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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

Solo Saturday

Solo Saturday

Sophia Belshe, Ads Editor March 9, 2016

While Republicans caucused in the cafeteria, orchestra students were performing solos Saturday morning for the annual Solo Festival. Students performed solo pieces for one judge and four of their peers,...

Bernie Sanders Rally

Bernie Sanders Rally

Kate Anderson, A&E Editor March 8, 2016

On Feb. 24, presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders visited Kansas City for a rally. The self-described Democratic socialist, speaking to a rapturous crowd of several thousand at the Kansas City...

Art is displayed in cases along the hallway to the gym.

National Art Honor Society Plans and Events

Jordan Mankin, Heritage reporter March 7, 2016

Creating homemade valentines, cardboard boats, and sculptures were all part of National Art Honor Society’s way of trying to get artwork out to the community. For a dollar on Valentine’s Day you...

Empty. South's  computer analyst room remains locked and off limits until another school analyst is hired.

Shawnee Mission is Trading Analysts?

Trevor Tolar, Heritage Reporter March 3, 2016

 Each day, another analyst has been needed to help with problems that students like senior Andrew Keller and librarian Debra O'Brien can't solve. Shawnee Mission School District has been moving computer...

On the corner by the Auxiliary gym, students will find the new vending machine that was installed  Jan. 14.

New Vending Machines Installed Near Auxiliary Gym

Angel Guzman, Heritage Reporter February 23, 2016

Out with the old and in with the new is how South started out the year with vending machines. The Healthy Vending machines that were installed at the beginning of last year were switched out for different...

Leap year birthday

2016 Celebrates Leap Year Babies

Aubrianna Sammis, Heritage Reporter February 22, 2016

One out of 1,500 people is born on Leap Day. Freshman Jackson Willsey is that one out of 1,500. So, this 2016 Leap Year Monday, Feb. 29 will be his big day. "My parents explained to me my real birthday...

Sweetheart Royalty Announced

Sweetheart Royalty Announced

Amelia Holcomb, News Editor February 17, 2016

The 2016 Sweetheart court was announced between the girls and boys varsity basketball games Friday, Feb. 12. Ryan Conley and Grace Wilson are second attendants, Connor Hill and Tamera Thornton are first...

Cappuccino Days Today and Tomorrow

Cappuccino Days Today and Tomorrow

Amelia Holcomb, News Editor February 10, 2016

  Project Graduation is hosting Cappuccino Days February 10 and 11. Parent volunteers will be selling baked goods, candy, hot chocolate, and cappuccinos. The proceeds will benefit the seniors'...

During fifth hour Rep theatre class, students work on set and lighting for Wizard of Oz

Crew Working to Present Annual Winter Musical

Jacob Robertson, Staff Writer February 10, 2016

Shawnee Mission South Theatre will present their annual winter musical with a rendition of Wizard of Oz. With over two months of rehearsal the cast has been hard at work practicing the dance routines and...

Student Celebrate National Book Month

Student Celebrate National Book Month

Aubrianna Sammis, Heritage Reporter February 8, 2016

January is national book month and Freshman Reagan Goforth talks about how she loves books. “My favorite book is 'The Outsiders', because I love the characters and storyline.  I liked how it took...

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