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The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot

The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot

Working with his hands, sophomore Jaime Haas finishes up a project in engineering teacher Julie Conrad’s 2nd hour Intro to Engineering class. “Conrad does talk a lot, but [Intro to Engineering] is a relatively good class,” Haas said. “I like working with my hands and creating things.”

A Look Into Engineering

Tessa Munoz, Photographer May 15, 2025

Performing at the evening of jazz on March 3, junior Charlie Eyler plays the alto saxophone. Eyler performed in front of a huge crowd, leading the entire band with his solo.

Evening of Jazz

Brody DeLeve, Photographer May 6, 2025

The Pacesetters compete at KSHSAA 6A state dance competition on November 22 in Topeka, Kansas.

Pacesetters 2025 Extravaganza

Mariam Mohamed, Reporter April 17, 2025

The Pacesetters annual spring show extravaganza is back again. This year it is in the auditorium on Friday, April 18. “The extravaganza is the main point in the season where I get to really express...

A mother captures a moment with her son and Rocky the Raider, at Come Look at South Night, as her son holds the future raider sign proudly representing the class of 2029.

What the future holds

Manahil Fatima, Emmalee Rich, Photographers March 4, 2025

Fanning out a stack of newspapers, senior and The Patriot editor Asra June, snaps a photo of the freshly printed issue 2 of The Patriot. June had perfectly placed each one and created a post for the instagram account used to communicate to followers and viewers of the arrival and distribution of the issue on November 20.

The Patriot Distribution

Madi Russell, Photo Editor December 19, 2024

SM South student found in possession of a firearm

SM South student found in possession of a firearm

Asra June, Design Editor December 9, 2024

The SM South campus was put into a lockdown drill called by Associate Principal Ben Richardson on December 9 at around 1:25 p.m.  According to an email to parents by Principal Todd Dain, the lockdown...

After grabbing their bags from the boys' locker room, students interact with one another while being led back to the cafeteria by teachers.

Power outage impacted SM South

Ren Park, Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2024

According to power company Evergy, a power outage impacted the area from 99th St. to 107th St. between Nall and Roe, including SM South, as of 1:29 p.m. Lights were out in the building, except for emergency...

Students "Waltz" through Homecoming

Students “Waltz” through Homecoming

Mariam Mohamed, Reporter October 25, 2024

Homecoming was on October 5 in the aux gym at 7:30. This year's theme was Woodland Waltz. Here are some behind the scenes on Student Council preparation for the Homecoming Dance. Before last school...

New securly pass system impacts students

New securly pass system impacts students

Carson Fox, Reporter October 23, 2024

The e-pass was implemented during summer. This new pass system has caused controversy leaving people wondering is this really the best way to go about hall passes? Most freshmen who have given their...

The Securly homepage

New Securly technology sends waves of change to high schools

Hailey Godke, Reporter October 16, 2024

The new e-hall passes in the Shawnee Mission School District have sparked a change for students. Associate Principal Ben Richardson said the district was introduced to these e-passes and evaluated the...

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