The arts remain an integral part of Hays High, especially music. Students create music in many ways, including in two bands (jazz and concert), two choirs (concert and chamber), and three orchestras (concert,...
In a world dominated by streaming platforms and music at the click of a button, the resurgence of physical media proves to be a surprising trend among young people. Many students at Hays High are rediscovering...
Between Band, Orchestra, and Choir students have multiple outlets to express themselves using music. Some students have taken their passion outside of the classroom. Several have joined music-oriented...
Here at Hays High, an eclectic mix of fashion styles can be seen in the hallways, especially among girls. While each style is unique to each student, there are also common aspects and trends among their...
In recent years, the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly popular across the world, and especially in schools throughout the United States. At Hays High School, about...
At Hays High School, two seniors are paving the way for student sports announcing.
Seniors Hank Corsair and Cooper Smith have both announced two completely different aspects of sports. Corsair has...
The Hays High DECA, National Honor Society and Student Council organizations gathered on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 6-9 p.m. to go to assigned areas around the community and pick up non-perishable food items.
The...
The Scholars Bowl team has 18 members this year, who have been studying and practicing for their upcoming competitions.
Practices for the team are every Thursday afternoon and every Friday morning,...
On Friday, Sept. 13, the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) gathered in the Lecture Hall for its first meeting of the year.
HOSA is open to any student who dreams of a career in the medical...
Kennedi Fischer, Assistant news section editor
• October 20, 2023
Standing on the turf, with the stadium lights shining onto the field, the crowd erupted as the names “Mika Zimmerman” and “Nate Henderson” were announced as the 2023 Homecoming royalty.
Zimmerman...
“Senioritis” is a term deemed to high school or college seniors who lack the motivation to do their studies towards the end of the year due to eagerness of graduating. This term has been around as...
Many people who celebrate Christmas have a specific time that they prefer to decorate, although there is a debate about when is the right time to do so.
According to today.yougov.com, as of 2021, 23...
![English teacher Vanessa Schumacher likes to decorate her classroom for Christmas along with her house. Her school decorations are complete with a mini tree, as well as festive garland and lights hung around her room. “Every year I bring [the tree] on Nov. 1, or right after Halloween,” Schumacher said. “I bring it just to be funny.”](https://hayshighguidon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Christmas-Decorating-Schumacher-Tree.jpg)