Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online
Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online
Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online
Isabelle Braun

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief

Isabelle Braun is a senior who loves talking to new people and spending time with friends. She is very driven and plans to make her senior year the best one yet. After graduating, Braun plans to attend KU.

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Red Cross Club members Lynsie Hansen and Cori Isbell collect donations at the mall. Cori Isbell was the Red Cross Club

[Photo] Red Cross Club Officers announced for 2019-2020 school year

Alicia Feyerherm, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2019
Freshmen listen to speaker Christie Brungardt from FHSU present. Brungardt spoke about Jana's Campaign

Health students attend Choices and Consequences event

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2019
Jeanie Balzer attended the Midwest Energy Youth Tour in 2016. Three years later, junior Landon Dinkel will experience the same opportunity from June 13-20.

Landon Dinkel selected to participate in Midwest Energy Youth Tour

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2019
Large group music contest took place on April 24 in Colby. All music groups received solid ones from every judge.

Band, Choir, Orchestra receive all ones at state large group music contest

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2019
Senior Kallie Leiker received a $500 scholarship from Sunflower Community Bank for being a part of the Sunflower Community Ambassadors. To do this, Leiker had to write an essay explaining what being an ambassador meant to her.

Sunflower Community Ambassador scholarship recipients announced

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2019
How many dumdums are in this bowl? Please submit your answer in the comment section below with a valid name and email address.

Guidon hosts contest for Student Council Scavenger Hunt tickets

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2019
Student Council will host a scavenger hunt on April 17. Ticket sales will begin on April 8 and continue until April 16.

Student Council hosts scavenger hunt on April 17

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2019
Juniors and seniors will vote for the candidate they want to be crowned royalty the week of the dance. The king and queen will be announced at the dance on April 13.

Prom candidates announced for the 2018-19 school year

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2019
Senior Jacob Maska took third at the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge that took place on March 20 at Brief Space. Maska plans to compete at state on April 30.

Students compete at Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, two out of five awards received

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2019
The four members of Community Ambassadors are seniors Isabelle Braun, Ryan Hernandez, Kallie Leiker and Shyann Schumacher. Along with 10 others from different high schools, the four are given different opportunities to learn skills needed after graduation as well as apply for a scholarship open specifically for students in the program.

Seniors attend second to last Community Ambassador’s meeting

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2019
Senior Kyle Casper works during the welding competition on March 1. Casper placed in the top 50 out of 102 competitors.

Welders take second at Beloit Welding Competition

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2019
Twenty-three DECA members traveled to Manhattan to compete at the State Career Development Conference. Seven groups will compete at nationals in April.

Students compete at State Career Development Conference

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2019
Fourteen journalism students competed at Kansas Scholastic Press Association Regionals at Fort Hays State University on Feb. 25. Sophomore Levi Weilert is missing from the photo above.

Students compete at Kansas Scholastic Press Association regional competition, receive placements

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2019
"We Say #Neveragain" was published Oct. 2. In it, student journalists from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School explore the challenges of reporting on the Feb. 14 shooting.

‘We Say #Neveragain’ explores challenges in reporting from Parkland, Fla. student journalists

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2019
Students checking in to take the ACT.

[Photo] Students tackle the ACT

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2019
Math instructor Jerett Pfannenstiel explains Project Graduation to the senior class.

[Photo] Project Graduation offers students a safe drug and alcohol free party after graduation

Rebekah Porter, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2019
2016 graduate Trenton Potter traveled to Australia for a semester in 2018. Potter said it was scary for him, but it helped him grow as a person more than any other event.

2016 graduate lands internship at Amazon

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2019
Business owner Shaun Musil spoke with Anissa Pfeifer on Feb. 13 to Community Ambassadors from TMP and Hays High. The two spoke about their experiences being entrepreneurs.

Community Ambassadors attend session on entrepreneurship

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2019
The Netflix Original Serious "You" first hit Netflix on Sept. 9. Since then, the show has created a sense of anticipation and curiosity among viewers.

‘You’ shines new light on topic widely considered dangerous

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2019
The four members of Community Ambassadors are seniors Isabelle Braun, Ryan Hernandez, Kallie Leiker and Shyann Schumacher. Along with 10 others from different high schools, the four are given different opportunities to learn skills needed after graduation as well as apply for a scholarship open specifically for students in the program.

Community Ambassador meeting gives seniors better idea into the minds of interviewers

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2019
Hays High alumni Allyson Werth spoke to students on Jan. 23 about her experience in starting her own businesses. Students were able to ask questions and find out more about what it takes to be an entrepreneur.

Entreprenuership Promotion week proves successful for DECA members

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2019
Twenty-three DECA members and three sponsors traveled to Wichita to help in the Ronald McDonald Houses on Jan. 16. The volunteers completed chores, emptied pull tabs and organized donations collected throughout December.

23 DECA members travel to Ronald McDonald House Charities in Wichita, work to complete chores

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2019
The government shutdown began on Dec. 22, and government employees around the United States now face missed paychecks.

Students voice opinion on government shutdown

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2019
Chelsea Powell graduated in 2006 and moved on to KU for eight years where she received a degree in Human Biology before attending medical school. Powell now works at Hays Medical Center as a General Pediatrician.

2006 graduate works as General Pediatrician

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2019
The Guidon new site has been recognized as a 2019 Pacemaker Finalist for their excellence in journalism. Pacemaker winners will be announced April 27.

The Guidon online announced as 2019 Online Pacemaker finalist

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2019
Hugh O'Brian 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
Senior Garrett Cole performs his monologue during auditions on Dec. 13. Cole was cast as Frank in this year's play.

[Photo] Spring Play cast list announced

Rebekah Porter, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2018
Junior Peyton Niernberger helps fourth grade students make snowmen crafts.

[Photo] DECA visits elementary school for charity project

Allison Brooks, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2018
Juniors Brooke Denning, Cassidy Prough and Madelyn Waddel have organized an Entrepreneurship Promotion Week throughout the community. It is set to take place from Jan. 21 to Jan 25.

Juniors take on Public Relations Campaign for DECA, organize week of mental health awareness

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2018
Senior DECA members Connor Teget, Peyton Thorell, and Kallie Leiker carry things for the community service project inside. Leiker carries buckets that will be used for the collection at Dillons on Dec. 8.

[Photo] DECA to collect charity items at Dillons

Allison Brooks, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2018
The Guidon is hosting a contest asking participants to guess how many Hershey's kisses are in this jar. The winner will receive a $20 giftcard to Cervs and second place will receive a $10 iTunes giftcard. The contest ends Dec. 19.

[Photo] Guidon hosts contest for Cervs, iTunes gift cards

Addie Braun, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2018
Officer Vilaysing spoke to health classes on Nov. 28 and 29, giving students the opportunity to ask questions regarding drugs and alcohol. Vilaysing has been involved with law enforcement since he was 17.

Officer speaks to health class about drugs, alcohol

Isabelle Braun, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 3, 2018
The Guidon was awarded four marks of distinction, giving an All-American award for the papers in the 2017-18 school year. Six papers, picked by instructor Bill Gasper and editor-in-chief Lacey Gregory, were judged.

Guidon awarded All-American by National Scholastic Press Association

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
November 26, 2018
The "Charmed" reboot premiered on Oct. 14. Produced by Jennie Snyder Urman, the show is unique to itself and incomparable to the original "Charmed" from 1998.

‘Charmed’ reboot uniquely designed, different from original

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2018
Corey Burton was diagnosed with Leukemia. To help his family, StuCo has organized a dodgeball tournament open to students for $10 a piece. All of the proceeds will go to the Burton family.

Student Council organizes dodgeball tournament for Ellis principal diagnosed with Leukemia

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2018
Marketing students from both the Marketing Applications class and Principles of Marketing were able to attend the Daymond John presentation on Nov. 7 at Beach Schmidt. John has a clothing line called FUBU and is currently still a shark on "Shark Tank."

Students attend presentation by Daymond John from ‘Shark Tank’

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2018
Senior Shyann Schumacher works to sell coupon books at the parent-teacher conferences on Nov. 29. The coupon books raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities which allow families with severely ill children to stay for low to no cost.

DECA Chapter collects over $1,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2018
Students listen as each side of the case is presented. Each student got assigned a different role in the mock trial. The mock trials took place in instructor Layton Hickel's American History class last week.

[Video] Students in instructor Layton Hickel’s American Government participate in mock trial

Alicia Feyerherm, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2018
The Dane G. Hansen Foundation contributed money to help Briefspace open in Hays. This space is open to anyone, but it does have a price which varies based on ones needs.

[Video] Marketing Applications class travels to Briefspace

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2018
Freshmen Kaden Herreman and Jackson Reed participate in the Grosser Atlantik dance in their M4 German I class. Both German classes had the opportunity to learn more about the German culture through this "Oktoberfest" activity.

German I, II classes participate in ‘Oktoberfest’

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2018
National Honor Society is an organization for students who meet superior standards. This year, the 40 students chosen to join will be inducted on Nov. 6.

National Honor Society welcomes 40 new members

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2018

Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership informational meeting to take place on Oct. 29

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2018
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[Photo] Colleges from all around state travel to high schools to sell their school to students

Addie Braun, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2018
Senior Johnny Fuller and sophomores Callie Raacke and Ginny Ke took first at the regional competition for the Night at the Lab program. The trio will now be advancing on to state which is set to take place Nov. 27 and 28 in Kansas City.

Trio competes at KU Night at the Lab, moves on to state

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2018
Senior Connor Teget holds the heart in his M4 Human Biology class.

Human Biology classes given opportunity to hold human heart

Isabelle Braun, Editor-In-Chief
October 17, 2018
Freshman Taleia McCrae, senior Hannah Harman and freshman Katie Tinkel participate in the Wright Family Activity. The object of the activity was to move a paper clip left and right every time they heard "Wright" and "left."

Freshmen participate in Leadership activity concerning learning styles

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2018
Junior Hayden Brown rushes the ball in a recent game against the Dodge City Red Demons. The Red Demons beat the Indians 34-33.

Indians fall to Red Demons on Homecoming night, king, queen announced

Taylor Schiffelbein and Isabelle Braun
October 10, 2018
Casting director and screen writer Scotty Mullen spoke to students on Oct. 9 about his career. Mullen offered advice such as not letting rejection get to you and to fully commit to the career.

1993 graduate Scotty Mullen speaks to students about career in film

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2018
Seniors Kallie Leiker carries donation buckets to prepare for a pull tab competition. Their project, the Ronald McDonald house charity, accepts pull tabs to allow families to spend nights.

[Photo] DECA seniors introduce pull tab competition for $1000 reward

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
October 4, 2018
Senior Cordelia Isbell has been selected for the DAR Good Citizen Award. The recipient is chosen by teachers in the school, and will get a chance to compete for scholarships.

Senior Cordelia Isbell selected for DAR Good Citizen Award

Isabelle Braun, Editor-In-Chief
October 4, 2018
Senior Tanner Hastelhorst takes an order during operating hours. The coffee shop is open on Maroon days from 7:15 to 7:50 a.m.

Indian Grounds sales improve with incoming freshmen

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2018
Stuco class officers and executive officers smile for the picture. Around 10 schools attended the conference. Fifteen students from Hays High attended.

[Photo] Michael Cuestas speaks about overcoming challenges at 2018 Regional StuCo Conference at Ellis High School on September 25

Alicia Feyerherm, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2018
"Big Brother" has been hosted by Julie Chen for 20 years. Chen's husband Les Moonves has been accused of sexual harassment, so she may not return for another season.

‘Big Brother’ increases adrenaline and provokes competition

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2018
Senior girls pose for last years dress up day during Homecoming week.

StuCo decides on Homecoming spirit days

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2018
Commissioner Sandy Jacobs provided advice for each project discussed at the strategic doing.

[Photo] Student volunteers needed for Go Truck Go project

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
September 13, 2018
Senior Jaysa Wichers holds up a sign with her assigned academy to help the freshmen in her group find her.

[Photo] Freshmen meetings help students adjust

Rebekah Porter, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2018
Community members meet in hopes to improve county during strategic doing in 2017.

[Photo] Strategic doing to be held, students invited to attend

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
September 10, 2018
Site Council meets once a month on Wednesdays, giving parents a chance to learn more about what is happening in the school. The next meetings will take place on Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Jan. 9, Feb. 6, March 6, April 3, and May 1.

Site Council meets to discuss beginning of the year developments

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2018
Instructor Erin Deenihan speaks to the parents of her Advanced Algebra II class about their Canvas page. Parents were told how students can use this page for ACT prep as well as catching up on classes missed.

Open house and Post-Secondary Planning meeting organized to help parents

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2018
Students watch "Back To The Future" on the football field after Maroon and Gold. The movie started at 10 p.m. with a $2 admission fee. Around 70 students attended.

[Photo] StuCo’s Back-To-School Bash draws 70 students to football field

Alicia Feyerherm, Staff Reporter
August 28, 2018
Senior Peyton Thorrel grabs breakfast from the Grab-and-Go Breakfast Cart before school. The cart runs 7:25 to 7:51 every morning.

[Photo] Grab-and-Go Breakfast Cart offers convenient breakfast options for students

Anna Brull, Staff Reporter
August 24, 2018
Since the new rule was put in place, some instructors have asked students to wait in the hall leading to the Cafeteria. Junior Tasiah Nunnery said not all instructors have done this.

New lunch policy keeps students in Cafeteria instead of hall

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2018
Students checked out their Dell Latitude computers during their GPS class.

[Photo] Students receive new Dell Latitude computers

Allison Brooks, Staff Reporter
August 23, 2018
During the StuCo meeting on Aug. 21, officers discussed the Back-to-School Bash and Homecoming committees. Leading the meeting was President Peyton Thorell, senior, and Vice President Shyann Schumacher, senior.

Back-to-School Bash kicks of fall semester actvities

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2018
Principal Martin Straub, seniors Shyann Schumacher, Peyton Thorell and Superintendent John Thissen accept the donation at the opening of Gordmans on Aug. 16. The donation was for $2,500 which will be used for student activities that are positive influences.

Gordmans donates $2,500 for activities designed to positively influence students

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
August 16, 2018
Eleven staff members will join Hays High, two of which are Assistant Principals.

New principals, faculty join staff

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
July 29, 2018
The class of 2018 graduated on May 13 at 1:30 p.m. at Gross Memorial Colosseum. There were 168 seniors who walked at graduation.

168 seniors walk across stage during graduation on May 13

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2018
Members of the class of 2018 were recognized at the awards ceremony on May 7.

Seniors earn over $1 million in scholarships at awards ceremony on May 7

Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2018
Eight students to take AP exams in May

Eight students to take AP exams in May

Isabelle Braun, Online Editor
May 8, 2018
After collecting 37 points total from all of their wins, the journalism staff became the 4A Sweepstakes champion of 2018.

Journalism students become 4A Sweepstakes champions after May 5 state contest

Isabelle Braun, Online Editor
May 5, 2018
DECA members attended the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta from April 21-25. The event gave them opportunities to converse with colleges as well as other high schoolers who had similar interests as themselves.

Juniors place in top 16 at International Career Development Conference

Isabelle Braun, Online Editor
April 25, 2018
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