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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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...

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...

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...

Next Step!

Christine Bailey, Staffer

September 17, 2018

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I’d like to think of myself as a organized person. A person who likes to be ahead of the game to make all situations easy no matter how hard they may be. There were times I would start my day with stress, not knowing anything about the next step in my life. Last year everybody told me senior would ...

It’s a Smoky Hill Miracle

Christine Bailey, Staffer

September 7, 2018

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Tens and thousands of supporters, volunteers, and donors lead the Make-A-Wish foundation to present a wish of every child that is diagnosed with a critical illness; Smoky Hill believes that the wish participation can be a game-changer and an extreme inspiration by granting wishes that change the lives...

Forward, MARCH!

Bianca Richerson, Staff

September 7, 2018

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Smoky Hill’s marching band, the Hill Regiment Marching Band, has been preparing over the summer and the start of the school year for the season. The Homecoming Week, Monday, September 10th-Friday, September 14th, is the first event where Smoky Hill’s marching band really gets to show the school wh...

Let The Games Begin

Avery Bailey, Editor

September 7, 2018

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Monday, Sep. 10 EVENT: Power Buff Girls Football WHEN: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. WHERE: The Swamp COST: $5 To Watch and $5 To PlaySIGN UP: In the Activities Office SOMETHING TO KNOW: The Class of 2021 - freshmen last year - won Power Buff in 2017. There are more aggressive groups and cheer for your fa...

Bands Of Honor

Avery Bailey, Staffer

May 8, 2018

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Band students this year  were excited for CSU and CCSD honor bands. Many auditioned, but only a few made it in, two of them being Sophomore Blake Davis and Freshman Mya Woods. This achievement is just one step forward for their future in music.   Most people may not know what CSU and CCSD h...