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28 Dead from Sandy Hook Massacre
Friday, December 14, marked one of the most tragic days in America’s history. Gunman Adam Lanza, 20, shot up Sandy Hook elementary school in Newton, Connecticut, using a .223 Caliber rifle, killing 20 children, . . .
Chiefs Player Kills Girlfriend, Self
KC Chiefs invade the news Dec. 1 when Linebacker Jovan Belcher killed his girlfriend then himself. Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Belcher reportedly kissed his girlfriend on the forehead after killing . . .
NHS Presents 'Voices From The High School'
Every year at NHS the students put on a play for the whole town to see. This year the play was Voices From the High School. I asked the students at NHS what they thought of the play. Everyone . . .
NHS Students Don't Take Advantage of Passing Period
Opinion: Imagine this: You're rushing through the halls trying to get to your locker before the bell rings, but there are other students roaming around at their own pace, walking slower than death. One student may . . .
22 Children, Woman Stabbed in Central China
On Friday, December 14, a man injured 22 school children and an elderly woman in central China. Because the event took place around the same time of the tragedy in Connecticut that killed 28, this additional recent tragedy has been . . .
Lack of Blinkers Cause Potential Accident
Holly Lour
You’re walking and you see a car doesn’t have its blinker on, so you assume it’s okay to cross the street. As you do, next thing you know, that same car, still without a blinker, almost . . .
Senior Boys Compete in Mr. Bluestreak Pageant
On December 20, 2012, the Neodesha High School Student Council held its first annual Mr. Bluestreak Pageant. Senior male candidates had the chance to show off different outfits, perform a specific talent, and answer . . .
Stuco Holds Successful Food Drive
Around Thanksgiving the high school did a canned food drive for the local food pantry and raised over 1,000 food items for donation. The non-perishable food items that were donated are given to the local food pantry to help families in . . .
"Skyfall" Leads Listeners into Beautiful Oblivion
Finding the perfect song for any given mood is hard. Finding a song in heavy radio rotation that won't become irritating in the next three months is nearly impossible. However, the latest song by Adele fits the bill. . . .
Jackie Arnold Places 11th at State
State tennis was originally scheduled for October 13 & 14, in Hutchinson, but due to inclement weather, the matches were played on the 13, 15 & 16. Jackie, was the only tennis member who qualified for . . .
NHS Presents Fall Play
Every year, the Neodesha High School students put on a play. However, this year’s play is going to be a little different from other plays they’ve put on in the past. This year’s play . . .
Students Plan Neewollah Fun
Every year in Independence they host Neewollah so that kids can have fun before Halloween. Kids at NHS explained what they are doing this year for Neewollah and who they are going with. Some people . . .
Gangnam Style Dances Its Way into American Hearts
With over 100 million downloads on iTunes, the popular Korean song and dance, “Gangnam Style,” is becoming a sensation across the world. “Gangnam Style” is a song that many people have . . .
Erie Student Accused of Medicating Brownies
A 16-year-old student at Erie High School is accused of bringing brownies with prescription pills to school. Authorities were notified when the student gave another student the brownies at school. Sheriffs . . .
Language, Grammar Mistakes Annoy Many at NHS
Today, it too often seems as though the proper use of the English language has been abandoned. With examples like ‘text speak’ and shortening words when writing, it’s no wonder that many students . . .
STUCO, FBLA provide first Coke Break
On Friday September 28, the Neodesha High School Student Council had their first monthly “Coke Break.” The FBLA organization assisted the Student Council this month in organizing the break. . . .
Students Give Advice for End of Nine Weeks
The end of the nine weeks is almost here! It’s time to get late work in, ask for extra credit, turning homework in early, and bring tissues for teachers for extra credit. Students around NHS explain . . .
Tennis Numbers and Talent Soar
The tennis team is off to a great start for the 2012-2013 season. We have a new coaching staff; Coach Gary Huff moved from JV coach to varsity. New teacher, Paige Blann, came on to help coach the girls tennis team as the JV coach. With the . . .
NHS Show Choir Season Begins
For many years now, the NHS Select Choir has entertained audiences with the sensational sound they have always produced. Thanks to their amazing director, Mr. Ray Essington, and its dedicated members, the NHS select choir has become a . . .
NHS Students Need To Be Organized
Homework, sports, games, extra-curricular activities, and for some, jobs. It all seems overwhelming for one person to tackle, but there are ways to cope and organize everything. Many students are involved in one . . .
School Lunches Change With "Let's Move Campaign"
In 2010, First Lady Michelle Obama launched her Obesity Campaign called “Let’s Move.” Some of the effects of this have impacted the school lunches in here in USD 461. The Let’s Move . . .
Summer 2012 Brings Chart Topping Hits
“Hey, I just met you/and this is crazy...” This summer had many exciting events, from London hosting the 2012 Olympics to the Mars rover, Curiosity, being launched after eight years . . .
Students Show School Spirit
Many NHS students showed their school pride on our traditional snake parade on September 28, 2012. This is the day freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors build floats to . . .
The Library Lady: Paxson Describes Duties
Sergey Vilka interviews head librarian Vicki Paxson about duties. Q: How long have you been working as a librarian? A: “I have been working as a librarian since August 1996.” . . .
Students Celebrate Pi Day
Mrs. Boldra’s 8th grade math class geared up last week to celebrate “Pi Day” in honor of the number 3.14, (pi). This day was conveniently placed on 3/14. . . .
Students Honored at Keith Hersh Banquet
On Monday, March 5, the Keith Hersh Banquet was held in the auditorium at NHS. The Keith Hersh Scholars and their families ate in the cafeteria before the awards . . .
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