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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

Theatre: behind the scenes

Ren Park, Reporter March 9, 2022

Theatre is a vastly important part of global culture, and has been for centuries. Shows at South often sell out due to their excellence.  However, viewers of these performances rarely think about the...

The Chill Factor

Annie Caswell, News Editor February 23, 2022

While there’s no better feeling as a student than a snow day, for teachers it may not be the same case. Lesson planning is one of the most crucial parts of teaching, but snow days can make consistent...

Laughing with friends, Monserrat Campos wears her Patrick Mahomes football jersey on jersey day during spirit week.

Spirit Week

Prince Miller, Photographer February 16, 2022

Singing "Summer Nights", senior Holden Schroder performs alongside his T-Birds in Grease the Musical. Holden Schroder was casted as Danny Zuko in this show.

Grease Dress Rehearsal

Mars Sikes, Photographer February 15, 2022

Lasagna the Flying Squirrel

Lasagna the Flying Squirrel

Annalie Polen, Co Editor in Chief January 28, 2022

A new animal has made its home in the environmental ed room this year. Lasagna, the flying squirrel, recently joined the many other animals including birds, fish, snakes and more. Lasagna's background,...

Senior Emma Thurston (middle) with two of her junior friends who also played in the game. Grace Bagby (right) and Sofia Guiliani (left).

Powderpuff Players

Reese Woods, Co-Editor-In-Chief November 18, 2021

On Friday, November 12, juniors and seniors participated in the 2021 Powderpuff football game. For those who aren’t aware of Powderpuff, it is a junior girls vs senior girls football game coached by...

The Crowd Surge

Reese Woods, Co Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2021

On Friday night, Travis Scott performed for Houston, TX. What seemed to be a fun concert for some, was turned into tragedy. That Friday morning, gates were opened and concertgoers rushed in. Later on...

Trunk or Treat Recap

Trunk or Treat Recap

Annalie Polen, Co Editor in Chief October 29, 2021

For the past four years, PLS has put on the annual trunk or treat. Each year different groups and clubs come together dressed up to pass out candy to little kids. This year, they faced some weather challenges...

Second Place Storytelling

Second Place Storytelling

Annalie Polen, Co Editor in Chief October 27, 2021

Each month Kansas Scholastic Press Association holds many different journalism competitions. While they do have top placers monthly it is not as often that one of them is a student from here. Senior and...

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