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Coming soon to the kcpipernews near you: student blogs

Coming soon to the kcpipernews near you: student blogs

Lauren Textor, Editor-In-Chief June 12, 2017

Blogs may not be as popular as they were circa 2009, but they can still be used as an outlet of expression, even if they are not highly viewed. That's why kcpipernews is encouraging readers to get creative...

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Students get comfortable for the opening session of KUs Jayhawk Media Workshop.

Publications staffers attend journalism camps

Lauren Textor, Editor-In-Chief June 12, 2017

The news publications staff is gathering new ideas at summer journalism camps, with editors attending classes at KU and K-State. The staff members aim to learn information to improve upon the website and...

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Do receives a golf lesson from Watson at Topgolf. 
I enjoy playing golf because I love the game itself, Do said. I love the fact that there are tons of scholarships or opportunities, such as meeting Tom Watson, just by playing the game. In addition, I get to meet new, unique people, and I love it when I spike up the rules when I play.

Rising junior receives awards, scholarships for girls’ golf

Lauren Textor, Editor-In-Chief May 20, 2017

While extra emphasis is often put on sports in comparison to the promotion of other clubs and organizations in high schools, some athletic programs still go under the radar. However, the hard work of participating...

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Staff members say goodbye

Staff members say goodbye

Isaia Wilcoxen and Sascha Dean May 10, 2017

Mike Briggs Math teacher Mike Briggs has worked at the high school for the past 23 years.  After retirement Briggs plans to continue his life in Missouri, but does not know what his next career path...

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Swimmer Megan Dailey dives into the water at the Shawnee Mission East meet.

Injury fails to impede swimmer

Karli Trumbo, Staff May 10, 2017

Senior Megan Dailey is often recognized by her talent in swimming. Dailey has qualified for state for all four of her high school years and has signed to Quincy University in Illinois for a swimming scholarship....

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Due to the change in club meeting times during the school year, Key Club has experienced lower levels of participation at club events, including STEAM night at the elementary school.

Club leaders don’t see change for the future

Scout Molder, Editor-in-Chief May 9, 2017

At the beginning of the school year, many students expressed discontent as they learned that all club meetings had been moved to Friday mornings during late start. The change had what assistant principal...

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Boys golf team swings for improvment

Boys’ golf team swings for improvment

Isaia Wilcoxen, Editor-in-Chief May 9, 2017

To some students, golf doesn’t look complex and difficult to play. Many think golf is as simple as the recreational game Topgolf. However, the boys’ golf team is feeling the rigor of the game as they...

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Corbin Fullerton

Fullerton experiences different culture through life in South Korea

Karli Trumbo, Staff May 2, 2017

  Some students have lived in the same place for their entire lives, but others came to this community from other states like North Carolina or Texas. However, sophomore Corbin Fullerton came from...

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A Record-Breaking Throw

A Record-Breaking Throw

Dirk Beashore, Sports Editor May 2, 2017

It was 1976. That was the last year anyone had broken the Piper track and field shot put record. That was until April 28 at DeSoto High School when senior Micaiah Noel was up for his third throw, in which...

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Members of the Dude Be Nice committee pose with science teacher Eric Mabie after the send-off in his honor.

Students surprise teacher with send-off

Bel Wilcoxen, Photo Editor April 20, 2017

Students lined the halls to wish science teacher Eric Mabie well and thank him for his service as he prepares for a year-long deployment to Kuwait. The Dude Be Nice committee coordinated the surprise,...

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The candidates for Prom King and Queen were selected by the senior class. 
(Left to right) Elijah Johnson, Michelle Obiesie, Gabe Pappert, Josie Jones, Matthew Fisette, Katie Sullivan, Jesse McCollum, Kayla Murray, Zachary Brandt and Olivia Webb.

Prom court: A closer look

Abby Neal, Web Editor-In-Chief April 19, 2017

With Prom drawing closer and closer, the student body has the opportunity to vote for which seniors will be crowned King and Queen. Take a closer look at this year's nominees, as voted on by the senior...

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Piper to leave Kaw Valley League starting 2018-19 school year

Piper to leave Kaw Valley League starting 2018-19 school year

Jalen Zwart, Print Editor-In-Chief April 13, 2017

As students in several athletic and academic activities can confirm, bigger is not necessarily better. The high school administration accepted an invitation Tuesday to join the Frontier League, leaving...

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