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Fairy Tale Courtroom Callback List

December 17, 2014

Shaylee Kane Mary Winzer David Win Maggie Wolf Kara Evans Anne Schneider Tyler Ratterman

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Semester 1 finals schedule

Abby Neal, Web Editor-In-Chief December 15, 2014

With the end of a semester comes the week many students consider the most stressful week of the year: finals week. The school has always had finals the last week of the semester, but this year’s schedule...

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Practice ACT offered to students

Practice ACT offered to students

Abby Neal, Web Editor-In-Chief December 12, 2014

For many juniors and sophomores, the decision to take the PSAT in October comes down to a tradeoff between the taking the PSAT or the free Practice ACT. However, students who chose to take the Preliminary...

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School experiences gas-leak scare

School experiences gas-leak scare

Maddie Hays December 3, 2014

Flashing lights. Concerned teachers and students standing outside the school building. A mass of cars swerving out of the parking lot. If one drove past the school at around 2:30 p.m. today, he or...

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Math teacher Mike Briggs was the 2014 Turkey Teacher. Key Club sponsors the competition to raise funds each year.

Briggs wins annual ‘turkey teacher’ competition

Carley Blevins November 25, 2014

November is full of fun and exciting things like Thanksgiving and, of course, Turkey Teacher. Math teacher Mike Briggs raised the most money through student votes and earned the honor. Each year Key Club...

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School recognizes Anti-Bullying Week

School recognizes Anti-Bullying Week

Abby Neal, Web Editor-In-Chief November 17, 2014

Anti-Bullying Week is a nationally recognized week designed to take action against bullying. It takes place Nov. 17-21, and encourages people across the United States to speak out and take a stand against...

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Juniors taking ACT for free

Juniors taking ACT for free

Kamri Goff November 16, 2014

Despite not being deep into the school year, the junior class is learning quickly that this is the time to get serious. Many eventful and important things are taking place for the juniors, including one...

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Leslie McAfee nominated for Kansas Master Teacher Award

Leslie McAfee nominated for Kansas Master Teacher Award

Katie Comer November 4, 2014

Math teacher Leslie McAfee was selected by the PHS staff to receive the Kansas Master Teacher Award. Together, the staff narrowed the nomination down to five teachers, then voted for McAfee.

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Shawnee Mission Northwest debate results

Shawnee Mission Northwest debate results

November 3, 2014

The debate team took third overall at Shawnee Mission Northwest Oct. 31-Nov. 1. All of the students who competed where in the open division. Juniors Nick Delaquila and Cole Oakland took fifth place, with...

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Schools given new restrictions

Schools given new restrictions

Keegan Sparks October 23, 2014

Many students who arrive early Friday mornings may notice the glaring absence of what should have been a school staple: doughnuts. In September, during late start Friday mornings, FCCLA started selling...

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Sophomore Brenden Smith won Best Dressed for Workout Wednesday.

Sophomores take lead for spirit week competition on Workout Wednesday

Maddie Hays October 8, 2014

Seniors have lost the lead in the spirit week competition. The sophomores have jumped ahead after Workout Wednesday. After Day Three the results are: Sophomores: 239 Juniors: 219 Seniors: 217 Freshmen:...

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Students working during seminar.

New year, new schedule

Katie Sullivan, Web Editor-In-Chief October 8, 2014

With a new year comes new changes. Not just changes in people, but changes in the daily schedule at school. This year there are five extra minutes added to seminar Monday through Wednesday. There is...

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