Platko’s Pride and Joy: South’s New Screens
Miah Clark and Pablo Jimenez
September 12, 2017
Students expecting the same old sight of the same old trophy case were most likely shocked on their first day, as the longstanding trophy case was replaced by three television sets during renovations. “...When I walked in I kind of realized that [the trophy case] was all past accomplishments, ...
Construction continues on theatre
Addie Soyski, Brett Conner, and Lily Wagner
August 23, 2017
New screens. New paint. And most popular of all, a new coffee shop. But away from the bustling lobby and library, more renovations are being done to the theatre. For the first time in years, the theatre entrance was given a renovation. The theatre itself was updated in 2005 with a catwalk and flying...
New Library Offers More Options
Sophia Belshe, DJ Gill, Weston Glendenling, Abby Cox, Staff writers and photographers
August 22, 2017
This year, major changes to the space formerly known as the library were unveiled. The new Learning Commons features more space for students and a new coffee shop set up. Beyond the surface changes in carpet and general setup, new tables and chairs on wheels were added to the open library space. ...
Recycle changes
Blake Atkinson, Parrish Mock, and Jillian McClelland
August 21, 2017
Over the last two years the school has seen some changes with its recycling policy. For years, Environmental Education II students gathered the recycling. However, with the start of the new school year the job will be handed over to the custodians for weekly pickup. “This year we are picking up weekly to pre...
Spotlight On: Debate
Gini Horton, Nichole Thomas, Madison Holloway, Daniella Campos, Writers
August 18, 2017
With two of last year’s leading seniors gone, the debate team is preparing the new class of freshmen for competition season. Whether they joined with aspirations of becoming a lawyer, or simply to improve their speaking skills, new students have joined this year’s debate team? Teacher Natalie Ki...
Renovations Coming to the Library
Yanelis Perez, 21st Century Journalist
May 5, 2017
Get ready Shawnee Mission South students because there’s going to be some changes. Librarian Debi O’Brien said that the changes in the library should be done by the beginning of the next school year. The coffee bar is still going to be open from 7 a.m to 7:35 a.m. The wall will have outlets for ...
Breaking: Superintendent Jim Hinson to Retire
Sophia Belshe, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Opinion Editor
April 19, 2017
After 34 years in public education, superintendent Jim Hinson will retire at the end of the school year, he announced in a statement Wednesday. Hinson took over as Shawnee Mission's superintendent in 2013, after spending 11 years as superintendent of the Independence Public School District. In...
Administrators Immplement Tardy Round Up
Addie Soyski, Staff Writer
April 10, 2017
Shawnee Mission South is attempting to remedy its growing number of first hour tardies with the newly instated "Tardy Round Up." The new policy comes after increased concern about the number of students arriving after the bell rings, not only to their classrooms, but to the South campus, thus making...
StuCo Volunteers at Adelante Thrift
Madison Holloway, Ads Editor, Writer
March 14, 2017
Student Council is not just about what goes on inside the school, another important aspect is reaching out into the community to help effect positive change. On Saturday, March 4, 17 members of StuCo drove downtown to volunteer at Adelante Thrift. Adelante Thrift was founded in 2005 by Jarrett ...
Lady Law Mock Trial Results
March 13, 2017
Usually walking into a courthouse you picture big, intimidating lawyers standing in front of a jury. Mock trial got to try their hand at being one of those lawyers at their competition March 4 at Johnson County Regional Courthouse. They missed qualifying for State after their last round against SM Eas...