Long term substitutes’ first days settle nerves
Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
August 20, 2018
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For the beginning of the year, many teachers must settle into a routine for class. In certain cases, however, teachers are in need of a substitute to take their place during the first weeks of school. Substitute for Diane Mason’s English classes, Julie Fitzthum, will be teaching until Sept. 4, when...
Gordmans donates $2,500 for activities designed to positively influence students
Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
August 16, 2018
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Gordmans department store donated $2,500 to the school on Aug. 16. “They called me, probably about the first week in July, and asked if there was anything they could help with,” Principal Martin Straub said. “I talked to them about several things, and they were most interested in this one (the...
Marching band leadership for the 2018-2019 school year announced
Rebekah Porter, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2018
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Band instructor Mathew Rome announced thursday, May 17, the upcoming school year's Drum Majors and Section Leaders. The results are as follows: Drum majors: Cameron Karlin and Lynsie Hansen. Section Leaders: Flute: Alora Arnold Clarinet: Ashley Vilaysing Saxophone: Andrew Prine Trumpet: Brandon Ken...
Chamber Singers announced for 2018-2019 school year
Rebekah Porter, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2018
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The Chamber Singers for the 2018-2019 school year have been chosen. Freshman, sophomores and juniors had the opportunity to audition on May 15. The results are as follows: Girls: sophomore Sierra Adkins, junior Rebecca Anderson, freshman Alisara Ariel, freshman Eliana Buller, sophomore Hanna Dannar, so...
Latin students partake in the National Latin Exam
Kayli Potter, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2018
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Every year, students from all over the world who are engaged in Latin get the opportunity to participate in the National Latin Exam. Over 150,000 students possibly 160,000 take the exam each year said Latin instructor Melanie Folkerts. The exam itself is very formal and is taken seriously. "It...
168 seniors walk across stage during graduation on May 13
Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2018
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The class of 2018 said goodbye to their classmates after attending graduation on May 13. There were 168 seniors who graduated this year, but Principal Martin Straub said by then end of the summer, they will have graduated a little of 170. “There are always a few who need half a credit,” Straub...
Senior receives recognition at Spring Concert
Allison Hillebrand, Assistant Editor
May 12, 2018
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The spring concert was not only the last of the year, but the last high school concert for all of the seniors. On May 8, seniors were recognized for the years and hard work they had put into the music programs, as well as senior Trinity Callis receiving an award from Orchestra Director Joan Crull. ...
Juniors escort seniors out
Rebekah Porter, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2018
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Every year, a select group of juniors are chosen to be ushers, students who help lead the graduating seniors to their seats and help the Graduation Ceremony run smoothly. “This year we have 24 (ushers), but I probably could do 22 with the number of graduates we have, but I do 24,” Principal Martin...
Seniors take first step in graduation week events through baccalaureate
Dawson Rooney, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2018
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Baccalaureate is a religious nondenominational worship session for seniors before they graduate. The session is held in recognition of the accomplishment seniors have achieved by graduating and helps prepare them for college. Senior Brendan Chapman was among those in attendance and was one of the...
Gasper chooses editorial staff for Guidon newspaper, Guidon online, Indian Call yearbook
Alicia Feyerherm, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2018
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Hays High School journalism adviser Bill Gasper has announced the editorial staff for the Guidon newspaper, the Guidon online and the Indian Call yearbook. Junior Isabelle Braun has been named overall editor-in-chief of the Guidon, while sophomore Madison Weber will assume duties of online editor-in-chief. “I...
StuCo officers elected for 2018-2019 school year
Alicia Feyerherm, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2018
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Elections for StuCo officers were held May 1 in the Lecture Hall. Officer positions were given based on three different factors. The first factor was an application. Students interested in being a StuCo officer turned in an application to Mrs. Brungardt. The application included a sealed letter of...
Seniors earn over $1 million in scholarships at awards ceremony on May 7
Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2018
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Academic and athletic awards were accepted by the student body on May 7. There were 50 award and scholarship presentations and over $1 million in scholarships was given away. “That was just what was given last night,” counselor Amy Miller said. “There are a lot more out there. I think it’s...
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