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Senior Spotlight: Brandi Hoover

Senior Spotlight: Brandi Hoover

Carlie Stallbaumer, Senior portraits editor May 13, 2020

Brandi Hoover, senior, chose to do online school for her last year of high school. Dealing with anxiety and depression for years made public settings difficult for her. Brandi said she lost a lot of friends...

Friendships bolster high school path

Friendships bolster high school path

Kaylee Miller, Reporter May 13, 2020

Starting high school in 2016 seems like forever ago but it’s now 2020 and Jordan Billesbach, senior, said high school isn’t as scary as people make it out to be and goes by fast. “Don’t waste...

Caption: Mason Escobar poses for a photo during his senior photo shoot. Escobar plans to use what he has learned in high school and what he will learn in college and give back to those around him.
“I want to achieve peace of mind whenever possible, and I feel that in my old age, if I haven’t given back the same or greater amount of good to the world that I borrowed from it, I won’t feel at peace in my own mind,” he said. “I think any career path I choose will have to be one that allows me to give back to the world in some form.”

Senior Spotlight: Mason Escobar

Emma Johnson, Public relations manager May 13, 2020

Mason Escobar, senior, said that his fondest high school memory was winning the state debate championship this past year. “I was ecstatic and very relieved. For many reasons, almost all of them internal,...

Senior Spotlight: Dylan Newton

Senior Spotlight: Dylan Newton

Vanessa Berrey, Reporter May 12, 2020

Dylan Newton, senior, graduated in December. He plans to attend KU to major in pre-med psychology and then go into medical school for psychiatry. “I graduated back in December, so thankfully I did...

Senior Spotlight; Michael Dowty

Senior Spotlight; Michael Dowty

Ariana Gallagher, Reporter May 12, 2020

Michael Dowty, senior, plans to attend Truman State University after high school to further his academics and his baseball career. “ I want to go far in my education and I have always wanted to play...

Senior Spotlight: Erik Brakner

Senior Spotlight: Erik Brakner

Hannah Billesbach, Reporter May 12, 2020

What do you plan to do after high school? I plan to attend JCCC where I will work towards a Graphic Design Degree and then transfer to KU where I will graduate with a degree in Arts for Graphic Design....

Senior Spotlight: Noah Wolf

Senior Spotlight: Noah Wolf

Mady Robertson, Reporter May 8, 2020

What do you plan to do after high school? I plan to attend Johnson County Community College to get my prerequisites and then transfer to Washburn University and study radiology. What is your inspiration...

Senior Spotlight: Isaiah Waggerman

Senior Spotlight: Isaiah Waggerman

Paityn Hughes, Reporter May 8, 2020

Senior Isaiah Waggerman plans to study game development at Johnson County Community College. He said he’s always felt an attachment to electronics and games. He also said games are like a gateway for...

Senior Spotlight: Riley George

Senior Spotlight: Riley George

Jayda Logan, Reporter May 7, 2020

Riley George, senior, plans to attend MidAmerica Nazarene University with a cheer scholarship to study nursing. George has always had a passion for helping and caring for people. “I have always wanted...

Cara Folsom poses for her senior picture and in her prom dress. Folsom plans to major in psychology.

Senior Spotlight: Cara Folsom

Emma Johnson, Public relations manager May 7, 2020

Cara Folsom said her fondest memory in high school would be the connections she made with her teachers: one in particular. “I was in their special education department. I instantly connected with Mrs....

Senior Spotlight: Shelby Ratner

Senior Spotlight: Shelby Ratner

Hannah Billesbach, Reporter May 6, 2020

What do you plan to do after high school? I plan on attending Bellus Academy in Manhattan, to get my cosmetology license. What is your inspiration for wanting to do this? I was inspired by my modeling...

Senior Spotlight: Skyler Hughes

Senior Spotlight: Skyler Hughes

Carlie Stallbaumer, Senior portraits editor April 29, 2020

Senior Skyler Hughes is journalism’s organizational editor. When Skyler first heard about school closings she felt upset and worried. “My first reaction was the yearbook is not done yet,” said...

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