The student news site of Olathe South High School

The Eyrie
The student news site of Olathe South High School

The Eyrie
The student news site of Olathe South High School

The Eyrie
Alex Burbidge

Alex Burbidge, Editor-in-Chief

Alex Burbidge, senior, is the editor-in-chief for the 2020-2021 Eyrie. Other than journalism, Burbidge enjoys playing baseball, as he is a member of the Olathe South baseball team as well as a club academy. He also enjoys music, and is a huge fan of blink-182, Fall Out Boy, Kenny Chesney, and George Strait. In his free time, he attends as many Royals and Chiefs games as possible. This is his fourth and final year on the staff.

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A mask laying on the ground after being discarded. Johnson County voted to let its mask mandate expire, meaning that businesses will no longer be required to make their customers wear masks.

Johnson County ends mask mandate

Alex Burbidge, Editor-in-chief
April 30, 2021
Royals start season hot, but is it sustainable?

Royals start season hot, but is it sustainable?

Alex Burbidge, Editor-in-chief
April 7, 2021
Royals first baseman Carlos Santana dives into third base during a game against the Texas Rangers. Santana was signed in the offseason in effort to boost the Royals’ offensive production from the middle of the batting order.

Royals put hope in new players heading into Spring Training

Alex Burbidge, Editor-in-chief
March 8, 2021
Then-Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi takes an at-bat against the Texas Rangers on Sept. 29, 2019. Benintendi was acquired by the Royals on Feb. 11 to fill the hole in left field, as well as to provide a left-handed bat for the lineup.

Royals acquire Benintendi in trade with Red Sox, Mets

Alex Burbidge, Editor-in-chief
February 18, 2021
Kansas City Royals outfielders Bubba Starling (left) and Ryan McBroom (right) sit next to each other before the start of a Spring Training game in 2020. Just days later, MLB would suspend its season in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

MLB tells teams to prepare to start season on time

Alex Burbidge, Editor-in-chief
February 3, 2021
Kansas City Chiefs backup quarterback Chad Henne celebrates with his teammates after diving for what was, at the time, a game-clinching first down against the Cleveland Browns. After review, the referees marked Henne just short of the first down, but it took only one more play to seal the 22-17 win for the Chiefs.

Henne steps up, leads Chiefs to third straight conference title game

Alex Burbidge, Editor-in-chief
January 19, 2021
A new, flat Kansas license plate displayed on a car. The state began issuing flat license plates in August 2018, much to the chagrin of some. This license plate has been used with the permission of its owner.

Kansas license plates need updating, embossing

Alex Burbidge, Editor-in-chief
December 23, 2020
Braidan Odell, senior, puts his arms around two of his teammates in a game from last season. Odell and the rest of the team will just have their parents in the stands to watch them play, as the traditional student section will not be allowed.

Winter sports will continue with parents in stands

Alex Burbidge, Editor-in-chief
December 11, 2020
Carlos Santana points towards the sky after hitting a home run in a game against the Chicago White Sox. Santana signed with the Royals on Dec. 8 and will be a desperately-needed power bat in their lineup.

Royals add much needed bat in Santana

Alex Burbidge, Editor-in-chief
December 10, 2020
A typical student setup for remote learning, including a laptop on Zoom and a cell phone, as well as other electronic devices. The Olathe School District announced that all middle and high school students would return to online learning after Thanksgiving break, much to the dismay of many students.

Olathe’s return to online learning a negative for students

Alex Burbidge, Editor-in-chief
November 20, 2020
President Donald Trump salutes the crowd following his Nov. 2 rally in Opa-Locka, Florida.

A vote for Trump is a vote for continued success

Alex Burbidge, Editor-in-chief
November 2, 2020
A fan shows off a foul ball that he caught at game one of the National League Championship Series. He was among the first fans to get a souvenir in 2020, as it was the first game of the year that MLB permitted fans to attend.

MLB hosts crowds for first time in 2020

Alex Burbidge, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2020
Brady Singer, pitcher, throws a pitch during a game in Detroit. Singer was great in his first season, posting an ERA under 3.00 with a 3-2 record in the last month of the season.

Pitching staff leads Royals to end of shortened season

Alex Burbidge, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2020
The baseball team returns to the dugout after celebrating a home run against Olathe North. It was announced on March 18 that there would be no fireworks this year, however, as all spring sports have been canceled in their entirety.

KSHSAA cancels spring sports season in shocking move

Alex Burbidge, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
March 18, 2020
Outfielder Joe McCarthy takes an at-bat for the Tampa Bay Rays in a Spring Training game against the Philadelphia Phillies. MLB announced on March 12 that Spring Training games would be cancelled, while other leagues took similar action.

MLB, MLS, NHL suspend seasons in response to coronavirus outbreak

Alex Burbidge, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
March 12, 2020
The Golden State Warriors line up before a game against the Detroit Pistons. The Warriors may be forced to relocate some games to Kansas City due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Kansas City may host NBA games amid coronavirus concerns

Alex Burbidge, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
March 11, 2020
Joe Biden delivers a passionate speech at one of his rallies.

Biden takes crucial Michigan in second Super Tuesday

Alex Burbidge, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
March 11, 2020
Damien Williams, running back, rushed for a touchdown in the Chiefs' playoff matchup against the Houston Texans.

Chiefs crush Titans’ hopes, advance to Super Bowl LIV

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
January 27, 2020
Travis Kelce, tight end, celebrates in the end zone after giving the Chiefs a 16-7 lead. Kelce directly took the snap, fooling the Patriots into thinking it was a potential trick play. In addition to the touchdown, he caught seven passes for 66 yards as the Chiefs beat the Patriots 23-16.

Chiefs ride first half attack to down Patriots, secure AFC West crown

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
December 11, 2019
Ryan O'Hearn, first baseman, is greeted past home plate by teammate Martin Maldonado, catcher, after blasting a home run. O'Hearn's season was marred by inconsistency, hitting under .200 with a well-below average OPS.

O’Hearn’s mediocre season sets table for make-or-break 2020

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
November 20, 2019
Mike Matheny, Royals manager, talks about pitching with Daniel Ponce de Leon, pitcher, during his time with the St. Louis Cardinals. Matheny was hired as the 20th manager in Royals history.

Matheny hired as Royals skipper

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
November 11, 2019
President Donald Trump, pictured holding his right hand over his heart to respect the American flag. Trump was investigated to see if he was eligible to be impeached and removed from the presidency.

Impeachment discussions hint end of Trump era

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
November 11, 2019
A Juul vaping device in a hand. The Olathe School District decided to set a precedent for other school districts by suing the electronic cigarette tycoon.

District sues Juul, beginning trend

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
November 11, 2019
Hunter Dozier, third baseman, hits a ball in a game in Omaha, Nebraska. Dozier got off to a cold start in 2019, but turned his season around into one that out him into the MVP conversation.

Dozier finds success after early season turnaround

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
November 11, 2019
Ned Yost, Royals manager, walks to the pitcher's mound to remove Greg Holland, pitcher, from a game against the Baltimore Orioles. Yost announced his retirement, ending the most successful managerial tenure in Royals history.

Ned Yost, winningest manager in Royals history, retires

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
October 8, 2019

Older music has good old-school charm

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
October 4, 2019

blink-182 makes return in ‘Nine’

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
October 4, 2019
David Glass, Royals owner, and Ned Yost, Royals manager, talk before a game. Glass announced on Aug. 30 that he would sell the team to John Sherman, businessman. Glass has been the sole owner of the team since 2000.

Royals sold to local businessman

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
October 4, 2019
Jorge Soler, right fielder, runs out a ground ball against the Baltimore Orioles.

Soler crushes franchise home run mark, on pace to lead league

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
September 16, 2019
Frank Schwindel, first baseman, receives a warm ovation from the crowd in Omaha before an exhibition game. Schwindel received news prior to the game that he had been selected for the Royals' Major League roster for Opening Day. Photo courtesy of Minda Haas Kuhlmann.

Royals rookies show flashes of greatness, others disappoint

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
August 30, 2019

Lopez’ debut a success, sets up Royals’ future

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
May 18, 2019

Royals wrap up Spring Training

Alex Burbidge and Mark Elliott
March 29, 2019

In Season of Despair, Royals find hope in rookies

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
February 2, 2019
Offseason decisions loom for tanking Royals

Offseason decisions loom for tanking Royals

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
December 11, 2018

Birthdays have great school treats

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
November 7, 2018

Red Sox win World Series 4-1, wrap up wild postseason

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
November 7, 2018

‘Blink 182’

Alex Burbidge, Sports Editor
October 5, 2018

Royals continue struggles in lost season

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
September 7, 2018
The baseball team faces off against Free State at ODAC. Olathe South takes the field, ready to prevent Free State from scoring any runs. Evan George, senior, takes the mound, communicating with the catcher each pitch. He throws another pitch as player 2 from Free State squares up to bunt. South’s baseball team has an overall record of 11-6 wins to losses this season, despite starting out with a 1-3 record. On April 17 the team also had the oppurtunity to face Olathe East at Kauffman staduim.

Baseball team competes at Kauffman

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
May 11, 2018
Remy and Rachael Braun, seniors, work together during the track season in both individual events as well as relays. Additionally, Remy and Rachael encourage each other to do better in their races.

Twins bring competition and show support

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
May 9, 2018
Maryssa Rollin, senior, is planning on attending Hutchinson Community College to play softball. Above, Rollin is shown at practice the previous year. Rollin has been playing softball for the high school team for all four years.

Athletes continue careers in college

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
April 11, 2018

The Royals don’t need Eric Hosmer

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
April 2, 2018

Basketball team wraps up season

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
March 23, 2018

Spring time brings March Madness

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
March 21, 2018
Alex Allison and Chris Burg cheer on a fellow teammate at the Jan. 13 meet.

Winter sports recap

Sarah Buehler, Alex Burbidge, and Tristan Allen
February 7, 2018
Hayden Hoeven gets th3 disc out of the net.

Forty students join first disc golf team

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
January 19, 2018

Athletes cautioned against abuse

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
November 28, 2017

DECA team starts new year with success

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
November 14, 2017
Freshman takes field as varsity kicker

Freshman takes field as varsity kicker

Alex Burbidge, Reporter
October 18, 2017
Fall sports getting prepared for upcoming games, meets

Fall sports getting prepared for upcoming games, meets

Sarah Buehler, Maddie Smith, Alex Burbidge, and Maddie Black
October 9, 2017
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