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The theme for the second annual poetry slam, on Friday, Oct. 29, was tie dye.

Peace, Love, Poetry

Faith Danaher and Hannah Carter November 2, 2016

Sit on a blanket, enjoy a nice fall breeze, and listen to the enthralling poets performing in the annual fall poetry slam. Friday, Oct. 28, students gathered around the stage in the courtyard to listen...

Outside of the counseling center is a map that shows where our teachers have attended college.

Reaching for Academic Success

Nichole Thomas, 21st Century Journalism October 31, 2016

For middle class families the idea of going to a major university is often way out of the question because of expenses. Unlike many students, freshman Kate Herrmann has a challenging goal for herself:...

Senior Olivia Love and Kenny Chan take part in the Roman Wedding on Oct. 27 in the library. Latin 4 students were responsible for putting it all together.

The Newlyweds: Latin Style

Mara Baine, Staff Writer October 28, 2016

Here comes the bride! Senior Olivia Love stood on the altar Oct. 27 ready to marry senior,  Kenny Chan in the library for the class Latin 4. Many other students also participated in this ceremony as well....

15 Questions with Debra OBrien

15 Questions with Debra O’Brien

Noah Meyer, 21st Century Journalism October 28, 2016

Debra O’Brien is Shawnee Mission South’s friendly librarian. But how does she feel about our school and student body, and what secrets lie in the library? Let’s dive into the secrets. NM: Tell...

Drum Major Jocelyn Clark conducts the Rompin Stomping Raider Bands pregame show.

15 Questions with Jocelyn Clark

Nichole Thomas, 21st Century Journalism October 28, 2016

Senior Jocelyn Clark is the drum major for the SMS Rompin' Stompin' Raider Band. Clark's role is to conduct the band, but there is more to it than that. Clark talks about the responsibilities and the job...

Senior Cinthia Romo at an open mic poetry slam. 
photo courtesy of Cinthia Romo

15 Questions with Cinthia Romo

Adelaide Soyski, 21st Century Journalism October 28, 2016

Senior Cinthia Romo walks into the debate classroom at 6 p.m. with a bag of McDonalds. Romo comes to debate work night each Wednesday to help novices and practice her own speeches. She's the StuCo president,...

Senior Muriel Lund wears a thrifted outfit including her jacket bought from the City Thrift Store, flannel from Savers and sweater from Salvation Army.

Fall Shopping the Savvy Way

Angela Machado, Writer October 26, 2016

Stop spending money on expensive clothes when you can head to a thrift store and create your own outfits while not hurting your wallet. The cheap prices make it easy to transform the items and make them...

Birthday hats and balloons are typical birthday decorations.

Birthdays: An Excuse to Eat Cake and Be Fake

Jill Propst, Staff Writer October 21, 2016

Birthdays are celebrated differently around the world, but all parties and traditions serve the same goal. This goal being to celebrate making it through another year. Some people make a big deal out of...

Note, Caprisun and ice pack that junior Abby Johnsons lunch box always contains.

Overseas Family Traditions

Tess Conley, Writer October 19, 2016

For junior Abby Johnson, England is more than just a popular tourist location. It's the place where her dad followed his beliefs to the next level. Her dad, a pastor, decided to pursue his PhD in Westland...

Corinth Elementary held a fall festival Friday, Sept. 23.

NAHS Kicks Off The Year With Some Fun And Games

Madison Holloway, Ads Editor September 24, 2016

There is a strong smell of cotton candy and popcorn in the air. Kid’s Bop is coming through the speakers. Kids are walking around and around in a circle, screaming, giggling and doing the most unique...

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