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
Allison Hillebrand

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief

Allison Hillebrand is a senior at Hays High. She is involved in the newspaper, DECA, orchestra, leadership and National Honor Society. She will be attending Wichita State after graduation to study journalism and communications.

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Employees in these lines of work are considered essential workers, and will remain with a job throughout the pandemic.

Unemployment benefits eligible for out of work community

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2020
Though self-isolation protects the physical health of the community, it may also diminish a person's mental health. However, there are several ways to prevent that from happening.

Counselors discuss how to battle isolation depression

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2020
Presidential election approaches, some students eligible to vote

Presidential election approaches, some students eligible to vote

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2020

COVID-19 virus causes K-12 cancellations of activities, school, commencement ceremonies

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2020
Leadership Team accompanied eighth graders throughout their visit to Hays High. The incoming freshmen had the opportunity to tour the school, meet sponsors from several activities and organizations, and begin pre-enrollment.

Leadership Team hosts eighth grade visit

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020

Valentine’s Day Card Contest Winners

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2020
Instructor Kathy Wagoner receives recognition by Emporia State University as a Kansas Master Teacher.

Hays High teacher recognized as Kansas Master Teacher

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2020

Valentine’s Day Card Contest Submissions

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2020
Four Hays High seniors are involved with Community Ambassadors, a chance to become more involved in the Hays community.

Seniors attend meeting as Community Ambassadors

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 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.

Chamber Singers host second annual Cabaret

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2020
The Hays High Guidon is introducing a Valentine's Day card creation contest. All submissions must be made by Feb. 28.

Valentine’s Day card making contest

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2020
Senior Davontai Robinson wrestles at the Bob Kuhn Tournament on Jan. 25 at Hays High.

Wrestlers compete at 62nd Annual Rocky Welton Invitational

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2020
Juniors Antoni Leiker, Johnessa Gay, and Levi Weilert attend a GSA meeting. Meetings take place every Tuesday at 3:15 p.m. in Room 112A.

[Photo] Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) meets on Jan. 28

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2020
Tara Martin was a guest speaker, brought in by FHSU. She is an educator and the author of the book "Be REAL."

FHSU hosts a guest speaker during teacher in-service

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
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.

Senior places first at school-wide Poetry Out Loud competition

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2020
Senior Isaac Smith signed to Sterling College after hearing about it through a colleague, also there for swimming.

Senior signs to Sterling College for swimming

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2019
Senior Jimmy Row shares advice for applying for scholarships and says some steps that he has personally taken to win scholarship money.

[Photo] Leadership Team shares advice with freshmen

Allison Brooks, Multi-Media Editor
December 11, 2019
Seniors Taylor Weidenhaft and Mulu Bannister and junior Marrissa Raynesford took first at the state competition for the KU Night at the Lab.

Students take first at Kansas University Night at the Lab

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2019
Orchestra students from both the middle school and high school attended the Western Kansas Orchestra Festival on Nov. 22-23.

Orchestra students attend annual Western Kansas Orchestra Festival

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2019
Senior Nathan Erbert donates blood at the Red Cross Blood Drive on Nov. 12.

Red Cross Club hosts blood drive

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2019
Senior Emma Pfannenstiel attended the Mental Health Symposium on Nov. 8, where they worked to determine an idea for their DECA project.

Seniors attend Mental Health Symposium for DECA

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2019
During PRIDE Time, Brett Seibel talks to students about being an Engineering Manager for the Denver Broncos in the Lecture Hall. Seibel was with the Denver Broncos for 15 seasons.

[Photo] Engineering Manager for the Denver Broncos speaks to students on Nov. 8

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2019
Geologist Matt Damon spoke about his career in the oil industry during PRIDE Time on Nov. 6.

Biologist and conservationist present careers to students

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2019
Steph Howie, a group fitness specialist at the Center for Health Improvement, presents to students on Oct. 30.

Fitness trainer explains careers at the Center for Health Improvement

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2019
Carrico Site Manager Jason Taylor presents to students interested in agricultural sales on Oct. 24.

Carrico Site Manager presents to interested students

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2019

Representative Barb Wasinger speaks to students during PRIDE Time

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2019

Seniors recognized as Kansas Honor Scholars

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2019
Community members had the opportunity to attend the Board of Education debate on Oct. 22.

Board of Education hosts debate for school board candidates

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2019

Site Council to hold next meeting on Nov. 6

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2019
Juniors Alicia Feyerherm and Allison Brooks attended HOBY on June 1-3 at the Kansas State campus.

Juniors attend summer Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership seminar

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2019
Representative Barbara Wasinger reads her table's community improvement suggestions during the Strategic Doing on Sept. 9.

Heartland Community Foundation hosts Strategic Doing

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2019
Hospitalist Kayla Gray speaks to students during PRIDE Time on Sept. 4.

Principal Martin Straub concludes Site Council meeting, held on Sept.4, by discussing the new front entrance.

Site Council hosts first meeting of year

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2019
The boys soccer team finished the first third of their season with a 10-0 win at Wichita Circle and a 3-1 loss at Garden City for a 2-3 record.

Boys soccer concludes the Titan Classic Tournament

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2019
The boys soccer team kicked off their season with a win against Wichita Independent on Aug. 30.

Boys soccer kicks off season with a 4-1 win against Wichita Independent

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2019
Freshmen Noah Bruggeman and Ansen Miner sell baked goods to raise funds for the Debate and Forensics team.

Debate and Forensics teams hold bake sale to raise funds

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2019
Junior Mulu Bannister was the first Hays High student to compete at NIETOC, a national competition.

First Hays High student competes at national Forensics competition

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2019
Seniors took the moment after graduation to be congratulated by theur loved ones. The class of 2019 graduated on May 12 at 1:30 p.m. at Gross Memorial Coliseum.

Seniors walk across stage, receive diplomas at graduation on May 12

Allison Hillebrand, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2019
Thirteen journalism students attended the state journalism contest on May 4. Three of the students attending did not compete.

Journalism staff competes at state competition, takes second in sweepstakes

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
May 5, 2019
The Hays High School Orchestra performs during the All City Strings Concert in 2018. Crull said she believed this year's concert went well in showing the student progress from elementary ages to high school.

All City Strings Concert unifies young string musicians

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
April 29, 2019
Seniors Mollie Hoar and Taysia McCoy view the work displayed in a booth from one of the attending schools. Many art students contributed to the Hays High School art booth.

Students display art work at exhibit

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
April 23, 2019
Four student athletes were selected to participate in a leadership seminar by the WAC committee. The leaaders decided to reach out to young athletes to spread their message.

Student athletes plan outreach to middle schoolers

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
April 14, 2019
An Options representative speaks to students regarding sexual violence awareness. This is the first event Jana's Campaign has hosted in the month of April.

Jana’s Campaign hosts Options assembly

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
April 11, 2019
At the 2018 prom, three junior girls invited three freshman boys to attend with them. The 2019 prom will be held in the Ballroom in the Student Union at Fort Hays State University on April 13.

Students should not feel pressured to attend prom

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
April 5, 2019
Senior Neil Raynesford poses with the second place plaque from the forensics tournament at Great Bend on March 30.

Forensics team competes at Great Bend, receives second

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
April 1, 2019
Hays High hosted the annual Special Olympics Kansas basketball tournament on March 22.

Hays hosts annual Special Olympics basketball tournament

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
March 28, 2019

Spring Sports Assembly postponed to following week

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
March 24, 2019
Students were able to donate blood during the blood drive on March 7. Over 70 people attempted to donate.

Red Cross Club hosts blood drive, encourages donations

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
March 9, 2019
Drama Club and Forensics instructor Codi Fenwick provides career exploration opportunities to students.

Instructor provides career exploration opportunities for students

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
March 1, 2019
Hays High newspaper class had the opportunity to meet with the future Hays High journalism teacher on Feb. 21.

Future journalism teacher visits with newspaper class

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
February 23, 2019
While at the Tournament of Champions at Salina South, the forensics team received five medals.

Forensics team competes at the Tournament of Champions

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
February 20, 2019
Leadership team will be conducting the 8th grade visit on Feb. 25.

Leadership team prepares for 8th grade visit

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
February 16, 2019
After the USD 489 School Board Meeting on Feb. 11, Ron Wilson is approved as the new superintendent.

School board votes, approves Ron Wilson as new superintendent

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
February 13, 2019
Two forensics groups competed at the Model UN at Wichita State University on Feb. 1. The teams returned with an "Outstanding Proposition Paper."

Forensics team competes at Model UN

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
February 6, 2019
At the Colby Forensics tournament on Jan. 26, four students placed as finalists, two being novice competitors.

Forensics team finishes with four finalists at Colby tournament

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
January 31, 2019
ACT Prep courses provide important test taking strategies for students. “I would say the biggest thing is the students learning how to control the test, rather than letting the test control them,” Stenger said.

Students take ACT Prep class for test taking strategies

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
January 24, 2019
DECA seniors Isabelle Braun and Kallie Leiker made an effort to wrap up their Ronald McDonald House project with a final Miracle Minute, raising a total of $4.76.

DECA seniors attempt final Miracle Minute for Ronald McDonald House charity

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
January 21, 2019
Representatives from Fort Hays State University and Barton County Community College will be enrolling students in concurrent credit courses in the Hays High Lecture Hall will take place on Jan. 15 from noon to 5:30.

Concurrent credit enrollment begins for students

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
January 11, 2019
Seniors raise awareness for Ronald McDonald charity, complete pull tab competition between schools

Seniors raise awareness for Ronald McDonald charity, complete pull tab competition between schools

Allison Hillebrand and McKena McBride
December 21, 2018
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
The Spring Play informational meeting was held on Dec. 3 in the Lecture Hall. 29 students signed up at the meeting.

Students sign up for Spring Play at informational meeting

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
December 4, 2018
QUIZ: Who Sang the Lyric?

QUIZ: Who Sang the Lyric?

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
November 27, 2018
High school orchestra A during their first day of practice.

[Photo] Hays hosts Western Kansas Orchestra Festival

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2018
Junior Zoe Buffington encourages her group to create a good résumé. This is Buffington's first year with Leadership Team.

Leadership Team holds monthly meeting with freshmen

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
November 16, 2018
Hays Medical Center hosted Journeys and Destinations on Nov. 7, attended by seven Hays High students.

Journeys and Destinations hosted at Hays Medical Center

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
November 9, 2018
At the Site Council meeting, instructor Johnny Matlock introduced his program, JAG-K.

Site Council meeting discusses important upcoming events

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
November 9, 2018
National Honor Society was inducted on Nov. 6, where school board president Mandy Fox was a guest speaker.

[Video] Students attend induction ceremony for National Honor Society

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
November 7, 2018
JAG-K classes participated in the Fort Hays ropes course for team building exercises.

JAG-K classes spend day at Fort Hays ropes course

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
November 7, 2018
The pit orchestra provides live music to assist the cast. "Live music makes the singers sound better, and just the entire production better," instructor Joan Crull said.

Pit orchestra assists in live music for ‘Bright Star’ musical

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
November 6, 2018
DECA students were given the opportunity to volunteer at annual Turkey Trot event, hosted by the HRC. "It is a good opportunity for community service hours," instructor Shaina Prough said.

DECA students volunteer at annual Turkey Trot

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
November 3, 2018
Senior Josh Norris and juniors Maddie Lohmeyer and Kallyn Petz took the College Planning Conference as an opportunity to approach colleges and ask questions.

Juniors, seniors attend College Planning Conference

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
October 24, 2018
Students must undergo evacuation drills as a part of the nine crisis drills put together by the Crisis Committee.

Crisis Committee holds monthly meeting to plan drills

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
October 18, 2018
Hays High received a donation from Hess Services of a new sign to place above the music room entrance.

New sign added to exterior of building

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
October 12, 2018
Senior Shyann Schumacher and junior Cassidy Prough set cans down to be counted and sorted. This is Schumacher's second year helping and Prough's first year.

[Photo] Students participate in Trick-or-Treat So Others Can Eat

Anna Brull, Staff Reporter
October 10, 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.

DECA seniors introduce pull tab competition for $1000 reward

Allison Hillebrand, Associate Editor
October 4, 2018
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