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Frontier League Downsizing

Claire Cox May 8, 2017

The Frontier League consists of the same teams that compete against each other in all sports and activities categories consistently every year. Paola’s Frontier League currently has six teams: De Soto,...

Forensics Team Competes at State

Jenna Collier May 8, 2017

Daelan West, junior, is a cheerleader for both basketball and football, but on her weekends attends forensics meets. “People don't know what forensics is, so they aren't surprised that I do it, they're...

Fiddler on the Roof Gallery

Fiddler on the Roof Gallery

April 13, 2017

The Drama Club performed the play Fiddler on the Roof Mar. 31-April 1.

Courtesy of Huffington Post

Trump Train

Gracyn Shulista February 2, 2017

Americans are not in a dream; this is the reality, Trump is going to be the president starting January 20th. The Presidential Election ended in an outcome not foreseeable by many people. Trump’s...

Clubs & Organization Profiles

Clubs & Organization Profiles

Emma Cox, Lexi Jones, Macayla Enman, Cali Seck, and Lainey Dent November 7, 2016
“Being Drum Major is very important because it is a go between the teacher and students, they help set up the field, help teach marching and music and also conducts and leads on the field.” Band teacher Michael Solomon said. “Benton is a Drum Major because she is well respected by her peers and she’s also very decisive and sticks with her decisions knowing she’s doing what’s best for the group.”
School Changes

School Changes

Abbie Upshaw and Stephanie Castillo October 13, 2016

The school year has brought some changes for students and faculty. Principal Phil Bressler said the biggest change for the teachers is the 1:1 initiative. The Chromebooks will be implemented in...

New Teacher: Will Schowalter

New Teacher: Will Schowalter

Shannon Robinson and Ethan Paulsmeier October 3, 2016

It was the first day of class for the 2016-17 school year. Not just for the students, but for the teachers as well. English teacher William Schowalter had been preparing for this day since he had...

New Teacher: DeAnna Morgan

New Teacher: DeAnna Morgan

Abby Winterscheid and Jacquee Hecker October 3, 2016

DeAnna Morgan, art teacher, said teaching is about building relationships with students. “It’s more about making that connection with students, and building those relationships, that’s what makes...

New Teacher: Michael Golden

New Teacher: Michael Golden

Matthew Troutman October 3, 2016

New math teacher Michael Golden went to the MidAmerica Nazarene University, his first teaching job is here at Paola High School. Originally Golden wanted to be a mechanic. “I had an awesome math...

Everyone Smiles in the Same Language

Everyone Smiles in the Same Language

Natasha King and Mariah Sullivan September 27, 2016

Worlds and cultures can be separated with a simple and little barrier. This barrier is just a matter of different languages. However they can be broken by people who take the time an effort to take a risk...

New Teacher: Michael Solomon

New Teacher: Michael Solomon

Hannah Menefee September 27, 2016

With beautiful fall weather right around the corner, Michael Solomon said he is excited to start his journey teaching at the high school. Solomon, the new band teacher, grew up in Boone, Iowa. He attended...

New Teacher: Heather Kauk

New Teacher: Heather Kauk

Karly Hoskins and Aniston Poage September 27, 2016

Going on her 16th year of teaching, Heather Kauk wants to focus on becoming a better teacher and improving. She was inspired to join this profession her senior year of high school by her teachers Mrs....

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