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
Katelyn Willemsen

Katelyn Willemsen, Managing Editor

I’m Katelyn Willemsen, and I’m a Senior at Hays High! I’m on the News Staff this year! I’m involved in Band, Yearbook, Quill & Scroll, Play, Musical, and much more. I enjoy playing instruments, scooping ice cream, and hanging out with friends.

All content by Katelyn Willemsen
Parker Muehleisen performs one of his songs during the Talent Show.

[Photo] Students perform in Talent Show

Clare Tholstrup, Copy Editor/ Entertainment Section Editor
April 8, 2025
Senior musicians use opportunities to progress their future music careers

Senior musicians use opportunities to progress their future music careers

Katelyn Willemsen, Emmaline Leuschner, Haley Roth, and Khandi Guzman
April 2, 2025
On February 28, the girls on the bench cheer on the team at the Great Bend game, where they won 67-23.

Lady Indians basketball team ends regular season as undefeated WAC champions

Katelyn Willemsen, Managing Editor
March 3, 2025
Freshman Jenna Schmeidler sets up the offense on Febraury 4 against Sunrise Christian Academy.

With 14-0 record, lady Indians basketball team ranks high in state

Katelyn Willemsen, Managing Editor
February 7, 2025

Students express themselves using different fashion trends

Katelyn Willemsen, Emmaline Leuschner, Haley Roth, and Khandi Guzman
February 3, 2025
Junior Zoe Winter fights for a rebound against the Lady Newton basketball team on December 6 at the Hays City Shootout.

Lady Indians basketball team starts off its season with record of 8-0

Katelyn Willemsen, Managing Editor
January 21, 2025
The Varsity team huddles during halftime of their game on Dec. 5, against Newton High School.

Lady Indians basketball team wins Hays City Shootout for first time in 20 years

Katelyn Willemsen, Managing Editor
December 18, 2024
Junior Johanna Jones and senior Caleb King perform their duet “Too Late to Turn Back Now” from the musical “Bonnie and Clyde" on November 21 at the Chamber Singers' Cabaret.

Chamber Singers perform annual Cabaret concert

Katelyn Willemsen, Managing Editor
December 16, 2024
New NHS inductees repeat the pledge after they have been inducted on November 12.

National Honor Society induction introduces new members

Katelyn Willemsen, Managing Editor
November 22, 2024
Senior Caleb King reads tips on what to do when you are getting your blood drawn.

[Photo] HOSA hosts annual blood drive, along with guest speaker

Tavia Wynn-Coffman, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2024
Students march at the rescheduled High Plains Marching Festival on October 28.

Marching band performs ‘Numbers’ show for last time in competition

Katelyn Willemsen, Managing Editor
October 30, 2024
Orchestra teacher Brayden Smith conducts the group of Hays High School Strings, Beloit High School Strings, and professional Winds.

Orchestra students play alongside professionals in ‘Beethoven’s First Symphony’ performance

Katelyn Willemsen, Managing Editor
October 30, 2024
Early Friday morning on October 18, the team practices for their next competition.

Scholars Bowl team competes against staff in the ‘Battle of the Brains’

Katelyn Willemsen, Managing Editor
October 18, 2024
Senior Kaley Phelps leads the cheerleaders in their halftime show performance on Sep. 20.

Hays High cheer squad hosts kiddie clinic at football halftime show

Katelyn Willemsen, Managing Editor
September 26, 2024

Hays High students utilize digital devices for academic use

Emmaline Leuschner, Maddie Meis, Haley Roth, and Katelyn Willemsen
February 7, 2024
During their Guided Personal Study class, students are allowed to use their free time to on go their phone if done with all their work. Juniors Grecia Enriquez and Katie Gutierrez talk about a picture on Enriquez's feed.

Social media effects: Students discuss their social media usage, its impacts

Emmaline Leuschner, Maddie Meis, Haley Roth, and Katelyn Willemsen
April 18, 2023

Students prepare themselves for their futures

Maddie Meis, Emmaline Leuschner, Haley Roth, and Katelyn Willemsen
February 9, 2023
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