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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

13 Things To Know Before You Take AP

13 Things To Know Before You Take AP

Jordan Moll, Writer May 10, 2017

    Everyone has heard the horror stories of classes like AP World and AP Calculus. I myself was a student of AP World, and just like all of the rumors, it is an incredibly difficult class. From the...

Graduation Drawing Near

Graduation Drawing Near

Megan Wiens, Co-Editor May 5, 2017

     As the end of school year comes closer, it’s almost time to say goodbye to this year's graduates. The class of 2017’s high school careers are quickly coming to a close. For some seniors like...

McPherson Art Exhibition

McPherson Art Exhibition

Julia Eilert, Co-Editor May 5, 2017

  On Thursday, April 20th at 9 a.m. at the Park School Gym, the McPherson County Art Exhibition opened to the public. The show featured pieces from all mediums that were submitted by students and schools...

Juniors Kelsey Wilson and Adison Wash watch over the prom ticket table, which has the donation canister for the open-lunch fundraiser.

Junior Open Lunch Fundraiser

Julia Eilert, Co-Editor March 15, 2017

The MHS Junior Class is starting an open-donation fundraiser for the option of open lunch for their class during prom construction week.   “I think this is a great idea!” said junior Georgia...

Caption: Don Milligan’s barn outside of Ashland has been burned down in the fires.

State-Wide Wildfires

Julia Eilert, Co-Editor March 9, 2017

  Stepping outside on Monday morning, McPherson Residents were greeted with an overcast day. Nothing unusual for the beginning of March, except for the forecast being bright and sunny. What citizens...

Nickolas Mellinger prepares to have his blood taken

Students Help With Blood Drive

Megan Wiens, Co-Editor March 3, 2017

    The biannual blood drive was held at MHS this past Wednesday, on March 1st. Students who signed up went to the auxiliary gym throughout the day to donate. Helping with the drive were volunteers...

David Maxey and Carson Stone take in the scenery on the tour bus during the trip.

APES Refinery Trip

Julia Eilert, Co-Editor March 3, 2017

 On Friday, March 3rd, McPherson High School’s AP Environmental class (APES) took a field trip to the local CHS Refinery. This field trip coincides with the renewable and nonrenewable energy chapter...

Spirit Week

Spirit Week

Megan Wiens, Co-Editor February 22, 2017

    This past week at MHS, February 13th through the17th, students geared up for homecoming by participating in spirit week. Day one of Spirit Week began on Monday with “Mathletes vs. Athletes.”...

Celebrating Winter Homecoming

Celebrating Winter Homecoming

Megan Wiens, Co-Editor February 21, 2017

    This year's winter homecoming candidates made their debut on stage during an all school assembly in the auditorium last Tuesday February 14th. The ten students, along with the homecoming prince...

Selling tickets, senior Thomas Smith watches the table during lunch.

Homecoming Hype and New Additions

Julia Eilert, Co-Editor February 16, 2017

  MHS will be hosting a homecoming dance on Saturday, February 18th, at 8:00 p.m. The dance will go on until 10:30 p.m. It’s winter-themed and formal dress. Tickets are $5 if they’re bought beforehand,...

During lunch, MHS students wait to buy a carnation or cookie from the FCCLA stand.

FCCLA Does Cookies and Carnations for Another Year

Julia Eilert, Co-Editor February 9, 2017

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, giving us plenty of time to treat our sweethearts. The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Club, FCCLA, is giving students a fun way to do just...

Milo Yiannopoulos Provokes Protests

Milo Yiannopoulos Provokes Protests

Megan Wiens, Co-Editor February 7, 2017

    Milo Yiannopoulos, a senior editor at Breitbart News, was the center of protests at Berkeley University in California. The 32 year-old was scheduled to speak at the campus, until protests erupted...

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