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New voters have a lot of feelings about being able to vote in the upcoming presidential election.
Voting Vibes: How High School Seniors Feel About Voting This Election Year
Chamiru Liyanawaduge, Writer • August 30, 2024

Seniors feel all sorts of emotions regarding the upcoming election in November. As we mature into self-sufficient citizens in a modern American society, the responsibility of the future invokes passionate feelings Americans...

Freshman learn chants during Freshman orientation on the first day of school.
Upperclassmen Welcome the New Freshman Class
Avery Mathieu, Editor-in-Chief • August 19, 2024

On Wednesday, August 14, students began the 2024-25 school year. But the day before, upperclassmen who volunteered their time welcomed the incoming freshmen for a first half day of school. The Link Crew is an organization...

AP teachers give students work to prepare for their exams.
AP Exams Have Started
Avery Mathieu, Writer • May 13, 2024

Exams for students in AP classes have begun, starting on Monday, May 6 and taking place through May 17. AP exams are an optional test for any students in an AP class. In the fall, students in AP classes can choose to...

TSA heads to nationals in Florida on June 26-30.
Tech Students Set to Advance to Nationals
Logan Kraft, Writer • April 23, 2024

TSA, a national organization that allows students to grow themselves through leadership, business and technology skills, recently competed at State in Salina from March 27-29. Kevin Hulsen, the TSA sponsor shares how many...

Seniors Liam McKinley and Alex Stone pose next to their presentation on Exhibition Night in Green Tech.
Exhibition Night Returns to Olathe West
Reece Young, Writer • May 13, 2024

Almost every spring, classes around the school gather to present what they have been doing throughout...

Math teacher Jacob Johnson and senior Tristen Carrin share a love of fishing.
Fishing for a Connection
Logan Kraft, Writer • May 9, 2024

The new fishing club meets twice every month during A.I. to talk about tackle, knots, strategies and...

The StuCo 2023-24 staff poses for a group photo in the hallway.
2024-2025 New Stuco Staff
Maya Gee, Writer • May 6, 2024

 After many weeks of campaigning and a student vote on Friday, March 29, a new StuCo executive board...

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Sophomore Drake Thomas throws the ball over his head during the JV soccer match.
Soccer Kicks off Season in Match Against Pembroke Hill
Caleb Robles, Writer, Sports Editor • September 9, 2024

  Varsity and JV soccer teams played against Pembroke Hill High School on Aug. 30. After a 6-1...

Fall sports start out the year with several exciting events for students to attend including; dance, girls tennis, football, cheer, girls golf, boys soccer, volleyball, cross country, and gymnastics
Fall Sports Preview
Caleb Robles and Maddie Walle August 27, 2024

With the new school year starting up, that also means the beginning of fall sports!  Cross country,...

Spring Sports Recap
Spring Sports Recap
Reece Young, Writer • May 20, 2024

As school comes to an end, so do spring sports. With many of the programs being successful in the past,...

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From left sophomores Jazlyn Zuniga and Brooke Bennett talk to students about sophomore committee.
Get Involved: Exploring Opportunities at the Activity Fair
Jenna Campbell, Writer, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 6, 2024

On Friday, Aug. 30, students went to the main gym during their math classes to see all the activities...

Taylor Swift performs "Mastermind" during night two in Kansas City.
The Eras Tour Is Back… With Changes
Bryce Mallory, Editor-in-Chief • May 13, 2024
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Students often have so much work to do that contributes to stress, and stress is amplified when they put too much weight on grades.
Academic Stress: Your Future vs Your Present
Addison Smith, Online Editor • May 15, 2024

Everything we’re told throughout all our years of school has been about the same thing. Work hard, do the best, it’ll all pay off when you graduate. That is what I kept...

Trends don't define you -- you get to define your own style.
Now Trending: Be You
Avery Mathieu, Writer • April 18, 2024
Assassins is a game played by upperclassmen during the spring semester where students have targets to eliminate using water guns.
Assassins: A Fun Game or Insane?
Addison Smith, Online Editor • March 4, 2024
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