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Sophomore Chase Hitchcock shows off his Special Olympics jersey.
Unified from Black and Orange to Sporting Blue
Tug Thornton May 16, 2025

After a weekend full of growth and medals with PCHS Special Olympics, one  athlete, Chase Hitchcock, tried out for the Sporting Kansas City Unified team and made the cut.   With more than 32 athletes and partners part of the fun, the competitive nature of the event shined through the cloudy...

Platte County R-3 School District considers a leap in the right direction with the “Zero Rate Change Bond Program”
Tug Thornton, Writer • January 31, 2025

With the projected attendance in Platte County R-III School District to rise exponentially in the foreseeable future, the district plans to combat this with the “Zero Rate Change Bond Program”. The plan at the moment is currently pending voter approval...

Yearbook Distribution 2025
May 7, 2025

We kindly remind you that this is an entirely student produced publication and we actually already know there are errors. Please know we sincerely apologize for any mistakes, and are probably just as shocked or sad as you are, if not more, that there...

The Dance Team finishes their routine in their annual Spring Showcase.
Dance Team’s Spring Farewell 
Daniel Benitez, Photographer • March 14, 2025

As the dance team's season comes to an end, the team held their spring showcase where friends and family can come in and watch every routine...

Winter Workouts
Kiara Smith, Writer • February 3, 2025

Taking place from December through February, some sports offer winter workouts to students who want a way to ease back into the season. With...

The Dance Team finishes their routine in their annual Spring Showcase.
Dance Team’s Spring Farewell 
Daniel Benitez, Photographer • March 14, 2025

As the dance team's season comes to an end, the team held their spring showcase where friends and family can come in and watch every routine...

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2025 Senior Print Games Key
Kiara Smith, Writer • May 16, 2025

Tomorrow Finally Arrived
Tomorrow Finally Arrived
Kiara Smith, Writer • February 11, 2025

Tomorrow finally arrived with the release of The Weeknd's highly anticipated “final” album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow”, after being postponed...

Top 10 Dr.Pepper Flavors
Top 10 Dr.Pepper Flavors
Kiara Smith, Writer • December 19, 2024

Dr.Pepper, a classic beverage enjoyed by many. With many different flavors, it can be hard to pick a favorite or even rank them. Well never fear,...

Annabel Beeman and her freshman year Honors American History table
My Top PCHS Classes
Annabel Beeman February 27, 2025

Reflecting on my past four years of high school, I have had classes that have really stuck with me as some of my favorites. Starting off with...

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