West Franklin NHS spreads warmth with holiday donations
The West Franklin National Honor Society collected mittens scarves and gloves and hung them on a commons tree. Donations from NHS and 26 students totaled nearly 200 items to be distributed district wide before Christmas. Shelby Webb and teammates starred in two scholars bowl meets with more to come.
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Shelby Webb
Paul Williamson
Josh Whitaker
Evan Woodbury
Seth Bollinger
Whitney Earnest
Alexis Streeter
Destiney Nangle
WFHS students rally to aid girl with brain stem glioma
Madison Madi Smith and her mother Julie Smith softball coach learned of the diagnosis this fall. Fundraisers have raised about 1200 dollars from 19 teams at an Appanoose volleyball tourney. Bracelets are sold and more events, including a dinner before the Jan 4 game, are planned.
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Madison
Madi” Smith
Julie Smith
WFHS Student Council food drive crowns juniors winner
The five year event drew 2535 items including noodles beans and toiletries. Juniors collected 1109 items ahead of 785 by seniors. Adviser Rob Conway praised genuine food and noted pantry impact while celebrating an ice cream party and bragging rights for the junior class.
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StuCo
Lady Falcon Injuries Deplete West Franklin Team
West Franklin High School girls basketball faced a setback on December 3 at Mission Valley as two varsity starters suffer injuries. Senior Megan Giffin tears ACL and is out for the season. junior Alyssa Harmon concussion sidelines her for at least a week. Senior Kaylene Wray sprains ankle and misses a week.
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Mission Valley
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Alyssa Harmon
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Falcons
Kaylene Wray
Kaylene
Winter concert a showcase for band and vocalists
The WEES band guitarists and choir hosted their annual winter concert on December 15 under new director Nathan Craft. The program featured two band pieces and six choir songs plus a guitar class set with music from the 1930s and pieces like Greensleeves Jingle Bells and A Tribute to Henry Mancini.
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WEES
Nathan Craft
West Franklin High Embraces Christmas Spirit of Giving
At West Franklin High the winter holidays stand out with a decorated tree, students buying candy grams, and theme of generosity. The school community rallies through carols, canned goods drives, and bracelets for a cause, elevating morale and outreach during the season.
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West Franklin High School
West Franklin
Co editors and staff roles noted for Kansas scholastic paper
Co editors Samantha Paulson and Shelby Webb lead the Kansas scholastic publication with photo editor Brianna Ottaway and business manager Joshua Whitaker. Adviser Roger Sims oversees editorial operations for the Kansas Scholastic Press Association member publication.
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Samantha Paulson
Shelby Webb
Kansas Scholastic Press Association
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