Art students receive Gold Key honors, anticipate national results

Evelyn Davis, Editorial cartoonist
February 25, 2011

The Region-at-Large Scholastic Art and Writing Gold Key Awards  for 2011 were announced by Scholastic on Feb. 3.  Winners include seniors Lexi Dienstbier, Heather Fox, Makila Hennig and Kristi Thompson, juniors Aubrey Illig and Evelyn Davis and sophomore Katie Campbell. These artists’ works were... Read more »

Journalism students place regionally for carry-in contests

Jordan Huesers, Features/Entertainment editor
February 25, 2011

Journalism students were unable to attend the on-site writing regional contest on Feb. 24 because of inclement weather; however, carry-in contests were judged. The regional placers are listed with their category: Senior Gretchen Hess — Honorable Mention, Yearbook Theme Development Junior Evelyn Davis... Read more »

Project Playground to benefit from Prairie Star Elementary assistance

Conor Storm, Staff photographer
February 25, 2011

After financial setbacks, FCCLA’s Project Playground benefiting Eugene Ware Elementary School will combine efforts with Prairie Star Elementary School to complete the project. FCCLA members will assist Prairie Star with its annual school carnival on March 26, with some proceeds going to Project Playground. FCCLA... Read more »

Sunflower Girls State applications now accepted

Sam Brennan, Ads manager
February 25, 2011

Registration for Sunflower Girls State closes on May 1. The cost for registration is $250. The goal of Girls State is to inculcate a sense of responsibility to community, state and nation. The program is non-partisan and designed to teach young women about American democracy. Senior Caitlin Holland attended... Read more »

Radiohead early CD release sparks premature reviews

Odi Opole, Staff writer
February 25, 2011

On Monday, Feb. 14, Radiohead announced the release of a new album, King of Limbs. It was to be released later that week, on Saturday, Feb. 19. Then, on Wednesday, Feb. 16, the band released a music video for “Lotus Flower,” one of the tracks on the new album. They also revealed that they chose to... Read more »

Swim and dive team wins 5A State championship

Caitlin Holland, Editor-in-chief
February 23, 2011

The swim and dive team took first place at the 5A State meet last weekend, Feb. 18-19. The team beat the second place finisher by 145 points. First-place finishers at the meet were seniors Cameron Gallet, Nick Sobscynski, Matt Olsen and Adam Chinery, junior Austin Avercamp and sophomores Chris Hearl... Read more »

Ronald McDonald House service event planned for Feb. 24

Sara Naatz, Managing editor
February 18, 2011

Students seeking an opportunity for community service can go to mobile 7 on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. to prepare snack packs for Ronald McDonald House guests. The snack packs will include foods such as crackers, cookies, granola bars, fruit snacks, pretzels and chips. Students who participate in putting... Read more »

’90s music obsession no longer something to hide

Sam Brennan, Ads manager
February 18, 2011

It’s tearin’ up my heart when I’m with you, But when we are a part I feel it too, And no matter what I do I feel the pain, With or with out you. N’Sync. Tearin’ Up My Heart. Oh the ’90s. It was a gentler and sweeter time. N’Sync, Backstreet Boys and pre-crazy Britney Spears. A time... Read more »

Musical cast tea party for children scheduled

Maria Fournier, Staff photographer
February 18, 2011

The Beauty and the Beast musical cast planned a tea party featuring Belle (senior Lauren Flack), Mrs. Potts (senior Sarah Bergeson) and the dancing napkins for Saturday, Feb. 19 in the commons, starting at 11: 30 a.m. Snacks for the tea party include punch and cookies. Attendents can have their picture... Read more »

Strong off the block — Swim team anticipates top finishes at 5A State

Sam Brennan, Ads Manager
February 18, 2011

As the clock ticks closer to the 5A boys State swim meet, sophomore Chris Hearl pictures all his hard work coming together in one swim. After placing fourth in the Eastern Kansas League meet, finishing only one point behind Blue Valley West, the team will compete today and tomorrow at State. “I’m... Read more »