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SM South News

the student news source of shawnee mission south

SM South News

Even with his busy schedule and the fact that he is more than 700 miles away, Lewis Smith made time to Skype South for an interview.

15 Questions with Lewis Smith

Jenica Kolbeck, 21st Century Journalism November 14, 2017

Former South student Lewis Smith talks about South and the Air Force. JK:  What years did you go to South? LS:  I went to South from 2011 to 2015. JK:  What activities did you participate in...

In or out-college

In or out-college

Jenica Kolbeck, 21st Century Journalism November 14, 2017

Seniors across America will be deciding on which college they will be attending this fall.  When they decide, not only do students have to take into account tuition, programs and size of schools, but...

IPS-the big oops

IPS-the big oops

Jenica Kolbeck, 21st Century Journalist November 13, 2017

The Individual Plan of Study (IPS) is now required to graduate any high school in the state of Kansas, this decision is about as well thought out as the state funding for public schools. In the state...

After SYATP after party, Associate Pastor, Joshua Knowles, poses for photo

15 Questions with Joshua Knowles

Oluwaseun Abitogun, 21st Century Journalism November 13, 2017

South 2010 graduate, Joshua Knowles, is now an associate pastor at City Center Church, and he shared his experiences of high school.     What year did you graduate from South? I...

Here are some of the colleges that faculty in the school went to, these are only a few of the options.

Advice for students going into college

Katie Hiebl, 21st century Journalism November 12, 2017

Many teens come to high school not knowing much about college, here are some tips from counselors and a student about going into college. “Take the ACT, and apply to as many colleges as you can....

During the summer Jacob Lopez waiting outside of Natural Grocers.

15 Question With Jacob Lopez

Hayden Zeller November 12, 2017

Lomachenko, Doris Harold Otis Loped Jr., and "La La Land", all in the words of Jacob Lopez.   What have your older siblings taught you about what high school? My brother has been through...

As she jumps the fence freshman Sydney Holzman holds on tight to the horse, Swag.

16 Questions with Sydney Holzman

Olivia Riley, 21st Century Journalism November 11, 2017

  Instead of running around the track, freshman Sydney Holzman is riding around an arena. She is taking care and riding her horses almost every day of the week.   OR Why did you want...

In-State Versus Out-of-State

Kelly Johnston November 9, 2017

Deciding what path to take after high school, and choosing where to go to college can be a hard choice. Students are often conflicted when they have to make the choice to go to a school close to home or...

Moving 1,284 miles from New Jersey to Kansas wasn’t easy, but that’s what sophomore Daniella Campos did.

14 questions with Daniella Campos

Sydney McDonald, 21 Century Journalism October 30, 2017

Q: When and why did you move from New Jersey to Kansas? A: I moved to Kansas because my dad got a new job and I moved August 8th.   Q: Do you like here so far? Why or why not? A: I...

New and improved library

New and improved library

Sydney McDonald and Brynn Taylor, 21 Century Reporters October 30, 2017

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