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Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online

Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online

Officer Burkholder visits freshmen to discuss alcohol, drug abuse

Maysyn Tippy, Entertainment Editor March 15, 2021

On Thursday, March 11 and Friday, March 12, Hays Police Department officer Josh Burkholder talked to the freshman class during their Health and Wellness classes about his experiences in law enforcement...

AmeriCorps is a voluntary national service program.

Nurse speaks to students about National Civilian Community Corps

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter February 28, 2020

Registered nurse Amanda Ray spoke to students about the AmeriCorps organization in the Multipurpose Room during PRIDE Time on Thursday, Feb. 27. Ray currently works at Russell Regional Hospital. She...

During PRIDE Time, Carly (Evans) Hawthorne speaks to students about being an on-air talent, music director and program director in the Lecture Hall. Hawthorne worked as a radio personality and programmer for seventeen years.

On-Air Talent, Music and Program Director presents to students

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter December 16, 2019

On Dec. 14, Carly (Evans) Hawthorne spoke to students about being radio on-air talent, music director and program director during PRIDE Time. Hawthorne is a graduate of both Hays High School and Fort Hays...

During PRIDE Time, Holly Latham talks to students about being a Kansas Bureau of Investigation the Vocal Room. Latham worked as a KBI Forensics Specialist for 20 years.

KBI Forensics Specialist presents to students on Dec. 2

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter December 4, 2019

On Dec. 2, Kansas Bureau of Investigation Forensics Specialist Holly Latham spoke to students about her occupation during PRIDE Time. Latham lives in Great Bend and has been employed as a Forensic Scientist...

In the midst of an enemy ambush, Army Ranger Steven Elliott was one of four soldiers in his battalion who mistook Pat Tillman's position for that of the enemy. He is one of two Rangers considered to have likely fired the fatal shots. Elliott came to speak with students about his story during PRIDE Time on Nov. 26 in the Lecture Hall.

Army Ranger and author of ‘War Story’ Steven Elliott shares life journey with students

Caitlin Leiker, Copy Editor November 30, 2019

Army Ranger and author of “War Story” Steven Elliott, a 1999 Hays High alum, visited students and staff during PRIDE Time in the Lecture Hall on Nov. 26. In April 2004, Elliott was deployed to Afghanistan...

During PRIDE Time, Mitchell Ackerman and Carson Konrade present the information on this sheet. Ackerman and Konrade handed out a copy to each person at the beginning of their presentation.

Physical therapists and health and human performance instructor present careers

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter November 25, 2019

On Nov. 19, three people presented their careers to students. Mitchell Ackerman and Carson Konrade spoke about being physical therapists in the Lecture Hall, and Macy Klaus spoke about being a Health and...

Karen McCullough is the director of Career Services at Fort Hays State University.

Fort Hays director of Career Services speaks to students on Nov. 19

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter November 21, 2019

The Director of Career Services of Fort Hays State University, Karen McCullough, spoke to students on Tuesday, Nov. 19. In her job, McCullough provides support services to students and alumni who are...

Debra Elston, former Corporate Office Director for the U.S. Department of Transportation, has held multiple jobs in the Federal Government. Her occupations throughout her years of service are listed above.

Debra Elston speaks with students about U.S. Department of Transportation jobs

Caitlin Leiker, Copy Editor November 16, 2019

Debra Elston, former Corporate Office Director for the U.S. Department of Transportation, spoke with students during PRIDE Time on Nov. 11. Elston worked in federal services for almost 30 years. Now...

During PRIDE Time, Brett Seibel talks to students about being an Engineering Manager for the Denver Broncos in the Lecture Hall. Seibel was with the Denver Broncos for 15 seasons.

Engineering Manager for the Denver Broncos speaks to students on Nov. 8

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter November 14, 2019

On Nov. 8, the Engineering Manager for the Denver Broncos, Brett Seibel, spoke to students about his occupation during PRIDE Time. Seibel works at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium, the home of the...

Doctor Sarah Luly is the associate professor of German and the director of the University Honors Program at KSU.

Director of University Honors Program at KSU speaks to students on Nov. 8

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter November 12, 2019

Dr. Sarah Luly from Kansas State University visited  students on Friday, Nov. 8.  Luly is the associate professor of German and the director of the University Honors Program at KSU. She has...

Chief Lending Officer for the Bank of Hays, Brandon Prough talks to students during PRIDE Time about his career in banking. Prough worked at USDA for 20 years before taking a job at Bank of Hays.

Chief Lending Officer for Bank of Hays Brandon Prough visits with students on Nov.8

Alicia Feyerherm, Online Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2019

Brandon Prough talked to students during PRIDE Time on Nov. 8 about his career in banking.   “I didn’t start off thinking I would be a loan officer,” Prough said. “I started college, and...

On Oct. 30, Career Speaker Robert Duffy speaks about Drug and Alcohol Counseling in Room 103 during PRIDE Time. Duffy was a Drug and Alcohol Wellness Network Coordinator at Fort Hays State University.

Drug and Alcohol Wellness Network Coordinator speaks to students on Oct. 30

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter November 4, 2019

On Oct. 30, Drug and Alcohol Counselor Robert Duffy spoke to students about his occupation during PRIDE Time. He has been the coordinator of the Drug and Alcohol Wellness Network at Fort Hays State University...

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