Senior Ashlyn Watson’s best memory while attending the high school is meeting her best friend senior Skyler Hughes. Watson said she met Skyler when, Heather Kauk, English teacher, encouraged her to socialize....
Justice Reed, senior, is proud to be a part of the class of 2020. He says his class is going to be remembered as the class that transformed PHS in both academics and athletics. Reed’s best memory is...
Sophie Jones, senior, works with elderly patients as a CNA at a nursing home in Paola. The virus has affected her day to day life in many ways. As the virus spreads things have had to change in her workplace....
Madison Reif is a senior with big plans for her future.
Reif plans to attend MidAmerica Nazarene University to major in nursing. Reif’s said her mother is a nurse so she has been familiar with nursing...
Ben Damron has many memories at PHS but one of his top favorites was watching the state championship Football game against Bishop Miege on November 22.
“We were all in the stands going wild and it made...
“I screamed at the top of my lungs every touchdown, I felt as if the players could hear my voice alone coming from the rat pack,” Johnny Colwell, senior, said.
Colwell said some of his favorite memories...
High school is four years of unpredictable turns and twists. As seniors near the end of their highschool's career, they can’t help but become excited with what their future brings. For Livi Beets, senior,...
Grayden Brenneman, senior, said his senior year has taken a turn he never thought would actually happen. Brenneman and all seniors have lost prom and graduation. He also will not be able to play his last...
What do you plan to do after high school?
“I plan to attend Kansas State University and major in Agribusiness”
What is your inspiration for wanting to do this?
“Watching and helping my grandpa...
Amber Berrey, senior
What have you been for during social distancing?
“I have been playing video games mostly. I have gone a few walks and bike rides.”
How has social distancing changed your...
A big part of senior Kaitlyn White’s high school years is theater. White joined theater when she was a freshman. Throughout her four years, she has connected and bonded with her theater class and considers...
What do you plan to do after high school?
Currently, I am thinking about going to JCCC just a couple of years. Afterwards I am thinking about going to the KU Edward Campus in Overland Park to get a...
![Picture 1: Grayden Brenneman (orange helmet) rides dirt bikes with his friends on March 21, during his quarantine. Brenneman and his friends were on a 14 day quarantine after going on a Spring Break trip. This was before the Miami County lockdown. “Lets go ride,” said Brenneman. [Photo by Hannah Billesbach]
Picture 2: Leyton Wheeler, Grayden Brenneman, Noah Bowden, Evan Peuser, Javi Castillo and Jordan Billesbach, seniors, went to Pensacola, Florida, for their spring break and senior trip. “It was fun, but I am glad to be home,” said Billesbach. [Picture credits from Kim Billesbach]
Picture 3: Grayden Brenneman gets off work after helping his dad with construction on April 2. He plans to help run a business this fall after he graduates. After his 12 hour shift he then has to go to his other job at Family Center. [Photo by Hannah Billesbach]](https://phsjournalism.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Brenneman1-675x900.jpg)
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