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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

Nothing but excuses for Senior Skip Day

Nothing but excuses for Senior Skip Day

Leanna Farney, 21st Century journalist May 16, 2016

Ferris Bueller is a spectacular role model when it comes to spending a day away from school including the glorious Senior Skip Day. A day all seniors look forward to. The day of skipping has been an American...

Band Brings A Jazzy End To The School Year

Band Brings A Jazzy End To The School Year

Lily Wagner, Staff Writer May 4, 2016

The end of the school year may be nearing, but the party isn’t over yet for the jazz and brass bands. Evening of Jazz brings the sixth grade, Indian Woods and South jazz bands together, as well as...

2016-2017 Patriot Staff Announced

2016-2017 Patriot Staff Announced

Maxie Crimm, Photographer May 4, 2016

On April 25, a banquet was held at Cinzetti's at 91st and Metcalf to announce next year's Patriot staff and to celebrate the seniors and staff from the 2015-2016 newspaper and yearbook. Here are the...

Luke Rushik in the orchestra room

South Area Orchestra Festival Tomorrow

Mark Holland, Reporter May 2, 2016

On May 3, from 7 p.m.- 8 p.m., in the SMS Gym, South will host the annual South Area Orchestra Fest. "It's when a bunch of students from all around South area, like Indian Woods Middle School and...

Commencement Speech Finalists

Commencement Speech Finalists

Rose Pollina, Features Editor, Infographics Editor April 22, 2016

Seniors were given the opportunity to prepare commencement speeches for the chance to present at graduation and three remain after judging. They are Emily Wilkinson, Joe Stokes and Leorah Addadi. The...

Pacesetter’s 50th Extravaganza

Avery Woods, Staff Writer April 21, 2016

  On April 15 and 16, the Pacesetters danced in their final show of the year, a tribute to seniors and a welcome to the new Pacesetter Officers. The dancers performed to several Disney songs...

French teacher Rebecca Haden is tutoring in Room 373 after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Academics First seeks to encourage athletes to raise their grades

Avery Woods, Staff Writer April 20, 2016

In another step in changing eligibility and bettering the education of South’s athletes, a new program called “Academics First” has been initiated. The program provides tutoring to athletes who...

Dr. Dain, the grill Master hard at work feeding the hungry crowd with his masterful hot dog making abilities.

Dain Train; Feel the Pain (from too many hotdogs)

Maxie Crimm, Photographer April 12, 2016

On Friday, April 8th, Dr. Dain held a cookout in the courtyard, thanks to students who donated to the canned food drive and raised 12,000 cans total; 7,000 over our original goal of 5,000. Senior, Jacob...

After months of waiting, South has been assigned a new police officer, Mike Brown. Brown has been a police officer in Las Vegas.

There is a new officer in town, and his name is Mike Brown

Trevor Tolar, Heritage Reporter April 8, 2016

Months after Officer Fred Lynch retired, a new badge has appeared. Officer Mike Brown greets everyone with a smile on his face. Brown has set up in the front office next to Officer Richard Spandel, emitting...

DECA Students Compete At State

DECA Students Compete At State

Lucas Evans, Heritage reporter April 8, 2016

Five students from the South DECA team placed in the top 10 in the State contest.  Junior Evan Offutt and senior Ali Ballester placed seventh in the Marketing Communication Team Decision Event; senior...

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