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An extension of the PHS Journalism newspaper

PHS Journalism

An extension of the PHS Journalism newspaper

PHS Journalism

An extension of the PHS Journalism newspaper

PHS Journalism

Senior spotlight: Johnny Colwell

Senior spotlight: Johnny Colwell

Lillian Davis, Reporter April 7, 2020

“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...

Senior Livi Beets plans to major in elementary education in college.

Senior spotlight: Livi Beets

Emma Behrendt, Reference manager April 7, 2020

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,...

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. “Let's 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]

Senior spotlight: Grayden Brenneman

Hannah Billesbach, Reporter April 7, 2020

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...

Aubrey Weatherbie, senior, plans to attend K-State this fall.

Senior spotlight: Aubrey Weatherbie

Paityn Hughes, Reporter April 6, 2020

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...

Erik Brakner, senior, plays the guitar to pass the time during the stay at home order.

Students, staff find ways to stay busy during stay-at-home order

Ashton Hughes, Reporter April 6, 2020

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...

Senior Kaitlyn White, left, and junior Raye Nolte paint the set of Godspell, which the PHS theater department performed in November. White loves theater and plans to major in it in college.

Senior spotlight: Kaitlyn White

Mady Robertson, Reporter April 3, 2020

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...

Ben Owens, senior, has enjoyed his time in the theater and school. Owens starred in The Odd Couple, performed in March at the high school.

Senior spotlight: Ben Owens

Vanessa Berrey April 2, 2020

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...

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,...

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