Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

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Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online
Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online
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Seniors Clark, Zimmerman, and Bickle pose by their first place, state winning, project based on the effects caffeine has on the body. The competition was held at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City.

[Photo] Seniors win state science competition in Kansas City

Meg Taggart, Editor In-Chief
December 13, 2022
Sophomore Corbin Werth hits the ball as the Indians face the Blue Valley Jaguars

[Photo] Varsity baseball faces No. 1 team

Cade Austin Becker, News Section Editor
May 2, 2022
Prom 2022 featuring Savannah and Spenser

[Photo] Is Friendship Everlasting?

Cade Austin Becker, Jessica Feyerherm, and Brooks Baczkowski
April 21, 2022
Sophomores Brooke Leiker, Aspen Seib, freshmen Addy Brull, Oscar Flores, junior Devlyn Jochum, Spencer Mills-Kumala, and senior Samantha Vesper perform in Jesters nominated fall musical "Urinetown".

[Photo] Fall musical nominated for Jester awards

Emry Lundy, Copy Editor
April 14, 2022
Senior Ryan Schuckman spikes the ball while playing at Scott City.

[Photo] Boys tennis competes at Scott City

Ryan Schuckman, Multi-Media Editor
April 11, 2022
Senior Gavin Nutting poses with family a coaches after signing a letter of intent to wrestle for Cloud County Community College, or CCCC

[Photo] Senior wrestler Gavin Nutting signs to Cloud County Community College

Meg Taggart
March 29, 2022
Senior Gavin Meyers signs a letter of intent to play football for Kansas State University on Mar. 22 in the HHS cafeteria.

[Photo] Senior Gavin Meyers signs to play football at K-State University

Meg Taggart, Managing/Photography Editor
March 29, 2022
Sophomore Harley Zimmerman stands on the podium after receiving second place at state.

[Photo] Senior state wrestling champion Gavin Meyers and three other wrestlers place at state

Cade Austin Becker, News Section Editor
March 3, 2022
Sophomore Harley Zimmerman receives his win to move on to state.

[Photo] Boys varsity wrestling takes seventh overall at regionals

Cade Austin Becker, News Section Editor
March 3, 2022
Four girls qualify for state along with regional champion Sarah Zimmerman

[Photo] Girls wrestling to send four girls to state

Cade Austin Becker, News Section Editor
February 15, 2022
Senior Roy Moroni, along with family and friends, signs his Letter of Intent to play football for Fort Hays State University in Hays.

[Photo] Senior Roy Moroni continues football career at FHSU

Meg Taggart, Managing/Photography Editor
February 11, 2022
Senior Jordan Dale accompanied by his family, signs in the HHS cafeteria to Washburn University for Track and Field.

[Photo] Senior Jordan Dale signs to Washburn University for track and field

Meg Taggart, Managing/Photography Editor
February 11, 2022
Boys Wrestling competes at Rocky Welton Invitational

[Photo] Wrestling competes in Garden City at Rocky Welton Invitational

Cade Austin Becker, News Section Editor
February 3, 2022
This is the logo for the program used for Mindset Mondays, it's called 7 Mindsets. Their slogan is "Teaching Mindsets. Changing Lives."

[Photo] Students participate in weekly ‘Mindset Mondays’ to promote positive mindsets

Meg Taggart, Managing/Photography Editor
February 1, 2022
Senior Jaren Kanak signs to the University of Oklahoma with his family in the HHS Cafeteria during Pride Time.

[Photo] Senior Jaren Kanak signs to University of Oklahoma

Meg Taggart, Managing/Photography Editor
February 1, 2022
Hays High, Thomas More Prep-Marian, Salina Sacred Heart and Heritage Academy students compete in a tournament on Saturday, Feb. 8.

[Photo] Chess Club wins top two spots in tournament

Emry Lundy, Copy Editor
January 26, 2022
The Monte Carlo mood board for prom made by the junior class representatives , Hannah Eikenberry, Rilee Schwarz and Halle Lohmeyer.

[Photo] Juniors host a meeting to discuss Prom themes

Meg Taggart
December 17, 2021
Senior Garrett Wellbrock officially signs to FHSU to play baseball at Hays High School.

[Photo] Senior Garrett Wellbrock signs to FHSU for baseball

Meg Taggart, Managing/Photography Editor
December 17, 2021
Girls Wrestling in Great Bend

[Photo] Girls varsity wrestling takes competition to Great Bend

Cade Austin Becker, News Section Editor
December 15, 2021
Boys Wrestling Places 4th out of 18

[Photo] Boys varsity wrestling competes in Colby

Cade Austin Becker, News Section Editor
December 15, 2021
Boys Wrestling heads to Junction City

[Photo] Boys varsity wrestling attends first meet at Junction City

Cade Austin Becker
December 9, 2021
Wrestling in Valley Center

[Photo] Girls varsity wrestling attends first meet at Valley Center

Cade Austin Becker, News Section Editor
December 9, 2021
Sophomore Galahad Nichols plays his instrument during band

[Photo] Should there be a music exploration class?

Cade Austin Becker, News Section Editor
December 9, 2021
Students from Immaculate Heart of Mary attend a concert during NCYC. Morning and evening activities were held at Lucas Oil Stadium.

[Photo] Youth from Hays area attend church conferences

Ryan Schuckman, Multi-Media Editor
November 23, 2021
The artwork for Urinetown

[Photo] Fall musical hits the stage

November 22, 2021
After the conclusion of the competition, the Math Relays team celebrate their third consecutive championship.

[Photo] Math Relays team takes first in competition

Ryan Schuckman, Multi-Media Editor
November 17, 2021
Students and members of the community play in tournament to raise money for Chess Club on Saturday, Oct. 30.

[Photo] Chess Club sells food items to raise money

Emry Lundy, Copy Editor
November 17, 2021
Girls golf coach Mark Watts stands with junior Katie Dinkel after being awarded WAC Player and Coach of the Year.

[Photo] 13 questions with girls golf coach Mark Watts

Meg Taggart, Managing/Photography Editor
November 16, 2021
Hiking in the woods

[Photo] Should a Camping Club be started?

Cade Austin Becker, News Section Editor
November 16, 2021
Student Council President Alex Johnson stands as he spreads information about upcoming events in STUCO.

[Photo] Student Council holds November meeting

Cade Austin Becker, News Section Editor
November 5, 2021
Attention hault the members into stationary actions

[Photo] Hays Police Honor Guard hosts training session in Gym B

Cade Austin Becker, News Section Editor
November 5, 2021
An actor in the haunted house sits in wait for customers to turn the corner into her room.

[Photo] Haunted house thrills workers, customers on weekends leading up to Halloween

Emry Lundy, Copy Editor
October 19, 2021
The varsity and junior varsity boys tennis team competes in Abilene and Great Bend.

[Photo] Boys tennis competes in Abilene, Great Bend

Cade Austin Becker, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2021
Assistant Coach Ty Berry Talks to some members of the softball team during a timeout called by Great Bend during the game that the Indians hosted on April 22.

[Photo] Indians pick up a pair of wins at triangular in Salina

Brenna Schwien, Sports Editor
April 30, 2021
The Boys varsity tennis team competes at Salina South and Garden City against tough competitors.

[Photo] Varsity boys tennis competes in Salina South, Garden City

Cade Austin Becker, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2021
The Lady Indians stand for the national anthem before their final game of the week against Liberal. They would go on to win with a walk off in the bottom of the eighth inning.

[Photo] Lady Indians end up 3-1 during three days of back-to-back games

Brenna Schwien
April 27, 2021
Basketball Banquet

[Photo] Boys basketball hosts end-of-season banquet, presents student awards

Caitlin Leiker, Assistant Editor
April 26, 2021
This is the campaign art that junior Alex Johnson created for his run for Student Council presidency.

[Photo] Juniors campaign for executive officer positions in Student Council

Allison Brooks, Multi-Media/Photo Editor
April 22, 2021
Senior Brendan Kershner has been collecting vinyl records since he was a child. This Nirvana record pressed on silver vinyl is his favorite one that he owns.

[Photo] Students practice music appreciation through collecting vinyl records

Allison Brooks and Alicia Feyerherm
April 19, 2021
The group who marched to the SGA meeting wore black, and allies wore white.

[Photo] FHSU Students march to Student Government Association meeting to express their need for change

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
April 14, 2021
Teachers at Hays High received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on March 3.

[Photo] Teachers receive COVID-19 vaccines on March 3

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
March 15, 2021
RENT is set in the East Village in 1990s New York City, a community largely inhabited by artists and those who reject the status quo, as well as a large homeless population. With the AIDS crisis being the primary source of tension for featured characters with and without the disease, the group of unlikely friends ponder the value of their lives while coping with the fact that their days are numbered.

[Photo] Auditions for ‘RENT: School Edition’ take place in Lecture Hall March 17-18

Caitlin Leiker, Assistant Editor
March 14, 2021
The 2019 State Track and Field Qualifiers pose for a picture before leaving to attend the tournament. Without being able to have a 2020 track season, six of the eight people pictured are returning for the 2021 season.

[Photo] KSHSAA announces COVID precautionary measures for spring sports

Brenna Schwien, Sports Editor
March 11, 2021
Murder's in the Heir graphic

[Photo] Spring Play prepares for live performances March 11-13, limited crowds due to COVID-19

Caitlin Leiker, Assistant Editor
March 3, 2021
All American Poster

[Photo] 'All American' offers inside look at high school athletes' lives

February 15, 2021
Scholars Bowl on the bus with there first place medals after the Colby meet.

[Photo] Scholars Bowl wins Colby meet

Cayden Sanders, Staff Reporter
December 14, 2020
The FLNHS Induction occured on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.

[Photo] National Foreign Language Honors Society inducts new students

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
December 2, 2020
Trial Chicago 2

[Photo] ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ sends shockwaves across decades

Caitlin Leiker, Assistant Editor
November 18, 2020
A 2019-2020 team from Science Olympiad sets up their project.

[Photo] Science Olympiad students encouraged to recruit others

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
November 13, 2020
The poster for Hubie Halloween

[Photo] ‘Hubie Halloween’ features comedic starts to teach a lesson

Cade Austin Becker, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2020
social dilemma review

[Photo] ‘The Social Dilemma’ offers glimpse into surveillance capitalism

Caitlin Leiker, Assistant Editor
October 25, 2020
The HHS varsity girls golf team poses for a picture with their new trophy. From left to right, Assistant coach Doug Lowen, senior Sophie Garrison, sophomore Katie Dinkel, senior Sierra Smith, junior Taleia McCrae, freshman Abbie Norris and coach Mark Watts.

[Photo] Girls golf team takes second at regionals to qualify for state

Meg Taggart, Entertainment Editor
October 20, 2020
The girls' varsity team competed at Maize High School for regionals on Oct. 10.

[Photo] Girls varsity tennis competes at regionals

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
October 16, 2020
Orchestra director Joan Crull, principal Martin Straub, vocal director Alex Underwood, band director Matthew Rome and assistant orchestra director Nathan Mark pose in front of the Concert Orchestra after awarding Straub with his KMEA Honor Administrator of the Year plaque at the Fall Orchestra Concert that was held on Oct. 13 in Gym A.

[Photo] Music Department settles into safe performances, as Orchestra Fall Concert held

Caitlin Leiker, Assistant Editor
October 15, 2020
Senior McKena McBride and junior Brittnee Leiker played #2 doubles at the meet.

[Photo] Girls varsity tennis plays at McPherson

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
October 7, 2020
Seniors Emmy Morely and Mylah potter played #2 doubles and placed fifth.

[Photo] Girls varsity tennis places fifth at Dodge City

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
September 17, 2020
Around 20 cars usually participate in cruise nights. They start the night by meeting in the parking lot of Tebo Village.

[Photo] Senior boys organize weekly cruise nights

Allison Brooks, Multi-Media/Photo Editor
September 15, 2020
Seniors Taylor Deines and McKena McBride played #1 doubles and tied for second.

[Photo] Girls varsity tennis places second at home meet

McKena McBride, Co-Assistant Editor
September 5, 2020
The team gathers to take a group photo after winning fourth place at the Cimarron meet.

[Photo] Girls varsity tennis plays at Cimarron

McKena McBride, Co-Assistant Editor
August 31, 2020
As an opera prompter, Matthew Piatt works with each singer individually to help them perfect their roles in the production. The prompter also acts as an assistant conductor, guiding the performers through the music so they can focus more on their acting and technique. This means that Piatt must have every singer's part committed to memory before the first day of rehearsal.

[Photo] Chamber Singers host Q&A with Lyric Opera of Chicago prompter

Caitlin Leiker, Copy Editor
May 8, 2020
celebration story

[Photo] Covid-19 affects annual celebrations

Maysyn Tippy, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2020
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[Photo] COVID-19 cancels plans for summer athletic events

Brenna Schwien, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2020
This year's Kansas Scholastic Press Association's state journalism competition would have been held at the University of Kansas in Lawrence on May 2 if not for the COVID-19 school closings. In order to combat the circumstances, KSPA created multiple new events allowing students to participate from their homes.

[Photo] KSPA adds at-home events to competition, releases state results

Caitlin Leiker, Copy Editor
May 3, 2020
Junior Sophie Gross dyed her hair purple during quarantine.

[Photo] Students make appearance changes during time spent in quarantine

Allison Brooks, Multi-Media Editor
April 23, 2020
The launch of Earth Day helped put environmental issues on the map. Now, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the world will unite for the first-ever online celebration.

[Photo] Celebrating 50th Earth Day during COVID-19

Caitlin Leiker, Copy Editor
April 20, 2020
Sophomore McKinley Wamser has starting painting to pass free time.

[Photo] Hobbies to undertake during quarantine

Nikka Vuong, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2020
returning fashion picture

[Photo] Current fashion trends mimic ’80s and ’90s

Maysyn Tippy, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2020
Senior Macee Altman fields a routine play at shortstop during a game her junior year. Her senior year was cancelled due to COVID-19.

[Photo] Spring sports lose hopes of successful seasons due to COVID-19

Brenna Schwien, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2020
Senior Mulu Bannister stands with the first place winner and second runner-up of the State Poetry Out Loud competition.

[Photo] Senior places second in Poetry Out Loud state competition

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
March 30, 2020
The students from the Treble and Mixed choirs pose in front of La Galette French Bakery after their concert [freshman Devlyn Jochum and junior Alexis White not pictured]. Each choir featured 256 students from across the state.

[Photo] Choir students perform in KMEA All-State Convention concert

Caitlin Leiker, Copy Editor
March 4, 2020
The forensics team attended the tournament in Lyons on Feb. 22.

[Photo] Forensics team competes in Lyons on Feb. 22

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2020
The boys basketball tea pposes for a photo after winning the game against Dodge City. This win also helped them split the WAC Title with Great Bend.

[Photo] Boys basketball splits Western Athletic Conference title after winning against Dodge City

Brenna Schwien, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2020
Senior Tasiah Nunney runs past the student section offering her high fives before the game on Feb. 28.

[Photo] Lady Indians suffer a loss on Senior Night at home

Brenna Schwien, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2020
The boys basketball team after their win against Abilene.

[Photo] Boys basketball brings home a win from Abilene

Brenna Schwien, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2020
Junior Re Green goes up for a shot during the Indian's game against Abilene on Feb. 27.

[Photo] Lady Indians leave Abilene with a win

Brenna Schwien, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2020
Chase Wittman practices throwing knife in her front yard.

[Photo] Freshman shares unique talent

Maysyn Tippy, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2020
Sophomore Noah Weimer dribbles the ball during the home game against Great Bend on Jan. 14.

[Photo] Boys basketball adds three wins to their record

Brenna Schwien, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2020
Senior Tasiah Nunnery and sophomore Aleyia Ruder get the ball back from Great Bend during the home game on Jan. 14.

[Photo] Girls basketball adds two losses and a win to their record

Brenna Schwien, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2020
The FHSU Teacher Education Department will hold a Future Educators conference on March 9 in the Union for students looking to pursue an educational career. Transportation and lunch will be provided that day. Any interested students can contact principal Martin Straub.

[Photo] FHSU prepares Future Educators conference for high school students

Caitlin Leiker, Copy Editor
February 21, 2020
The Helping Hands bakery sells breads, cookies and popcorn balls for events, such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and most recently, Valentine’s Day.

[Photo] Students learn life, workplace skills through Helping Hands

Nikka Vuong, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2020
Sophomore Noah Weimer shoots a free throw during the home game against Great Bend on Jan. 14.

[Photo] Boys basketball loses rematch game against Great Bend

Brenna Schwien, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2020
Senior Isabel Robben shoots a free throw during the home game against Great Bend on Jan. 14.

[Photo] Girls basketball loses rematch to Great Bend

Brenna Schwien, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2020
The chess team placed second at their tournament in Concordia.

[Photo] Chess team takes second at Concordia tournament

Allison Brooks, Multi-Media Editor
February 19, 2020
The Chamber Singers pose for a photo before their second night of performances. This is the second year of the Cabaret for the Chamber Singers, on the evenings of Feb. 14 and 15.

[Photo] Chamber Singers host second annual Cabaret

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2020
Junior Brooklyn Schaffer plays defense during the home game against Great Bend on Jan. 14.

[Photo] Lady Indians suffer a loss to Dodge City

Brenna Schwien, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2020
Job trainer Jaque Beckman instructed juniors and seniors on how to stay ahead of the game in their job interviews. Nex-Generation offers hands-on job experience programs to students in a variety of local career paths. The students gain and apply skills by shadowing workers, all while completing their school semester.

[Photo] Nex-Generation job trainer gives students tips, techniques for interviews

Caitlin Leiker, Copy Editor
February 7, 2020
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[Photo] Girls basketball loses to Salina South

Brenna Schwien, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2020
Sophomore Aleyia Ruder dribbles the ball down the court during the home game against Great Bend on Jan. 14.

[Photo] Lady Indians fall to Salina Central on the road

Brenna Schwien, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2020
Senior Tasiah Nunnery plays defense against Great Bend during the home game on Jan. 14.

[Photo] Lady Indians place fourth in 35th Annual Orange and Black Classic

Brenna Schwien, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2020
Senior Mulu Bannister places at school-wide Poetry Out Loud competition in her first year participating. Bannister will advance to Regionals on Feb. 8.

[Photo] Senior places first at school-wide Poetry Out Loud competition

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2020

[Photo] Spring Play kicks off 2020 season with read through

Caitlin Leiker, Copy Editor
January 22, 2020
Freshman Devin Schmidtberger dribbles the ball around an opponent during the home game against Great Bend on Jan. 14.

[Photo] Indians defeat Garden City

Brenna Schwien, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2020
Senior Isabel Robben shoots a free-throw during the home game against Great Bend on Jan. 14.

[Photo] Lady Indians fall to Garden City

Brenna Schwien, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2020
On Jan. 11, Chess Club members attend a tournament at the old Kennedy Middle School building. A total of 12 students participated in the tournament.

[Photo] Chess Club Semester Summary and Tournament on Jan. 11

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2020
Sophomore Jordan Dale driving to the basket during the game against Great Bend on Jan. 14.

[Photo] Boys basketball beats Great Bend

Brenna Schwien, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2020
Junior Re Green goes up for a shot in during the game against Great Bend on Jan. 14.

[Photo] Lady Indians snap five game losing streak

Brenna Schwien, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2020
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