PHS Journalism

Senior Christian Dunmeyer captures the sun through the trees.

The Sadness

Kel Davenport, Guest writer April 2, 2020

I’ve got nothing left to say. It’s like the words ran away. And I’m stuck between these walls Just because I lost it all. What am I supposed to do When my inspiration was you? Between...

Parents drive through the high school parking lot during meal pickup provided by USD 368 for breakfast and lunch for children ages 1-18 on April 2. Food service workers enjoyed helping families in need and seeing familiar faces again, said Rita Wobker, food service worker.

School district offers students breakfast and lunch

Abi Shore, Reporter April 2, 2020

Bill Rosich, food service director, and the rest of the food staff spent their spring break frustrated and stressed as they tried to develop a plan to feed the families in the school district who rely...

Jacob Farmer puts himself in the place of his future self to help him out during his last quarter of senior year.

Letter from my future self to my senior self

Jacob Farmer, Guest writer March 30, 2020

Dear Jacob, How are you doing? I hope you aren’t getting too bored sitting at home all day, every single day. I know you are still livid about everything that has happened in the last couple weeks,...

Seniors Rowan West and Miranda Carrete participate in the candidate games during the winter homecoming pep rally Feb. 7. West was crowned homecoming king later that night.

1 in 603: Rowan West

Hannah Billesbach and Liv Meridith March 30, 2020

“Hiiii schooool,” said Rowan West, senior, during an announcement at the end of a school day, to announce his new T-shirts which were being sold to help his church with their upcoming mission trip....

That Was Super

That Was Super

Emma Johnson, Public Relations Manager March 2, 2020

The Hard Rock Stadium in Miami was painted red on Feb. 2. Quinton Weidenbach, senior, watched from the 50-yard line as the Chiefs defeated the 49ers in Super Bowl LIV, with a final score of 31-20. Weidenbach,...

Fall Vignette

Vanessa Barbosa December 6, 2016

Trees have turned into a variety of oranges, reds, yellows, and browns; leaves slowly breakaway from branches and float steadily towards the dying grass, past the wilting flowers. The cool autumn breeze...

Sounds of Nature

Evyn Rolf November 30, 2016

Overall, the sound outside in the trees is very calming. The wind toys with a chime and plays a soft melody on the porch of a nearby house. The wind blows yellow and orange leaves down from the treetops....

Commons Vignette

Commons Vignette

Macayla Enman November 21, 2016

The commons starts off quiet, as time goes by the commons fill with little foot steps. When the bell rings it gradually becomes louder. The little footsteps become a mob. Friends greets friends like they...

Afternoon at Sonic

Afternoon at Sonic

Michaela Palsmeier November 21, 2016

It was a 70 degree day in Paola. The wind was blowing cool air and the birds were chirping. At the new Sonic location images of people eating food , smiles and laughter. Cars and leaves room by on...

Freshman Volleyball Vignette

Freshman Volleyball Vignette

Jenna Collier November 15, 2016

On Oct. 8, the 9th grade girls volleyball team traveled to Louisburg for the Frontier League tournament. Prior to the last match, the ladies had played five games and were undefeated. Before starting,...

Mustang vs. Mustang

Mustang vs. Mustang

Cali Seck November 11, 2016

It’s a cold, wet, Sunday morning. Most people would be asleep at 6:30. The sun is just about to rise when the crowd hears the first crack of the bat. It’s a Mustang vs. Mustang game. The same organization,...

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