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Praising in the Heights

Praising in the Heights

Lindsey Dunaway, Social Media Manager November 9, 2018

The theater department recently opened its adaption of the musical “In the Heights.” The musical was open to students during the Wednesday matinee. I personally only saw act one of the musical and...

Getting knee surgery

Emily Byrum, Photographer November 7, 2018

When you hear the word “surgery” many thoughts go through your mind. Personally, I was very uneasy and concerned about how I would have to be wearing a very immodest hospital gown and was told by...

Teachers enjoy pumpkin patches.

Kylie Michael, Journalism 1 writer October 29, 2018

As Halloween approaches, the popularity of pumpkin patches grows in Kansas City. Spanish teacher Stacey Stowers-Dewitt has a 4-year-old son. She goes to the pumpkin patch for her son. "He loves it...

Theater has successful musical tryouts

Natalie Robinett, Journalism 1 Broadcast September 6, 2018

Journalism 1 Broadcast reporter Natalie Robinett talks with choir director Chris Droegemueller about how the auditions for the musical went this fall.

Junior Lindsey Wood warms up her violin prepping for the start of rehearsal. Wood first began with making sure her instrument was in tune then continued with running parts of her warm up book.

Leaving Off on the Right Note

Mackenzie Powell, Photographer May 21, 2018

The stage lights beamed down on the rows of musicians. Seniors in their prom attire litter the ensemble as they prep for their last concert. All around, it is a cacophony of sound as the ensemble tunes...

First-person: Reporter watches international soccer

First-person: Reporter watches international soccer

Nikola Viskovic, Journalism 1 reporter May 9, 2018

Junior Nikola Viskovic takes trip towards Dallas to view home country team Croatia face-off against Mexico on their “MexTour”. I drove 10 hours with my family to view Croatia play Mexico at the...

Younglife BBQ Sends off Seniors

Younglife BBQ Sends off Seniors

Peyton Richmond and Mya Beck, Journalism 1 reporters May 8, 2018

This year, there were a lot of seniors who were involved in Younglife and on Sunday, May 6, they had a dinner to say goodbye to all the seniors. Senior Robbie Jones has been going to Younglife for most...

The One Acts steal the show

The One Acts steal the show

Peyton Richmond, Journalism 1 reporter April 4, 2018

The One Acts is a festival where the theater students from theater three and four write and direct a short play that their fellow peers get to act in.  The 14 plays were put on in a three-day span, seven...

Physics is Egg-citing

Physics is Egg-citing

Jessica Begley March 16, 2018

  Every spring physics classes get to show off their knowledge of physics in the Oak Park gym, dropping eggs. McSparin’s and Whited’s physics students have been working to build a structure...

Students make New Year’s Resolutions

Maryrosaleen Fenlon, writer February 12, 2018

At the end of December and beginning of January, many people decide to make a new year's resolution – a large change to their life they want to implement in the coming months. Some people look...

Oprah for President

Knia Murray, writer January 31, 2018

How cool would it be if Oprah Winfrey ran for president? If Oprah ran, she could be the first woman president in the U.S. Although many people think it's a good idea for her to become president others...

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