kyle Casper works during the welding competition on March 1. Casper placed in the top 50 out of 102 competitors.

Welders take second at Beloit Welding Competition

March 7, 2019
Twenty-three DECA members traveled to Manhattan to compete at the State Career Development Conference. Seven groups will compete at nationals in April.

Students compete at State Career Development Conference

March 5, 2019
Fourteen journalism students competed at Kansas Scholastic Press Association Regionals at Fort Hays State University on Feb. 25. Sophomore Levi Weilert is missing from the photo above.

Students compete at Kansas Scholastic Press Association regional competition, receive placements

March 5, 2019

‘We Say #Neveragain’ explores challenges in reporting from Parkland, Fla. student journalists

February 24, 2019
Students checking in to take the ACT.

[Photo] Students tackle the ACT

February 22, 2019
Math instructor Jerett Pfannenstiel explains Project Graduation to the senior class.

[Photo] Project Graduation offers students a safe drug and alcohol free party after graduation

February 21, 2019
2016 graduate Trenton Potter traveled to Australia for a semester in 2018. Potter said it was scary for him, but it helped him grow as a person more than any other event.

2016 graduate lands internship at Amazon

February 18, 2019
Business owner Shaun Musil spoke with Anissa Pfeifer on Feb. 13 to Community Ambassadors from TMP and Hays High. The two spoke about their experiences being entrepreneurs.

Community Ambassadors attend session on entrepreneurship

February 13, 2019
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February 4, 2019
The four members of Community Ambassadors are seniors Isabelle Braun, Ryan Hernandez, Kallie Leiker and Shyann Schumacher. Along with 10 others from different high schools, the four are given different opportunities to learn skills needed after graduation as well as apply for a scholarship open specifically for students in the program.

Community Ambassador meeting gives seniors better idea into the minds of interviewers

January 31, 2019
Hays High alumni Allyson Werth spoke to students on Jan. 23 about her experience in starting her own businesses. Students were able to ask questions and find out more about what it takes to be an entrepreneur.

Entreprenuership Promotion week proves successful for DECA members

January 25, 2019
Twenty-three DECA members and three sponsors traveled to Wichita to help in the Ronald McDonald Houses on Jan. 16. The volunteers completed chores, emptied pull tabs and organized donations collected throughout December.

23 DECA members travel to Ronald McDonald House Charities in Wichita, work to complete chores

January 18, 2019
The government shutdown began on Dec. 22, and government employees around the United States now face missed paychecks.

Students voice opinion on government shutdown

January 14, 2019
Chelsea Powell graduated in 2006 and moved on to KU for eight years where she received a degree in Human Biology before attending medical school. Powell now works at Hays Medical Center as a General Pediatrician.

2006 graduate works as General Pediatrician

January 10, 2019
The Guidon new site has been recognized as a 2019 Pacemaker Finalist for their excellence in journalism. Pacemaker winners will be announced April 27.

The Guidon online announced as 2019 Online Pacemaker finalist

January 9, 2019
Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership takes place at Kansas State University for sophomores going into their junior year. This year, the ambassadors from Hays High include sophomores Allison Brooks and Alicia Feyerherm.

Students chosen for Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership camp

December 18, 2018
Senior Garrett Cole performs his monologue during auditions on Dec. 13. Cole was cast as Frank in this year's play.

[Photo] Spring Play cast list announced

December 17, 2018
Junior Peyton Niernberger helps fourth grade students make snowmen crafts.

[Photo] DECA visits elementary school for charity project

December 12, 2018
Juniors Brooke Denning, Cassidy Prough and Madelyn Waddel have organized an Entrepreneurship Promotion Week throughout the community. It is set to take place from Jan. 21 to Jan 25.

Juniors take on Public Relations Campaign for DECA, organize week of mental health awareness

December 10, 2018
Senior DECA members Connor Teget, Peyton Thorell, and Kallie Leiker carry things for the community service project inside. Leiker carries buckets that will be used for the collection at Dillons on Dec. 8.

[Photo] DECA to collect charity items at Dillons

December 5, 2018
The Guidon is hosting a contest asking participants to guess how many Hershey's kisses are in this jar. The winner will receive a $20 giftcard to Cervs and second place will receive a $10 iTunes giftcard. The contest ends Dec. 19.

[Photo] Guidon hosts contest for Cervs, iTunes gift cards

December 3, 2018
Officer Vilaysing spoke to health classes on Nov. 28 and 29, giving students the opportunity to ask questions regarding drugs and alcohol. Vilaysing has been involved with law enforcement since he was 17.

Officer speaks to health class about drugs, alcohol

December 3, 2018
The Guidon was awarded four marks of distinction, giving an All-American award for the papers in the 2017-18 school year. Six papers, picked by instructor Bill Gasper and editor-in-chief Lacey Gregory, were judged.

Guidon awarded All-American by National Scholastic Press Association

November 26, 2018
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November 19, 2018
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