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More, Evolution of Characters

More, Evolution of Characters

Rola Alasmar, Kate Smith, Opinions Editor, Contributing Writer September 20, 2013

Jenna Hamilton - Awkward Beginning Jenna Hamilton is the awkward teen who seems invisible. No one but her two best friends, Tamara and Ming, seem to know who she is. She is reserved, insecure,...

Ginger Seamon and Rachel Fisher represent South at the All-National Honor Ensemble

Christopher Manga, Web Editor September 16, 2013

Senior Ginger Seamon and junior Rachel Fisher, will represent South at the All-National Honor ensemble. They will be working with elite ensemble groups organized by the National Association for Music Education. “I...

Early practices pay off

Early practices pay off

Ariella Davidson, Staff Writer September 11, 2013

After a long week of tryouts, nearly 40 girls were selected to be apart of the four Volleyball teams. Around 10 girls are on each team. There are three new coaches this year, Kathy Bates, who was previously...

Senior Anna Torchia and Junior Gavin Carter fight for a leading role in the play Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde preforming October 23-26th at 7:30pm in South adutorium.
Photo by Brooke Holmes

Theatre Gears Up for First Production

Mackenna Barker, Writer September 4, 2013

As the school year segues quickly into fall, the theatre program is beginning preparations for another year of performances. Auditions were held last week for their opening production, Dr. Jekyll and Mr....

Pacesetters Prepare for Fall Assembly

Pacesetters Prepare for Fall Assembly

Emily Wilkinson, Staff Writer August 30, 2013

Working outside of school is nothing new to the Pacesetters. Over the summer, the Pacesetters participated in the National Dance Alliance camp, learning everything from marching basics to sophisticated...

First STUCO Meeting

Calvin Freeman, Editor-in-Chief August 29, 2013

The Shawnee Mission South Student Council kicked off their 2013 campaign with the first official meeting this morning and right off the bat the program plans on making a number of changes in the upcoming...

Last years cross country team prepares for a meet. photo by Mike Abell

Cross Country kicks off season

Garrett Mould, Sports Editor August 29, 2013

After taking eighth place in state last year, the Raiders Cross Country team kicked off their season Aug. 19 with their first practice of the year. August 24 the Raider Runners had a Family Picnic and...

Debate/Forensics Starts Preparations Early

Debate/Forensics Starts Preparations Early

Luke Holland, Features Editor August 26, 2013

The Debate/Forensics team is kicking off the school year with new people, new competitions, and new goals. Coach Natalie Ashley is again overseeing the team and they have already begun preparations for...

International Club Welcomes New Foreign Exchange Students

International Club Welcomes New Foreign Exchange Students

Rachel Rosenstock, A&E Editor August 26, 2013

As classes start again, South will have seven different world cultures gracing the hall.  12 foreign exchange students from countries such as Sweden, Mozambique, Brasil, Germany, Belgium, Holland and...

Photo by Calvin Freeman

Freshman Day

Rachel Rosenstock August 12, 2013

Freshman first day at Shawnee Mission South marked the new ninth graders’ induction into the Raider family.  Teachers, students and staff were present all day to help welcome the new students to the...

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