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Sitting to Take a Stand

Sitting to Take a Stand

Kat Paleogos, Staff Writer November 3, 2020

In light of recent events, specifically regarding racial injustice, we are seeing various forms of protests in our country, many of which spark controversy. Back in 2016, Colin Kaepernick’s decision...

Keeping Up with the Quarantined

Keeping Up with the Quarantined

Kat Paleogos, Staff Writer October 16, 2020

With the district’s decision for students to return to school in the midst of the pandemic, a rise in COVID-19 cases are inevitable. Along with this, surrounding students, teachers, and family members...

Sophomore Jordan Bechner makes blankets for Leo Club. The club gathered to create blankets for the Linus Project this past Saturday.

Leo Club Makes Blankets to Support Kids in Need

October 16, 2020

This past Saturday, members of Leo Club, a group dedicated to volunteering, gathered to make blankets for the Linus Project, a non-profit organization that gives handmade blankets to kids in need. Leo...

Senior Jordyn Bahl gets ready to pitch in a game against Lees Summit North High School from Missouri. The Monarchs went on to win the game 3-1.

Bahl throws gem against nationally ranked team

Caitlyn Ryan, Sports Editor September 28, 2020

Excitement filled the air Saturday afternoon at La Vista City Park as two nationally ranked softball teams competed in what became a battle of the pitchers. Monarch senior Jordyn Bahl dominated this pitching...

Brady Dumont on the sideline with his team after the injury.

Season Endings

Ellie Beiser September 21, 2020

The last season of a high school sport is one that leaves a lasting impression. After enduring challenges and building a strong team, this impression is not only remembered by teammates and coaches, but...

Members of the 2020 homecoming court celebrate their nomination with a group picture. Coronation will take place on the evening of Friday, Sept. 25.

Hoco Happenings

Katelyn Squiers, Assistant Editor-in-Chief September 21, 2020

The 2020-2021 school year has been like no other before. You don’t know what the smile of your classmate looks like, you can’t grab your own condiments at lunch, and every major school event has been...

The online view of the petition created by Roshu Senthil and her friends.

Surfacing Petitions

Ellie Beiser September 21, 2020

After months of quarantine, school is in session. This year, with cautionary procedures against COVID-19. The voluntary decisions of students and staff vary among their own personal stances and situations. Personal...

Sophomore Meredith Koehler purchases stamps from a local USPS.

Students Take Part in Supporting the USPS

Alex Gryczanowski, Staff Writer September 13, 2020

There is a lot of anticipation that comes with getting a letter or package in the mail. It could be something you ordered online, like clothing or a book. No matter what it comes in the mail, postal services...

DECA members attend the 2019 Central Regional Leadership Conference.

DECA pushes forward through uncertain times

Nicole Perez, Staff Writer September 13, 2020

In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world was put on pause. From schools to sports to spending time with friends and family, our way of life changed drastically.  Now, six months later, students...

The Future of Student Council

The Future of Student Council

Hannah Bishop, Editor September 13, 2020

With the reign of COVID-19 having no end in sight, extracurriculars at PLHS are doing their best to find a new “normal”.  Student Council is just one of the organizations trying to conduct meetings...

Mask Mania!

Mask Mania!

Tatum Kerr, Staff Writer September 8, 2020

People have seen them everywhere. Everyone probably has three or four, and if people don’t have at least one, everybody is silently judging them(and they totally deserve it.) What are these things? Masks...

Students take notes during class while taking precautions against Covid-19

Teacher Preperation

Ellie Beiser, Editor September 8, 2020

Months turn into weeks that turn into days, marking the countdown to the first day of school. This school year however the countdown was not only longer, but increasingly questionable.  As the news...

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