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Evelyn Nelson, Marketing and Ad Sales Manager

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Anti-DEI policies will make life after high school different for many minorities that rely on scholarships and affirmative action in higher education.

Throwing Out DEI

After a shift in politics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) has become a target of political reform across our nation.
Evelyn Nelson, Marketing and Ad Sales Manager • March 11, 2025

   Integration of DEI principles into corporations, institutions, and schools is a regular part of life in America. DEI is an umbrella term that covers many different legal and political programs and...

There are many ways to explore Missouri through extreme sports

Extreme Sports in Our Community

Extreme sports have become increasingly popular, so here are some ways to explore extreme sports in Missouri.
Evelyn Nelson, Marketing and Ad Sales Manager • March 11, 2025

  Missouri's lush wildlife and natural terrain is the perfect climate for many types of extreme sports. According to the Britannica Encyclopedia, extreme sports are “sporting events or pursuits, characterized...

Model UN would be a good addition to the variety of activities offered at our school, and would allow students to represent different countries at Model UN conferences.

Why Don’t We Have Model UN?

Model UN is a staple club in schools across the world, so why doesn’t our school have it?
Evelyn Nelson, Marketing and Ad Sales Manager • December 19, 2024

   The United Nations (UN) was founded after World War II as a way to foster peace among nations. It consists of 193 different member country states and abides to the principles of the United Nations...

Assistant principal, Scot Phillips, helping students enter their Chief Bucks into the raffles.

Introducing Chief Bucks

A new initiative has been introduced at our school with the hopes to reward behavior in a positive way.
Evelyn Nelson, Marketing and Ad Sales Manager • December 19, 2024

 During lunch on November 19 a slide was projected for students to read, titled “No Tardies = Chief Bucks (Chucks)” It outlined that if students have zero tardies from November 20 to December 17,...

A Boo Basket is the perfect way to surprise your loved one this fall

How to Make a BOO Basket

This fa-BOO-lous trend is viral on social media this spooky season, so here is a rundown on how to make one of your own.
Evelyn Nelson, Marketing and Ad Sales Manager • October 16, 2024

   Like an Easter basket, but with an autumnal twist, the BOO Basket has most likely popped up on your for you page while scrolling on social media. It’s a cute gift idea for your fall loving friend,...

The Joplin Spook Light is still unexplained by science, although many theories have been made as to what it is

Spooky Springfield

Evelyn Nelson, Marketing and Ad Sales Manager • October 16, 2024

   It's not unusual to hear people talk about their paranormal experiences. In fact, almost everyone has a story about something unexplainable happening to them. Whether you believe in them or not, ghost...

Summer is a great time to explore your interests in healthcare by participating in camps, volunteering, and shadowing healthcare professionals. It also strengthens your college application by showing your passion for medicine.

MASH Camp

Missouri AHEC Science and Health (MASH) camp recruiter, Heather Booth, shares information on how students can explore healthcare this summer.
Evelyn Nelson, Marketing and Ad Sales Manager • May 14, 2024

   Choosing to enter the medical field can be a hard choice for some high school students. Luckily, there are many opportunities for students to develop their interests in medicine, health, and science...

Our school encourages students to plan their schedule starting freshman year to make sure that they ‘Arrive at 25’.

Why Arrive at 25

Graduation is around the corner, and seniors should have completed all the credits they need for graduation, but how does this prepare them for their future?
Evelyn Nelson, Marketing and Ad Sales Manager • April 29, 2024

   'Arrive at 25’ is the phrase coined by Springfield Public Schools in order to encourage students to get the 25 credits they need to graduate high school.     These credits are earned by taking...

Vera Rubin working with a spectrograph, this work will discover groundbreaking information about dark matter

Behind Closed Doors

Seven women in history that we should know about in honor of Women’s History Month.
Evelyn Nelson, Marketing and Ad Sales Manager • March 4, 2024

March is Women's History Month, and in honor of that we should remember and learn about women in history and the present that discovered, innovated, and made change. 1. Sophie Treadwell  1885...

Alder performing and demonstrating her skill virtually for regional judging. In the state competition she will be doing this in person.

Pathway Towards Medicine

A look at a student's work in the medical field for a HOSA competition. Including learning a skill that most people learn during medical school.
Evelyn Nelson, Marketing and Ad Sales Manager • March 4, 2024

    This year, 38 members of our school’s HOSA (Health Occupation Students of American) chapter have qualified for state. Junior Morgan Alder is one of these people.     “The HOSA...

This simmer pot consists of blood oranges, fresh pine, cinnamon sticks, and a variety of spices that fill the room with a spicy and citrusy aroma. Like this simmer pot, they can be made with many ingredients you already have in your home.

Simmering Winter Trend

A simmer pot is a traditional and natural way to make your home smell nice. This is a great thing to try out while hosting or when spending time indoors as the winter weather gets colder.
Evelyn Nelson, Marketing and Ad Sales Manager • December 15, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, we begin to spend more and more time indoors. A majority of people find themselves reaching for comforting scents to fill their home with. Most people opting for the more...

Color Guard showing off their first place trophy after a long day of competition in Ozark, Missouri.

Bringing Home the Gold

Our school's band and color guard team has been working hard and it is paying off.
Evelyn Nelson, Marketing and Ad Sales Manager • October 18, 2023

Band and color guard have been practicing hard for competitions and performances during school events.     There are 159 students that are members of the Golden Arrow Marching Band and 29 students...