The student news site of McPherson High School

The High Life

The student news site of McPherson High School

The High Life

The student news site of McPherson High School

The High Life

Lujano teaches AP World History with coach-like toughness

Lujano teaches AP World History with coach-like toughness

Maleiah Ewert, Editor February 5, 2019

The AP World History class is described as challenging among the student body.  Instructor John Lujano said he teaches like he coaches. Lujano was once approached by a colleague saying why don't you...

Different clefs surrounding the phrase, Inside the World of Strings, on top of an image of a stringed instrument.

Inside the World of Strings

Alanna Golden, Staff Writer January 30, 2019

Unlike band, strings has a tendency to seem more secretive around the school. This is why the members of the program, as well as the people that come to the concerts, matter so much more to them. Everyone...

One of the High Lifes newspapers from 1929.

MHS High Life, past and future

Kaylea Herrman, Managing Editor January 29, 2019

McPHERSON—2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the McPherson High Life. The McPherson High Life has provided students and staff with a good source of news for many years and will continue to do so. But...

Melissa, Delilah and Robbie Mintzer exercise at Mac-Town CrossFit

Mac-Town CrossFit

Katelyn Mintzer, Sports Editor January 29, 2019

What do you think about getting fit, having fun, and making friends all at the same time? Then join Mac-Town CrossFit, at  715 W. Woodside St. McPherson, KS. CrossFit is a family friendly environment...

Wrestling season is here.

McPherson High School Wrestling

Kaylea Herrman, Managing Editor December 9, 2018

  With wrestling season here, the McPherson High School wrestlers are constantly training for their matches. The McPherson High school has a good reputation for wrestling and there is pressure...

Our 100 Year Celebration!

Hannah Butler, Web Designer/Editor December 6, 2018

     McPherson High School has had a newspaper, but for how long exactly? In 1919, The High Life was first established at the Senior High School in McPherson, KS. During this time, World War I was ending...

The Dangers of Driving During Holidays

The Dangers of Driving During Holidays

Alanna Golden, Staff Writer December 1, 2018

Driving for the holidays is a very common thing to do around the world, the only issue is, it can be very dangerous for not only yourself, but your whole family. People come together all the time for...

The Seussical and Rapunzel flyers in the McPherson High School.

The MHS Thespian Troupe

Kaylea Herrman, Managing Editor November 30, 2018

Acting, to everything being done behind the scenes, there is a lot of work that goes into the production of a play or musical. The McPherson High School thespian troupe gives quality entertainment...

School Shootings and Threats.

School Threats and Shootings

Kaylea Herrman, Managing Editor November 19, 2018

When coming to school, feeling safe and secure is something very important. At the McPherson High school many changes have been made to provide more security for the 2018-2019 school year. At the start...

Kansas Voting 2018

Kansas Voting 2018

Alanna Golden, Staff Writer November 14, 2018

Voting day has just passed us, and the results are now clear for us all to see. Some surprising or groundbreaking results came in, and plenty of people were pleased, while others were disturbed by the...

Students at the college fair.

Finding Your College

Hannah Butler, Web Designer/Editor November 5, 2018

     McPherson High School had a college fair on Wednesday, October 17th. The fair is a great opportunity for all students to be able to talk to representatives from different colleges. Lots of information...

Local resident getting a flu shot

Why Are Parents Opting Out of Vaccinations?

Nadia Turley, Staff Writer November 1, 2018

  According to the CDC, flu- like activity began to increase in November, reaching an extended period of high activity during January and February nationally, and remained elevated through the...

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