Hard work drives volleyball team to success
Lexi Eghbali, Staff Writer
August 27, 2010
Hard work, hard work, and a lot more hard work; that is the mindset the HHS volleyball team was encouraged to enter this year’s season with. According to senior Sara Clarke, some of the returning players were skeptical about how the season was going to turn out due to new coaches and losing many... Read more »
HHS welcomes new english teacher
Haley Nothnagel, Staff Writer
August 27, 2010
As the students walked into the classroom they spot a new face at the head of the class. Feeling pretty good, the english teacher addresses her students. Her name is Megan Sassenrath. “I did not feel that nervous [on the first day of school]. I do really well in front of people,” said Sassenrath. Even... Read more »
Exchange student opens up about life in Harrisonville
Nick Bowers, Staff Writer
August 27, 2010
Freshman year is scary; there is no denying that. New school, new teachers, and new people. Imagine starting out your high school career with a new language. The Prides Nick Bowers sat down and got to know a little bit more about HHS senior Josephine Sues. Nick Bowers: Can you understand people well? Josephine:... Read more »
Piranhas 3D bites
Nick Bowers, Staff Writer
August 27, 2010
Piranhas 3D should have been absolutely terrible, and it was. It managed to be terrible, yet fantastic at the same time. As spring break at Lake Victoria begins, ancient piranhas, from an underground lake, ascend. Not only do these bloodthirsty piranhas ruin the vacationers break, but also Derrick Jones’... Read more »
District welcomes Interim Superintendent
Livia Dunham, Enthusiasm Editor
August 27, 2010
Former superintendant Doug Vanzyl recently relocated to Iowa where he will be a Superintendent, but be able to be closer to his family. Soon after his resignation, Harrisonville school district was in search of a replacement. Before the current school year commenced, current superintendant Dr. Paul James... Read more »
New attendance policy affects students
Abbey Fisher, Staff Writer
August 27, 2010
With the 2010-2011 school year in full swing, many changes have been made at HHS. One of the biggest changes concerning the students is the new attendance policy. The new attendance policy is very different from the old policy, which stated that a student can have five excused absences and five unexcused... Read more »
Budget cuts cause change in school district
Emily Hix, Staff Writer
August 27, 2010
Due to reduced funding, the Harrisonville School Board made various reductions in the Harrisonville School District’s budget in attempt to proactively save money. Budget cuts that directly affect the high school include elimination of a social studies and secretary position (both by retirement and... Read more »
To The Sea- Yet Another Successful Album
Sasha Gubina, Copy Editor
August 24, 2010
Jack Johnson’s Album titled To The Sea offers the familiar relaxed sound of his previous albums, with a few slight changes. The highly anticipated album offers the relaxed “surfer” sound of the other albums, and incorporates the cool sounds of the ukulele, guitar, and bongos. Unlike the acoustic... Read more »
Kayt Dahn >> Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2010
Hello, my name is Kayt Dahn and I am The Pride’s Editor-in-Chief. Some things about me: This year I will be a junior at HHS and I am looking forward to the year. Newspaper is a big part of my life, if I’m not where I’m “supposed” to be, you will probably be able to find me in room 304. Charming... Read more »
Sasha Gubina >> Copy Editor
August 22, 2010
Hello my name is Sasha Gubina and I am a Copy and Managing (Monopy) Editor for The Pride. I guess I can start out with a few things most people already know about me. I am a senior and I was born in Ukraine (but you can’t call me illegal anymore). I am very involved with extracurricular activities.... Read more »
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