News Editor Victoria Bostic says goodbye
Victoria Bostic, News Editor
May 18, 2012
I have been looking forward to this event all four years of high school. Graduation. Now that the time has come to say goodbye to our blue lockers, teachers, and the always changing room temperature, there are some things I will have a hard time leaving behind. Kailey Huston I will miss being... (more...)
Cell phone usage consumes preteens
Victoria Bostic, News Editor
February 24, 2012
My sister Elizabeth, who is only eight, has a friend her age who received a cell phone for her birthday this year. I did not receive a phone until I was 14, and it was certainly not just handed to me. Eight year old children do not need to have a phone in their possession. They really cannot... (more...)
Harrisonville hosts show choir competition
Victoria Bostic, News Editor
February 15, 2012
This past Saturday the Harrisonville music department hosted the Harrisonville Show Choir Invitational. Students from Music Makers and Forefront, along with concert choir students and staff members, worked as hosts for part of, or for the whole day. Their responsibilities consisted of hosting... (more...)
Complicated relationships
Victoria Bostic, News Editor
December 5, 2011
The relationships girls have with those of the opposite sex are the result of the one she had with her father. Or lack of relationship she had with her father. The sad thing is it has become more common for a girl to choose to be closer to her mother than her father. This is because fathers... (more...)
Girls’ swim starts season off with new coach
Victoria Bostic, News Editor
November 18, 2011
The girls’ swim team is starting the season off with a new coach; English teacher Megan Sassenrath. “As the new coach this year I anticipate the girls improving their skills and speed and getting faster throughout the season. I hope to have girls qualify for State in both relay and individual... (more...)
Wildcats victorious against Moberly
Victoria Bostic, News Editor
November 3, 2011
Despite the pouring rain the football team defeated Moberly on Wednesday night at Memorial Stadium 43-0. The victory moves the Wildcats into the second round of playoffs against Hannibal on Monday, November 7. The game will be played in Hannibal and kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. The... (more...)
Royal Regiment band to hold benefit concert
Victoria Bostic, News Editor
November 2, 2011
To help the band raise money for their trip to Florida, they will be holding a benefit concert on November 3, at 7:00 p.m. Any money raised will go to the band boosters who help support the program, and the trip the band takes every four years. This year the band will be traveling in March,... (more...)
Harrisonville vs. Pleasant Hill: a rivalry for all generations
Victoria Bostic, News Editor
October 10, 2011
To HHS students, alumni, and faculty, one school stands out when it comes to competition; Pleasant Hill High School. Business teacher Lisa Moore is a Pleasant Hill High School 1983 graduate. During Moore’s time in high school, Harrisonville was Pleasant Hill’s biggest rival. For Moore... (more...)
Missouri law sets limits on Facebook
Victoria Bostic, News Editor
October 10, 2011
On July 14, Governor Jay Nixon signed Senate Bill 54- Amy Hestir Student Protection Act. Section 162.069 of the bill states: “By January 1, 2012, every school district must develop a written policy concerning teacher-student communication…Teachers also cannot have a nonwork-related... (more...)
New parking policy kicks off new year
Victoria Bostic, News Editor
August 26, 2011
Driving into the parking lot, students now must look for an open space instead of having a routine and going to an assigned spot. The Harrisonville High School parking was resurfaced, prior to the first day, and the individual parking spaces have been angled with the goal of eliminating accidents... (more...)
Boys scramble to find right tux for prom
Victoria Bostic, Staff Writer
April 19, 2011
Just about anywhere students go to find prom dresses, they can find tuxedos. Boys have options for their prom attire just like girls do. Men’s Wearhouse has a feature on their website where there is a “Build-A-Tux” tool. You can start with their already-assembled looks or you... (more...)
Silver Sensations recieve high honors at State
Victoria Bostic, Staff Writer
March 4, 2011
This past Saturday, February 26, the Harrisonville dance team, the Silver Sensations, competed at state at Francis Howell Central High School. The girls were led by captains junior Sasha Gubina and junior Sydney Kroenke and coaches Alisha Monrean and Barb Savage. All the girls competed... (more...)
Wrestlers go through season with a busy schedule
Victoria Bostic, Staff Writer
January 28, 2011
The Harrisonville Wrestling Team has been hard at work this season. So far in January varsity and junior varsity have participated in eleven tournaments and duals. On the January fourth Harrisonville lost against Oak Grove with a score of 18 to 61. The following Saturday, January 8, the... (more...)
Athlete’s efforts misconstrued
Victoria Bostic, Staff Writer
January 5, 2011
Wrestlers starve themselves to lose weight. Baseball has no physical requirements. Basketball is safe and contact free. Soccer is a free for all with no organization. Tennis is a joke. These are just a few common misconceptions about many sports that high school students participate... (more...)
DECA students participate state leadership conference
Victoria Bostic, Staff Writer
November 5, 2010
On October 17 and 18 DECA students attended the DECA state fall leadership conference at Lake of the Ozarks. Adviser Lorraina Hollingshead took eight students this year based on the number of members. “[Students were chosen] because of their participation so far this year in DECA,”... (more...)
Band continues to strive for excellence
Victoria Bostic, Staff Writer
September 10, 2010
The band’s theme for this school year is “Valley of the Pharaohs”. The theme was chosen when directors got together last spring and listened to music arrangements. The size of the band has gone from 118 to 130. Band Director Andy Kroesen said that even though it is bigger it will... (more...)
