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Principal Martin Straub discusses changes in the curriculum for the 2019-2020 school year. Some of these revisions include renaming Project Management and having Concert Choir be an audition choir.

Straub discusses changes to curriculum for 2019-2020 school year at Board of Education meeting on Dec. 17

Alicia Feyerherm, Staff Reporter December 18, 2018

The Board of Education met on Dec. 18 and discussed a wide range of topics including revisions to the 2019-2020 Hays High School curriculum. Principal Martin Straub talked to the board about changes...

Seniors Levi Hickert, Harold Hale II, sophomores Allison Brooks, Alicia Feyerherm, Anna Brull.

Scholars bowl wins first in Russell

Kalyssa Boyle, Staff Reporter December 18, 2018

Scholars bowl won first place at the Dec. 17 meet in Russell. Competitors included captain Levi Hickert, senior Harold Hale II, sophomores Alicia Feyerherm, Allison Brooks and Anna Brull. “Since it...

Hugh OBrian 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

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief December 18, 2018

Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) is a leadership seminar taking place during the summer for incoming juniors and those who were interested had the opportunity to attend an informational meeting...

Senior Garrett Cole performs his monologue during auditions on Dec. 13. Cole was cast as Frank in this years play.

Spring Play cast list announced

Rebekah Porter, Staff Reporter December 17, 2018

After two days of auditions, director Bill Gasper announced the cast of "Cheaper by the Dozen" on Dec. 14. Eighteen students were cast in the production, performances will be March  7-9 at 12th Street...

Leadership team met on Dec. 13 to host a Q & A panel for the freshmen. “I did this activity at my last high school,” Dale said while introducing the panel. “The juniors and seniors said they would have really liked to hear this advice when they were freshmen.”

Leaderships hosts Q & A panel for freshmen

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor December 16, 2018

Leadership team held a senior Q & A session to provide information to the current freshmen, on Dec. 13 during seminar. The panel consisted of seniors Scout Perryman, Isabelle Braun, Connor Olson,...

Junior Peyton Niernberger helps fourth grade students make snowmen crafts.

DECA visits elementary school for charity project

Allison Brooks, Staff Reporter December 12, 2018

The DECA chapter visited Wilson Elementary School on Dec. 10 to make snowmen crafts with fourth graders. “Last year we made tie blankets with people who are in the after school program at Wilson and...

Vocal Director Alex Underwood explaining one of the KMEA pieces during Chamber Singer practice.

KMEA All-State Choir results announced

Caitlin Leiker, Staff Reporter December 10, 2018

Students who have qualified for KMEA All-State Choir were announced today. This year, there will be a Mixed All-State Choir made up of sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses, and a Treble All-State Choir...

Students voted for either a casual or formal dance by clicking this slider on the Hays High website. Instructor Alicia Brungardt said the poll helps StuCo gauge public opinion and will help them in their decisions. Nothing has been determined to date.

StuCo explores possible changes for Indian Call this year to increase participation

Alicia Feyerherm, Staff Reporter December 10, 2018

Student Council (StuCo) has been exploring different options for the annual Indian Call dance this year. “We want kids to come to our event, so we need to think about what makes events fun and interesting...

Sophomore Alisara Arial sings at her audition that took place on Dec. 4. Arial is one of six acts that were chosen to perform at the talent show.

Talent show acts decided

Madison Weber, Online Editor-In-Chief December 9, 2018

Talent show auditions took place Dec. 4, Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 during seminar. Twelve different acts participated in auditioning but only six were chosen to perform at the talent show this year. The acts...

Freshman enter the cafeteria to take the STAR math test on Dec. 6.

Freshman take STAR math test

Kalyssa Boyle, Staff Reporter December 7, 2018

STAR testing was originally created as a reding test, meaning “Standardized Test for the Assessment of Reading,” but now freshmen take STAR math tests too. “STAR testing allows us to see where...

There are two boxes around the school for students to leave shoes in. One is in the gym commons and the other is by the main office.

Students collect shoes in Calista Isbell’s memory

Rebekah Porter, Staff Reporter December 7, 2018

In memory of Calista Isbell, the Isbell family and friends decided to help collect pairs of shoes to donate to Nashville-based Soles4Souls, by setting up boxes around town, including two at the high school. Sophomore...

The debate team poses at their hotel in Lawrence. The novices competed at their first open tournament this season.

Debate competes at two day tournament in Lawrence

Anna Brull, Staff Reporter December 6, 2018

The debate team took place in a two-day tournament at Lawrence High School Nov. 30 through Dec. 2. Six novice debaters competed in the Open level for the first time, which meant they were competing...

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