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Zoey Pudenz

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief

Zoey Pudenz is a senior at Piper High School and it is her third year on staff. Pudenz is Dance Team Captain, Senior Class President, and NHS President. She also participates is  Key Club, Student Council, FCCLA, Prayer Warriors, 20/20 Leadership, and her favorite food is Mac and Cheese. Outside of school Pudenz is a member of the Premiere Dance Company. After high school, she plans on attending Kansas State University to pursue a major in Business Management and a minor in Leadership Studies. She also plans on pursuing dance. Her mission statement is: "I want nothing more than our readers to feel heard, safe in their community, while also feeling like they have a sense of privacy. I do what I do as a writer because the readers deserve to know not only what if affecting their lives, but their peers as well."

All content by Zoey Pudenz

Going to Great Heights: Senior Kaitlin Lindstrom Dominates in Pole Vault

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
April 12, 2022
(Left to Right): Julie Jones, Jahnye Jamison, Amara Williams, Matthew Grimm, Kayden Collette, Mackenzie Jones, Brody Lanter, Audrey Menzies, and Seth Briggs. Not Pictured: Jaron Briggs

Meet the 2022 Courtwarming Candidates

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
February 7, 2022
The Piper USD 203 school district used the hashtag #futureready to encourage voters to vote Yes on the bond.

Piper USD 203 prepares to implement $64 million bond

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
January 27, 2022
Head coach Rick Pollard coaches in the Leavenworth game during the 2020-2021 season. Pollard was head coach for four years.

Community reacts after Head Football Coach is Let Go

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
December 16, 2021
A screenshot of the message the Piper community received from principal John Nguyen.

‘In Abundance of Caution’ School goes on Soft Lockdown amid Potential Threat

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
December 2, 2021
Seniors Abigail Cahill and Anthony Alvarez share a scene during dress rehearsal.

The Otherside of the Rainbow: The Theater Department presents “The Wizard of Oz” post COVID-19

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2021
Senior quarterback Blake Porter runs the ball against the Tonganoxie Chieftains on Oct. 1.

Senior Night Brings Victory for Pirates against the Braves

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
October 25, 2021
The last day to register to vote for the Jan. 25, 2022 bond issue is Jan. 4, 2022.

Hitting the Polls: Seniors register to vote in upcoming Bond Issue

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
October 22, 2021
The Young Democrats club meets on the first Thursday of every month. The Young Republicans club meets on the fourth Thursday of every month.

Politics in Piper: Students take the initiative to create political clubs

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
October 4, 2021
Meet the Northern Lights themed 2021 Prom King and Queen candidates.

Meet the 2021 Prom Candidates

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
April 16, 2021
On Friday, Apr. 2, junior Rea Montgomery received her first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

Students receive COVID-19 vaccine as Kansas moves into Phase 5

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
April 6, 2021
After over 100 years, Piper USD 203 has its first female superintendent Dr. Jessica Dain.

Raising the Statistic: District’s first female superintendent inspires

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
March 31, 2021
Sophomores Jackie Gildo, Annalia Escalante, and Deanna Jones converse during newspaper stay late night.

Kansas Senate passes bill requiring full in-person learning throughout districts

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
March 9, 2021
Back Row Left to Right: Kyron Fergus, Logan Wright, Antonio Cobbs, Joseph Boyd, Brandon Snell. Front Row Left to Right: Amari Lynch, Gwen Gambrill, Cameron Letcher, Taylor Sims, Dawnyale Bruce.

Meet the 2021 Courtwarming Candidates

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
February 3, 2021
The cafeteria workers pose in the kitchen in front of Pete the Pirate.

Untold stories of the cafeteria workers

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
January 21, 2021
The Community Connections drive hosted a shoe drive throughout the month of November to donate to Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church.

Scarves, Shoes bring Smiles over the Holiday Season

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
December 11, 2020
Voter turnout sets for a record high as millions of mail-in ballots are still being counted.

Election Day Brings about Questions of Voter Suppression

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
November 4, 2020
Social sciences teacher Matthew Reitemeier stands in front of a fire truck while in full uniform.

Making an Impact Outside the Classroom

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
October 24, 2020
Seniors Taylor Sims, Amari Lynch, Jennifer Guilbeaux, and Jenelle Guilbeaux attend a Black Businesses Matter event in August during National Black Business month.

Research shows racial inequality negatively affects COVID-19 treatment for Black communities

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
September 22, 2020
Following Governor Laura Kellys issue to cancel all K-12 schools for the remainder of the school year, all spring athletics and activities have been canceled until further notice. Illustration by Zoey Pudenz.

Spread of COVID-19 causes spring sports, activities to be canceled

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
March 31, 2020
Science teacher Shawna John feels medical research practice dummy breath as it comes to life.

Growing into the 21st Century: CTE building brings new opportunities to career pathways

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
March 20, 2020
Hoping to advance their lead, junior Tamar Bates goes up for a jump shot. Bates nearly fouled out of the game with four fouls in the fourth quarter.

The Last Hurrah: KSHSAA State Basketball Tournament cancelled after first-round due to increased spread of COVID-19

Zoey Pudenz , Co Editor-In-Chief
March 13, 2020
Certain economic variables can cause small or large businesses to declare bankruptcy.

Local businesses face threat of bankruptcy

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
March 6, 2020
The Powerlifting team practices after school to prepare for a meet.

Powerlifters shatter records and look towards State

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
February 12, 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.

[Photo] Kansas City Chiefs bring the Lombardi Trophy back to Kansas City

February 7, 2020
Sophomore Jake Huisman swims at a meet during his freshman year.

Breaking records and tides

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
January 26, 2020
Trends fade into the new decade

Trends fade into the new decade

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
January 15, 2020
Horse SouixZQ provides support to student Savannah Adams during her lesson. Photo courtesy Mary Sharp

Gaining Strength: Local stable provides aid to those with special needs

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
January 10, 2020

[Video] Growing into the new decade: Alumni reflect on their time at Piper

Zoey Pudenz and Audrey Menzies
January 8, 2020
Junior Sara Lake takes her spot on the podium for second place at the Kansas High School Girls Wrestling State Championship

Equality in Sports: Kansas expands inclusion in gendered sports

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
November 19, 2019
Adderall is one of the medications prescribed to people with ADHD

The overlooked epidemic of student ADHD

Zoey Pudenz , Co Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2019
Tickets are available for reservation on the website showtix.

Fall Musical implements new online ticketing system

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
November 14, 2019
Seniors lay down to make a formation that shows the numbers 2020. A drone took a picture of the students overhead.

Project Grad implements changes

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
October 14, 2019
Freshmen Chloe Jochen and Reese Rottinghause wear gray for Galaxy Wars Day.

[Photo] Area 51 Rivets Nation, Raises Questions About Government Secrecy

October 2, 2019
Coach, Rachel Ferguson, introduces a new passing drill at practice Wednesday, Sept. 25. This is Ferguson’s first year coaching at Piper.

Cheer, volleyball undergo changes in coaching style

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
October 2, 2019
Senior boys Timothy Lemanske and David Holmes cheer on the girls at the Powderpuff game. Attending the game earned points for Class Cup.

Class Cup competition promotes school spirit

Zoey Pudenz, Co Editor-In-Chief
September 26, 2019
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