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The Patriot

The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot

The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot

Janitor Jackie Casteel sweeps the cafeteria after lunch.

The Lunchroom ‘Off-Duty’

Madison Holloway, 21st Century Reporter April 27, 2016

A boy walks down the hall, whistling loudly over the whine of a saw in the woods room. There is a crinkle and snap of a trashbag being opened. Many interesting sounds fill these halls but, overall there...

During the 7th hour  weights class, students break a sweat

Sweat, Rubber, and Crashing Weights

Leanna Farney, 21st century journalist April 26, 2016

Music blares, boys grunt, weights crash. All sounds common in a weightroom. A breeze blows in the doorway. four boys are sitting outside the weight room, probably because they did not have clothes to change...

Towards the end of the school day the office winds down.

Typical Day in the Office

Carlee Alexander, 21st Century Journalism April 26, 2016

In the calm room with sounds of fax machines and printers going off the phone rings, “Shawnee Mission South, how can I direct your call?” “Ok hold on” as Receptionist Diane Johnson says as she...

The Counseling Center is a place where students get advice about their classes, colleges or personal issues.

Counseling Center – more than a boring room

Franka Lohmann, 21 Century Reporter April 25, 2016

It feels comfortable and warm. Flowers on the front desk help create a familiar atmosphere.  “Last day for Seniors is May 13th” is popping up in red over and over again on the display over the main...

South's front hall has a new security system.

Life outside the classroom

Javen Pouncil, 21st Century Journalist April 24, 2016

“I’m at all the schools but I’m just a floater, wherever they need me is where I go,” Officer Jordan says. What’s it like being a front door officer at Shawnee Mission South? Hours spent...

The Brothers Bear

The Brothers Bear

Max Holmes, Staff Writer April 19, 2016

Jordan and Drew Baranowski (better known as Little Bear and Big Bear) discuss what having a sibling in the same workplace is like and what drew them to teaching English. BLACK: Jordan BLUE: Drew What’s...

Leg in the air, freshman Mia Neaderhiser dances on stage at a contest.  Neaderhiser has been dancing since she was a toddler.

Student by Day, Dancer by Night

Sylvia Shapiro, Writer April 1, 2016

   Turn, leap, jump, dance. Freshman Mia Neaderhiser has been at Miller Marley dance studio six out of seven days a week for four to five hours a day. She has been on her tip toes for 10 years and counting....

15 Questions with Steele Schimming

15 Questions with Steele Schimming

Carlee Alexander, 21st Century Journalism March 22, 2016

While most students in high school are working retail or waiting tables at a restaurant, junior Steele Schimming is modeling for an agency about 48 hours a week. Schimming has been working on her modeling...

A Day In The Life Of The School Nurse

A Day In The Life Of The School Nurse

Madison Holloway, 21st Century Reporter March 8, 2016

The nurse’s office is a quiet, safe place for all students. It’s walls are lined with cabinets filled with anything from bandages and ice bags to prescription meds and insulin. A basket of snacks for...

Sophomore Abbie Hindle sings "Over The Rainbow" during the play "The Wizard of Oz." As Hindle's first leading role, she acted as Dorothy.

7 Questions with Abbie Hindle

Michaela Regalado, Heritage Reporter March 1, 2016

After performing smaller roles in many plays, sophomore Abbie Hindle followed the yellow brick road to the role of Dorothy in the winter musical “The Wizard of Oz.” What did you think about during...

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