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
McKena McBride

McKena McBride, Assistant/Online Editor

McKena McBride is a senior, and this is her third year in newspaper. She is involved in tennis, StuCo, National Honor Society, Leadership, Yearbook, Red Cross Club, Future Medical Professionals Club, Pen Pals and Girl Scouts. McKena also works at Taco Shop and enjoys volunteering. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, reading, writing (obviously) and hanging out with her friends.

All content by McKena McBride
'The Mitchells vs. The Machines' was released on Netflix on April 30.

‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’ a heartwarming film

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
May 11, 2021
Lovato released her new album, "Dancing with the Devil...the Art of Starting Over" on April 2.

Demi Lovato covers a multitude of issues in new album, ‘Dancing with the Devil…the Art of Starting Over’

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
April 23, 2021
Students can either receive the silver or the gold award when taking the Seal of Biliteracy. Of those who took the test, eight won the silver and three won the gold.

11 students earn Seal of Biliteracy

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
April 19, 2021
Music students share their experiences with participating in band, choir, orchestra

Music students share their experiences with participating in band, choir, orchestra

McKena McBride, Nikka Vuong, and Brenna Schwien
April 19, 2021
The group who marched to the SGA meeting wore black, and allies wore white.

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

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
April 14, 2021
Junior Jocelyn Rigler shows her eighth grade group all of the clubs organizations Hays High has to offer on March 5.

Leadership Team visits HMS to help future freshmen plan schedules

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
April 8, 2021
Teachers at Hays High received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on March 3.

Teachers receive COVID-19 vaccines on March 3

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
March 15, 2021
The annual Spring blood drive was held at Hays High on Thursday, March 4.

Red Cross Club hosts blood drive

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
March 9, 2021
The first episode of "Jersey Shore" was released on Dec. 3, 2009. The show is now available on Hulu.

‘Jersey Shore’ provides entertainment despite its debatable reputation

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
February 25, 2021
Pandemic forces students to adjust study spaces

Pandemic forces students to adjust study spaces

McKena McBride, Brenna Schwien, and Nikka Vuong
February 22, 2021
Two students chosen as candidates for Kansas Governor's Scholars program

Two students chosen as candidates for Kansas Governor’s Scholars program

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
February 12, 2021
Potatoes are the best food!

Potatoes are the best food!

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
February 5, 2021
Sixth grader Kamden McBride practices with sponsor Erin Holder. McBride attends Chess Club meetings and meets up with the club to compete online.

Chess Club members compete in grade level championships

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
January 21, 2021
When time to compete, the players are taken to a different room for the quiet and for better focus.

Chess Club competes against TMP, Columbus

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
January 15, 2021
Most of the Chess Club's participants have adjusted to this year's virtual competitions, but Holder understands the perspectives of the struggling students. "I am the same way," Holder said. "I feel like I can 'see' better when I am playing over a board as opposed to playing virtually."

[Photo] Chess Club competes against Cordley, students continue to hone virtual gameplay

Caitlin Leiker, Assistant Editor
December 14, 2020
FLHS member gathered together on Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. to exchange gifts, eat food and watch a movie. The group watched "The Polar Express."

Foreign Language Honors Society hosts end of semester activity night for members

McKena McBride
December 13, 2020
The FLNHS Induction occured on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.

National Foreign Language Honors Society inducts new students

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
December 2, 2020

QUIZ: Are you the imposter?

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
November 30, 2020

StuCo discusses holiday plans

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
November 17, 2020
A 2019-2020 team from Science Olympiad sets up their project.

Science Olympiad students encouraged to recruit others

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
November 13, 2020
Men's birth control should not be taboo

Men’s birth control should not be taboo

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
October 26, 2020
The girls' varsity team competed at Maize High School for regionals on Oct. 10.

Girls varsity tennis competes at regionals

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
October 16, 2020
Senior McKena McBride and junior Brittnee Leiker played #2 doubles at the meet.

Girls varsity tennis plays at McPherson

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
October 7, 2020
Maggie Robben played #1 singles at Great Bend.

Girls varsity tennis places second at Great Bend make up meet

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
October 5, 2020
Junior Morgan Shorb placed seventh in #1 singles.

Girls varsity tennis places seventh at Garden City

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
September 29, 2020
Seniors Emmy Morely and Mylah potter played #2 doubles and placed fifth.

Girls varsity tennis places fifth at Dodge City

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
September 17, 2020
Senior Alicia Feyerherm was given the role of Editor-in-Chief of the Guidon for the 2020-2021 school year.

Augustine announces editorial staff for the Guidon newspaper, Indian Call yearbook

McKena McBride, Assistant Editor
September 10, 2020
Seniors Taylor Deines and McKena McBride played #1 doubles and tied for second.

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.

Girls varsity tennis plays at Cimarron

McKena McBride, Co-Assistant Editor
August 31, 2020
Quarantine affects student sleeping patterns

Quarantine affects student sleeping patterns

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2020
Social media constructive, yet detrimental, to students while social distancing

Social media constructive, yet detrimental, to students while social distancing

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2020
The Kansas Association of Broadcasters announced their 2020 awards.

Tribe Broadcasting team wins awards from Kansas Association of Broadcasters

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2020
Freshman Kaden McBride persists with his classwork.

Student body responds well to online learning

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2020
Juniors Alisara Arial and Cami Moore ran the Hays High Memery together. They will be continuing to post on the page until they graduate.

Junior reveals self as creator of the Hays High Memery Instagram page

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2020
Senior Mulu Bannister stands with the first place winner and second runner-up of the State Poetry Out Loud competition.

Senior places second in Poetry Out Loud state competition

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
March 30, 2020
Journalism team competes at Kansas Scholastic Press Association regional contest

Journalism team competes at Kansas Scholastic Press Association regional contest

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2020
It has been debated whether the phrase 'okay boomer' should be used.

‘Okay, Boomer’ is not comparable to other derogatory terms

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2020
The forensics team attended the tournament in Lyons on Feb. 22.

Forensics team competes in Lyons on Feb. 22

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2020
AmeriCorps is a voluntary national service program.

Nurse speaks to students about National Civilian Community Corps

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2020
Freshman Jude Tippy and Kaden McBride participate in their relays.

Boys swim participates at Western Athletic Conference

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2020
Freshman Jude Tippy on his first lap in the 500 freestyle event.

Boys swim places fourth at Salina South

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2020
A Hays swimmer on his final lap in his event.

Boys swim takes ninth at Topeka West Swim Invitational

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2020
The swimmers take off into their 50 freestyle race.

Boys swim places fourth at home meet

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2020
The swim boys rush to finish their breast stroke race.

Boys swim takes fifth at Salina South Invitational

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2020
Members of the Swim team cheer on teammates during the Great Bend Invitational.

Boys swim attends Great Bend Invitational

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2019
The teams gather as each team prepares for the 100 yard breastroke. The boys who swam in this event were junior Fernando Zarate, and freshmen Kaden McBride, Jude Tippy, and Ashton Bickle.

Boys swim takes fifth at Salina South

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2019

Three students compete at Distinguished Scholarship Invitational

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
November 27, 2019
Karen McCullough is the director of Career Services at Fort Hays State University.

Fort Hays director of Career Services speaks to students on Nov. 19

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2019
The Mathletes competed at Fort Hays State University on Thursday, Nov. 14. The team placed first.

Mathletes place first at Math Relays

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2019
Doctor Sarah Luly is the associate professor of German and the director of the University Honors Program at KSU.

Director of University Honors Program at KSU speaks to students on Nov. 8

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2019
Gerard Wellbrock spoke to students during PRIDE time on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

Eagle Radio sports director speaks to students on Oct. 30

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2019
The Vine and Dine event occurred on Sunday, Oct 27.

Students participate in local Vine and Dine event

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2019
Seniors Lynsie Hansen and Moriah DeBay received flowers along with their awards. Lynsie has played tennis for three years, while this year was Moriah's first.

Girls’ tennis awards night held

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2019
Junior Maggie Robben played #2 singles at regionals.

Girls’ tennis team competes at regionals

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2019
Senior Lynsie Hansen played #1 singles at WAC. She finished placing second.

Girls’ tennis attends WAC

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2019
Senior Lynsie Hanson played #1 singles at the meet and placed 8th.

Girls’ varsity tennis plays at McPherson

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2019
Freshman Brittnee Leiker played as #1 doubles along with freshman Danica Scheve.

Girls’ JV tennis competes at Russell

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2019
Junior Alexis White after winning her second match. White won first place for #1 singles.

Girls’ tennis competes at home meet

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2019
The Suicide Prevention Walk will take place Saturday, Sept. 14.

Suicide Prevention Walk to be held on Sept. 14

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2019
Leiker sang "I Feel The Earth Move" by Carol King for her audition for KAKE Idol.

Junior Caitlin Leiker submits KAKE Idol audition

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
August 29, 2019
QUIZ: Where should your dream Summer vacation be?

QUIZ: Where should your dream Summer vacation be?

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2019
Hays High students took first and second place at the sidewalk chalk art day competition on April 17.

26 students take first and second place at sidewalk chalk design contest

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2019
"Avengers: Endgame" was released in theaters in the U.S. on Friday, April 26.

‘Avengers: Endgame’ an epic finale

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2019
The prom candidate winners were Alex Hagerman and Josh Norris.

Prom king and queen announced on April 13

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2019
Six students from Hays High won awards in the Poetry/Prose competition. The Creative Writing Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 5 at 1pm in the Ballroom of the FHSU Memorial Union.

Six students win awards in poetry, prose competition

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2019
Gun control process needs to progress faster

Gun control process needs to progress faster

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2019
Sophomore Callie Raacke won third place at the state science fair. She did her presentation over Antimicrobial Resistance in two model organisms: Staphylococcus Epidermis and Rhizopus Stolonifer.

Sophomore wins third at state science fair

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2019
The movie "Five Feet Apart" was released in theaters in the United States on March 15.

‘Five Feet Apart’ extremely emotional film

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2019
The "Cheaper by the Dozen" cast rehearses for the play's opening night, March 7.

Spring Play cast anxious to perform

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2019
The romantic comedy film "Isn't It Romantic" was released in the United States on Feb. 13.

‘Isn’t It Romantic’ a romcom rebel

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2019
Students checking in to take the ACT.

Students tackle the ACT

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2019
Junior Marshall Perryman swimming backstroke.

Boys swim takes fourth at WAC

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2019
Former king and queen Ryan Will and Gabby Taliaferro attended the basketball game on Feb. 8. The new royalty are seniors Cade Swayne and Hannah McGuire.

Indian Call activites conclude

McKena McBride and Madison Weber
February 11, 2019
The Chess team holding their awards after all placing individually and winning first place overall.

Chess team wins first at Concordia tournament

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2019
Junior Marshall Perryman giving his grandfather, Clifton Ottaway, a mentor pin. He was to give the mentor pin to someone who has helped him through his journey in becoming an Eagle Scout.

Third Perryman brother receives Eagle Scout award

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2019
The Scholars Bowl team posing with their award after winning runner-up at Regionals.

Scholars Bowl team wins Regionals runner-up, State bound

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2019
The government shutdown needs to end

The government shutdown needs to end

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
January 24, 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
The Chamber Singers sing "And The Glory of The Lord" and "And He Shall Purify" by Handel. They are accompanied by Nathan Mark and Trinity Callis on violin, Naomi Kitzis on viola, Miranda Graves on cello, and Lexi Robinson on harpsicord. The harpsicord was donated for the concert by the Ad Astra Music Festival.

[Photo] Music department holds annual Winter Concert

McKena McBride, Caitlin Leiker, Staff Reporters
December 19, 2018
The Jazz Band as the perform "All In For The Blues" by Doug Beach, "It Swings Upon A Midnight Clear" by Larry Neeck, and Cerulean Blue" by Gregory Yasinitsky.

Doug Drabkin reads a few poems during a transition between Chamber Singers and Concert Choir.

The concert choir perform selections from Benjamin Britten’s "Ceremony of Carols" and "A La Nita Nana" arranged by Sherri Porterfield.

'Ralph Breaks the Internet' worthwhile production

‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ worthwhile production

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2018
Senior Johnny Fuller and sophomores Ginny Ke and Callie Raacke with their project and award. The three will now have their presentation displayed during the Kansas Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) Symposium.

Team of three win statewide competition

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2018
Girl Scouts McKena McBride, Alisara Arial, Johnessa Gay and Alexis White after shopping for angel tree gifts.

Girl Scouts give back

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2018
High school orchestra A during their first day of practice.

Hays hosts Western Kansas Orchestra Festival

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2018
Program gives female students exclusive opportunity

Program gives female students exclusive opportunity

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2018
Students choose not to celebrate Halloween for multiple reasons

Students choose not to celebrate Halloween for multiple reasons

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2018
Teachers shouldn't give homework to students

Teachers shouldn’t give homework to students

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2018
'Coco' is a heartwarming experience for all ages

‘Coco’ is a heartwarming experience for all ages

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2018
The musical cast listening to their choreographer.

Musical cast working hard to be performance ready

McKena McBride, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2018
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