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Louder than a Bomb members Anton Caruso and Tara Phillips practice a duet poem during an after school practice.

Six Questions With Louder Than a Bomb Coach Caroline Ewing

Amelia Holcomb, Editor-In-Chief March 29, 2017

After introducing the Louder than a Bomb (LTAB) competition to South's poets three years ago, English teacher Caroline Ewing has watched the program grow. This year's team took first place in their first...

Castile went into surgery to get rods in her back to straighten her back, because of scoliosis.

Q&A with Kaylie Castile

Tess Conley, Staff Writer March 3, 2017

Junior Kaylie Castile had rods put into her back because of scoliosis. She discusses her experience and her limitations today.   TC: How long ago did you begin to have back problems, and...

May I Borrow Your Genes?

Emily Baker, Heritage Reporter February 7, 2017

For junior Grace Orpin who was the youngest of nine siblings, getting ready in the morning with her siblings was stressful.   "I have one brother and seven sisters," junior Grace Orpin said. "So...

Junior Ashley Lauver writes the date for their next event. The club organizes events to help the community.

Here to Help

Amelia Holcomb, Editor-In-Chief January 24, 2017

National Honor Society's service component requires each member to complete 15 hours of community service a semester. Junior Ashley Lauver, an NHS member, created the club South Helping Our Community,...

STUCO Helping Our Neighbors

Madison Holloway, Ads Editor December 14, 2016

StuCo volunteered with the Johnson County Christmas Bureau on Sunday, Dec. 4. Students worked in a variety of areas, ranging from assisting families with their shopping to moving boxes, to restocking...

Cherubic Arabic

Cherubic Arabic

Kaitlyn Wallace, 21st Century Journalism December 7, 2016

Mashes of Arabic, English and other various sounds zing across room 366 as students attempt to wrangle and subdue the lyrical Arabian speech. They sit at dark groupings of tables near the front of the...

Swimming to Stage

Swimming to Stage

Tara Phillips, A&E Editor December 6, 2016

"Little Mermaid" will be swimming its way into the theatre Feb. 15-18, but this time with a relatively small cast. Over the past few years, most shows consisted of 40 or more cast members but starting...

T.A.K.E.(ing) a Self Defense Class

T.A.K.E.(ing) a Self Defense Class

Mara Baine, Staff Writer November 29, 2016

After being signed up for a self defense class and getting dragged out of bed, I realized by the end that it was worth taking and I was glad I did. The class is called T.A.K.E., which educates women any...

Nya Smith and her family celebrate their heritage by wearing traditional dress “regalia” and going to pow-wows. Smith comes from a long line of Native Americans, and she has family living on a reservation in Arizona.

Q&A with Nya Smith

Keeli Ward, Sports Editor November 11, 2016

  What is your tribal affiliation? NS: I am Osage and Navajo. My mom, my grandma and my great grandma were on a reservation and then my grandma left because she thought that my mom would...

Tickets for the space themed Pacesetter event were sold for $5. This money helps the teams cover the costs of costumes and other fees.

Dancing in Space

Jill Propst, Staff Writer November 10, 2016

On Nov. 11, the Shawnee Mission South JV and Varsity Pacesetters will host their 6th annual Dance Marathon. The night includes food, good music and many prizes. “I really enjoy dance marathon. It's...

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