Features – The Eyrie

A Man’s Best Friend

April 1, 2019

Filed under Features

Dogs are said to be a man’s best friend, and students are no exception to this. These loyal companions are favored among students here. Zachary Hammerschmidt, junior, has a dog named Piper. Piper is a one year old beagl...

Teachers use laptops in class

Emily Gray, Reporter

March 29, 2019

Filed under Features

The use of laptops in the classrooms has been a highly debated topic since the arrival of the laptops in November. Some teachers have found it easier than others to intergrate the laptop into daily use. Daniel Ken...

Christiansen acts his way through senior year

March 29, 2019

A day in the life of Ms. Schwartz

February 1, 2019

Scene Shop Superstars

February 1, 2019

Robotics team hosts international robotics competition including teams from China and Mexico

Maddie Black and Aly Grad, Reporter

January 29, 2019

Filed under Features

The Heartland Regional F.I.R.S.T robotics competition, the first of three that are happening, is being held at Olathe South this year. The event is free to attend and open to the public. International teams will be attend...

Students volunteer to help others

Hannah Holliday, Feature Editor

December 14, 2018

Filed under Features

With the holidays around the corner, several students are already in the giving spirit. Sydney Rottinghaus and Brenda Santiago, juniors, are leading DECA’s project to help the Jadon’s Hope Foundation. Jadon’s Hope is a ...

How does Sandi VanMeter spend her senior year?

Maddie Black, Editor

December 14, 2018

Filed under Features, Senior focus

“The best part about being a senior is making the most out of everything, because a lot of the things are the lasts of high school. It is also nice because senior’s barely have any homework, so I can enjoy my time,” said...

Kobach runs as republican candidate

McKinley Schrader, Reporter

November 7, 2018

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Kris Kobach, the republican candidate for the governor of Kansas, and Willis Hartman, his running mate, plan to change and refine laws in the state. Kobach graduated from law school and was a law clerk, until the events of Sept...

FAFSA helps students

Hannah Holliday, Feature Editor

November 7, 2018

Filed under Horizons

Every college-bound senior is highly encouraged to submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The deadline for applying for FAFSA at most schools is April 1, but it is imperative to check the individual due dates...

Free ACT deadline approaches

Hannah Holliday, Feature Editor

November 7, 2018

Filed under Horizons

The Kansas government will pay for all juniors and seniors who have not taken the ACT before to take it for free during the school day on Feb. 20, 2019. The deadline to sign up is Nov. 16. Signups are available in the counselin...

Business academy prepares students

Emily Gray, Reporter

November 7, 2018

Filed under Horizons

Selena Umana and Jackson Lindamood, sophomores, joined the Business & Finance academy with jobs in the business field in mind. “I like how I’m making new friends that will be with me throughout high school,” Umana s...