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Blake Beashore

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief

Blake Beashore is a senior at Piper High school and this is his third year on staff. Beashore participates in Key Club, Student Council, Dude be Nice, Race K.C. Project, National Honors Society, Piper basketball, baseball and loves barbeque. Beashore plants to attend Arkansas Tech University to play baseball and pursue his business degree. His biggest inspiration are his mom and his dad and his mission statement is to accurately and quickly inform readers about both sides of the developing stories that impact them. 

All content by Blake Beashore
Senior Alexis Miles works on the yearbook after returning to school as a full-time, in-person student.

Contrasts between Remote and In-person learning arise following return to In-person model

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2021
Zack Snyders Justice League features iconic heroes Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg.

Zack Snyder’s “Justice League” lives up to the hype

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2021
Joe Biden delivers a speech during an event in Jackson, MS.

President Joe Biden signs record number of Executive Orders early in his Presidency

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2021
The Mandalorian can be streamed on Disney+ as well as other projects in the Star Wars franchise.

Season two of “The Mandalorian” successfully entertains viewers while simultaneously expanding the Star Wars franchise

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2021
Social sciences teacher Matthew Reitemeier speaks to afternoon cohort class while maintaining social distancing.

Teachers, Administration persevere despite virtual challenges

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2020
Election Updates

Election Updates

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2020
President Trump nominates Judge Amy Coney to fulfill the Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court spot on Sep. 26, 2020.

Senate leaders look towards confirmation as Senate hearings conclude

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2020
Sophomore Ricky Schneeberger takes notes through online learning. The districts hybrid option for high school and middle school students has them working on all of their school work virtually with Wednesdays in person for three hour cohorts.

COVID-19 creates new unique learning environments

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2020
The Pirate Powerlifting team after a meet.

Powerlifting flourishes on home turf and claims State hardware

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2020
Tiger King follows the story of multiple big cat sanctuaries in the U.S

Netflix’s documentary “Tiger King” captivates with cast of unreal characters

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2020
Government officials look for ways to flatten the curve to keep hospitals from being overloaded.

Governor Kelly’s Stay at Home order calls for social distancing to “flatten the curve”

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2020
Junior Amaya Starks practices her forensics piece for the upcoming tournament.

Forensics looks to add to past successes

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020
Eternal Atake released unexpectedly March 6, 2020.

Lil Uzi Vert’s “Eternal Atake” is well worth the wait

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2020
Senior Riley Porter shoots a free throw in the Bobcat Invitational Tournament.

Working Overtime: Student-Athletes struggle to balance personal life with their passion for athletics

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2020
Chiefs players go through the parade along Grand Street on Feb. 5th. The Parade ended at Union Station where the players were apart of a celebration rally.

Kansas City Chiefs bring the Lombardi Trophy back to Kansas City

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2020
The Coronavirus is confirmed to be present in China, Hong Kong, U.S.A, Japan, Spain, England, Vietnam, Russia, France, Australia, India, Italy, Canada, and more as of February 7.

CoronaVirus Causes Global Health Scare: Students fight against spread of virus by practicing good hygiene

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2020
The NFL is in its 100th season and the teams are competing for a spot in Super Bowl 54.

NFL Championship Round brings strong matchups

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2020
The NFL is in its 100th season and the teams are competing for a spot in Super Bowl 54.

NFL Divisional Round presents weekend of competitive games

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2020
The Volleyball team breaks down a huddle before the start of the game against Louisburg October 22.

District finds disappointment in outcome of Baldwin investigation

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2019
Kanye Wests Jesus is King charted every song on the Billboard Hot 100

Jesus is King takes over Billboard charts

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2019
First year teacher Taylor Spangler joined the staff as the CORE teacher.

Core class teaches students to handle the struggles of high school

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2019
Senior Sydney Rhodes drives a ball towards to the green. Rhodes qualified for state and will be competing Oct. 21.

Three members of the girls golf team tee off at state

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2019

Popeyes, Chick-fil-A battle for best chicken sandwich

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2019
Senior Riley Porter and Sophomore Zoey Pudenz lead freshmen on a tour around a school. Student Council gave tours of the school to the incoming freshmen on August 12.

Freshman fears

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2019
Junior Grace Banes prepares for the pitch

Softball Falls Short of State

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2019
When senior Emma johnson thinks about difficulties with her arthiritis, the stairs are the first thing that come to mind. Every time I have to walk up the stairs I am reminded of my debilitating disease, she said. Some days are worse than others, but I always push through it and do my best.

[Photo] More to the Story: Seniors tell about the obstacles they’ve faced in high school

May 9, 2019
Senior Tyler Hoover-Trusskey looks through his eighth grade time capsule. Time capsules were created by Principal John Nguyen, their former english teacher.

Senior Barbecue and Grad Walk Cancelled

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2019
Junior Emily Brandt passes the ball to a senior teammate Josie Barbosa during a game against Bishop Miege.

[Photo] Lady Pirates soccer look to state

May 1, 2019
Senior Savannah Vazquez swims at the Lansing varsity meet April 1.

Girls swim works towards state

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2019
Lady Pirates finish second, seniors end their careers

Lady Pirates finish second, seniors end their careers

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2019
The Lady Pirates pose with sub-state trophy after defeating Chanute.

Lady Pirates dominate in second round of State, advance to championship

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2019
The Pirate boys lift the Sub-State plaque in celebration after beating Field Kindley High School.

Boys and Girls Basketball Head to State

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2019
Looking to pin a win, senior Aaron Slaughter preps for a frame Jan. 10 at Park Lanes in Shawnee. Slaughter placed eighth at Regionals and

Bowling places at State

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2019
84 students out of 222 surveyed at PHS said they partake in the use of illegal substances.

Hoping to suppress anxiety, teens look to drugs to self-medicate

Blake Beashore , Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2019

The Chiefs have a Bright Future

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2019
NFL Overtime Rules Need Revised

NFL Overtime Rules Need Revised

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2019
Biggest sporting event of the year flops

Biggest sporting event of the year flops

Blake Beashore , Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2019
Piper Debate prepares for the State Debate Tournament at Fort Scott.

Debate places at State

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2019
Creed II excites, provides cinematic experience

‘Creed II’ excites, provides cinematic experience

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2018
Pirates Football Heads Into the Playoffs

Pirates Football Heads Into the Playoffs

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2018

Fear manifests as sex trafficking rises

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2018
Tamar Bates proposal to Evelyn Vazquez

Homecoming Proposals

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2018
Comedy ‘Major League’ creates laughs

Comedy ‘Major League’ creates laughs

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2018
Some of the displayed debate awards in coach Tori Deneaults classroom.

Debate team prepares for State

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief
January 3, 2018
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