Students Get Their Pep On
Tess Conley, Writer
February 10, 2017
The week of WPA was not only important for those going to the dance, but also those planning on competing in the Spirit Week Contest. Each day there is a different theme that students can dress up for, and at the end of the day Pep Club picks the winners. This year the themes were: Monday: Movie Star Monday ...
Come Look At South (Spirit)
Madison Holloway, Ads Editor
February 7, 2017
South prides itself in being home to a wide variety of electives, clubs and sports for students to explore their interests and possibly find a new passion. These can range anywhere from Writer's Workshop to Project Lead The Way and from Animal Rights Club to AcaDec. On Wednesday, Feb. 1 all eighth-grade...
Gun Control
Addie Soyski, Staff Writer
January 28, 2017
Kansas is by no means a state that likes gun control. On July 1, a law will be enacted that permits Kansans 21 and up to carry concealed firearms in public buildings without a permit or training. This includes public universities, which has been a huge concern for some. "....On campus, sexual assault...
Trump’s Inauguration Day
Blake Atkinson, Staff Writer
January 21, 2017
At 11:47 A.M. Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. It’s been 554 days since Trump announced his candidacy for president and after a very uphill battle he is no longer President-elect but President. During his speech, which focused mostly on the economy and patri...
Sweetheart Court Candidates Announced
Hannah Underwood, Writer
January 6, 2017
A few weeks ago, seniors voted in their English classes for the five girls and five boys among their senior peers to be nominated for the Sweetheart Court. The court is composed of ten girls and ten boys. On Jan. 6, the candidates were announced. The Sweetheart King and Queen, along with the first...
Warm Snacks and Pots for Firing
Mark Holland, News Editor
December 22, 2016
The Shawnee Mission South art classes are known for putting on events that showcase their student's work. One such event that occurred Friday, Dec. 16 after several postponements was Raku Day. It was an all day event where students could come and participate and they sold warm snacks such as s'mores...
Students offered a night of studying and treats
Kyra Ringler, Heritage Reporter
December 14, 2016
With the first final approaching this Friday, many teachers have already started review games and other activities in their classes to prepare students for the jam-packed week ahead. Not only have some teachers given the students class time, but many are offering a study session Thursday night, a schoo...
Jumping into National Honor Society
Mitch Brock, Reporter
November 21, 2016
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
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 ...