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SM South News

the student news source of shawnee mission south

SM South News

Get Involved at SMS

Get Involved at SMS

Greta Waller, Co-Editor in Chief August 19, 2023

As a freshman, you hear it all the time: “Get involved! Join activities! Make friends!” It may sound redundant, but being involved is the best way to find your people and your passions in high school. It...

Ava Smith lines up for a long pass down the pitch.

Girls Soccer Keeps on Rolling

Fletcher Knowles, Head Copy Editor March 31, 2023

The girls soccer team notches another win over Park Hill moving to a perfect 4-0 on the season. The team is led by Captain Harper Larsen and Senior Ava Smith. The girls have high hopes for this season. Last...

House-made hummus

Around KC: Jerusalem Cafe

Fletcher Knowles, Head Copyeditor March 8, 2023

When you are on a student’s budget you may be scared to get burned. Many people fear that someplace may not be worth the money and they tend to stick to what you know. But there are so many restaurants...

Looking for a Job? Go to Counseling.

Looking for a Job? Go to Counseling.

Greta Waller, Reporter September 28, 2022

Beginning this week, students will have the opportunity to learn about different careers during seminar. It marks the beginning of South’s first Seminar Speaker Series. The initiative was organized by...

LGBTQ+ students and allies gather at walkout

Walkout for LGBTQ+ Rights

Ren Park, Reporter April 4, 2022

On April first, South participated in a nationwide walkout in protest against anti LGBTQ+ legislations. Students gathered in the stadium to peacefully demonstrate their support for the queer and transgender...

Lily Cooper and Noah Biswell hold hands in a scene during Pan Right, Pan Left.

Improv Review

Fletcher Knowles, Reporter April 1, 2022

The Shawnee Mission South Improv Team had two shows on Wednesday and Thursday. I personally attended the Thursday show. The show consisted of four games and lasted about one hour. Freeze In this game...

On The Move

On The Move

Jake Foil, Reporter May 12, 2021

Yesterday morning, Coach Brett Oberzan called the football team into the weight room for a team meeting to announce his resignation. A shock to the entire team, as nobody had seen this coming. Brett Oberzan,...

A Century of Wins

A Century of Wins

Jake Foil, Reporter January 30, 2021

Last night, in the Lady Raiders basketball game against Shawnee Mission North, our very own head coach Mark Western got his 100th win. The epitome of the Raider spirit, it was a long road to get there....

Return to Hybrid

Return to Hybrid

Sarah Ohlde, Copy Editor January 13, 2021

With the beginning of second semester, middle and high school students will return to hybrid learning on Jan. 26. This means that students who have chosen the in-person learning option will be in school...

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