By Kora Gaines Every year, Mr. Sibley’s college government class is given the assignment to create their own political party. Each “party” must then decide on the issues they want to promote for a school-wide election, and then conduct the election. This year, the class was divided into six political parties: The Grit Party, TheContinue reading “Silly Sock Party Wins Annual Government Election”
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Bulldogs’ Thoughts on Weights
By Westin Wright and Landon Totten Welcome back to school, Bulldogs! To learn more about one of the most popular electives on campus, we interviewed several students about their experiences in the weights class. Weights is a course where students build strength and improve fitness through weightlifting. The class is taught by Luke Catloth andContinue reading “Bulldogs’ Thoughts on Weights”
As Finals Near, New Policy Raises Questions
By Brynna Owen Last year, AP Government held an election where student-created political parties proposed new school policies. The winning party, “The Gold Diggers,” introduced a policy that took effect this school year: any student who has an A for their semester grade does not have to take a final in that class. The goalContinue reading “As Finals Near, New Policy Raises Questions”
Robot Babies Giving Students a Taste of Parenthood
By Kylah Stoy In Mrs. Corley’s Family Studies class, students are taking home a robotic baby to experience the struggles and joy of being a mom or dad. The responsibility of parenthood is an important life lesson that Family Studies teaches. Some students had an easier time of it than others. Sophomore student Jaelyn LeyserContinue reading “Robot Babies Giving Students a Taste of Parenthood”
Fall Sports Awards Ceremony
Students and coaches who participated in fall sports this year were recognized at the Fall Sports Awards Ceremony last night, November 11, at 6 p.m. at ACJSHS. Cross Country Coach Mike Sibley and Assistant Coach Everett Cox recounted their last season as coaches (they are both retiring). They acknowledged that it had been an honorContinue reading “Fall Sports Awards Ceremony”
English 12 Students Build Homeless Shelters
Mrs. Elliott’s English 12 students have been building homeless shelters in the courtyard. This project is designed to help students connect with the text, The Glass Castle (by Jeanette Walls). The memoir touches on homelessness, and students have been exploring the multiple definitions of homelessness. For their project, students had to build a shelter largeContinue reading “English 12 Students Build Homeless Shelters”
Scholar’s Bowl Starts Season
By Addison Kettler The first tournament of the year in Iola ended with a 2-7 win-loss record. It was a good start to the season, with Braden Phelps, Brooklyn Strobel, and Josie Sumner as top scorers. The JV team members competed on Wednesday, October 5, in Eudora, scoring 4-4. They are a combined 10-13 soContinue reading “Scholar’s Bowl Starts Season”
JAG-K Holds Initiation Ceremony
By Emma Jordan On Friday, October 24, the JAG-K students (along with students from various Advisory periods) gathered in the auditorium. Junior and President of JAG, Morgan Hindman, introduced each officer and member. When their name was called, students walked across the stage while a slide presentation about themselves played in the background. After allContinue reading “JAG-K Holds Initiation Ceremony”
Cupcake Wars – Round Two
By Allie Kummer Mrs. Corley’s Baking and Pastry 1 class competed in their second competition of the year last Friday, October 24. The chosen theme for this Cupcake War was Mrs. Corley’s birthday. Table #1 Table one had the theme Alpha Delta (Mrs. Corley’s sorority). The cupcakes were funfetti with vanilla ice cream filling andContinue reading “Cupcake Wars – Round Two”
Astronomy Class goes on field trip to Cosmosphere
By Addison Kettler On October 8, Mr. Russell’s Astronomy class went on a field trip to the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson. They had a blast, figuratively speaking. The Planetarium had a program on “Worlds Beyond Earth” and the search for life. They attended Dr. Goddard’s Lab, which included various demonstrations of rocketry and liquid oxygen. Continue reading “Astronomy Class goes on field trip to Cosmosphere”
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