The ‘Raptor’ is Loose
Lydia Thorn, 21st Century Journalism Reporter
October 4, 2015
The new school security system is installed, but it hasn’t been put to use yet. Student Resource Office Richard Spandle says that the cameras have been upgraded to an HD camera system and will also allow them to detect when doors have been propped open while school is in session. The goal of this...
A walk out of Darkness
Jacob Cox, Web Editor
October 1, 2015
Have you ever thought about making a difference in your community? Suicide awareness is something that everyone can do to make a difference, you do not need a Degree, or a large amount of money to solve this real world problem. All you need is an open heart and an open mind. The Out of Darkness walk...
Safety in the Stadium: Is Security Seeing New Standards?
Avery Woods, 21st Century Journalism Reporter
October 1, 2015
Freshmen who were almost arrested, seniors who streaked across the field, a student’s car egged -- all rumors regarding the security of the football stadium. The safety of the stadium is definitely in question when it comes to events like these. According to the police officers residing in the building, ther...
National Merit Semifinalists Announced
Joe Stoermann, Writer
September 30, 2015
To be a National Merit Semifinalist seniors Isabel Holcomb, Remy Gordon and Ryan Conley had to take the PSAT and score in the top 1 percent. Next, to qualify as a finalist they have to fill out a form by Oct. 7. “I felt excited about it,” Holcomb said.“It will help me choose where to attend ...
National PTA Reflections Program
Mark Holland, Patriot Reporter
September 26, 2015
The National PTA Reflections 2015-2016 Program is now open for submissions. This year's theme is "Let your imagination fly...". Any artist can enter and they can choose from any of the six categories, which are visual arts, photography, musical composition, literature, dance choreography, and film production....
See You at the Pole
Trevor Tolar, Heritage Reporter
September 25, 2015
On the morning of Wednesday Sept. 23, students celebrate the yearly ‘See You at the Pole’ event by circling around South’s flagpole in prayer, alongside them was junior Caleb Hasenleder. “I am apart of FCA. That is where I learned about it. We and Club 121 were primarily around the...
New Aquatic Center (maybe)
Max Holmes, Writer
September 19, 2015
With the passage of a multimillion dollar bond issue, a new aquatic center is planned to be built in Lenexa. The construction of the new center will be near where the new Lenexa Recreation Center will be built, as part of the new Civic Center at 87th Street Parkway and Penrose Lane, west of Renne...
Storm Multiplies
Trevor Tolar, Heritage Reporter
September 18, 2015
A storm blew in the morning of Sept. 10 causing a ruckus while everyone was trying to sleep. A similar event happened on Thursday, Aug. 27. Students coming to school found something odd the morning. “I couldn’t see anything outside it was so dark and foggy” senior Maddie Rooney ...
Raiders flip-flops for sale
Aubrianna Sammis, Heritage reporter
September 17, 2015
Flop, flop, flop the flip-flops are being sold by the JV Pacesetters during lunch on Fridays, or from any JV Pacesetter. The sizes range from Small-XL, and they cost $20. They will be sold until they run out. Coach Sue Williams is the one who came up with the flip-flop id...
Donation Drive Sends Aid Overseas
Emily Wilkinson, Editor-in-Chief, Opinion Editor
September 16, 2015
Starting Monday, Arabic Club has been collecting donations for refugees affected by the war in Syria. Most of these refugees are families who are seeking asylum in Europe, having walked through the Middle East toward Hungary. “Disasters like this can happen to anywhere to anyone,” Arabic teacher Annie Ha...