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The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot

The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot

Senior Marquan Washington hurdlers a defender on Friday, Sept 12 at home against Pittsburg

Raiders slay the Dragons; 35-6

Levi Robertson, Editor-in-Chief September 15, 2025

For the first time since 2023 the Raiders secured a win at home against Pittsburg 35-6.  Pittsburg came in 1-0 after a win against Emporia High School week one. The Raiders looked for a bounce back...

Senior Solomon Hirsch and junior Rowan Minnick celebrate after Minnick forced a fumble during the season opener against Olathe North on Thursday Sept. 4.

Raiders drop home opener; 35-24

Levi Robertson, Editor-in-Chief September 5, 2025

The Eagles and Raiders both came in wanting to start the season strong in a Thursday night week one matchup as SM South. Senior Marquan Washington started the scoring for the Raiders with a six yard...

The desire to investigate the truth emerged from childhood

The desire to investigate the truth emerged from childhood

Samara Rowe, Opinions Editor May 21, 2025

Since I was 10 years old, I have been dead set on being a journalist. I wrote diary entries about what I saw on the playground and described the cliques forming before my eyes: the girly girls, the tomboys,...

Back pedaling up the court senior Jadon Sautter celebrates scoring a basket during a home against against Olathe South on March 7.

Seniors playing college sports

Levi Robertson, Sports editor May 17, 2025

According to the NCAA, of the estimated eight million students that play sports in high school, only 6% will go on to play collegiate sports. In high school, sports are more for fun,  whereas in college,...

Was the book better the first read or the second?

Was the book better the first read or the second?

Hailey Godke, Reporter April 30, 2025

The Jewel by Amy Ewing tells the story about trafficked surrogate Violet Lasting, also known as lot 197, and her experience in this dystopian fantasy world. Originally, I was looking for a royal romance...

A Hidden Gem in South's Library

A Hidden Gem in South’s Library

Hailey Godke, Reporter April 25, 2025

Dropped your book in the ocean? Never to fear, the little free library is here. The Little Free Library is encouraging more readers. The Little Free Library, located in the corner of the Green Bean,...

The Pacesetters compete at KSHSAA 6A state dance competition on November 22 in Topeka, Kansas.

Pacesetters 2025 Extravaganza

Mariam Mohamed, Reporter April 17, 2025

The Pacesetters annual spring show extravaganza is back again. This year it is in the auditorium on Friday, April 18. “The extravaganza is the main point in the season where I get to really express...

Les Paul Guitar

Blues: it’s in your DNA

Ren Park, Editor-in-Chief April 17, 2025

Elvis wasn’t the first rock ‘n’ roller. Little Richard wasn’t, either. I’d argue that Sister Rosetta Tharpe was. In the mid-1930s, the concept of female guitarists was practically unheard...

Virgin cocktails, pizza slices, and garlic knots that you've got to try

Virgin cocktails, pizza slices, and garlic knots that you’ve got to try

Alice Keeling, Reporter April 15, 2025

Non alcoholic cocktails Atomic Cowboy has a nice assortment of virgin cocktails so we started by ordering the Prickly Pear and the Strawberry Basil Spritzer. The Prickly Pear is an interesting purple...

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April 14, 2025

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