The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot
The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot
The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot
A week before Thanksgiving break, sophomore River Brown grabs a glue stick and paper to make a teacher appreciation card. "My favorite teacher is [Tucker] Love, he's a really kind person," said Brown.

Giving Thanks

Sahara Montgomery, Photographer • December 10, 2024

Kicking off the meeting with sharing the supplication for exams, sophomore Heba Boullaouz encourages her fellow members to study hard and recite the supplication every day during the third MSA meeting on, Dec 7th.

New group takes shape at South

Manahil Fatima, Photographer • December 10, 2024

Retelling a story, junior AJ Cooper interacts with fellow props crew heads during 4th hour adv. Repertory theater on 11/21.

Theater relationships

Tessa Munoz, Photographer • December 10, 2024

Top of the pyramid, junior Elizabeth Petersma practices stunts with juniors Jordyn Sautter [left] and Peyton Jacobson [right] at the cheer and pace showcase at Shawnee Mission South on 11/15 in preparation for the state competition.

Pacesetters, cheer squad perform at state

Sierra Nelson, Assistant Photo Editor • December 9, 2024

Giving pointers on Adobe Photoshop, senior Asra June, who designs and writes for the newspaper at SMS, helps middle school student Clara Rupp. “It was a really positive experience. They have a really great program,” June said.

Into the Woods

Annalynne Bradley, Photo Equipment Manager • December 5, 2024

During the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention, SM South students went to the Fashion District mall to get coffee before their classes. Student photographer sophomore Sebastian Aburto played with a sequin wall in the mall.

Exploring Philly

Maddy McKenna, Photographer • December 5, 2024

Unboxing the festive treat, junior Taegan Chambers prepares to decorate a tasty wintertime tradition with his classmates.

House Builders

Stella Stiles, Photographer • December 4, 2024

Running with excitement, the South debate team approaches the Bean in Chicago, Illinois. After lunch, over an hour of driving, and a thirty minute walk through the city, they finally made it the day before the Glenbrooks Speech & Debate Tournament, Nov 22.

Debate team visits Chicago

Hayes McCracken, Photographer • December 3, 2024

Playing with Ian Dodson on the main piece of the night, Charlie Eeyler is the saxophone soloist for this piece. Charlie is playing tenor and is one of the best saxophone players at South currently. Charlie played the solo beautifully for it being his first time on stage this year.

Jazz band’s first concert

Brody DeLeve, Photographer • December 2, 2024

Preparing for Cabaret, junior Isabella Appleman leads the Treble choir in "Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now" right before Cabaret on November 5. Appleman and the treble choir practiced in the choir room, they practiced using facial expressions.

Choir Cabaret

Shea McNellis, Assistant Photo Editor • November 19, 2024

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