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The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot

The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot

New system, Old Routines?

New system, Old Routines?

Tara Phillips, 21st Century Journalism Reporter October 7, 2015

The new security system that began getting installed last May is getting closer to being finished and changes continue to be made. The system inputs many innovations around the school which cause changes...

The Great Debate

The Great Debate

Sophia Belshe, Ads Editor October 7, 2015

Last Thursday’s debate between the Young Democratic Socialists of Eastern Kansas (YDS) and the Young Republicans (YR) covered an array of topics ranging from immigration to education. Each team was allowed...

Security for Lunch?

Security for Lunch?

Mara Baine, 21st Century Journalism Reporter October 5, 2015

New security has taken a toll on the students at Shawnee Mission South, especially during lunch. The Shawnee Mission School District has taken new security measures in order to keep elementary, middle...

Photo by Lydia Thorn of SRO Richard Spandle

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...

A walk out of Darkness

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...

Safety in the Stadium: Is Security Seeing New Standards?

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...

Isabel Holcomb, Remy Gordan, and Ryan Conley are the National Merit Semi-Finalists.

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...

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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,...

Making a circle, students of FCA and Club 121 performed an annual event, praying for their school, friends, and family

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...

SMS pool size inadequate for larger meets. District looking for larger pool area in Lenexa aquatic center.

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...

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