Annemarie Wilhite, Copy Editor
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Settling the Debate: The Best School Headphones
Headphones are an essential part of the school day. Having a good pair you can count on will make each school day seem less exhausting.
Annemarie Wilhite, Copy Editor
• May 12, 2025

Watching the Clock
School levels have always had separate start and end times, allowing transportation and other factors to run smoothly. However, we need to rework these times to fit student needs.
Annemarie Wilhite, Copy Editor
• May 12, 2025

What is WheresTheBus?
The district has just implemented an app called WheresTheBus that will keep parents informed and increase safety for students who ride the bus.
Annemarie Wilhite, Copy Editor
• March 11, 2025

What is the Department of Education?
The Department of Education has many crucial responsibilities, but many believe these functions should be left up to the state rather than the federal government.
Annemarie Wilhite, Copy Editor
• March 11, 2025

The Rise in Minimum Wage
The minimum wage typically rises each year by a slight amount. However, in the coming years, Missouri will see large increases due to Proposition A.
Annemarie Wilhite, Copy Editor
• December 20, 2024

Honors Changes
The current freshmen and sophomore classes, as well as classes that follow, will no longer receive weighted credit for certain honors classes.
Annemarie Wilhite, Copy Editor
• December 19, 2024

Fall Festivities
Join our clubs, Cabinet, and student council members in donating to a great cause during the spooky and festive Ozarks Food Harvest Fall Festival!
Annemarie Wilhite, Copy Editor
• October 16, 2024

Require the Debate
Presidential debates should be mandatory because they help voters become informed and lead to better election results.
Annemarie Wilhite, Copy Editor
• October 16, 2024

Missouri Reevaluates Planned Parenthood
The Missouri House has been attempting to defund Planned Parenthood for years. Recently, it has been passed into law. This may deprive certain services from low income individuals.
Annemarie Wilhite, Copy Editor
• May 14, 2024

Teachers Who Changed Everything
Many seniors have formed connections with teachers throughout their high school careers. As graduation nears, students reflect on the influence their favorite teachers have brought upon them.
Annemarie Wilhite, Copy Editor
• April 29, 2024

The Amazing Olympiads
Our Science Olympiad team went to their regional competition and performed exceptionally. After all their practice and hard work throughout the year, they placed second in the region and will go on to state.
Annemarie Wilhite, Copy Editor
• March 1, 2024

[Photo] Teaching Media Literacy
February 28, 2024

Galileo to ACT’s
As the semester ends and the EOC and Galileo season rolls around, students dread having to take standardized tests that use one score to rank their knowledge.
Annemarie Wilhite, Copy Editor
• December 19, 2023

Governor Parson in the 417
Many students were aware of Governor Parson coming to Kickapoo and signing a bill, but most don't know what the bill contained.
Annemarie Wilhite, Copy Editor
• October 18, 2023
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