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Press Pass Podcast - Ep. 1
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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”
Platte County R-3 School District considers a move for the future with the “Zero Rate Change Bond Program”
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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Gabriel Miller

Gabriel Miller is a senior who attends Platte County High School. He is currently in Newspaper, but did Yearbook for 3 years prior. He really likes to hang out with friends and loves to watch horror movies. He is also a huge fan of donuts.
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Hallway Decor_Kiara Smith (35)

[Photo] Battle of The Bands: From Disco Balls to Photo Walls

Kiara Smith
October 3, 2025
Receiving pets, Riley the therapy dog spends his morning in the library.

Woofs and Whispers

Gabriel Miller and Adriana Vazquez
October 2, 2025
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[Photo] Grad Walks 2024

May 17, 2024
Blakely coaches senior Addison Mayne during a home match Sept. 26, 2023.

[Photo] Back Where it All Started

Fatima Alyassiri and Layla Cox
April 9, 2024
Classes went outside April 8 to view the eclipse.

[Photo] Eclipse Viewing

Staff
April 8, 2024
Diversity Fair_12.7.23_Gabe Miller (36)

[Photo] It’s Not What it Looks Like

Luis Casilla
December 15, 2023
The annual diversity fair was held on Dec 7 during both PLTs. Students participated in fashion shows, performances, and tri-fold board presentations.

The annual diversity fair was held on Dec 7 during both PLTs. Students participated in fashion shows, performances, and tri-fold board presentations.

The annual diversity fair was held on Dec 7 during both PLTs. Students participated in fashion shows, performances, and tri-fold board presentations.

The annual diversity fair was held on Dec 7 during both PLTs. Students participated in fashion shows, performances, and tri-fold board presentations.

The annual diversity fair was held on Dec 7 during both PLTs. Students participated in fashion shows, performances, and tri-fold board presentations.

The annual diversity fair was held on Dec 7 during both PLTs. Students participated in fashion shows, performances, and tri-fold board presentations.

The annual diversity fair was held on Dec 7 during both PLTs. Students participated in fashion shows, performances, and tri-fold board presentations.

The annual diversity fair was held on Dec 7 during both PLTs. Students participated in fashion shows, performances, and tri-fold board presentations.

The annual diversity fair was held on Dec 7 during both PLTs. Students participated in fashion shows, performances, and tri-fold board presentations.

The annual diversity fair was held on Dec 7 during both PLTs. Students participated in fashion shows, performances, and tri-fold board presentations.

The annual diversity fair was held on Dec 7 during both PLTs. Students participated in fashion shows, performances, and tri-fold board presentations.

The annual diversity fair was held on Dec 7 during both PLTs. Students participated in fashion shows, performances, and tri-fold board presentations.

The annual diversity fair was held on Dec 7 during both PLTs. Students participated in fashion shows, performances, and tri-fold board presentations.

Coffee shop_4.27_Gabriel Miller (85)

[Photo] Coffee Shop Reopens Online

Jack Shroyer
October 6, 2023
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