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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

KC Smoking Age is on the Rise

KC Smoking Age is on the Rise

Leanna Farney, 21st Century Reporter March 9, 2016

SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema, and may complicate pregnancy.  These are all warnings parents and teachers tell teens. Student nowadays know all of this....

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...

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'...

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