Surprise and Lockridge win Homecoming royalty

Bailey Spencer, Photographer
September 28, 2016
Emmett Lockridge and Zoe Surprise were named 2016 Homecoming king and queen before the Bonner Springs game Sept. 16. The Pirates won a back-and-forth game to top off the night.
Emmett Lockridge named king and Zoe Surprise, well … surprised

Hannah Pappert, Photographer
September 20, 2016
Senior Zoe Surprise looked shocked for several minutes after hearing her name announced as Homecoming queen before the football game Sept. 16. Emmett Lockridge was crowned king.
Student clubs participate in Homecoming parade

Grace Haworth, Staff Writer
September 16, 2016
The Piper Homecoming parade is taking place at 5:30 Sept. 16 in streets surrounding the high school. The route will be the same as the previous year, and in the past it has lasted approximately 15 to 20 minutes. According to athletic director Doug Key there are 37 floats in the parade, so the time may ...
Special dance proposals add a sweet touch

Raven Fletcher, Business Manager
September 14, 2016
Dance proposals have become a tradition among high school students all over the country. The first reported proposals occurred in 2001, when students began asking each other to prom over the speakers in their schools. Since then, social media has allowed the trend to grow exponentially. The more pe...
2016 Homecoming candidate profiles

Katie Sullivan, Web Editor-In-Chief
September 13, 2016
Crystal Obiefuna Biggest Fear: Losing my Snapchat streak with Emma Johnson Celebrity Crush: Zac Efron Like to Meet: Oprah Winfrey Favorite Animal: Dolphin Like to be in Future: Pediatric nurse practitioner Favorite song: "Turn my Swag On" by Soulja Boy Most embarrassing moment: "...
Class cup points to be earned during Homecoming week

Karli Trumbo, Staff Writer
September 12, 2016
Spirit week. A week where you get to go a little crazy and show your spirit. This year’s spirit week has Disney theme. Monday is Monday U; on this day you should wear college gear. Tuesday’s theme is Sleeping Beauties, so be sure to dress in your favorite pajamas. Wednesday is Disney Day, wh...
Homecoming candidates announced

Katie Sullivan, Co-Web Editor-In-Chief
September 7, 2016
Congratulations to the following seniors for being nominated by their classmates for Homecoming king and queen. Queen candidates: Halia Whiles Zoe Surprise Jami Gooch Shaylee Kane Crystal Obiefuna King candidates: Aaron Hawes Weston Gardner Emmett Lockridge James Letcher Micaiah Noel Keep...