Jumping into National Honor Society
Mitch Brock, Reporter
November 21, 2016
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The National Honor Society initiation that took place Nov. 3 had a bigger turnout than last year. As the new initiates filled the risers on the stage, held their candles, and said the NHS pledge, they became members of NHS. They will soon be exposed to collecting many community service hours and mai...
Canned Food Drive Continued with Mr. AmeriCAN
Amelia Holcomb, Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2016
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Student Council's annual Mr. AmeriCAN raised cans and money for the canned food drive Wednesday, Nov. 9. All ticket sales and cans collected will go directly to the Johnson County Christmas Bureau. Senior boys were were nominated by various clubs and student organizations, and were whittled down to ...
Students Qualify At EcoMeet
Mark Holland, News Editor
November 16, 2016
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For a few of South's science students, their knowledge of nature has provided them with an opportunity to go to what is known as the EcoMeet. "The EcoMeet is a competition where a bunch of people from around the state get together and test their knowledge about Kansas plants and animals," junior Madi...
America Voted, South Spoke
Lily Wagner, Web Editor, Infographics Editor
November 10, 2016
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Gloria Carson- Freshman “I think that both candidates were terrible, I’m not happy with the outcome.” “If the had let young people have a say that definitely would not have been the outcome.” Colin Kerr- Freshmen “I think he’s [Donald Trump] gonna make America great again....
Dancing in Space
Jill Propst, Staff Writer
November 10, 2016
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On Nov. 11, the Shawnee Mission South JV and Varsity Pacesetters will host their 6th annual Dance Marathon. The night includes food, good music and many prizes. “I really enjoy dance marathon. It's a chance to go to a dance without needing to dress formally or bring a date. It's just fun and e...
2016 Mr. AmeriCan Competition Tonight
Angela Machado, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016
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The annual Mr. AmeriCAN senior boy pageant will be held tonight, Nov 9 from 7-8:30. For the first year Mr. AmeriCAN will be combined with the SMS finals for Hoops for Hope. The purpose of the pageant is raise money and cans to donate to those in need. The boys will be going through a spirit, talent, forma...
NAHS Trunk or Treat
Madison Holloway, Ads Editor
October 31, 2016
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The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) hosted its first annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 27. The event was meant to bring the community together and engage the elementary kids in a fun activity at south. Many clubs got involved to get kids excited about the different activities they could participate...
Tumbling into State
October 28, 2016
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On Saturday, Oct. 22, the South gymnastics team competed at their State meet, which was hosted by South. Overall the team placed eighth, but with improved scores from team members in individual events. "It was a good way to end the season even though we didn't place as high as we wanted to," senior F...
A Fiesta Full of Learning
Mara Baine, Staff Writer
October 21, 2016
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Principal Todd Dain and Counselor Beau Gothier hosted a program at South called Future Focus Fiesta Monday, Oct. 10. This program helped give information to students and parents about financial aid. “The idea behind it was that there were some changes to the financial aid that started this ye...
“Les Mis” Opening Night Pushed Back
Amelia Holcomb, Editor-In-Chief
October 19, 2016
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The theatre's production of the show "Les Misérables" was canceled for Wednesday, Oct. 19. "Our lead, Zach Greer is unfortunately ill. We can't really do the show without him and we don't have any understudies for this show, really just because, especially for Jean Valjean, it's just such a tou...