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The Teaching as a Career class including: Aurora Richardson, Zoey Woodrow, Stacia Pennycuff, Emily Brinkley, Sophe Rhodes and teacher Megan Springs eat breakfast with middle school English teacher Leann Buethner before the keynote speaker at the KATE conference. The class presented a panel discussion later that day.

Class attends KATE Conference

Emily Brinkley, Reporter

November 29, 2023

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The Augusta Theater gains money by selling refreshments such as drinks, popcorn and candy. The theater relies on volunteers to provide these services to the citizens.

Arts Council raises awareness for theater funding

Emily Brinkley, Reporter

November 17, 2023

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Senior Pashence Atkins performs the first song of the musical. Atkins plays the role of Principal Delila Strict in the production.

Cast, crew prepares 50’s styled musical

Isaac Basquez, Reporter

November 9, 2023

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The year book has been selected to receive a place in Walsworth’s Gallery of Excellence. The yearbook is available to be bought at the beginning of the year and will be delivered at the end of the summer.

Yearbook selected for Walsworth’s Gallery of Excellence

Emily Brinkley, Reporter

October 19, 2023

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Members of Spohn Ranch work on placing frames before puring concrete for the skatepark. The park will be located in Moyle field next to Lincoln Elementary.

City builds skatepark after 24 years of waiting

Hayden Blair, Crew-Editor

October 17, 2023

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Junior Dara Mentzer’s gecko, Clyde, spends his time in his terrarium. Clyde often bathes in the heat lamp’s light set up just outside of his terrarium.

Uncommon pets require uncommon care

Azlyn Kutz, Reporter

November 30, 2023

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Power Plus Vocabulary for the New SAT is one of a few lists English teacher Kristiana Smeltzer selects her vocabulary from. Smeltzer prefers to use vocabulary that will help students as compared to the typical vocabulary picked from a story.

Students, teachers have mixed feelings about vocabulary

Hayden Blair, Crew-Editor

November 17, 2023

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Local food scene offers variety of restaurants

Local food scene offers variety of restaurants

Justin Gwaltney, Editor-in-Chief

November 16, 2023

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Seniors Emily Brundege, Gavin Kiser, Madison Luinstra, Bronalea Thies, Tanner Ray and James Barnett pose in the back of an old police van. The tour of the jail included seeing emergency vehicles.

Government classes participate in educational field trip

Martin Epperson Jr., Reporter

November 15, 2023

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Treasurer Lideah Moreland, vice president Bronalea Thies, president Kane Williams and NHS sponsor Erika Richardson prepare for the NHS meeting to start Nov. 14, The group made Thanksgiving cards for community members in nursing homes.

NHS contributes to community

TiAna Arnn, Reporter

November 15, 2023

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Seniors leave legacy for future players

Seniors leave legacy for future players

Landon Riggs, Reporter

November 21, 2023

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Marching band members wait for a timeout to play their songs at the Friday football game. The band, along with cheerleaders and dancers perform at every home football game.

Athletes recieve support from fans

Emily Brinkley, Reporter

October 2, 2023

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Girls golf coach Danny Lundberg explains the proper technique to use on a par five. The team spent heat warning practice days learning rules and the technical parts of golf.

Athletes face challenges after extreme heat

Rachel Womeldorff, Managing Editor

September 21, 2023

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Members of the varsity football team run onto the field before the game against Chanute Sept. 20. The football team and other sports teams have struggled to involve athletes in their programs. photo credit Mason Edwards

Sports engagement faces struggle

Dalton Pankratz, Reporter

May 11, 2023

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Junior Sawyer Jones plays on his junior varsity hockey team against Des Moines Buccaneers. Jones started playing hockey when he was eight years old.

Athletes join sports to be involved

TiAna Arnn, Reporter

April 12, 2023

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New album shows artist’s immense potential

New album shows artist’s immense potential

Isaac Basquez, Reporter

November 21, 2023

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Reporter Isaac Basquez and Managing Editor Rachel Womeldorff drawing their recreation of hip-hop artist Drake’s “For All the Dogs” album cover. They have mixed feelings about the album.

‘For All the Dogs’ fits artist’s style

Isaac Basquez and Rachel Womeldorff

October 26, 2023

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Many games, such as John Romero’s “Doom” have classic eight bit versions as well as the more modern and realistic version. The two versions of the same game are a good example of how video game graphics have changed throughout the years.

Society doubts modern entertainment

Hayden Blair, Crew-Editor

October 24, 2023

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When teachers focus on the main idea of a lesson when teaching, it could lead to students being lost or confused if they do not know the knowledge leading up to it. However when teachers are more student focused to keep them caught up, it often leads to students understanding the lesson.

Teaching styles provide influence on student learning

Justin Gwaltney, Editor-in-Chief

October 20, 2023

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College classes taken in high school have plenty of benefits for students. Even the little disadvantages are majorly outweighed by the positive advantages.

College classes taken during high school benefit students

Justin Gwaltney, Editor-in-Chief

September 13, 2023

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