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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
Silenced Notifications, Louder Complaints
Silenced Notifications, Louder Complaints
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”
Students pack in to A Lunch
Cafeteria Chaos Leaves Students Scrambling for Seats
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
Yearbook Club Photo Day Schedule
Yearbook Club Photo Day Schedule
Seniors Take the Spotlight in Annual Homecoming Dance
Seniors Take the Spotlight in Annual Homecoming Dance
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
Consequences of Speeding
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”
Clash Royale three crown
From Hog Rider to Mega Knight
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

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Shan Senoga

Shan Senoga

Shan Senoga is a senior at Platte County High School. This is his second year on Newspaper as a staff writer. He is a section leader in both the Pride and Traditions Band, and currently serves as the president of FBLA. In his free time, he enjoys reading and writing, and binging TV.

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From Research to Reform

From Research to Reform

Shan Senoga, Writer
October 1, 2025
Black History Month: Just Not Enough Anymore

Black History Month: Just Not Enough Anymore

Shan Senoga, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
New Courses Come To Platte County High School

New Courses Come To Platte County High School

Shan Senoga and Elisha Hoffman
January 31, 2025

Top 10 Fugglers

Shan Senoga, Staff Writer
December 19, 2024
Why Our Vote Matters

Why Our Vote Matters

Shan Senoga, Staff Writer
October 10, 2024

Costco vs. Sam’s Club

Ethan Smith and Shan Senoga
September 20, 2024
Zach Bryan Concert

Summer Soundtracks

Shan Senoga, Ethan Smith, Abdirizak Abdikarim, and Jack Shroyer
September 19, 2024
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