New Year’s Resolutions

January 18, 2019

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The New Year is a exciting new beginning, which means new year’s resolutions are as well. If you’re in school, there’s a good chance you are looking for resolutions that will help you improve your life physically, mentally, and emotionally. A few Smoky students share some fulfilling resolutions. ...

Trivia Bowl Moments

Andrew Guerin, Staffer

January 18, 2019

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Chick-Fil-A Days

Brenton Force, Staffer

November 16, 2018

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“I eat at Chick-fil-a about three times every week.” said Smoky Hill High School junior, Neil Cook. Neil as long as hundred of other students visit Chick-fil-a every day. However now it’ll make a big difference.   On November 29, at the Chamber and Parker location of Chick-fil-a all ...

Art Club

November 6, 2018

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The art club here at Smoky is open to anyone, regardless if they’re taking a class or not, so they can work on their art and have a safe place to go to. Liz Kaplan is one of the art teachers here at Smoky and she’s also the sponsor for art club. The club meets every Tuesday at 3:30 in room l...

The Works Of A Miracle Minute

Brenton Force, Staffer

November 2, 2018

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Imagine you’re sitting in your second period class. The clock strikes 10:05 AM and the miracle minute officially starts. The bag is headed toward you and now you must decide. Will you put any money in the bag. You now have a decision. Do you donate money or do let it go past. This is the dilemma t...

Instafall Ready!

Christine Bailey, Staffer

November 2, 2018

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If summer was the season to show off how great you look without a lot of clothing, fall and winter is the best way to demonstrate layers in cold weather. The time to snug into fuzzy sweaters, hoodies, leggings, and etc. But for Senior Hannah Duthie, this transition is exciting and simple. “ In the...

Get Crafty!

Tracy Johnson, Staffer

October 31, 2018

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On Saturday, November 3, Smoky Hill will host its 35th annual fall craft fair. The event will consist of 112 vendors selling handcrafted items as well as food. At the craft fair, a wide variety of items from clothing to gifts for the holidays are sold.    Ian Park, 9, has been doing the craft fair ...

Undefeated Team heads to playoffs

Eyoel Naizgi, Staffer

October 25, 2018

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The story of Smoky Hill football has been changed. They are not the losing team anymore. They have one of the best records imaginable. I had a chance to talk with football coach Kelton Coppinger and he said, “ I am happy with the progress of the team over the years. They have set goals for themsel...

Security Restricting Students

Stephanie Martinez, Staffer

October 25, 2018

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Almost every student at Smoky has been told to get out of the hallways at least once even if they weren’t disrupting or disturbing anyone. Students get told to leave the hallways and Activities and to go to the Library or the Cafeteria, by security and teachers. Usually students stay in th...

The Tests Of Stress

Brenton Force, Staffer

October 25, 2018

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At Smoky Hill High School this time of year the leaves are changing and the stress levels are rising, midterm season has arrived. The halfway point of the first semester is just around the corner. It’s time for students to start cram study sessions and somehow deal with the stress that comes with mid...

Gender Neutral Restrooms

Stephanie Martinez, Staffer

September 17, 2018

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  Smoky Hill is making changes around the school such as changing the dress code, adding a new redesigned section in the cafeteria, and adding gender neutral restrooms for students to use. The gender neutral restrooms is what’s making a lot more students feel welcomed.   T...

Places To Go To Help You Be Successful

Eyoel Naizgi, Staffer

September 17, 2018

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There are many ways to get help in school. There are resource centers, a testing center, a tutoring center, and you can schedule meeting with teachers when they are available. Karen Hamilton, the teacher that works in the social studies resource center, said “ the tutoring center is not open yet, but whe...