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PCTV News April 24, 2024
PCTV News April 24, 2024
PCTV News Feb. 7, 2024
PCTV News Feb. 7, 2024
PCTV News 12/20/23
Press Pass Podcast - Ep. 1
Press Pass Podcast – Ep. 1
PCTV News 12/13/23
District Updates Transportation Safety Feature
District Updates Transportation Safety Feature
Behind the Ban
Behind the Ban
All three buildings of PCHS were evacuated to the North Lot and eventually across the highway.
Evacuation and Early Dismissal Due to Gas Leak
Platte County R-3 School District considers a leap in the right direction with the “Zero Rate Change Bond Program”
Meta Steps Away From Fact Checkers and Welcomes “The Community”
Changes Brewing
Changes Brewing
Illuminating the Mochinut entrance is the Mochinut neon sign
Going Mochinuts
Annabel Beeman and her freshman year Honors American History table
My Top PCHS Classes
Senior Grace Moppin and junior Kiara Smith with lobs
Year Of the Lob
Black History Month: Just Not Enough Anymore
Black History Month: Just Not Enough Anymore
Battle of The Bands: From Disco Balls to Photo Walls
Battle of The Bands: From Disco Balls to Photo Walls
Receiving pets, Riley the therapy dog spends his morning in the library.
Woofs and Whispers
Consequences of Speeding
From Research to Reform
From Research to Reform
Denim, Dawn, and The Class of '26
Denim, Dawn, and The Class of ’26
Sophomore Chase Hitchcock shows off his Special Olympics jersey.
Unified from Black and Orange to Sporting Blue
The Dance Team finishes their routine in their annual Spring Showcase.
Dance Team’s Spring Farewell 
Football managers play important roles in the season
Football managers play important roles in the season
Carrying the ball to the post, senior Jaden Peterson competes at home against Grain Valley on Feb. 11.
Peterson enters personal record books as the Pirates look towards the postseason with a current day Bill Self mentality
Surrounded by her friends and family Senior Karlee Riggs poses for photos to be taken of her for senior signing night to commemorate her being signed to Carroll University
Seniors Signing Out 
Running Towards The Fire
Running Towards The Fire
The Dance Team finishes their routine in their annual Spring Showcase.
Dance Team’s Spring Farewell 
Laughing, Officer Andraya Kreiling sits at her desk at the welcome center.
After hours
Platte County R-3 School District considers a leap in the right direction with the “Zero Rate Change Bond Program”
Meta Steps Away From Fact Checkers and Welcomes “The Community”
Jenny Han, the creator and director of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" franchise, in Paris (where the third and final season was produced)
A Summer To Remember
2025 Senior Print Games Key
Tomorrow Finally Arrived
Tomorrow Finally Arrived
Top 10 Dr.Pepper Flavors
Top 10 Dr.Pepper Flavors
Top 10 College Mascots
Top 10 College Mascots

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Jack Shroyer

Jack Shroyer, Editor in Chief

Jack Shroyer is a Senior at Platte County, and in his third year on staff, he serves as editor-in-chief. He enjoys journalism and is super pumped to get to be an editor on the yearbook as well. He enjoys running, playing tennis, lifting weights, and playing the trombone in the band.

All content by Jack Shroyer
District Updates Transportation Safety Feature

District Updates Transportation Safety Feature

Jack Shroyer
October 9, 2025
Running Towards The Fire

Running Towards The Fire

Jack Shroyer, Editor
October 1, 2025
Laughing, Officer Andraya Kreiling sits at her desk at the welcome center.

After hours

Jack Shroyer
February 27, 2025

Top 10 Fruits

Jack Shroyer
December 19, 2024
KSHB 41's anchor, Taylor Hemness, Interveiws Bill Utz, head football coach live on the Today show on Friday, Nov.8

Friday Morning Lights

Jack Shroyer
November 8, 2024
Junior Gabriel Miller dresses up as choir director von Glahn in homecoming spirit week.

Education exchange

Jack Shroyer
October 29, 2024
Junior Noah Smiley plays his baritone in the show 'Unleashed" at the competition on Sept. 21.

First Competition Nervousness

Jack Shroyer
October 10, 2024
Zach Bryan Concert

Summer Soundtracks

Shan Senoga, Ethan Smith, Abdirizak Abdikarim, and Jack Shroyer
September 19, 2024
Scholar Bowl after winning Conference on Feb 28.

Scholar Bowl Success

Jack Shroyer
March 20, 2024
Team 9065P celebrates their state victory on March 2.

Robotics Teams Reflect on State Competition

Jack Shroyer
March 11, 2024
Vignery at a home game on Feb. 6

Judah, One of the Greats

Jack Shroyer
February 28, 2024

Chiefs Parade Recap

Jack Shroyer
February 23, 2024
FBLA competed in districts at UMKC on Feb. 5

FBLA Advances 50 Members to State Competition

Jack Shroyer
February 12, 2024

The TikTok Epidemic

Jack Shroyer
February 2, 2024
Hays checks a record breaking time during a meet in January 2023.

Brooklyn Hays Breaks Swim Record On First Attempt

Jack Shroyer
January 24, 2024
Annual KC Restaurant Week Returns

Annual KC Restaurant Week Returns

Jack Shroyer
January 11, 2024

Butt Out Booze

Jack Shroyer
December 18, 2023
The Realtor in our Halls

The Realtor in our Halls

Jack Shroyer
December 14, 2023

Press Pass Podcast – Ep. 1

Jackson Edwards and Jack Shroyer
December 14, 2023
Boys Swim Repeatedly Breaks Records

Boys Swim Repeatedly Breaks Records

Jack Shroyer
October 31, 2023
Coffee Shop Reopens Online

Coffee Shop Reopens Online

Jack Shroyer
October 6, 2023
Senior Andrew Johnson gets through the final stretch of the race at Platte Ridge Park on Sept. 22.

The Difficulty of Platte County’s Cross Country Course

Jack Shroyer
September 22, 2023
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