PHS Journalism

Working out intensifies this spring for Gibson, Linder, McRoberts

Working out intensifies this spring for Gibson, Linder, McRoberts

Kylee Slyter, Reporter April 22, 2020

Katelyn Gibson, senior, has been working out since the beginning of the extended break by doing different types of workouts she creates, or ones that she gets from her MidAmerica Nazarene University cheer...

Eilts, Anderson keep on track despite stay-at-home order

Eilts, Anderson keep on track despite stay-at-home order

Kaylee Miller, Reporter April 22, 2020

Walking into freshman orientation the thought of being in high school was unbelievable: the Friday night lights at the football stadium, sitting in the Rat Pack screaming at the top of your lungs You...

Senior Spotlight: Taylor Fahey

Senior Spotlight: Taylor Fahey

Emma Johnson, Public relations manager April 22, 2020

What do you plan to do after high school? I plan on going into nursing school at Johnson County. I want to go into nursing because I want to help people. What is your inspiration for wanting to...

Senior Haleigh West plans to major in leadership and secondary education at MNU in the fall.

Senior Spotlight: Haleigh West

Mady Robertson, Reporter April 21, 2020

Haleigh West has dipped her toe into almost every club and school activity she could. They taught her many things like social skills and how to learn from mistakes. “My best memory PHS has brought...

Senior Mason Roseberry plans to attend Pittsburg State University to major in business administration.

Senior Spotlight: Mason Roseberry

Natalie Glassel, Reporter April 21, 2020

Mason Roseberry, senior, plans to attend Pittsburg State University this fall to earn a business administration degree. “The idea of owning my own business and being my own boss has always been a...

Spring sports practices

Spring sports practices

April 17, 2020

Athletes had completed a few weeks of practice to prepare for their first competitions the last week of March before schools and all KSHSAA activities were canceled March 17. PHotographers had not taken...

The Odd Couple performed March 6 and 7

The Odd Couple performed March 6 and 7

April 17, 2020

Performers include seniors Cooper Eidson, Ben Owens, Ashton Bishop; juniors Ethan Cerros, Carly Markovich; and sophomores Daniel Benton and Nathaniel Troutman. Photos by Skyler Hughes

Senior Spotlight: Emi Zeller

Senior Spotlight: Emi Zeller

Mady Robertson, Reporter April 17, 2020

Cheering on the sidelines, listening to the intense commotion of the crowd watching with anticipation. The stadium lights illuminate the football field as excitement runs through her veins. This is one...

Senior Spotlight: Julie Knowles

Senior Spotlight: Julie Knowles

Lily Woolsey, Public relations manager April 15, 2020

“Being able to create something, whether that just be new ideas, is super rewarding and therapeutic,” Julie Knowles, senior, said. Knowles has had a passion for music, art and film for years. She...

Photo 1: Tristen Haddock, senior, smiles for her senior pictures on Oct. 6, Photo 2: Haddock, poses for her senior pictures on Oct. 6.
Photo 3: Haddock, prepares to perform in the halftime show with the band on Oct. 18.

Senior Spotlight: Tristen Haddock

Jayda Logan, Reporter April 15, 2020

Tristen Haddock, participated in multiple activities at the high school, had her plans derail, along with others in the class of 2020. Haddock took part in cross country, track and band where she experienced...

Senior spotlight: Bella Duckworth

Senior spotlight: Bella Duckworth

Ariana Gallagher, Reporter April 14, 2020

Bella Duckworth, senior, said her best memory at Paola was definitely going to former English teacher Meg Keltner's room every day during advisory. “Hanging out with all of my friends, watching The...

Senior Cara Folsom decorates a cheesecake at her familys family-run restaurant, Emerys. Folsom is able to pitch in to help after the stay-at-home order.

Jobs, income affected with stay-at-home order

Kylee Slyter, Reporter April 14, 2020

Michaela Palsmeier, senior, worked at the Paola Free Library which closed down during the stay-at-home order until April 23. Even though this is not how she wanted to end her senior year, Palsmeier said...

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