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The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot

The Student News Source of Shawnee Mission South

The Patriot

Senior Marquan Washington hurdlers a defender on Friday, Sept 12 at home against Pittsburg

Raiders slay the Dragons; 35-6

Levi Robertson, Editor-in-Chief September 15, 2025

For the first time since 2023 the Raiders secured a win at home against Pittsburg 35-6.  Pittsburg came in 1-0 after a win against Emporia High School week one. The Raiders looked for a bounce back...

Senior Solomon Hirsch and junior Rowan Minnick celebrate after Minnick forced a fumble during the season opener against Olathe North on Thursday Sept. 4.

Raiders drop home opener; 35-24

Levi Robertson, Editor-in-Chief September 5, 2025

The Eagles and Raiders both came in wanting to start the season strong in a Thursday night week one matchup as SM South. Senior Marquan Washington started the scoring for the Raiders with a six yard...

Back pedaling up the court senior Jadon Sautter celebrates scoring a basket during a home against against Olathe South on March 7.

Seniors playing college sports

Levi Robertson, Sports editor May 17, 2025

According to the NCAA, of the estimated eight million students that play sports in high school, only 6% will go on to play collegiate sports. In high school, sports are more for fun,  whereas in college,...

Kicking sand in the air, junior Miles Flint does his long jump during a track meet at South on April 1st.

A busy afternoon

Nash Swinson, Photographer May 13, 2025

The Pacesetters compete at KSHSAA 6A state dance competition on November 22 in Topeka, Kansas.

Pacesetters 2025 Extravaganza

Mariam Mohamed, Reporter April 17, 2025

The Pacesetters annual spring show extravaganza is back again. This year it is in the auditorium on Friday, April 18. “The extravaganza is the main point in the season where I get to really express...

Junior Mac Solis high fives his teammates after scoring during a game against Wyandotte

Raider Baseball gets a new turf home

Mariam Mohamed, Reporter April 9, 2025

When you drive past the sophomore lot you may notice the baseball field with shiny new turf. After weeks of massive machinery, mounds of dirt, and sounds of bulldozers. Shawnee Mission School District...

Raiders basketball and crowd control celebrate together after beating SM East and winning a share of the Sunflower League title.

Raider Basketball finishes 21-2; best season in a decade

Levi Robertson, Sports editor April 3, 2025

Chemistry. Friendship. Grit. Habits. Good teams regardless of sport often share these characteristics.  “I think all the guys on the team are best friends off the court. We always go to Chick-Fil-A,...

Messing around, junior Carmello Sanders jokes with his teammate after landing his vault. Sanders jumped around on the mat before making his way off.

Vaulted

Avery Tilley, Photo Editor March 24, 2025

Senior Pacesetter Miranda Zimmerman performs at halftime show

Dance all day

Jolie Weigel, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

While most high school students are just waking up at 6 a.m., sophomore Addie Edmunds and freshman Ella Klein are already at school, devoting their time and effort to the Shawnee Mission South Pacesetters...

Pen in hand, Coach Zvosec handles check-ins and instructs students warming up for the first week of Track and Field on March 6.

The first week

Sierra Nelson, Assistant Photo Editor March 12, 2025

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