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VOL. 94 NO. 5 • HAYS HIGH SCHOOL UIDO 2300 E. 13th ST. • HAYS, KAN. 67601 G www.hayshighguidon.comFEBRUARY 6, 2019 N ADOPT-A-COP SCHOOL LIFE Hays Police Department partners with Hays High Job Etiquette By Michaela Austin The two police officers who Hays High Guidon are specifically assigned to Hays High are Dakota Gul- DECA group hosts seminar for interested students Students may have no- ley and David Vilaysing. ticed a police officer be- Having police offi- By Allison Brooks event with a five-course ing here more frequently. cers assigned to a pub- Hays High Guidon meal and an etiquette les- Sometimes they may see lic school is a somewhat son. Being on time, having a one walk through the common thing. There are Planning for this event good work ethic and know- hallways, and they start schools that even have started two months in ad- ing how to think on your asking, “What are they a police officer stationed vance and took a lot of co- feet are all qualities need- doing here?” The reason at the school every day ordination and work. ed to enter the workforce, why is because of a new throughout the entire day. “We had to have contact but many teenagers today program that affects the “The officers and law with the speakers at least feel underprepared to take whole school district. enforcement have always twice a week, we had to that next step in their life. “It’s called Adopt-a- been welcomed in pub- call the Country Club to “I’m not ready for the Cop program,” Assistant lic schools in any district get all the meals and set future at all,” junior Hope Principal Fred Winter I’ve been into,” Winter up ready, we had to make Schumacher said. “I have said. “All buildings in the said. “I was in a district posters, we had to get ma- no idea what I want to do district have one or two in Valley Center where terials such as name tags with my life yet.” officers. They are build- we had an SROs who ac- and candy for the tables, To help fix this prob- ing rapport with students tually had an office in the we had to get a sponsor lem, juniors Andrea Lo- and staff. They are not building, and they were in order to get some of the pez, Brooklyn Schaffer here every day and are there just pretty much all gift cards,” Schaffer said. and Claire Shippy cen- not stationed anywhere throughout the day. They The event was open to tered their DECA project in the building, like a would also go out on calls.” all juniors and seniors who around teaching teenagers SRO [School Resource Of- However, the Adopt-a- are members of DECA or skills to prepare them for ficer], but they come in Cop program is not the Leadership Team. entering their career. and give presentations same thing as having a “A lot of us are close to To accomplish this goal, and just want to get to School Resource Officer. graduating in a year so we they organized a seminar know students and staff.” In the Adopt-a-Cop pro- thought it would be best at the Country Club on The change started gram, the police officers to get ahead so that we’re Jan. 22 with four differ- this semester in order to come when they have time ready for when we gradu- COURTESY PHOTO / The Guidon ent pairs of speakers who build better connections or when a staff member ate,” Schaffer said. between the police depart- all talked about different The first pair of speak- Juniors Andrea Lopez, Brooklyn Schaffer and skills necessary for the fu- Claire Shippy organize a career advancements ment and the staff and • See “Police” pg. 2 students in the district. ture, and they ended the • See “DECA” pg. 2 seminar.

CELEBRITIES In Loving Memory Recent passings of celebrities leaves Hays High students to mourn

By Meg Taggart continue her father’s Hays High Guidon actually something legacy, as she was work- that is reasonable, but ing on perfecting his sig- I do think they need to do The recent death of cer- nature moves and plays. something in the NBA to tain celebrities has affect- “I was sad when I honor Kobe,” Ackerman ed almost everyone in one heard that Kobe died, and said. “I heard that some way or another, whether then when I heard people are trying to get it caused an emotional that eight other people the all-star MVP trophy reaction, appeared in died,” senior Carson Ack- named after him, but I conversations between erman said. “But, when feel like something does friends or even popped it’s a 13-year-old girl, need to happen to con- up in social media feeds. she had so much life left tribute to his legacy.” Speaking of, you may to live and such a poten- Kobe Bryant will have heard that bas- tial in the game of basket- not only live on for his ketball icon Kobe Bry- ball and in life as well.” achievements in basket- ant died on Jan. 26, along Since Kobe Bryant’s ball, but also for his inspi- with his daughter Gianna death, there has been dis- rational state of mind. It Bryant and seven oth- cussion that the NBA was labelled the Mamba ers when the helicop- should change its logo Mentality, after his nick- ter they were in collided in tribute to him. In name, The Mamba. Mam- ALEXIS PFANNENSTIEL / The Guidon with the Santa Monica fact, there is a petition ba Mentality was ex- mountains in California. about it that has racked plained by Kobe Bryant as take in both prepara- basketball player,” se- scended basketball so Gianna Bryant was up 2.5 million signa- a way to describe the level tion and competition. nior Tucker Johnson said. everybody outside of the 13 and planned on play- tures and counting. of intense focus and relent- “Kobe was more of “I’d say for some people, he See “Celebs” pg. 2 ing for the WNBA to “I don’t know if that’s less approach he would a public figure than a had that quality that tran- • NEWS THE GUIDON • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 • 2 YOUR VIEW POLICE/Officers stationed on Hays High campus Do you think Hays High needs • FROM PAGE 1 also see different officers police officers? making connects with has invited them to pres- the staff and students.” ent to their students. The possibility of having “If they think they need to have it for security, let “For the most part, a School Resource Officer them have it.” they’re in the building try- in the future is unclear, —senior Paige Beamer ing to build a good rapport but the Adopt-a-Cop pro- with students and teach- gram is what the district “I think it is a good pre- ers,” Winter said. “It’s not wants to have right now. caution for emergencies.” an everyday thing, but “I think just right now —senior Megan Flavin it’s a thing they are just this is the program where being intentional about. we’re able to have officers “I don’t think so. I mean maybe to regulate We’ll also invite them to come in and just meet people with nicotine and come and eat lunch. It’s with students and have a stuff like that, but that’s not something that’s not good relationship,” Win- the only reason I can happened before; it’s just ter said. “Law enforce- think of.” here recently they’re mak- ment is here to protect —junior Trista Flock ing a conscious effort to and serve. A lot of it has be in the building more. If nothing to do with punish- “I think it’s a good idea you see them, if you were ment. Everything to do to have them outside of the parking lot, like where in another building like an with being a better citi- we’re all trying to exit. I elementary school or the zen and a better person.” think when they see the middle school, you would [email protected] PAIGE POLIFKA-DENSON / The Guidon police officer, it helps them to realize to slow down and take your time.” — sophomore Sam Vesper DECA/Professionals speak on how to prepare for future • FROM PAGE 1 chance to win a gift card. teaching students what to ommendations as well,” though, honestly because Do you feel The second pair of look for and what they can Shippy said. of the meal we got.” prepared for your ers was Rhonda Meyer- speakers was Niki Dinkel adjust. After all the speak- Lopez said she feels that future? hoff and Mackenzie Neu- and Karen McCullough, The last pair of speak- ers, lunch was served, the event was a success hauser, who both work at who both work in Career ers was Jamie and Kelsey and businesswoman Gail and hopes that everyone “No, because I have Eagle Communications. Services at Fort Hays Kuehl, who own six Mc- Kuehl walked everyone gained as much as she did really bad time manage- They spoke about the im- State University. They Donalds throughout Kan- through the proper eti- from the experience. ment.” portance of knowing your gave advice for making sas. They spoke about quette to eat each course. “I believe the event was —junior Camry Young strengths and weaknesses resumes and provided re- what they look for when “I gained a lot from what very successful because they hire people and what the speakers had to say,” of how much information “Yes, because I feel pre- and how those can play sources to help prepare for Schumacher said. “They was gained, the way the pared for tomorrow, and into the strengths and interviews. not to do in job interviews. it’s okay to take things weaknesses of the people The third speaker was “We found our speakers went more in detail into speakers interacted with day by day.” with whom you work. Dr. Donnette Noble, who through recommendations things like interviews and the group and an overall —senior Zoe Buffington Between each speaker, is a professor at FHSU. by Mrs. [Shaina] Prough, what employers are look- great response from the there were 15-minute She did a demonstration and we also called the ing for. My favorite part group,” Lopez said. “Yes, I feel prepared breaks and drawings for a about body language, college and asked for rec- was the etiquette class, [email protected] because I am a hard worker.” —senior Isaac Smith “I feel as prepared as I CELEBS/Passing of recent celebrities saddens community can be because I’m ready Whether people follow basketball or listened to Juice for school, but not ready • FROM PAGE 1 to leave my family.” WRLD, celebrity deaths seem to have an effect over many. —junior Sophia Garrison You may have felt sympathy for them, for their fam- basketball world knew him and the work eth- ilies or for the fans they left behind. “Yes, because I know ic quality that he possessed. He was just a quality guy.” what I am going to do Accidents, such as these two, re- with my life.” Kobe Bryant was not the only celebrity to leave his minds the public that no one can avoid death. —senior Sierra Bryant fans in the last few months. Juice WRLD died on Dec. 8, “I think that people were affected by Kobe’s death be- 2019, due to complications with an overdose-induced seizure. cause they’ve grown up with him,” school psychologist Nikki “I do feel prepared be- He was a 21-year-old rapper/artist who reached Lind said. “He’s been a part of the culture for a long time, ev- cause the classes I’m tak- the Billboard Top 100 25 times in two years for songs, eryone knows who Kobe Bryant is and they spend a lot of time ing now suite the career I such as “All Girls Are the Same” and “Lucid Dreams.” plan on going into.” watching him in his basketball games and in advertisements. —junior Skylar Zimmer- “I was sad when he first died, but he was kind of working towards He’s just permeated the culture, and with that, they feel a loss.” man it in the life that he chose, though I did like his music,” Johnson said. [email protected] THE GUIDON NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6. 2020 • 3

DRESS CODE YOUR VIEW If you could change the dress SUIT UP code, how would Students reprimanded for clothing choice on school property you change it? “Oh yeah, workout By Nikka Vuong that no bare backs or shirts are asked to change. stuff.” Hays High Guidon shirts with exposed Students have also —junior TayShaun Birch Dress code rules are stomachs are permitted. been dress-coded due to “If I could change a rule, set to promote appear- “These rules were set by inappropriate shirts that I would change the shoul- ance that refrains from past administrators and were not school approved, ders rule.” interference with the in- have been changed to fit such as the traditional se- —sophomore Ashlynn Flax tended function of school. what is needed through nior class T-shirts, which According to education. the years,” Assistant Prin- are not school sponsored. “I’m personally not findlaw.com, the first laws cipal Fred Winter said. “We keep the tradition affected by the dress code regarding school dress code Multiple students because it’s always been rules, so I don’t really care.” were established in 1969 throughout school have something that [seniors] —junior Alisara Arial by the U.S. Supreme Court. been dress-coded for have done,” senior Sierra In the same article, it breaking these rules, in- Bryant said. “It’s also kind “I would definitely love said that the Tinker vs. cluding senior Mari- of cool to see everyone’s de- to change the dress code. I Des Moines Independent eLyn Castaing and signs, and we didn’t make would like it to allow us to School District case in- junior Sophie Gross. ours that [inappropri- wear hats. Hats would be volved students wear- “My experience with ate]. I do think some people really great.” ing black armbands dress code isn’t great be- take our shirts out of pro- —sophomore Carson Brooksher to protest the Viet- cause the administrators portion, though.” nam War. From that, told me to ‘keep it under Appropriateness of “I think students the Court decided that control,’ which I didn’t like dress and appearance are should be allowed to wear schools may limit stu- very much,” Gross said. determined by and en- hats and hoods.” dent expression if it is “In addition to that, the forced by the administra- —freshman Seth Sumaya disruptive to the learn- same day, a couple of boys tion on an individual basis. ing environment or vio- in my class were wear- “I wouldn’t change the “I think that we should lates the rights of others. ing really short shorts and dress code rules because be allowed to wear hats.” —freshman Caleb Johnson Dress code rules in the cut-offs, and their whole there are reasons behind Hays High student hand- chest was visible, and they each rule, but I would [like “I would want to change book include that shoes didn’t get dress-coded. administration] to be more the hat rule because I being worn, that no head- “I know the adminis- consistent in enforcing want to wear a hat.” gear should be worn in tration saw them because them,” Gross said. “I think —sophomore Kristen Kuhl the building until the I was walking back from PAIGE POLIFKA-DENSON / The Guidon it is quite unfair of the ad- dismissal bell, that items lunch with them when I zip it all the way up.” change into something dif- ministrators to dress code of apparel considered dis- got stopped. Sexist, yikes. Winter said that when ferent at the nurse’s office, the girls for every little tracting, unsafe, offensive, I didn’t have to change teachers or administrators or they are asked to zip up thing, but when the boys Have you ever revealing or suggestive my shirt, but they made notice dress code issues, their jackets. For exam- break it, it is overlooked.” purchased should not be worn and me put on my jacket and the students are asked to ple, boys who wear cut-off [email protected] somebody’s merch? MERCH “I bought Benny the Jet’s merch.” —senior Brock Lummus

Senior sells merchandise for streaming channel “I bought Dawson By Nikka Vuong Armstrong’s Benny the Hays High Guidon they could wear it and I’ve sold one to Los Angles, Jet merch.” support me in another one to New Mexico and a —senior Luke Fletcher Throughout the years at way,” Armstrong said. couple to the border states Hays High, a few students “I could also maybe give around Kansas. But, most “I purchased a Deme- have created and sold their back to them later in the [purchases] are around trius Harmon hoodie.” own merchandise designs. future with the money I the Hays and Manhattan —senior DaVontai Rob- inson Student-made merch receive off the merch. I area.” has often been created to also thought it would be a Armstrong is looking “Jordan’s.” promote a cause or just be good idea, so I did it.” to make a website for his —senior Makayla Payne a novelty item. On the back of Arm- merch when the next order Graduate Scott Perry- strong’s merch design releases, but as of right “I have bought Milk man made hoodies for stu- is a red and white ret- now, interested students Boy’s stuff.” dents saying, ‘Scout Per- ro galaga jet design with can message Armstrong —senior Dawson Garrison ryman for President’ last the words “Benny the on any social media. “Yes, I have purchased year, senior Paige Polifka- Jet.” On the front, the “For [new merch], I want merch. Shout out to Denson created hoodies initials “BTJ” are printed to wait and probably make Lil Yachty.” of retired instructor Bill on it as well. a different and better de- —senior Madelyn Waddell Gasper last year and most “My parents wanted to sign, that way the people recently senior Dawson wear my merch, so I fig- that purchased that think “Yes, I have purchased Armstrong has created ured older people might it’s cool can buy it again someone’s merchan- dise, and it was Dawson merch to promote his buy it,” Armstrong said. “I and afford it in the near ALLISON HILLEBRAND / The Guidon channel/brand “Benny the wanted to do [a design] for future,” Armstrong said. Armstrong’s Benny the Jet.” Jet.” all age ranges that would Armstrong currently Junior Skylar Zimmerman is one of the students —senior Isabell Robben Armstrong first cre- still think it looked cool.” wants to be a profession- who purchased senior Dawson Armstrong’s mer- ated his merch in Septem- Normal long-sleeve al streamer and thinks chandise. “I have not bought ber and started selling to shirts are $20, crewnecks it would be cool to play merch from anyone, but students in mid-Novem- are $25 and the hoodies games professionally for out to let people know that they see the merch, I would if Alicia Feyer- ber. are $30. the Fort Hays State Uni- who I am,” Armstrong or they ask ‘What are your herm’s YouTube channel “All the people that “I have sold over versity e-sports team that said. “I haven’t been going shirts about?’ from the logo had it.” support me playing video 250 to 300 items,” Arm- is coming up in the Fall live a lot lately because on the back of the shirt. —senior Olivia Reed games online and stream- strong said. “I would say 2020. of school and stuff out- That’s how I can plug my ing thought it would be most of the merch sold is “I think merch was a side. But, people started own channel.” cool if I made merch, so from the Hays area, but good first step to getting asking me what I do now [email protected] THE GUIDON NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 • 4

YOUR VIEW RELATIONSHIPS What is an appropriate amount of money DISASTROUS DATES to spend on a Students share unfortunate first date experiences date? By McKena McBride “I’d spend at most $50.” Hays High Guidon —junior Kelby Rice ed me a Kleenex so I could wipe the vomit off my mouth.” Dating is something that is completely Although Garrison had an overall good time “Probably around $35.” normal to do in high school. However, on the date, she said there was not a second one. —sophomore Grant Tesluk if one would ask students how their Another student who has been in a surprising dat- dates have gone in the past, a major- ing situation is senior Megan Flavin. “It depends on what ity will say they only went on one date “My now-boyfriend tried to put his arm you’ll be doing.” with the person or it did not last very long. —freshman Kaden McBride around me at the movies and acciden- This is not surprising, seeing as only 2 per- tally elbowed me in the face,” Flavin said. “It depends on where cent of new marriages in the United States Flavin said he was very embarrassed. you are eating, like if the are between high school sweethearts, accord- “He turned bright red and apologized profusely,” Fla- place is nice, $20 to $35, ing to HuffPost. This indicates that there vin said. “We both found it funny and still do to this day.” or if the place is cheap, $7 is a great chance that the people who you date Flavin said they have now been to $15.” in your high school life will not be the same dating for more than two years. —freshman Liam Buller people you date or you marry years from now. According to messaging data from the online dating Nonetheless, as students date oth- “I think at high school site Zoosk, women in their 20s and 30s use the word ‘din- age probably nothing more ers in high school, they often find them- ner’ most often when describing their ideal date, while than the cost of a movie selves in unexpected dating disasters. One women in their 40s, 50s and older list ‘coffee’ most often. and maybe snacks and of these students is junior Sophia Garrison. Even though students are not as old as the wom- drinks.” “I had apparently caught the flu before my date, but I en in survey, students under those ages would prob- —junior Ashley Vilaysing didn’t really realize until we were driving around, and I had ably agree because it would be in a public place, so it to ask him to pull over so I could throw up,” Garrison said. probably would not be as awkward. So, if you are about “I would say anywhere She said the boy she went on the to go on a first date and do not know what you should between $15 and $30, date with reacted well to the situation. because most people our plan to do, maybe a dinner or coffee date would suffice. “He was super nice,” Garrison said. “He hand- age are broke.” ALEXIS PFANNENSTIEL / The Guidon [email protected] —junior Sydney Walker

“Never been on one, so I wouldn’t know.” DATES —freshman Jude Tippy Couples challenged to go on inexpensive dates What would your By McKena McBride ideal first date be? Hays High Guidon “I guess probably a movie.” When it comes to going —freshman Kaden Mc- out on a date, how far do Bride you think $10 would take you? Two couples explored “My ideal first date this question recently, as would probably just be go- they were given $10 to go ing out to dinner together.” on a date. —junior Mataya Quinby Sophomores Cooper Shubert and Seren Suma- “For my ideal first date, ya have been together for I would like to do go on a about four years. On their picnic somewhere and just $10 date, they considered chill there, and then after using the money on gas that, we just drive around and driving around, listening to music, or we would go see a movie. but they decided to go a I think it would be so cute different direction. and so fun.” “We spent $4 on McDon- —junior Johnessa Gay ald’s and got four burg- ers,” Sumaya said. “I don’t know. I don’t “After that, we went really have an ideal first to Dollar General and date. Whatever we feel like spent the rest on candy doing.” and had a movie night at —sophomore Karson Rus- my house.” sell Sumaya said the amount of money given to “The ideal first date is them affected what they one where we both spend decided to do. COURTESY PHOTO time to get to know each “Since we only other and enjoy each Juniors Levi Weilert and Brendan Kershner spent their $10 date getting snacks, going to Sonic and other’s presence, no matter had $10, we decided to then watching a movie together. what we are doing. I feel spend it as carefully as like I would be very con- possible, so we went to Mc- tent with just hanging out Donald’s,” Sumaya said. “We really didn’t know snacks and watch a movie. then went to Sonic for favorite part of their with them and laughing Shubert and Suma- what to do with exactly “Originally, we were go- lunch. date was curling up and and finding out who they ya both agreed that $10,” Weilert said. “It’s ing to go to McDonald’s “We didn’t have enough watching the movie. really are.” their favorite part of not like there’s any ar- and eat in there, but ap- left over to pay for our Weilert said he enjoyed —junior Zachary Chance the date was eating cades or really anything parently, someone didn’t meals, so we had to driving around with Ker- the candy they bought interesting to do in Hays. want McDonalds,” Weilert pay with our own money, shner the most. “My first ideal is really from Dollar General. If we lived in a bigger said. “So, we got snacks, but we tipped the server in “Even though we didn’t cliché, because I really like Juniors Brendan Ker- city, we probably would went to Sonic and watched the rest of the $10,” Wei- have a lot of money to going to the movies and shner and Levi Wei- have went to an arcade, a movie instead.” lert said. “Then we drove spend, it didn’t change the dinner.” though.” Weilert said they first home and watched the way I enjoy our time to- —sophomore Grant Tesluk lert agreed that it was difficult to decide what to Weilert said he and went to Cervs and each movie ‘Bad Boys.’” gether,” Weilert said. do with only $10. Kershner decided to buy bought some snacks. They Kershner said his [email protected] THE GUIDON NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 • 5

YOUR VIEW MUSIC

What is your Chamber Singers take on Baroque opera favorite genre of By Caitlin Leiker “I think one of the Hays High Guidon music, and why? most difficult things for “I like rock because it’s [the students] to learn unusual.” Last year, the Chamber will be the Baroque —freshman Niyah Dorris Singers were the first high style,” Underwood said. schoolers to perform the “The ornaments, trills, “I like classical. It’s a Pulitzer Prize-winning and the way the music lot harder to perform than work “The Little Match is performed is very today’s society’s music.” Girl Passion” by David specialized and specific, —freshman Sydney Potts Lang. This year, they’re but it’s also somewhat “I’m more of an old soul, taking on a new challenge: improvisatory, so it’s so if I had to pick between the opera “Dido and pretty difficult.” oldies rock and oldies indie, Aeneas.” Underwood described I’d pick rock because it’s “Dido and Aeneas” is “Dido and Aeneas” as “a more realistic and more fun based on Book IV of the great starter-opera” for to listen to.” epic poem “Aeneid” by audiences, featuring a —sophomore Alex Johnson Virgil, a Roman poet. beautiful story that isn’t The tragedy is brought to a large time commitment. “I like 2000s music. Why not go back to the good old life by Baroque composer “I think experiencing days?” Henry Purcell, and told different kinds of art often —junior Kelsiy Burns through short recitative is important to stay in sections [the musical the loop,” McGuire said. “I listen to everything. expression of dialogue in “Especially here in Hays, It really depends on what opera, sung in the rhythm CAITLIN LEIKER / The Guidon where we don’t get to see mood I’m in.” of ordinary speech] Junior Alisara Arial rehearses sections of the opera with vocal director Alex many operas.” —freshman Draven John interspersed with songs, Underwood in her vocal lesson. Underwood said the “I like pop and rap be- choruses, and dances. opera will showcase “a cause it’s fun to listen to.” Dido, the queen of suicide with his blade. perfectly. included. different type of talent at —junior Alexa Moeckel Carthage, falls in love Juniors Alisara Arial “There’s a lot of The set, being designed Hays High” that cannot with Trojan prince Aeneas and Gabe McGuire will choruses, so everyone gets by Chamber Singer be found in Musical or the while offering him shelter play the characters of Dido to be involved,” Underwood parent and architect Talent Show. on his way to found a new and Aeneas. said. “There are also a lot Lisa Brooksher, will “It’s a very specialized What’s your Troy in Italy. “As soon as I found out of roles to go around that be minimalistic. As for style of singing, and it’s favorite love An evil Sorceress, who the role I was playing, I are perfectly suited for costumes, the cast will a chance for Chamber song? hates Dido, tears the looked forward to working the people we have in the be dressed in all black, Singers to show that couple apart by creating on it more than anything,” ensemble who are ready to and the principles will side of them off, and I “I really like ‘Moon- a storm and sending one Arial said. “The process take a more serious vocal sport a specific piece think that’s really cool,” dance’ by Michael Bublé” of her servants to urge of learning opera is very step forward.” that symbolizes their Underwood said. “High —junior Eliana Buller Aeneas to continue his exciting to me, and I love The opera will be character. schools don’t perform journey and leave Dido to learn new things and performed “in-the-round,” Among their other operas very much. Any “I like ‘The Winner Takes behind. improve my abilities by meaning the audience will projects, the Chamber time you get to see It All,’ even though it’s a Aeneas wants to stay being introduced to a new be seated on all sides of Singers are preparing for break-up song.” high school students do —senior Nathan Leiker with Dido, but to keep world of music.” the stage. The students the performance and will something that is amazing from angering the gods, he According to will learn to perform in a use class time to teach the for their age group, it’s a “My favorite love song leaves. Dido cannot bear Underwood, the opera multitude of directions so staging, coach soloists, and really inspiring thing.” is called ‘In Love’ by Khai losing him and commits fits Chamber Singers that the entire audience is rehearse group numbers. [email protected] Dreams. The words are slow, so you can hear them all and soak them up. MUSIC —junior Camry Young

“I really like ‘Without You’ by Leslie Odom Jr. It’s Spring for Music kicks off with Valentine’s Cabaret really sweet.” Underwood said. “I try year. The ballroom is not —freshman Emry Lundy By Caitlin Leiker Hays High Guidon to put it in an order that that much bigger, so I’ll be “My favorite love song makes sense.” curious to see if this will is ‘That Summer’ by Garth To kick off the second This year’s Cabaret work out in numbers and Brooks. I like the lyrics.” annual Spring for Music is Valentine’s Day- give the students another —sophomore Aidan DeBey Festival, the Chamber themed to lessen the chance to perform.” Singers will perform pileup of commitments Sophomore Samantha “‘Ring of Fire’ by Johnny musical theatre love songs at the end of the music Vesper said she is excited Cash is my favorite because on Feb. 14 and 15 for season. Chamber to perform in her first it’s way too relatable.” Cabaret. —senior Levi Hickert Valentine’s Day in Fort Singers, for example, Hays State University’s had performances almost “I saw it last year, and “I like ‘Love is an Open Black and Gold Ballroom every day at the end of it was really interesting,” Door.’ That’s a fun one.” in the Union. last year. Vesper said. “The theme —junior Gabe McGuire For only $25 per “By moving it earlier in of ‘love’ this year will couple, members of the the semester, I’m hoping hopefully create a really “‘Ease My Mind’ by Ben community can enjoy a that it will alleviate some good vibe. I’m also excited Platt is good because it’s romantic atmosphere with of the constant pressure to perform something by CAITLIN LEIKER / The Guidon about how when you find myself because I haven’t that one person you’re in desserts and non-alcoholic that exists at the end of A group of sopranos and altos rehearse done a solo that’s not a love with, they make you drinks. Singular tickets to the year,” Underwood the Chamber Singers’ group song for Cabaret. really happy and ease your the event will be sold for said. classical contest piece.” mind.” $12.50. Last year’s Chamber Instead of performing to go somewhere safe, the community will take —junior Ashley Vilaysing Underwood has been Singers also advocated for something from the like two people who are away from the upcoming working individually with two nights of Cabaret as musical theatre genre, in love who just want event. the students to select and opposed to only one. senior Da’Vontai Robinson to run away,” Robinson “It’s a good way to spend perfect their performance “They put a lot of work has been working on the said. “I feel like it fits my your Valentine’s Day date pieces. into this, so it felt very jazz standard, “Fly Me voice pretty well, and it’s night and get to hear some “Even within Chamber anti-climactic to only to the Moon” by Frank something that people can really great love songs Singers, there’s a lot of do one performance,” Sinatra. just kick back and enjoy from the musical theatre variety in the effects Underwood said. “It was “To me, it’s about listening to.” repertoire,” Underwood that each student soloist a packed house at Hays getting outside of your That is exactly what said. would give an audience,” Community Theatre last comfort zone and wanting Underwood said he hopes [email protected] IN-DEPTH THE GUIDON • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 • 6-7 C NSORSHIP Students practice expressive freedoms By Allison Hillebrand !! Hays High Guidon SELF To quote a U.S. Supreme Court decision in chief Emma Pfannenstiel said. “Students 1969, “It can hardly be argued that either stu- are not filtered on what they can say, and dents or teachers shed their constitutional right we can kind of write whatever we want, even to freedom of expression at the schoolhouse gate.” if it is a little controversial of a topic.” However, this decision only pre- vents Pfan- nenstiel recognized that the yearbook government officials from suppress- ing staff, which focuses mainly on im- speech on school grounds. Schools portant events throughout the Expression still can use censorship* where year, may experience they see fit. less controversy and Students backlash than “The Gui- are unable don,” but still appreci- to use harmful ates the act protecting language, such as student rights. swearing or abusive ”I thought the mes- “It kind of slurs, since these are sage was really pow- depends on how typically not de- big the contro- fended by the First erful, and it makes me versy was,” Pfan- Amendment. feel empowered as a nenstiel said. “But, Beginning the if it just passes fight for student publica- student journalist...” by and doesn’t tion rights, the 1988 Su- Alicia Feyerherm put a lot into the preme Court case Ha- year, we won’t pub- zelwood vs. Kuhlmeier lish it.” ruled that high school “The Gui- journalism students’ don” online edi- rights were, in fact, tor-in-chief Ali- not violated when their articles were cen- cia Feyerherm said she has not Student Rights sored. Students, as expected, took this rul- experi- enced many controversies in her ing as an extreme blow. time as a journalist but was slightly worried Students guaranteed rights in public schooling Despite this case, the dedication of both high about a story she had posted her first year. By Allison Hillebrand school students and teachers encouraged the cre- “I was a little anxious about my weighted GPA Hays High Guidon ation of the 1992 Kansas Student Publications article, because when I interviewed [principal] Act. The act was signed by former Gov. Joan Mr. [Martin] Straub, he seemed really against In the 10th Amendment of the Constitution, it clubs or make changes to the current system. a very positive, Finney and has been in effect for nearly 27 years. the idea,” Feyerherm said. “I still posted it, dis- th states that “the powers not delegated to the Unit- GSA was recently renamed from the welcoming and For the 25 anniversary of the act, the Kansas cussing why I thought it was a decent idea, and ed States by the Constitution, not prohibited by CARE Club and has been around for near- discrimination-free Scholastic Press Association dedicated a docu- that scared me a little bit. But, I knew I was not it to the States, are reserved to the States respec- ly 10 years. place,” Underwood mentary, addressing the censorship of student going to get in trouble for it, so it never affected tively, or to the people.” “This last summer, a student reached out to me said. “However, I know journalists. The documentary focused on the Sali- me.” This amendment admits that education is pri- about starting a GSA, and when I did a little in- there are instances of bully- na Central newspaper, “The Pylon,” and the most Feyerherm said she appreciated the founda- marily a state and local responsibility. vestigation, I learned about CARE Club and that ing or negative actions against controversial piece they have featured. Each stu- tion the student publications act provided for her Often, students and their parents are left un- both [Abby] Gillan and [Erin] Deenihan were certain groups of people.” dent experienced doubt and fear in writing the and other journalists. aware of their unalienable rights in the U.S. pub- interested in moving it towards a proper GSA,” Underwood said the best way, he be- articles but were willing to accept the backlash “I thought the message was really powerful, lic school system. sponsor Alex Underwood said. “We then took the lieves, to combatting this discrimination is to they may receive from the public, knowing they and it makes me feel empowered as a student Of course, there is the well-known “students students’ initiative to [principal Martin] Straub raise awareness about the issue. cannot legally be censored. journalist,” Feyerherm said. “Knowing that I am have a right to a free education.” for approval.” “Whether it’s finding an adult in the Students who take any kind of journalism class able to report on what needs to be reported on, as However, many people are unaware of the oth- Underwood said it is essential to have a GSA building whom they feel comfortable talk- at Hays High School have had the Kansas Stu- long as it is not libelous, no one can come in and er rights provided to them. in existence at Hays High to provide a support ing to or leaning on the support of their dent Publications Act ingrained in them from tell me I can’t do something because they don’t Alongside the free education, students receive system for LGBTQ+ students, as well as their friends or in general gaining allies early days of the classes. want me to.” many other guaranteed rights, such as not being straight allies. who will stand up for them,” Under- “I think it is a good thing,” yearbook editor-in- [email protected] discriminated against, being safe in schools, their “Data regarding student mental health shows wood said. “We have to remember, First Amendment rights and the right of informa- that the existence of a GSA at their school dra- bullying most often comes from tion and participation. matically reduces rates of depression, anxiety the bullies’ own insecurities and Hays High School has made several attempts and suicide,” Underwood said. “To me, this is a how those manifest. It is usual- as to setting up a safe and friendly environment no-brainer.” ly not about the person being bul- for students. Students, although guaranteed the right lied, even though it feels like it.” The school has initiated a Gender-Sexuality Al- to not be discriminated against in the public- GSA is one of these support liance (GSA) club, placed police officers through school system, will often still experience it systems for students feeling ostra- the Adopt-A-Cop program and allowed adminis- through their peers. cized, Underwood said. tration to be open to suggestions to create new “Discrimination in school is no different than Underwood also said he believes that discrimination in any other setting,” the educators at Hays High are extremely Underwood said. “It’s when nega- supportive of the students. tive bias towards a person “Profe [Matthew Whitney] loves to say or group of people makes ‘Maslov before Blooms,’ which essentially means their lives more diffi- that it is important for the adults to take care of cult.” students’ personal needs before we can even begin Underwood said tackling educational goals,” Underwood said. he thinks people at The well-trained and positive staff at Hays High Hays High School do are working to accomplish that, although it is a dif- a good job at recog- ficult task, Underwood said. JESSICA AUGUSTINE / The Guidon nizing overt discrim- “I think we can all work together to continue ination and the sub- improving the Hays High School community in Journalism students participate in the Kansas Scholastic conscious bias that making it a more welcoming and safe place for all Press Association’s conference at the start of the year. accompanies it. students,” Underwood said. “GSA is merely one “I think Hays High piece of that puzzle.” School is generally [email protected]

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Junior Antoni Leiker attends the first Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) meeting of the school year. GSA is a new club this year. OPINION THE GUIDON • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 • 8 STAFF EDITORIAL PRAISES & PROTESTS Belittling student work is unprofessional PRAISES tudents and teach- ers should commu- •Making up words Snicate in a respect- •Black coffee ful manner on both the stu- •Sea otters dents’ and the teachers’ parts. •Small deer Members of our school’s in- •Snow days dependent projects, such as our •“Skyrim” student publications, our graph- •Rom-Coms ic design program and even stu- •Disney+ dents in our core classes, have •Snacks in school experienced the lack of support •20/20 vision from several school employees. •Moccasins Multiple students have ad- dressed “The Guidon” with PROTESTS claims that educators have been talking negatively about •New Adobe the work done by the newspa- •Not having snow days per staff, including snide com- •Cold weather ments that were overheard in •Group projects the hallways. •Aging Although many staff mem- •Dropping your phone on bers have expressed sup- port for these independent your face works, those who are direct- •Saying “lit” ly insulting the students’ proj- •Glasses ects are acting unprofessionally. Students should not only be able to have respectable con- THIS MONTH versations with adults, but they should also be respected for PAIGE POLIFKA-DENSON / The Guidon IN HISTORY their work and encouraged for their good doings. driven by passion. We base our fects our views on ourselves and or time they had invested into • Feb. 1, 1960 - The Wool- No student should feel lesser plans for the future off of what our passions for our future. what they are passionate about. worth’s sit-in took place in about the work they put time we invest ourselves in during When mentors degrade the It would result in a meeting Greensboro, N.C. when Af- into because their mentors sim- our high school career. positive activities students are with administration. rican American students sat ply did not enjoy it enough. From preschool on up, we involved in, it only breeds more Students are raised to sub- down and ordered coffee at This does not mean that have been taught to respect our insecurity and indecision. Isn’t mit to their teachers’ wishes, the lunch counter. Their pro- and this is the difficult double- teachers should not be able to superiors, and we play our parts it the teachers who constantly test resulted in the eventual standard we are working to constructively critique the work in this heirarchy for the rest of pressure students to get in- arrest of over 1,600 people overcome. of the students or share their our lives. volved? for participating in sit-ins. opinions. We welcome new op- Some educators’ inclination Don’t teachers stress prepara- Educators are meant to strive portunities to learn, and we are to bad-mouth their students tion for college and our careers? to build positive and trusting re- • Feb. 3, 1865 - A four- always striving to improve our goes against the “Golden Rule” Why is it so difficult for teach- lationships with their students. hour peace conference publication. they ingrained into us as chil- ers to treat students with the No one deserves to feel occurred at Hampton Roads, However, there is a difference dren. respect they require us to have? ashamed or unworthy because Va. between President Abra- between critiquing and belit- While we are young adults, Imagine if we had the audaci- a teacher thought it was accept- ham Lincoln and Confeder- tling a project. we are still at a malleable age, ty to tell an educator that we did able to degrade their students’ ate Vice President Alexander Student-run organizations are and such acts of disrespect af- not value any of the hard work aspirations. Stephens. President Lincoln insisted there could be no armistice until the Confeder- ates acknowledged Federal Opinion of the authority. The Confederates Guidon staff refused, and the Civil War Agree: 12 Disagree: 0 continued. • Feb. 6, 1756 - Aaron Burr was born in Newark, Negative events of 2020 require societal unity New Jersey. In 1804, Vice President Burr challenged ‘novel coronavirus’ is very months until relief. Alexander Hamilton to a deadly. It infects the upper re- For many of us so far, 2020 During this chaos, we have duel over Hamilton’s nega- spiratory system, and in severe has not been a welcoming year. also had to worry about the as- tive remarks and mortally cases, it can lead to organ fail- I am aware that we are only 37 sassination of Iran’s Qasem So- wounded him. days in, but this year has been leimani and the effects on the ure. a rough one. From the millions United States. There have been reported • Feb. 8, 1910 - William Boyce founded The Boy of animals killed in the Aus- Thought to be one of Iran’s 638 cases and 17 deaths, and Scouts of America in Wash- tralian wildfires, to President most powerful men, Soleimani United States-bound travel- ington, D.C. Donald Trump ordering an air- was the Iranian Major Gener- ers from China will be routed strike on Qasem Soleimani, al who primarily controlled mili- to five airports for different • Feb. 14, 1929 - The St. it already has been a year for tary operations. It is believed health screenings. Travel re- Valentine’s Day massacre the books. he is responsible for hundreds strictions have also been placed occurred in Chicago as seven members of the Bugs Moran In the start of the new year, we BY ALEXIS PFANNENSTIEL of U.S. troops’ deaths, and he is on Wuhan, China, in hopes of look for new beginnings to open [email protected] known for being a “military ge- keeping 25 million people quar- gang were gunned down by a new chapter in our lives. Typi- nius.” antined. However, the virus is five of Al Capone’s mobsters cally, we can be let down, but Conservatively, almost Few in the United already spreading. posing as police. the level of disappointment from 30 percent of koalas may have States would disagree that he Through the trials and tri- • Feb. 15, 1820 - Susan B. the past 37 days is unreal. been killed in the New South is an ultimate American enemy, umphs of this year, it is impor- Anthony was born in Adams, Experts say that, with the Wales fire, and a third of their but his life was valued greatly in tant to focus on what we can Mass. A pioneer in women’s increase of global warming, habitat has been destroyed Iran. We may have known Solei- do to help rather than what rights, she worked tirelessly the droughts and extreme tem- and is still burning, according mani as a terrorist, but Iranians we cannot do. We need to keep for woman’s suffrage. peratures have increased. In to Australia’s Federal Environ- knew him as a hero. This brings each other positive in these December of 2019, Australia ment Minister Sussan Ley. into question: What is going to tough times, even if the news broke the record for highest na- Unfortunately, Australia happen next? stations only feature bad news. tionwide average temperature -- is amid their summer sea- If this stress wasn’t enough, Here are some links if you it was more than 40 degrees son, meaning temperatures are we have been presented with would like to help: “Congress shall make no Celsius (between 113 and 120 projected to rise through- the coronavirus. A newly identi- www.savethekoala.com law respecting an estab- degrees Fahrenheit). out February. There could be fied virus in January 2019, the www.koalahospital.com lishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exer- General Information/Policy cise thereof; or abridging Guidon Staff Graphic Artists | Paige Polifka- The Guidon is published eight times a year by the Digital Media and Design the freedom of speech, or Editor-in-Chief |Allison Hillebrand Denson, Alexis Pfannenstiel class at Hays High School. The 2019 Guidon Online was voted a Pacemaker of the press, or the right of Online Editor-in-Chief |Alicia Finalist by the National Scholastic Press Association. Senior Staff Writers|McKena Feyerherm It is produced as an educational tool to give students the opportunities to the people peaceably to as- McBride, Nikka Vuong inform, investigate, entertain, interpret and evaluate in an open forum and to Multi-Media Editor | Allison semble, and to petition the Staff Writers | Michaela Austin, provide accurate, fair, objective and truthful coverage. The opinions expressed Brooks Government for a redress Brenna Schwien, Eythun Wyatt, here are those of The Guidon staff and do not express the opinions of the USD Copy Editor | Caitlin Leiker 489 Board of Education, administration, faculty or staff. of grievances.” Meg Taggart, Maysyn Tippy The Guidon welcomes letters to the editor, as long as they are not libelous or obscene. Adviser | Jessica Augustine Letters must be signed and must include the writer’s name, address and phone number. —First Amendment, U.S. Constitution NEWS THE GUIDON • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 • 9 STUDENT LIFE YOUR VIEW What do you need to do to prepare SENIOR YEAR for graduation? Last year of high school has long to-do list “I need to be applying for more scholarships, but instead, I’m just avoiding it nicate with teachers By Michaela Austin apply for this semester. and being stressed out for Hays High Guidon Some applications are ac- in order to graduate. no reason.” cepted as late as May and “Don’t stop short of the —senior Olivia Reed The second semes- June, while other dead- finish line! Spring se- ter of the school year is lines will reach you before mester can be a very busy “So, to be ready for col- often very eventful for you know it is even there. time for all, so communi- lege, I still need to decide students, especially for If seniors are consider- cate with your teachers,” what college I am actually going to. At this point, I seniors, considering it is ing living in a dorm, they Stenger said. “Face-to- am waiting on a few more face communication is also their last year of high need to fill out dorm ap- colleges to give me notifica- school. The final semester plications, find a room- much better than email.” tion of I got accepted.” for seniors is one of the mate and communicate This semester can also —senior Hanna Dannar most important semes- with that roommate. be an intense semester for ters in order to prepare “If they are planning to juniors, as they are slowly “I need to send out for graduation, college go to college, make sure getting ready for their graduation invites and and life after high school. that their housing contract last year of high school pass my classes.” —senior Paige Beamer One of the first things is complete,” counselor and becoming a senior. “The junior year should seniors need to do, es- Amy Miller said. “Seniors “Make graduation party pecially if they have not should also watch for pre- be spent exploring col- invitations, get senior done it already, is apply enrollment signup dates leges and majors,” Miller photos printed, apply for to colleges. If there is still at their college. Seniors said. “Deadlines come ear- scholarships and sign up that one college that is will be receiving their fi- ly in the senior year, and for student housing.” on their minds and they nancial aid packages for students can begin apply- —senior Megan Flavin have not sent an applica- the colleges soon, which ing to college the sum- “Pass all of my concur- tion, then they need to will help them make their mer before their senior rent classes so I can just year. The more students apply soon. Seniors will final decision. Students focus on my engineering never know the what op- should also update their can narrow their college classes when I get to col- portunities and college resumes and cover letters.” choices and possible ma- lege.” options they have un- It is crucial that seniors jors, the less stressful —senior Dylan Warner less they apply for them. stay on top of their grades their senior year will be.” Another task that se- and GPA so their cumula- Juniors should start “Find my sanity. But, in niors need to do is to tive GPA is in good stand- discussing with coun- all seriousness, I just need PAIGE POLIFKA-DENSON / The Guidon to pass my classes. But, get accepted to colleges. ing for when they apply for selors on plans and who is ever really ready for classes for next year. If they have not heard colleges and scholarships. emails,” Miller said. “If lieves that it is important college, anyway?” back from the college Seniors need to keep they don’t check their to “read emails, as they “Pre-enrollment will — senior Nathan Leiker they want to attend, they an eye on their email, email frequently, they will continue to receive im- be here before you know should try to contact them so they do not miss any may miss important dead- portant information from it, so they may want to “This semester, I’m hop- and to ask how to im- important information lines or emails regard- the counselors, as well as visit with their counsel- ing to apply for multiple prove their applications. about colleges, scholar- ing financial aid docu- Mr. [Martin] Straub in ors and have good at- scholarships to help pre- This semester, seniors ships and financial aid. ments. Staying organized regards to graduation.” tendance, as this is a re- pare for college. I have also met with friends who are should continue being on “Seniors get busy with and not missing dead- It is important that quirement if they want already attending college the lookout for scholar- school and activities lines is very important.” seniors stay organized, to be a TA or do a Career to show me around and ships. There are several and forget to check their Counselor Suellyn continue focusing on Exploration,” Miller said. help me get what I need scholarships that they can high school and college Stenger said she also be- grades and commu- [email protected] before this coming spring semester. What I need to do to be ready to graduate is invite people to a gradu- NEW SCHOOL ation party and pass all my classes!” —senior Moriah DeBey

Transfer students work to adapt to new environment “I need to get my party By Maysyn Tippy As a new student, the who returned from Law- be hard for them to find in it.” planned because my par- Hays High Guidon ents really want a gradu- school environment can rence Virtu- their way around a large Fortunately, for new ation party. I need to get At Hays seem overwhelming, but al School, said. “It’s not school. students, Hays High has invitations made and sent High School, there have these students are find- even always because of “Hays High School ways to introduce them out. I need to emotional prepare myself, too.” been 77 transfer stu- ing it welcoming. As they the work. Sometimes it’s was not hard to adjust to the school. come to school, they are because I miss a class pe- to,” Owens said. “There “We usually have a —senior Cely Hutchinson dents in the past semester and over break. finding ways to make riod or two. Sometimes were a few changes in member of the Leader- “Just try not to cry my- These students range new friends and get in- it’s because I was gone the semester I was gone, ship Team take the stu- self to sleep every night.” from freshman to se- volved in the school’s ac- for half of the year, and however, since I had al- dent around to each of —senior Sierra Adkins niors, and they come from tivities. I need to catch up to ev- ready attended Hays their classes,” counselor “The school is pretty eryone else because my High previously, I knew Amy Miller said. “We “Absolutely nothing.” many different places. —sophmore Alex Johnson Though some may have welcoming, but I think it online school was teach- the system and how also have the GPS teach- a harder time than oth- depends on who you hang ing something different. things were organized. I ers check in with them “As of now, I’m taking ers, the majority of stu- out with,” John said. I also am naturally good also already had friends, and see how things are a break to increase my dents have settled into With the wide variety at some classes – Eng- so I wasn’t by any means going, and the same with mental health. Senior Hays High well. of classes, students can lish, for example. How- left out or lonely. It PRIDE Time teachers. As year, I will take art classes choose those that they ever, some classes, like was pretty simple for me for things to help them to prepare me for college “I think that Hays and get a job. I want to go High has the same num- enjoy as well as ones that my math, I have to make to find my way around. succeed, we keep up with to FHSU for the graphic ber of classes as they did will help with their fu- sure I stay on track with I had already attended their grades, as well as design program, so by tak- at my old school” fresh- tures. everyone else.” Hays High for two years, helping them with Can- ing the art classes, I will be man Draven John, who “The classes can be very Adjusting to the way so I knew how the layout vas or another app they able to prepare myself for transferred from Scott challenging at times,” the school works can be of the school worked and are having trouble with.” college. —junior Antoni Leiker City, said. junior Franklin Owens, hard for some. It can also the important locations [email protected] THE GUIDON SPORTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 • 10

ATHLETES OF SPORTS THE MONTH SHRINE ON Senior Hayden Brown earns opportunity to play in Shrine Bowl By Brenna Schwien Hays High Guidon Brown on the field, but he also hopes the impact off the field The sights and sounds of one will stick with him of the rest of final high school football game, his life. but this is more than just a final “The on the field activities are game. This is one final chance great,” Crough said. “Getting to for senior Hayden Brown to meet and play with new players leave his mark. and coaches will help get him Brown has earned the op- ready for college. But, the oppor- portunity to play in the Kansas tunity to play for a cause bigger Shrine Bowl in Topeka on July than himself will be something 18. Brown in the only athlete he never forgets. The Shriners from Hays High School to have organization and the Shrine received this honor this year. hospital does great things for “I am very excited to have the kids who need help, and that opportunity to play in the Shrine was the game is all about.” “I feel like sports are Bowl,” Brown said. “It’s been Brown is going to use this as a reason to work harder and so special and have an something I’ve dreamed about doing ever since I was a kid.” get himself ready for the game, important place in my The Shrine Bowl is a three- and to prepare for his football life because they have COURTESY PHOTO day event with activities such as career after high school. taught me a lot about a golf scramble, a 5k run/walk, Senior Hayden Brown plays during the last game of the “I know a few guys around myself. I don’t quite think a player appreciation banquet, season. Brown’s accomplishments during the season the WAC I will get to play with I’m the person I am today a parade, multiple high school earned him the opportunity to participate in the 2020 and future teammates, and I am very excited,” Brown said. without them, and I’ve combines and the football game Shrine Bowl in Topeka in July. learned many lessons to finish the weekend off. He plans on continuing his through the struggles “He was nominated by my- vance to the second round of the The Shriners organization academic and athletic career at playoffs. has 21 children’s hospitals in Fort Hays State University. and success. I also count self and was selected by media and coaches of Kansas,” football “It’s a great opportunity for the United States and one in . “I feel like putting back on myself extremely lucky to coach Tony Crough said. him to represent Hays High Mexico; some of these hospitals a helmet with the Indian spear form the relationships I Brown had a memorable se- and the community of Hays specialize in certain areas of one last time will be very spe- have through sports. My nior season, that ended on Nov. on the state’s biggest stage,” medicine, and others treat all cial, and it kind of does seem teammates“ are absolutely 8 after a loss at Maize South, Crough said. “The Shrine Bowl different types of diseases. like one last game to complete top-notch, and I’m so just the week before the Indians is an honor for all involved and Crough said he thinks that my career here,” Brown said. lucky to have them. I just beat Goddard Eisenhower to ad- a great experience.” this is a good opportunity for [email protected] feel like I’m surrounded with the best gals I could ever ask for.” TALENT —Aleyia Ruder Freshmen step up to challenges of being on varsity

By Brenna Schwien ter with the freshman, then the Hays High Guidon athlete should get the opportu- nity to fill a place on the team. For anyone new to high Hibbs said he also likes to school, there are a lot of changes use the “sink or swim” mental- that have to be made, but for the ity when it comes to deciding if freshmen who find themselves a freshman can handle the pres- on the varsity team, they have sures varsity level can bring. another set of changes. “I have found that athletes For freshman Carly Lang, who who are truly ready for the var- has played varsity volleyball and sity level as freshmen inherent- basketball this year, she said ly put a lot of pressure on them- she feels “blessed” by the oppor- selves and are truly okay with tunities that have been given to the pressure and/or associated her and she feels that it encour- outcomes,” Hibbs said. ages her to work hard. On the other hand, “This is definitely a new way Hibbs said he has also expe- of seeing the game with the band rienced times when the ath- and the big crowd and hearing letes were not ready for the var- your name announced over the sity level because of their lack of “Growing up, sports speakers,” Lang said. “It has mental maturity to handle the made a huge impact really become a surreal experi- pressures that comes with it. ence.” “However, sometimes that on life. Everyone in my Nerves are another issue that maturity can be acquired over family loved sports and some athletes worry about, but the course of the season amidst expected me to play. Lang said she tries to stay calm repeat ‘sink or swim’ opportuni- I was never the most in tight positions. ties,” Hibbs said. talented athlete, but “I feel like I have never had For sophomore Regan being involved helped too much to handle because my Smith, who was a freshman me cope with different coaches and teammates always playing varsity softball last situations and learn ensure me that I am doing fine year, she said she felt like there to never give up. I feel and have provided me with the was a lot of extra pressure put like being involved in tools I need to succeed,” Lang on her. said. “I had my mind set that if I sports made me a bet- COURTESY PHOTO There are other perspectives struck out, got out or made an ter version of myself.” on freshmen being on varsity error, I would be taken out of the Freshman Carly Lang shoots during the first game of the —“ senior Da’Vontai Rob- too. For boys soccer coach Silas game,” Smith said. Hays City Shoot Out. Lang was the only freshman on the inson Hibbs, he said he looks for quali- But, even with the extra add- varsity team. ties such as mental toughness, ed pressures, Smith said she selflessness, maturity and flex- still felt like she was learning ter coming into sophomore year weeks after school started, he ibility. and developing her game. with better experience.” was thrown into the routine of a “I think having freshmen “I feel like it would be better Experiences can make an ath- varsity level athlete. with the required level of ma- for the player and team in gen- lete better, but getting to learn Stull said he also feels like turity and grit on varsity can eral if the freshman would have from the upperclassmen at prac- there is a lot of pressure that be a great thing,” Hibbs said. at least one year on JV before tice is a way for many athletes to he has to handle, but he enjoys “I would never punish or hold going against juniors and se- learn new skills. the fast-paced rhythm of the down a freshman who is mature niors that are very experienced,” “I got to see the juniors and game. and skilled enough to play at the Smith said. “But, I felt honored seniors in practice and games, “Yes, it was getting on a high- varsity level, simply because of to be on varsity because it shows and I learned from them,” Smith er level was great, and I got to his or her age.” me that my coaches believed said. see things from different views,” The decision is easy for that I could, but at the same Freshman Remy Stull played Stull said. Hibbs; if the varsity team is bet- time, I feel like I would be bet- varsity football, as just a few [email protected] THE GUIDON • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 • 11 WINTER SPORTS WRAP UP

Hays vs. Wichita-Life Hays vs. Olathe West Hays vs. Lawrence-Free State Hays vs. Wichita-Life Hays vs. Olathe West Hays vs. Manhattan Preparatory Academy Dec. 6 Dec. 7 Preparatory Academy Dec. 6 Dec. 7 Dec. 5 57-43, L 46-31, L Dec. 5 60-38, L 48-41, L 55-7, W 92-42, W Hays vs. Pratt Hays vs. Liberal Hays vs. Pratt Hays vs. Liberal Jan. 7 Jan. 10 Hays vs. Colby Jan. 7 Jan. 10 Hays vs. Colby 74-51, W 57-44, W Dec. 17 53-50, L 53-29, L Dec. 17 47-31, L 58-41, W Hays vs. Garden City Hays @ Colby Invitational Hays vs. Garden City Hays @ Colby Invitational Jan. 23-25 Hays vs. Great Bend Jan. 17 Jan. 23-25 Hays vs. Great Bend Jan. 17 50-37, L 2-1, second place Jan. 14 54-40, L 2-1, fourth place Jan. 14 37-36, W 63-61, W

Great Bend Invitational Salina South Invitational Hays Meet Dec. 10 Jan. 9 Jan. 21 Team: Fourth Team: Fifth Team: Fourth 200 Medley Relay – Adam 200 Medley Relay – Adam King, 200 Medley Relay – Marshall Isaac Smith, Grayson Walburn, King, Matt Goodale, Isaac Smith, Perryman, Matt Goodale, Isaac Zachary Smith fourth; Carson Matt Goodale second; Marshall Ackerman, Chris Goodale, Gray- Smith, Zachary Smith fourth; Perryman, Chris Goodale, Zach- son Walburn, Skylar Zimmerman Carson Ackerman, Chris Goodale, ary Smith, Skylar Zimmerman ninth; Anthony Arial, Ashton Grayson Walburn, Adam King fifth; Fernando Zarate, Ashton Bickle, Liam Buller, Andrew seventh; Fernando Zarate, Bickle, Dustin Rajewski, Andrew Prine; Evan Dealy, Dustin Ra- Andrew Prine, Dustin Rajewski, Prine ninth; Evan Dealy, Liam Buller, Seth Sumaya, Jude Tippy jewski, Seth Sumaya, Fernando Aidan Debey Zarate (DQ)

200 Freestyle – Skylar Zimmer- 200 Freestyle – Anthony Arial 200 Freestyle – Anthony Arial man ninth, Anthony Arial 11th 10th seventh

50 Freestyle – Isaac Smith first, 50 Freestyle – Matt Goodale 50 Freestyle – Grayson Walburn Matt Goodale 10th, Zachary 10th, Zachary Smith 11th, fifth, Matt Goodale 10th, Carson Smith 11th, Grayson Walburn, Ackerman 12th, Skylar Zimmer- Grayson Walburn, Aidan Debey, man, Chris Goodale, Fernando Aidan Debey, Fernando Zarate, Carson Ackerman, Seth Sumaya, Evan Dealy, Seth Sumaya, Kaden Zarate, Andrew Prine, Evan McBride, Jude Tippy, Hector Fernando Zarate, Andrew Prine, Dealy, Kaden McBride, Liam Amaya, Ashton Bickle Liam Buller, Dustin Rajewski, Buller, Ashton Bickle, Zachary Kaden McBride, Ashton Bickle, Smith (DQ), Aidan Debey (DQ) 100 Butterfly – Zachary Smith Jude Tippy eighth, Grayson Walburn 10th, 100 Butterfly – Isaac Smith secnd, Chris Goodale 10th, Dustin Rajewski 11th, Andrew 100 Butterfly – Isaac Smith Prine (DQ) Anthony Arial 11th, Dustin first, Anthony Arial 11th Rajewski 100 Freestyle – Matt Goodale sixth, Chris Goodale eighth, 100 Freestyle – Marshall Per- 100 Freestyle – Adam King sev- Carson Ackerman 10th, Aidan ryman seventh, Matt Goodale enth, Marshall Perryman eighth, Debey, Seth Sumaya, Kaden eighth, Isaac Smith 10th, Adam Matt Goodale ninth, Grayson McBride King, Aidan Debey, Chris Walburn, Zachary Smith, Aidan Debey, Jude Tippy, Kaden Mc- Goodale, Seth Sumaya, Kaden Bride, Ashton Bickle 500 Freestyle – Carson Acker- McBride, Jude Tippy JESSICA AUGUSTINE / Indian Call man seventh, Anthony Arial ninth 500 Freestyle – Carson Acker- 500 Freestyle – Carson Acker- man sixth, Evan Dealy 10th, The 2020 Hays wrestling team has allowed girls to compete in their own 200 Freestyle Relay –Matt man fifth, Dustin Rajewski ninth Dustin Rajewski 11th league. Goodale, Isaac Smith, Zachary Smith, Grayson Walburn third; 200 Freestyle Relay –Matt Goo- 200 Freestyle Relay –Matt Goo- Aidan Debey, Chris Goodale, dale, Isaac Smith, Carson Acker- Alan Dolezal Invitational 195: Brandon Yauch (1-6) Un- 138: Lewis Tramel (1-2) Un- dale, Isaac Smith, Zachary Smith, man, Marshall Perryman fourth; Adam King, Skylar Zimmerman Marshall Perryman fourth; Aidan known fifth; Hector Amaya, Liam Buller, Aidan Debey, Zachary Smith, Dec. 19 known Seth Sumaya, Jude Tippy Debey, Chris Goodale, Fernando Skylar Zimmerman, Grayson Individuals: 220: Gavin Nutting (3-1) first 145: Trenton Werth (1-16) Zarate, Grayson Walburn eighth; Walburn sixth; Andrew Prine, Unknown Seth Sumaya, Fernando Zarate; 113: Cyrus Vajnar (0-2) second 285: Colter Conger (0-5) eighth 100 Backstroke – Adam King Anthony Arial, Andrew Prine, 152: Landon Summers (10-11) seventh Seth Sumaya, Jude Tippy Ashton Bickle, Kaden McBride, 120: Aaron Weigel (2-3) fourth 285: Karson Russell (2-3) fifth Liam Buller, Jude Tippy 120: Braden Hines (4-1) second Unknown 100 Breaststroke – Isaac Smith 160: Ethan Flock (14-7) Unknown 100 Backstroke – Adam King 100 Backstroke – Marshall Per- 126: Adin Flock (3-1) second Bob Kuhn Invitational second, Chris Goodale seventh, sixth, Marshall Perryman sev- 170: Dalton Dale (9-13) Unknown Fernando Zarate, Ashton Bickle, ryman fourth, Adam King fifth, 132: Dakota Pfeifer (0-5) sixth Jan. 24-25 enth, Liam Buller Dustin Rajewski, Evan Dealy, Seth Sumaya 11th 138: Jake Taliaferro (2-1) second Individuals: 182: Davontai Robinson (16-4) Jude Tippy, Skylar Zimmerman 145: Trenton Werth (0-5) sixth 113: Cyrus Vajnar (9-5) Unknown third (DQ), Andrew Prine (DQ), Hector 100 Breaststroke – Chris Goo- 100 Breaststroke – Isaac Smith Amaya (DQ) dale eighth, Andrew Prine 11th, first, Andrew Prine eighth, 152: Landon Summers (2-1) sixth 120: Braden Hines (10-9) sixth 195: Brandon Yauch (1-6) Un- Skylar Zimmerman, Jude Tippy, Fernando Zarate, Ashton Bickle 160: Ethan Flock (4-0) first 126: Adin Flock (5-5) Unknown known 400 Freestyle Relay – Car- Liam Buller 170: Dalton Dale (2-1) second 132: Jake Taliaferro (7-8) Un- 220: Gavin Nutting (20-4) 3rd son Ackerman, Anthony Arial, 400 Freestyle Relay – Carson Andrew Prine, Fernando Zarate 400 Freestyle Relay – An- 182: Davontai Robinson (4-0) first known 285: Colter Conger (11-8) Un- ninth; Ashton Bickle, Evan Ackerman, Anthony Arial, Dustin thony Arial, Evan Dealy, Kaden known Dealy, Seth Sumaya, Jude Tippy Rajewski, Adam King sixth; McBride, Dustin Rajewski eighth; 11th Ashton Bickle, Liam Buller, Seth Chris Goodale, Aidan Debey, Car- Sumaya, Kaden McBride eighth son Ackerman, Adam King (DQ)

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Annual talent show displays lots of student talent • Q: What did the farmer give his By Eythun Wyatt For placing, each person won wife on Valentine’s Day? Hays High Guidon a cash prize, with third re- A: Hogs and kisses! ceiving $50, second receiving This year’s talent show was $75 and first receiving $100. • Q: What did one pickle say to filled with a variety of acts. Robinson said he was the other? There were comedy acts, a rap grateful for winning A: You mean a great dill to me! act, duets, originals and solos. this year’s talent show. The show included perfor- This year was his second year • Q: How did the phone mances from juniors Tyler performing, but it was his first propose? Carrasco, Michael McCall and year performing by himself. A: He gave her a ring. Javon Searight who performed “Last year was just a step- an original piece together as pingstone,” Robinson said. “It • Q: You know why you never their band “Tyler and the Fleas;” was about learning the pro- see elephants hiding up in the a duet by freshmen Keiarra Gon- cess and figuring out how trees? zales and Seth Tripp, who per- to do something like that.” A: They are really good at it. formed “The Greatest Show” from Though Robinson has some ex- “The Greatest Showman;” a solo perience doing the talent show, • Q: What do you call the world’s by sophomore Quinton McGuire, for others it was their first time. smallest Valentine’s Day card? who sang “You’re Welcome” from “It was my first year - do A: A valen-teeny. “Moana” and a mash-up duet ing the talent show,” Aragon by siblings junior Trey Jones said. “I thoroughly enjoyed it.” • Q: What did one volcano say and sophomore Shirley Jones. To some people, perform- to the other? In addition to those acts, there ing in front of crowds is A: I lava you! were appearances from junior an easy task, to others it Xavier Juenemann, performing is much more challenging. • Q: Why do skunks love an original rap; a comedy duet Trey Jones said he was terri- Valentine’s Day? with senior Derrick Aragon and fied when he went out to perform. A: They are scent-imental. junior Eythun Wyatt, who sang The talent show has the “Pokemon Theme” from the been going on at Hays • Q: Henlo there. show “Pokemon;” senior Katelyn High for several years. A: Ur cute! Engel, who performed “Liability” Even though the talent show by Lorde and a comedy duet by has been ongoing for many seniors Ian Olson and Landon years, a lot of students are still Summers, who sang “Country terrified to make an attempt. Top Picks Roads” by John Denver. Final- However, some of the ly, a solo performed by senior performers suggest tak- DaVontai Robinson, who sang ing your shot at it anyway. “Cycles” by Johnathan Reynolds. “Even if you don’t win, 1. “Ribs” There was no shortage of tal- it’s a massive boost in con- – Lorde ent, but only three acts placed. fidence,” Robinson said. “It 2. “Monsoon” In third place were Aragon makes you a better person to EMMA PFANNENSTIEL / Indian Call and Wyatt, in second place be able to get out there and – Hippo Campus were the Jones siblings and show the world what you got.” Senior Derrick Aragon, dressed as Ash Ketchum from Pokémon, in first place was Robinson. [email protected] performs the “Pokémon Theme Song” with junior Eythun Wyatt. 3. “Circles” – Mac Miller

4. “Listerine” ART – Dayglow

5. “Pink Matter” Students display art in Kansas League Art Show – Frank Ocean By Maysyn Tippy first year in the competition. making and sculpture. Since then, the art show Hays High Guidon The first competition was Each category had an award has been revamped. This com- 6. “THERE HE GO” hosted by Garden City in of first, second and third petition moves each year to – DaBaby On Feb. 28, Hays High School 2018. According to westernk- place. There were also awards one of the different schools students will be traveling to ansasnews.com there were for Best of Show 2D and 3D, as enrolled, the category sizes 7. “BEST INTEREST” Garden City High School for the originally only eight catego- well as a People’s Choice Award. have grown, and more schools – Tyler, The Creator Southwest Kansas League Art ries to show artwork. Those That year, the competition have entered this competition. Show from 3-5 p.m. Hays will categories included the fol- was juried by art professors Each team is now required 8. “Babysitter” be competing against Dodge lowing: ceramics, draw- from Garden City Commu- to bring 20 pieces of art, and – DaBaby City, Garden City, Great Bend ing, graphics, jewelry, mixed- nity College, Michael Knut- each piece will be selected and Liberal in the Indians’ media, painting, print- son and Brian McCallum. from the 19 categories given 9. “Maybe” to them in advance. The art – Kid Cudi must be entered by Jan. 31. Art teacher Jennifer Young- 10. “Out West” er will travel to Garden City – JACKBOYS early on Feb. 26 to set up the art so it can be judged later that day. Students and parents are New invited to attend the following Movies day to look at the art displayed. “At this time, we do not have the work selected, but Feb. 7 entries are due Jan. 31, so “Birds Of Prey” we are currently in the pro- cess of selecting the 20 pieces Feb. 14 for the competition,” Younger “Sonic The Hedgehog” said. “We have not appointed “The Photograph” any judges to narrow down the body of work down to 20.” Feb. 21 This will be an excit- “The Call Of The Wild” ing experience, not just for “Brahms: The Boy II” Hays High, but for all the teams competing that are Feb. 28 looking for new challenges. “The Invisible Man” “I am honored and excit- “Wendy” FERNANDO ZARATE / Indian Call ed that one of my paintings was chosen to be sent to the con- March 6 Seniors Olivia Reed and Kaylor Meyers take class time to prepare their artwork. This year, stu- test,” senior Olivia Reed said. “Onward” dents will be competing in the Southwest Kansas League Art Show at Garden City High School. [email protected]