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The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot

The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot

In the discus circle, junior Ben Alexander prepares for a throw at South Relays on April 4.

Junior becomes #3 all-time in the javelin

Eli Hemphill, Copy Editor April 27, 2026

A new name has joined the top all-time list for javelin this season, as junior Ben Alexander makes his climb up the list. At South Relays on April 4, Alexander threw 176.4 feet in the javelin, propelling...

Morin pitches against SM East at Kaufmann Stadium.

South alum makes it to the MLB

Levi Robertson, Editor-in-Chief March 25, 2026

Starting at Shawnee Mission South and ending up on a MLB mound with the Los Angeles Angels, Mike Morin’s baseball journey was filled with ups and downs. Being surrounded by friends and the right influences...

Junior Will Brush looks off to the side during the bike club meeting at Hannover Bikes on Feb. 18.

Going for a Ride

Eli Hemphill, Copy editor March 20, 2026

As students leave school to go home, a few students get out on their bikes and go for a ride as the inaugural members of Bike Club. Born from junior Will Brush’s love of the outdoors and biking itself,...

Josh Oldenettel, alongside Genesis Brewer and Jeordy Ford, oversees operations at the green bean during seminar on Feb. 27.

Unusual Business

Alice Keeling and Eli Hemphill March 20, 2026

Early December, DECA had been running smoothly with its new sponsor of four months, Dustin Myers. But after four months, Myers unexpectedly resigned from his position, with the resignation going into effect...

Senior Elise Pai does a jump during their routine.

A National Pace

Mariam Mohamed, Editor March 12, 2026

On Feb. 13, the Pacesetters left for the 2026 National Dance Team Championship (NDTC) and were double finalists for the first time ever. They also received two shiny trophies for 7th place in intermediate...

Striking his final pose, the Emcee, played by senior Chet Salsbury, bows in the crimson light during the final number of “Cabaret.”

Willkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome!

Alice Keeling, Editor March 11, 2026

The turn for the worst begins in the last scene of act one when Fraulein Schneider, is enjoying her engagement party with her fiance, Herr Schultz, a Jewish man. Her long-time friend, Ernest Ludwig, joins...

Raider Runners start the race at the NXR meet in South Dakota on Nov. 9.

Snowy Stampede

Eli Hemphill, Copy Editor December 21, 2025

With a blanket of snow covering the ground in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, people swarmed Yankton Trail Park at Nike Cross Regionals Heartland on Nov. 8 and 9. Runners jogged the trails around the park,...

The Environmental Eds tortoise takes a walk in the  in the classroom September 11th.

Classroom Findings

Betsy Erenberg, Patriot Staff December 20, 2025

Teachers spend seven hours a day in their rooms, plus coming early and staying late. As a student, sitting in different classrooms for many hours may cause you to look around. Students may notice certain...

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