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
Michaela Austin

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter

Michaela Austin is a senior, and this is her first year in newspaper. She is also involved in Band, Chamber Orchestra, StuCo and Leadership Team. In her spare time, she enjoys playing a variety of musical instruments, going on convertible rides and spending time with friends.

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Graduation and Project Graduation rescheduled to July 25

Graduation and Project Graduation rescheduled to July 25

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
May 18, 2020
On April 29, one of the volunteers of the free drive-up meal service delivers some meals to a family at Hays Middle School. All children ages 1-18 can receive a free meal. The child does not need to be enrolled in USD 489.

Free drive-up meal service temporarily closed

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2020
Senior Olivia Reed is an "essential" worker at Dillon's. Reed has been working at Dillon's since December and said that she's grateful to be able to have a job right now.

Student jobs experience changes

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2020

Jazz and Concert Band perform annual Popcorn Concert

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2020
Sophomore Gavin Nutting wrestles at the Bob Kuhn Tournament on Jan. 25 at Hays High. At state, Nutting finished in fifth place in his weight division.

Two place at boys state wrestling

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2020
Administors Lance Krannawitter and Martin Straub think about an answer for the Kansas City Chiefs Trivia in the Library. Straub and Krannawitter ended the trivia in first place.

Library staff hosts Kansas City Chiefs Trivia on March 4

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2020

Eighth grade visit approaching in March

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2020
On Feb. 11, seniors attend a meeting in the Lecture Hall to discuss Project Graduation. Project Graduation will be held on May 10 at the Memorial Union in Fort Hays State University.

Seniors discuss Project Graduation

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2020
Halsey's third studio album, "Manic", was released on Jan. 17, 2020.

Halsey’s newest album is creative

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
February 11, 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.

Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) meets on Jan. 28

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2020

Library staff hosts Harry Potter Trivia on Jan. 22

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2020
On Jan. 11, Chess Club members attend a tournament at the old Kennedy Middle School building. A total of 12 students participated in the tournament.

Chess Club Semester Summary and Tournament on Jan. 11

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2020
During PRIDE Time, Carly (Evans) Hawthorne speaks to students about being an on-air talent, music director and program director in the Lecture Hall. Hawthorne worked as a radio personality and programmer for seventeen years.

On-Air Talent, Music and Program Director presents to students

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2019
The orchestra spent the day rehearsing in Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center. The ensemble was led by Dr. Thomas Dickey from Oklahoma State University.

[Photo] Students attend annual Northwest KMEA District Music Conference at FHSU

Caitlin Leiker, Copy Editor
December 10, 2019
During PRIDE Time, Holly Latham talks to students about being a Kansas Bureau of Investigation the Vocal Room. Latham worked as a KBI Forensics Specialist for 20 years.

KBI Forensics Specialist presents to students on Dec. 2

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2019
During PRIDE Time, Mitchell Ackerman and Carson Konrade present the information on this sheet. Ackerman and Konrade handed out a copy to each person at the beginning of their presentation.

Physical therapists and health and human performance instructor present careers

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
November 25, 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.

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

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2019
During PRIDE Time, school counselor Suellyn Stenger talks to the freshman and Leadership Team about what the plans are for this month's activity. The freshmen talked about goals and worked on resumes through Career Cruising during this month's activity.

Leadership Team works with freshmen on resumes

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2019
During PRIDE Time, senior Paige Beamer practices the KMEA District Band music in the band room. Beamer received second chair in the flute section for KMEA.

KMEA District results announced

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2019
On Oct. 30, Career Speaker Robert Duffy speaks about Drug and Alcohol Counseling in Room 103 during PRIDE Time. Duffy was a Drug and Alcohol Wellness Network Coordinator at Fort Hays State University.

Drug and Alcohol Wellness Network Coordinator speaks to students on Oct. 30

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2019
Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences takes place on Oct. 24 and 28

Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences takes place on Oct. 24 and 28

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2019
Rusty Lyndsay talks about firefighting and some of the certifications you need to become one. He was one of the career speakers that presented during PRIDE Time on Oct. 17.

Career speaker Rusty Lyndsay talks about firefighting

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2019
Seniors Jace Hesford, Noah Oborny, Elliot Hoar participate in a small group afternoon session for Philosophy Day. The event took place on Oct. 9 at Fort Hays State University in the Memorial Union.

Debate Team attends Philosophy Workshop

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2019
The freshman and Leadership Team members get ready to start the Wright Family activity.

Leadership Team meets with freshmen

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2019
The Colorado Symphony warms up for their performance of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto featuring Yumi Hwang-Williams.

Orchestra students travel to Colorado

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2019
Junior Alexis White and sophomore Summer Schneider work on decorations for this year's Homecoming.

StuCo hosts lock-in on Sept. 15

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2019
Senior Megan Flavin works with Mr. Balman's Academy class to teach them the importance of grades, credits for graduating, and attendance.

Leadership Team meets for first time with new freshmen

Michaela Austin, Staff Reporter
September 7, 2019
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