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The Eyrie
The student news site of Olathe South High School

The Eyrie
The student news site of Olathe South High School

The Eyrie
Emmalee Reed

Emmalee Reed, Photographer

Emmalee Reed, senior, is a photojournalist for the 2016-2017 Eyrie. Reed is also involved in Orchestra, Falcon Mentors and National Art Honor Society. This is her second year on the staff.

All content by Emmalee Reed
Kori Butler, senior, performing her solo.

[Photo] Dancers perform solo, group dances at Spring Show

Aysiah Loving, Assistant Feature Editor
May 17, 2017
Prutha Gajakas, sophomore, uses henna to decorate a hand.

[Photo] Student studies, practices age-old art form

Mara Gee and Willow Vaughn
May 9, 2017
Joy Chang, senior, dancing at Spring Show.

[Photo] How does Golden Girls keep Joy Chang ‘on beat’?

Evan Kauffman, Reporter
May 10, 2017
Oakley Reed, senior, up to bat. The varsity baseball team played Olathe East at Kauffman Stadium on 4/24.

[Photo] Baseball team gets opportunity to play at Kauffman Stadium

Sarah Buehler, Reporter
May 5, 2017
Hayley Nitz, senior, and her AP Government teacher, Dr. Collins.

[Photo] Planning for a federal career

Mara Gee, Reporter
April 18, 2017
Courtney Saysiri, senior, walks in the fashion show.

[Photo] Throwback fashion runway

Delaney Garrelts, Reporter
April 18, 2017
Kaiti Butaud, senior, is given the basketball.

[Photo] Girls basketball takes third at state

Tristan Allen, Reporter
April 18, 2017
Rain on the tennis court.

[Photo] Ever-changing spring climate affects practices, games

Sarah Buehler, Sports editor
April 18, 2017
Blake Van Hercke, senior, pitching.

[Photo] Baseball players turn to community colleges

Drew Houfek, Reporter
April 18, 2017
Bethany Bluel, senior, is very involved in many school activities.

[Photo] What does Bethany Bluel spend all her time doing?

Jamie Pellikaan, Co-Editor
March 21, 2017
Dr. Sam Rhiene gives students across the Kansas City area a presentation on stem cells and genetics.

[Photo] Students all over metro participate in genetics conference

Sarah Buehler, Reporter
March 7, 2017
Harmony Explosion

[Photo] Choir students participated in Harmony Explosion

Maddie Black, Reporter
February 27, 2017
The Varsity Golden Girls perform their Hip Hop Routine.

[Photo] Why is Lynae Carlson always dancing in school?

Mara Gee, Reporter
February 22, 2017
Graduation 2016

[Photo] District to hold outdoor graduation

Madison Bonner, Reporter
February 22, 2017
The library is festively decorated for the holidays. Kevin Spritzer is featured on the star of the Social Studies tree.

[Photo] Deck the school halls: library hosts Christmas tree competition

Willow Vaughn, Reporter
January 11, 2017
On Nov. 8, students were able to vote in a mock election in their history or government class, or during lunch.

[Photo] Government, history classes vote in mock elections

Delaney Garrelts, Reporter
December 20, 2016
Kristen Tompkins

[Photo] Kristen Tompkins

November 7, 2016
Staff photo

[Photo] Drew Houfek

November 25, 2016
Staff photos

[Photo] Ashley Wheeler

November 4, 2016
Zach Fields, 2016 graduate, shoots a shot. The boys basketball team will be relying on younger talent this season after graduating most of their starting five.

[Photo] Season openers just around corner

December 5, 2016
Sarah Buehler plays a motorcycle game.

[Photo] Main Event’s format gets mixed reviews

Jamie Pellikaan, Co-Editor
December 2, 2016
Jake Ripkey

[Photo] Jake Ripkey

November 11, 2016
Maddy Bonner

[Photo] Madison Bonner

December 3, 2016
Josepha Kamseu Tiena

[Photo] Josepha Kamseu

November 22, 2016
A Booster Club member eats chili. The Football Booster Club hosts a tailgate before every home varsity football game.

[Photo] Booster clubs raise money for activities

Sarah Buehler, Assistant Sports Editor
November 2, 2016
Olivia Bachtold, senior, sings in the Fall Choir Concert.

[Photo] How does Olivia Bachtold keep track of all she does?

Emma Collins, Feature Editor
November 2, 2016
Grace Williams, senior, was crowned Homecoming Queen.

[Photo] Williams, Reves crowned as Homecoming week ends

Josepha Kamseu, Reporter
October 31, 2016
Brentleigh Greene, junior, works on a new drawing.

[Photo] One Woman Show: A Closer look at the new gallery

Emma Collins, Feature Editor
September 29, 2016
New teacher Robin Dennis leads her Biology class in an activity.

[Photo] South welcomes new teachers: Part 1

September 28, 2016
Lexie Storrer, senior, pitches.

[Photo] Softball players continue playing strong

Hayley Allison, Reporter
May 4, 2016
Mr. Witters and the Green Team check out the new fruit trees in the orchard.

[Photo] Green Team plants orchard to provide food for others

Jamie Pellikaan, Opinion Editor
May 4, 2016
Dorian Coleman, sophomore, and Hannah Alleyne, junior, talk about books during a book club meeting.

[Photo] Readers United welcomes all book lovers

Delaney Garrelts, Reporter
May 4, 2016
Breann Kacirek works on a drawing in Drawing II.

[Photo] Exploring creativity in art classes

May 2, 2016
Hayley Nitz, junior, working on her comic, Chasing Hitler.

[Photo] Comic Book Master

Reagan Devinney, Reporter
April 26, 2016
Casey Shell, sophomore, on deck.

[Photo] Softball continues to dominate, push for another state title

Max Stoneking, Co-Sports Editor
April 25, 2016
Caroline Jacobs, junior, plays the ukelele at Prarie Fire.

[Photo] Ukulele Lady

Reagan Devinney, Reporter
March 23, 2016
The Biomech Falcons showed off their new robot at the pep assembly.

[Photo] Pep assembly on Feb 26 honors winter sports and WPA court

Sarah Buehler, Reporter
March 9, 2016
The Varsity Golden Girls performing their military routine.

[Photo] Golden Girls find success at competition

Lauri Hoedl, Reporter
January 22, 2016
Triple Threat

[Photo] Triple Threat helps promote upcoming ‘AGT’ auditions

Jamie Pellikaan and Emma Collins
January 20, 2016
Beeler volunteers at the Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary, where they care for endangered big cats, some of which can be seen in the cages behind her. Beeler cleans these enclosures for the large cats as a part of her volunteer work.

[Photo] Lions, tigers, leopards, oh my!

Kayla Staley, Feature Editor
January 20, 2016
Ian Johnson, sophomore, at Yoyo Club.

[Photo] Self-initiated clubs for students, by students

Hayley Allison, Reporter
January 20, 2016
Students began taking MAP tests.

[Photo] Following the MAP—

Mitchell Liermann, Reporter
January 20, 2016
The varsity football team fakes a kickoff.

[Photo] Football team reflects troublesome season, hopes for better things ahead

Connor Doane, Reporter
November 20, 2015
Students have been using VPN apps like BetterNet and Surf Easy to bypass district restrictions on the internet.

[Photo] School tries to eliminate VPN usage

Kali Ray, Reporter
December 2, 2015
Anissa Presley, senior, and her blog.

[Photo] Blogging helps student find herself

Kylie Aloi, Reporter
November 23, 2015
Sydney Wolsleger

[Photo] Color Me!

Christian Cortes, Reporter
November 10, 2015
Brenna Hobbs, senior, checks the beans during her internship at Mahaffie House.

[Photo] Little ‘girl’ on the prairie-

Sharidan Kraljic, Reporter
November 10, 2015
Homecoming king and queen, Zach Fields and Alyson Stewart, seniors, were crowned at the Homecoming game.

[Photo] Spirit Week & Homecoming bring the fun

Christian Cortes, Reporter
October 14, 2015
Kali Ray, sophomore, has published a novel called "The Bravest Pirate" and hope to help Solace House with her sales.

[Photo] Ray seeks to help others with her novel

Jillian Walker, Reporter
October 1, 2015
New teacher, Dara Tyler, who teaches Health & Fitness and Guided Study.

Rochelle Spicer

[Photo] School welcomes 16 new staff: Part 3

September 24, 2015
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