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
All content by Lacey Gregory
QUIZ: Which summer job should you get?

QUIZ: Which summer job should you get?

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2018
Hays High alumni Delphine Burns poses with journalism instructor Bill Gasper in front of the Golden Gate Bridge.

2013 graduate Delphine Burns pursues careers in journalism, advocacy

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2018
Both the print and online editions of the Guidon were awarded with All-Kansas honors for the 2017-18 school year.

Newspaper, website earns top state award

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2018
The Weeknd released his EP on March 30.

Recent EP from Weeknd falls short of other works

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2018
Punctuality, proper dress, body language and preparation are among the most important aspects in a job interview.

Preparation essential for job interview process

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2018
In Kansas, there are currently no close-in-age exemption laws, sometimes referred to as Romeo and Juliet laws.

Kansas teens lack protections provided by Romeo and Juliet laws

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2018
Student teacher Jaici Simon directs students in one of her classes. Simon plans to continue her education career as an English and Language Arts at the middle school next year.

2012 graduate Jaici Simon returns to district as educator

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2018
Students make selections on their way through the lunch line. With potential new rule enforcement, all students will be allowed only 20 minutes for lunch.

25-minute lunches should be commonplace

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2018
Former GPS para-educator Taylor Rogers is facing charges for attempting to have sexual relations with a student. Rogers will have to register as a sex offender in the state of Kansas.

Former para facing Attempted Unlawful Sexual Relations charge

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2018
The Sandhill Crane Migration takes place every year between March and April.

Students to view crane migration

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2018
Donated formalwear will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 24 at Big Creek Crossing in the former Vanity store.

Helping Hands hosts Project Prom to Remember

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2018
Lanterns are a traditional element of Chinese New Year celebrations.

Senior celebrates Chinese New Year

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2018
2012 graduate Eric Stumon and 2013 graduate Chance Pitcock start nonprofit suicide awareness organization

2012 graduate Eric Stumon and 2013 graduate Chance Pitcock start nonprofit suicide awareness organization

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2018
An internet joke regarding consumption of laundry detergent pods has taken a serious turn in the early days of the new year.

Tide pod meme takes on serious implications

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2018
QUIZ - Which movie series should you binge-watch?

QUIZ – Which movie series should you binge-watch?

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2018
Jaden Smith's first studio album "SYRE" was released on Nov. 17, 2017.

Jaden Smith’s ‘SYRE’ reveals artist’s musical prowess

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2018
The Personal Finance course follows Dave Ramsey's Foundations in Personal Finance high school curriculum. It aims to inform students of the importance and long-term benefits of properly managing their finances.

Personal Finance enlightens students on financial future

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2018
Senior Lucy Lin cuts wrapping paper.

National Honor Society wraps gifts for Holiday Help Project

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2017
The awareness week will start Jan. 8, wrapping up with an assembly on Jan. 12.

DECA students to host human trafficking awareness week

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2017
You can visit www.battleforthenet.com any time before Dec. 14 to petition Congress to keep net neutrality protection laws in place.

Net neutrality laws should remain intact

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2017
The two students chosen to attend the event will spend four days on the Kansas State University Campus, participating in leadership and team-building activities.

Leadership opportunity offered to sophomores

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2017
Students voice opinions on Keystone pipeline oil spill

Students voice opinions on Keystone pipeline oil spill

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2017
Interested students may take the ASVAB on Dec. 7.

Opportunity to take ASVAB available to all students

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2017
Sue Rouse works in the office as a receptionist, answering calls, making announcements and checking in visitors.

Rouse aims to brighten day with announcements

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2017
The Indian Grounds coffee shop is open every Maroon day from 7:15 to 7:50 a.m.

Helping Hands takes on coffee shop business

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2017
WAC Marching Festival held at Lewis Field

WAC Marching Festival held at Lewis Field

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2017
Students attended the bonfire on Oct. 12 as a part of the annual Homecoming festivities.

Origins of widespread Homecoming celebrations unclear

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2017
Hulu and Netflix are safe sites to use to stream movies and TV shows according to Schauf.

Movie sites infect student devices with malware

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2017
Rick Keltner accepted his KCCTFCA award at the home game against Garden City. Photo by Hannah Harman.

Coaches presented with track and field award

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2017
XXXTentacion earned a spot on the 2017 XXL Freshman class prior to the release of his album "17".

XXXTentacion takes genre leap with album ’17’

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2017
Chime in: DACA decision

Chime in: DACA decision

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2017
DECA started the tradition of holding the 'Miracle Minute' during the 2016 basketball season.

Miracle Minute fundraiser to be held at home football game

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2017
"My Plate" guidelines detail the recommended servings of fruits, veggies, protein, grains, and dairy per meal. It replaced the traditional food pyramid in 2011.

Teens need to take charge of healthy eating

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2017
Photo by Isabelle Braun

HOBY conference offers students leadership opportunity

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2017
Class of 2017 graduates turn the tassel on their mortarboard caps.

Class of 2017 commencement ceremony held

Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2017
Several summer job opportunities available for students

Several summer job opportunities available for students

Lacey Gregory, Associate Editor
May 9, 2017
Students take Advanced Placement United States History Exam

Students take Advanced Placement United States History Exam

Lacey Gregory, Associate Editor
May 8, 2017
Fashion Finds: Band Tees

Fashion Finds: Band Tees

Lacey Gregory, Associate Editor
April 27, 2017
Holocaust survivor Gene Klein

Holocaust presentation sparks student interest

Lacey Gregory, Associate Editor
April 20, 2017
Eight cult following movies everyone should watch

Eight cult following movies everyone should watch

Lacey Gregory, Associate Editor
March 31, 2017
'12 Angry Jurors' production interesting and professional

’12 Angry Jurors’ production interesting and professional

Lacey Gregory, Associate Editor
March 27, 2017
FCA offers religious opportunities for student athletes

FCA offers religious opportunities for student athletes

Lacey Gregory, Associate Editor
March 14, 2017
Students deserve more freedom

Students deserve more freedom

Lacey Gregory, Associate Editor
March 3, 2017
Students discuss Great Bend rivalry

Students discuss Great Bend rivalry

Lacey Gregory, Associate Editor
February 24, 2017
Fashion Finds: Vans Skate Shoes

Fashion Finds: Vans Skate Shoes

Lacey Gregory, Associate Editor
February 17, 2017
Senior Peyton Augustine reviews her outline for her upcoming informative speech in Oral Communications.

Oral Communications gives students opportunity to hone speaking skills

Lacey Gregory, Associate Editor
February 16, 2017
Muslim ban incites student discussion

Muslim ban incites student discussion

Lacey Gregory, Associate Editor
February 3, 2017
Students take part in unique scholarship opportunity

Students take part in unique scholarship opportunity

Lacey Gregory, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2017
Downtown Hays

Community ambassadors meet with Downtown Hays Development Corporation

Lacey Gregory, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2017
Indian Call candidates announced

Indian Call candidates announced

Lacey Gregory, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2017
2016 Music Year in Review

2016 Music Year in Review

Lacey Gregory, Staff Reporter
January 13, 2017
Traffic is stalled on a highway in Chihuahua due to a blockade put in place to protest raised gas prices.

Mexican gasoline riots affect student’s return to the states

Lacey Gregory, Staff Reporter
January 5, 2017
Tattooed professionals are becoming more common, unfortunately so is discrimination against them.

Tattoos should be accepted in the workforce

Lacey Gregory, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2016
Students discuss the Dakota Access Pipeline

Students discuss the Dakota Access Pipeline

Lacey Gregory, Staff Reporter
December 8, 2016
Charlie Riedel shooting table tennis at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. (AP Photo/Chitose Suzuki)

1979 graduate Charlie Riedel employed as AP photographer

Lacey Gregory, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2016
The cast of Full House vs. the case of Fuller House

Spinoff shows generate excitement, disappointment

Lacey Gregory, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2016
Fashion Finds: Trump Tees

Fashion Finds: Trump Tees

Lacey Gregory, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2016

Paint mixing and sand cutting videos satisfy students

Lacey Gregory, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2016
Governor Sam Brownback

Arts need sufficient funding

Lacey Gregory, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2016
Lil Yachty performs in Kansas City at Arvest Bank Theatre At The Midland on Oct. 11

Students find missing school to attend concerts worth it

Lacey Gregory, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2016

Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat feeds community members in need

Lacey Gregory, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2016
College and Career Planning Conference helpful from certain standpoint

College and Career Planning Conference helpful from certain standpoint

Lacey Gregory, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2016
Students gather in the freshman hallway before school on Barnyard Buds day.

Freshmen harbor mixed feelings about Homecoming week

Lacey Gregory, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2016
Students revive Jana's Campaign

Students revive Jana’s Campaign

Lacey Gregory, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2016
Petersen and Harman stand their ground against Great Bend

Rivalry takes lyrical turn

Lacey Gregory, Staff Writer
September 13, 2016
Students join in on jorts trend

Students join in on jorts trend

Lacey Gregory, Staff Reporter
September 9, 2016
Junior expresses thoughts on Frank Ocean album

Junior expresses thoughts on Frank Ocean album

Lacey Gregory, Staff Reporter
August 31, 2016
'Sausage Party' deserving of R rating

‘Sausage Party’ deserving of R rating

Lacey Gregory, Staff Reporter
August 25, 2016
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