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vol. 83 | issue 4 Bonner springs high school | May 2021

Oh, the places you’ll go See pages 12 & 13 to find out where the Class of 2021 is headed after high school.

2 Staff | May 2021

Meet The Pow Wow Staff Editor-In-Chief

Alexandria Rivers Isabella Colorado

Features Editor Natalie Delgado

News Editor Zaynab Zlitni

Sports Editor

Table of contents 6

Goodbye From Senior Staffers

Senior Survey

Senior Destinations

Sports at the next level

Well Wishes from Staff

Paige Trahan

Staff Writers Alex Lechuga Alexis Moeschler Laney Alexander Rosie Wilson Lauren Tinberg Morgan Grudniewski Charlie Nolting Thatcher Hoch

Adviser Jordan Stelter Contact Us Bonner Springs High School 100 McDanield Bonner Springs, KS 66012 913-422-5121, ext. 4330 www.bshsnews.com Follow us on Twitter @bshspowwow or contact adviser Jordan Stelter at stelterj@usd204.net

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Letter from the Editors “Now we would like to present the graduating class of two thousand twenty-one”. This is the last thing that we will we hear as high schoolers. This will be our very last letter from the editors. We have come a long way from where we started eight issues ago. I can’t explain the emotions that I am feeling as I finish up my senior year. Happy because it is over, but sad that our childhood is coming to an end. We always think about our firsts for everything and you don’t realize that your lasts are right in front of you. We want to congratulate next year’s editor, Zaynab Zlitni, and we hope she does amazing things for the newspaper and the staff. We have watched her grow so much from her sophomore year and we are very confident that

she will have no problem taking the lead. As newspaper comes to an end for five of us seniors, I want to wish everyone well and I am happy for the memories we made. But besides just the newspaper seniors, I want to talk about our class as a whole. From the moment we all met each other in 6th grade, there was a bond. An unexplainable bond. Girls will be girls and fight, then make up. Guys will be guys and have beef with each other for no reason. But when you look at things coming in a full circle, in the end, we are one whole. In the past year we have struggled to try to learn and still live with the pandemic. As things start to ease up, we can finally do things for us. Similar to this issue, this is for us. We have had

a lot taken away from us, but this is something that they can’t take away. After we walk across the stage some of us will never speak again and that is alright. It is the memories that we hold in the back of our minds that have helped us turn into the people we will be. Signing off for the very last time, Bella Colorado and Alex Rivers.

editors-in-chief |Alex Rivers & Bella colorado

may 2021 | Graduation 3

a stadium-worthy farewell The story behind BSHS’s Sporting KC graduation

Zaynab Zlitni| News Editor COVID-19 has affected almost every aspect of day-today life. From wearing masks, to missing out on a whole year of normal life, the pandemic has not stopped there. With graduation just around the corner, many people are wondering how it will look during a pandemic. Similar to last year, graduation has been moved to Children’s Mercy Park, home of Sporting KC. Students and faculty are excited to participate in graduation at the new venue. “I think most students are excited to be able to have a graduation ceremony, especially considering the difficulties of the school year,”

Principal Rick Moulin said. Sporting KC allows for more space than Braves Fieldhouse. Each family will be given a space to sit in, and masks will be required. Moulin says that the student response has been mostly positive to the location move. “I feel like Sporting KC makes graduation feel more real, and more like a big deal,” said Senior Jazmin Graham. “It’s in Sporting KC where they have professional events that happen there so it’s very cool.” After this year’s ceremony, the school will evaluate whether the venue is the right fit for future graduation ceremonies. “With COVID, being in the Field House is too many people in a smaller space, especially with our class being bigger,” Graham said. “Sporting KC is not only fun but a bigger space.” Students will each be allowed 14 guests, more than the 12 allowed in previous years. If the graduation venue was not

moved to Sporting KC then students would not be allowed to have as many guests due to county restrictions. “If we were to have graduation in our own facility we’d be limited on the number of guests we could have based on our seating capacity,” Moulin said. BSHS has signed a 3-year contract with Sporting KC. This means that future graduations can be held at Sporting KC, but it isn’t certain whether we will continue with this in future years. “I think that if I graduate and it’s held at Sporting KC it would be a fun and new experience,” said Sophomore Mia Smith. “It would be out of the ordinary, and I like that it’s a bigger venue.” A new addition to graduation this year is the distribution of tickets. Tickets will be sent and selected through the app SeatGeek. When it was announced that COVID would be affecting the location of graduation, the football field was considered as a venue. “Having graduation at the football field would be unique because it’s on our home field where we went to

school, whereas Sporting KC is holding graduation for many other schools,” said Senior Eliana Vallejo. An issue that has risen with holding graduation at the football field is that both an outdoor and indoor venue would be needed in the case of inclement weather. “We have considered the football field, but with things like social distancing and COVID, it’s just much easier to set up through Sporting KC,” said Moulin. With all of the obstacles that the pandemic has presented to BSHS, having a graduation was something no one wanted to miss out on. Having graduation at Sporting KC allows the graduating class to overcome these challenges and graduate alongside their peers, families, and role models. “This is about what our kids and our seniors would best benefit from,” said Moulin. “This year Sporting KC is the best option because of the limited opportunities to have it on campus.”

GRad facts where: Sporting KC WHen: may 18th at 7 p.m. tickets distributed through the seatgeek app congrats to the class of 2021! Graphics created by Zaynab Zlitni

4 Vals & Sals | May 2021

Vals and Sals

Get to know this year’s Valedictorians and Salutatorians Alexis Moeschler| staff writer Laney Alexander| staff writer

Poneak Alongkornvilai Valedictorian

Emily Ashford Valedictorian

Natalie Delgado Valedictorian

Jazmin Graham Valedictorian

Future Plans “I plan on going to school to become an architect because I love designing floor plans.” Senior Quote “Mood.” If you could be anyone else for a day who would it be? “If I could be someone for a day, I would be Michael B. Jordan because who wouldn’t want to be the hottest man alive?”

Future Plans “I am going to KCKCC and playing softball. I am undecided on a major.” Senior Quote “Dance like nobody’s watching, because who cares what they think?” Where do you see yourself in 10 years? “Graduated from college with a job and family.”

Future Plans “I plan on attending Kansas State University and majoring in animal science & industry.” Favorite Teacher “My favorite teacher is Mr. Downing.” Where do you see yourself in 10 years? “At the moment I’m not set on a particular career, but I foresee being a professor. I don’t see myself living near here, but I imagine I’ll have a home, alone with a lot of pets.”

Future Plans “I am going to Kansas State University to major in biology. I want to take the pre-dentistry path so I can get into dental school to be on the path of eventually becoming an orthodontist.” Senior Quote “Procrastination is my specialty.” Favorite Classes “My favorite class in high school would have to be either anatomy or leadership.”

Izabelle Koenig Salutatorian

Maggie Myers Salutatorian

Darrah Lane Valedictorian

Dylan Palmberg Valedictorian

Future Plans “I plan on attending Peru State College after high school to major in radiology.” Senior Quote “I try not to laugh at my own jokes but we all know I’m hilarious.” Where do you see yourself in 10 years? “I see myself married with a career in radiology in 10 years.”

Future Plans “I plan on going to KCKCC to get my pre-veterinary degree, then I’ll transfer to K-State to become a veterinarian.” Senior Quote “Just do it. You only live once.” Where do you see yourself in 10 years? “Having a successful career and starting a family.”

Future Plans “My future plans are to go to KU and major in pharmacy.” Favorite Teacher “My favorite teacher is Mr. Davidson.” If you could be someone else for a day who would you be? “If I could be someone else for a day I would be 42 Dugg.”

Future Plans “I am attending KU.” Senior Quote “I’m quite illiterate, but I read a lot.” -The Catcher in the Rye Where do you see yourself in 10 years? “I see myself living in a big city.”

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Hailey Robinson Valedictorian

Samson Selleck Valedictorian

Ian Tomasic Valedictorian

Kallie Millison Valedictorian

Future Plans “My plans are to attend Kansas City Community College where I will major in nursing.” Senior Quote “Never give up when times get rough.” Where do you see yourself in 10 years? “Where I see myself in ten years is hopefully already traveling, (travel nurse), and hoping to settle down and work on going from an RN to a BSN.”

Future Plans “My plans after high school are currently to attend community college at KCKCC. After earning my associate’s degree, I hope to transfer to KU and earn a bachelor’s degree in business.” Senior Quote “You can’t cut down a tree with a single swing of an ax.” Where do you see yourself in 10 years? “It’s hard to say where I’ll be in 10 years. I’m sure my life will be totally different. However, in 10 years, I could see myself traveling the world and having the opportunity to lead people.”

Future Plans “After high school, I plan to go to KCKCC to attend their TEC program and possibly major in business, and after junior college, I would like to attend K-State to get a degree in horticulture.” Senior Quote “Live life to the fullest... you never know what tomorrow will bring.” -Maribeth Jemmott Where do you see yourself in 10 years? “I see myself finished with my education and having started my lawn care/landscaping business, as well as maybe starting a family.”

Future Plans “My future plans include going to college and traveling to other countries.” Favorite Memory “Cheering for basketball and football games, stunting in front of crowds.” Where do you see yourself in 10 years? “In 10 years, I see myself living in a beautiful place and owning a house/apartment with a cat or dog. I see myself walking through airports in uniform as a commercial airline pilot. I see myself being happy and healthy.”

Sasha Welicky Valedictorian

Future Plans “I plan to major in electrical engineering at the School of Engineering at the University of Kansas.” Senior Quote “It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices.” -Dumbledore Where do you see yourself in 10 years? “In 10 years, I see myself working at an engineering firm in Kansas or Texas. I also see myself about to make a down payment on a small house.”

Sierra Pier Valedictorian

Future Plans “I plan to attend KU this fall and major in human biology.” Favorite Memory “Football and basketball games with Orange Crush.” If you could be someone else for a day who would you be? “I would be Harry Styles.”

Laura Paige Nobles Valedictorian

Future Plans “I plan to go to Wichita State University and major in aerospace engineering.” Where do you see yourself in 10 years? “In 10 years, I see myself working for NASA as an astronautical engineer and working towards a doctorate in aerospace engineering.” If you could be anyone else for a day who would it be? “If I could be someone else for a day, I would be my dog, Chloe, because she is spoiled rotten and lives a good, lazy life.”

6 Senior Columns | May 2021

From Your Seniors No Goodbye’s here Alex Rivers Clueless... that’s how I felt when I needed to sit down to write this. When people ask me if I am ready for it to be over, I say yes. I tell them that high school is no longer the same and I am ready to move on. But when I think about it, I am really sad that it is over. I was so ecstatic to come to high school as a freshman and it gets better as we get older. But it is really sad. All year long I would have conversations with my best friend and the conversations would get really deep and sad. Here is a little insight of what we would talk about.

“Can you believe that it is almost over?” “We will have to leave each other soon.” “What happens when we need each other?” Leaving is the worst part about growing up, you leave all of your memories made in the house you grew up in and your best friend leaves you too. Will I miss high school? No. I will miss the people I see every day. Mr. Moulin greeting everyone as they walk in. Cindy letting you get away with being 1 minute late. Walker and Burns standing outside of their classrooms during passing periods having a conversation and you can’t forget about Mr. Downing’s long stories. That is what I will miss. I won’t miss Martin’s crazy

attitude at 7:30 in the morning after she had a red bull and coffee. I won’t miss Mr. Holder’s Honors World Lit class (no offense but I just couldn’t keep up). There are a lot of things I won’t miss but those are the things I have to remember. The fun we had, the bad jokes made, and many more. After this, if you ask me “will I miss high school?” I will probably still tell you no. Talking about all of these things makes me want to cry. I just want to bottle everything up for now and just think about walking across the stage and seeing all of the smiles across the crowd. The graduation parties and the pictures taken I can look back at later and think about. And for my best friend, when

we leave we will be 2 ½ hours away from each other. It is going to be a big change from seeing each other whenever we want and spending 3 days in a row together. I don’t want the last thing before you leave to remember me crying and saying goodbye, I want you to remember all of the dumb, memorable things we did while growing up. I won’t say goodbye because I will see you after that and I expect daily FaceTime calls. Thank you for everything you could have possibly done for me these past 5 years, I have no idea where I would be without today. Signing off for the very last time, Alex.

Junior year I could finally work up the courage to talk to people I didn’t know. I had started working the summer before Junior year, which helped a lot. Even my family had noticed that I was finally breaking out of my shell. They were proud of me for breaking the shyness because it meant I’d finally ask for my own sauce at restaurants. Surprisingly though, I still have a hard time asking for my own sauce, but that’s a different story. As a senior now I feel less anxiety when I have to go talk to people I don’t know. Sometimes I still get a bit worked up but it has gotten better than it used to be. Not only because of the job I work at but because my self-esteem has skyrocketed.

I feel like in the beginning of high school you start off as this caterpillar that is awkward and doesn’t completely understand what is going on. During your sophomore and junior year of high school you develop this cocoon and start to finally get comfortable. And then poof, it’s senior year and you are a chaotic butterfly struggling to get your senior project done in time and get out into the real world. Anyways I might have had my moments contemplating dropping out, but who doesn’t. On that note thank you Bonner Springs High School for all of the memories and good times. Now on to bigger and better things. Peace out B-Springs!

Breaking free Bella Colorado High school is a very interesting place we go to. You are put into classes with people who you know or don’t. You take classes you enjoy and don’t and then after the four years are over you graduate and start your own path. You make new friends and leave old ones. During my high school career I was able to make many memories with lots of people and if I was able to go back and relive those memories I wouldn’t change much. I will say the one thing I would change about my high school career would be to make

more friends and even revisit old friendships. The start of freshman year I was shy and refused to interact with people I didn’t know. I hated having classes without my friends because then I had no one to talk to. I was always quiet and would keep to myself. Sophomore year I was still shy but I was working on it. One thing that helped me break out of my shell was doing extracurricular activities. This was the year I joined the newspaper staff, became a football manager, did powerlifting, and joined the softball team. I talked to many people outside my friend group. It was still a struggle for me but it also helped me get out of my comfort zone.

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Dear teachers! Lauren Tinberg Thank you for everything. The last twelve years have been great! You all have inspired me to follow in your footsteps and have an impact on the next generation of students. Many teachers have taught me many different things that have stuck with me throughout my time

at Bonner. Mrs. Ketterling has taught me how to show generosity and kindness to my future students. Mrs. Dobbs has taught me to make connections with students. Ms. Rausch taught me that every student learns differently and how you can always be a shoulder to cry on. I remember being in her class and learning two different ways to solve the equation. Mrs. McCracken taught me how to look confident, even when

I’m not. She always came into class with a good attitude, no matter what else was going on. Mr. McMahan always comes to work smiling. He can always put me in a better mood when I walk past his room. Ms. Martin has taught me that being hard on your students can pay off in the long run. She always wants to see her students excel in college and in life. And Mrs. Stelter, even though you are new to the district this year, you

have shown me that a first-year teacher can still have an impact on students’ lives. Thank you for showing that you all have your students’ best interest at heart. I will miss seeing the amazing staff every day. I leave this district with only one hope, to come back and teach with all the great qualities I’ve seen throughout the last twelve years.

Chicken Patty Wednesday Natalie Delgado There isn’t much I’m going to miss from high school, besides the people. As for high school itself though, the list is barely there. Although I will miss the comfort that I got from the routine. Wake up at 6:30 A.M., eat breakfast, go to school, eat breakfast again, go to classes,

eat lunch, more classes, then maybe go to practice or work, and come home and eat and do whatever I need to do. When we had to go completely online last year, I lost that. Well, everyone did. Of course I just laid around because I could, woke up whenever, ate whenever because I could. It seemed nice at the beginning just getting to wake up whenever and staying home all day. Although I soon began to see the effects on my body from falling out of routine.

I started to see my poor eating habits developing again. My biggest insecurity (my weight) was shining and I hated it. The initial pressure of trying to navigate online school and having to manage my own time didn’t help. I would prioritize assignments over meals. I’d just forget. I wouldn’t wake up and eat first thing in the morning. I wouldn’t have a designated time for lunch. I had virtually no consistency and I struggled because of that. I needed

routine and consistency and without school that was so hard to accomplish. I’m sure a lot of people thrive with that type of thing, but not me. As much as I hate waking up early for school and having to force myself to come every day, it helps. Having something as consistent as chicken patty Wednesday helps. I hope I find my chicken patty Wednesday consistency in college. It won’t be the same, but routine and consistency will help.

Dear Teachers...I’m Sorry Paige Trahan High school is a time to learn, try new things, and especially make mistakes. Sometimes your mistakes may annoy teachers. I’m sure we have all annoyed a teacher at least once in our life whether it’s continuing to laugh after they tell you to stop or you’re playing on your phone when you should be listening to a lecture, we’ve all been there, but since this year will be my last year here at Bonner Springs High School

and I may never see any of these teachers again I have decided to write a confession and apologize to the teachers that need to hear it. Dear Mrs. Marts, I’m sorry for saying that you had smelly farts, it rhymed and made my fellow classmates laugh. Dear Mr. Stanton, I’m sorry for correcting your grammar in like 5th grade, I know it made you upset when I did it, I shouldn’t have kept doing it, I apologize. Dear Mrs. Tendick, I’m sorry I sprayed coke all over the lunchroom, I had no idea that’s what my dad put in my thermos

all I did was open it, it just happened to spray all over. Dear Mrs. Buckley, I’m sorry for shouting “it pooped, it pooped, oh my god it pooped!” in your class as your snake defecated all over the tank, it looked so weird I had to say something. Dear Mr. Turley and Mr. Wixon, I’m sorry for hitting the bass drum as hard as I possibly could after class basically every single day. I enjoyed you and half of the class jumping in fear while I received the death stare from Mr. Wixon. Dear Mr. Turner, I’m sorry for sticking 20 rulers on your wall

using that TikTok sticky pencil trend, I didn’t know you would be so upset or even consider it vandalism. As I reflect on my last year of high school and I plan for my future, I will never forget my teachers and my peers that have shaped me into the person I am today. People always say that once you graduate you are never going to see your fellow classmates again, so I challenge you to take risks and do what makes you happy because after all you never know if you’ll be able to see a snake poop again so take advantage of it while you can. Peace out B-springs!

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May 2021 | awards 9

Senior Awards

Class of 2021 is recognized with awards and scholarships Morgan Grudniewski| staff writer

Local Scholarship RECIPIENTS ATS Loyalty Scholarship | Thanya Carlos-Calderon Bank Midwest, N.A. Scholarship | David Ramirez Bill Kelly Memorial Scholarship | Rebecca Graham, Jase Hadley, Cruz Lara Bonner Springs High School Alumni Association | Darrah Lane Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Education Foundation Scholarship | Emily Ashford, Wyatt Barrett, Bailey Conrad, Caraline Crowley, Keyana Cruse, Natalie Delgado, Scout Dilday, Christian Doss, Athena Dunkel Lapee’, Rebecca Graham, Jase Hadley, Jalen Houston, Derrick Kolle, Andrea Mortensen, Maggie Myers, Dylan Palmberg, Caleb Schram, Bruce Sharrow, Ian Tomasic, Sasha Welicky, Carter Wylie Bonner Springs Elementary Staff & PTO Scholarship | Jase Hadley, Sasha Welicky Bonner Springs KNEA Teachers Association Scholarship | Nikki Ledbetter NAACP of Bonner Springs | Scout Dilday, Jazmin Graham Charlene & DeWayne Kerby Scholarship | Ian Tomasic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship | Ian Tomasic Debbie Folk Memorial Scholarship | Keyana Cruse Edwardsville Elementary PTO Alumni Scholarship | Scout Dilday Del Coleman Memorial Scholarship/Service and Vocational Training | Maggie Myers, Ian Tomasic Delaware Ridge PTO Scholarship | Jalen Houston Richard Burns Memorial Scholarship by the Bonner Springs Rotary Club | Ian Tomasic Robert E. Clark Memorial Scholarship by the Bonner Springs Rotary Club | Sierra Pier Del Coleman Memorial Scholarship by the Bonner Springs Rotary Club | Sasha Welicky Del Hininger Memorial Scholarship by the Bonner Springs Rotary Club | Natalie Delgado Deborah L. Mallory Memorial Scholarship | Emily Ashford

By THE Numbers

Don and Phyllis Craven Memorial Scholarship | Rebecca Graham Bonner Springs High School Faculty Scholarship | Natalie Delgado, Sasha Welicky “Grandma” Connie Q Hadley Scholarship | Carter Wylie, Keyana Cruse, Caraline Crowley, Kallie Millison, Natalie Delgado, Hannah Bialek Harold “Woody” Berry Memorial by the Kiwanis Foundation | Laura Paige Nobles Edwardsville Kiwanis Scholarship | Natalie Delgado Kenneth Tewell Memorial by the Kiwanis Club of Edwardsville | Ian Tomasic MLK Celebration Scholarship by the Education Foundation | Natalie Delgado Edna Kloepper Memorial Scholarship | Natalie Delgado First State Bank Scholarship | Sierra Pier, Zachary Stoddard Goal Fire Protection Scholarship | Jacob Deichert Kreider Foundation Scholarship | Emily Ashford, Jase Hadley Kyle Gearheart Memorial Scholarship | Athena DunkelLapee’ Dr. William D. Miller Family Scholarship | Laura Paige Nobles New Century Arts Scholarship | Rebecca Graham Paradise Tanning and Hair Scholarship | Wyatt Barrett Patrick Miller Memorial Scholarship | Samson Selleck PEO Sisterhood Scholarship | Lauren Tinberg Queens Price Chopper Scholarship | Caleb Schram Rangarajan Family/DRE Alumni Scholarship | Cheyenne Allen, Bailey Conrad, Darrah Lane Ruth Moon Memorial Scholarship | Nikki Ledbetter Simple Simon’s Pizza Scholarship | Jacob Deichert Spencer C. Buck Memorial Scholarship | Cruz Lara Union Bank and Trust Scholarship | Lauren McLaughlin, Caleb Schram Wyandotte Masonic Lodge #3 | Izabella DeLeon-Knapp, Caleb Grimm, Dylan Palmberg, Paige Swartz

5 12 21 22 39

Students scored a 32 or above on the ACT

Students recieved special awards

Students were named kansas honors scholars

Students recieved awards from their university or college

Students recieved local scholarships

10 Senior survey | May 2021

S E N I O R Have you ever cheated on a test? Yes 56.4%

did you enjoy high school? Yes

do you have your own car? Yes

82%

18%

75.9%

24.1%

Have you ever skipped class? Yes 44.4%

83.5%

16.5%

did ms. martin ever scare you? Yes No

25.6%

adidas

Did you have a job in high school? Yes No

74.4%

Nike

43.6%

nike or adidas?

55.6%

did you ever attend a school sporting event? Yes 94%

70.7%

No 6%

29.3%

has a teacher made an impact on your life? Yes 91.7% No 8.3%

did you ever attend a school play/musical? Yes 59.4% No

which year of high school was the hardest? Freshman 10.5% Junior 46.6%

40.6%

Sophomore 23.3% Senior 19.5%

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S U R V E Y 79.7%

Did you ever attend a school dance? Yes 20.3%

did you ever attend a band/choir concert? Yes 53.4% 46.6%

Were you online or hybrid? 46.6% online Hybrid 53.4%

Did you ever sleep through a zoom?

did you ever participate in spirit week? no

Did you ever buy pizza on a friday? Yes 72.2% 27.8% no

Have you ever slept in class? Yes no 19.5%

were you ever dress coded? 19.5% Yes no

76.7%

Yes 23.3%

80.5%

how many times a week did Mr. hoffman yell at you for standing in the hallway? 1-2 68.4% 9.8% 3-4 5+ 21.8%

55.6%

Yes 44.4%

80.5%

have you ever farted in class? 47.4% Yes 52.6% no

what is your social media preference? snapchat 60.9% facebook 7.5%

instagram 14.3% twitter 6% other 11.3%

College

Kansas

IOWA

Indiana

missouri

Nebraska

work force

undecided

utah

North Carolina

NEvada

out of

192

127

18-21

Military

Charity Seaton | Accounting Independence Community College Zack Reno Andrew Rentfrow Zachary Stoddard | Education Cortland Hervey | Architecture Tristin Rhodes Lindenwood University Ian Tomasic | Undecided Samson Selleck Cruz Lara | Undecided Seth Wacker | Secondary Education Tristin Shields Metropolitan Community College Carter Wylie | Undecided Ben Shively Athena Dunkel-Lapee’ | Vet Technician Olivia Sierra Kansas State University Trine University Missouri Western State University Josiah Sullivan Poneak Alongkornvilai | Architecture Maggie Armintrout | Biomedical Engineering Natalie Delgado | Animal Science Jaidyn Shide | Physical Therapy Kaya Tribitt Northwest Missouri State Jeny Valenzuela Jazmin Graham | Biology Hayden Wells | Marine Biology Eliana Vallejo Kallie Millison | Aviation Graceland University Mason Wilson Liandro Soto-Jimenez | Business R’Moni Canady -Dunn | Music Education Ottawa University Peru State College Oscar Bautista | Undecided Maggie Myers | Radiology Van Callahan Pittsburgh State University Fort Hays University Kobe Debes Jacob Bitner | Undecided Ryleigh Hannah | Secondary Education Xander Harris Ivy Pennington | Pharmacology University of Nevada Las Vegas Highland Community College Kaylynn Hotalling Paige Swartz | Nursing Alexandria Rivers | Marketing Keyana Cruse | Law Caden Lipp Tabor College Isabella Martinez Hutchinson Community College Chandler Harris | Agriculture Jacob Wallar Carla Burton | Nursing University of Kansas Shaylah Wardlow North Carolina A&T Johnson County Commmunity College Jalen Houston | Undecided Wyatt Barrett | Pre-dental Hygiene Eddie Barrios | Undecided Samantha Burnett | Undecided Sofia Bowman | Marketing Army Bailey Conrad | Psychology Jackson Everhart | Undecided Randall Craig Brigham Young University Melody Ellis | Undecided Omar Gonzalez-Carrillo | Finance Marines Bruce Sherrow | Aerospace Engineering Ricardo Flores | Undecided Rebecca Graham | Undecided Andrew Torres Ramirez Marissa Mahan | Business Management Izabelle Koenig| Engineering Andrea Mortensen | Liberal Arts National Guard Trinity Martin | Business Cory Starr | Computer Science Jaden Boose Fallon Gill Elize Pacey | Behavioral Neuroscience Paige Trahan | Journalism Sarah Broome Navy Kansas City Kansas Commmunity College Sierra Pier | Human Biology Aidan Chavez Alexander Ornelas Katelynn Sexton | Psychology Isabella Colorado Emily Ashford | Undecided Undecided Sasha Welicky | Electrical Engineering Breeana Crump Hannah Baric | Undecided Jordan Ramirez Alina Cubbage Washburn University Hannah Bialek | Undecided Jovany Diaz Jayde Alston | Undecided Blake Brunett | Undecided Jadon Freese Thanya Carlos | Nursing Scout Dilday | Nursing Alex Strong Bailey Gallagher Caraline Crowley | Psychology Molly Driskill | Diagnostic Sonograph Will Hartley Jordyn Harris Jacob Deichert | Fire Science Adrian Flores | Tech Deion Henderson Christian Doss | Undecided Wichita State University Carleigh Henley Shayla Frazier | Undecided Izabella DeLeon - Knapp | Forensic Science Kylie Hotalling Jase Hadley | Undecided Genna Freiner | Psychology Adrian Jimenez Kiyla Harris | Fire Science Derrick Kolle Sailor Herron | Secondary Education Darrah Lane | Pre-Veterinary Lauren Mclaughlin | Business Nikki Ledbetter Paige Nobles | Aerospace Engineering Jeremy Lenhart Rodrigo Molina | Undecided Frankie Mckeehan De Sean Monroe | Business Hannah Mellott David Ramirez | Undecided Avila University Sawyer Richmond | Undecided Dylan Ochoa Sydney Taylor | Nursing Hailey Robinson | Nursing Emily Orr Cottey College Caleb Ratliff Hannah Rose | Education Caleb Schram | Accounting Lauren Tinberg | Secondary Education Monet Ratliff

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THatcher Hoch | staff writer Natalie Delgado | Features Editor Alexandria Rivers| Editor in chief

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14 A look back | May 2021

Sensational Seasons

A recap of the Class of 2021’s high school sports years Charlie Nolting| staff writer Paige Trahan| Sports editor

7 Senior wrestlers won a total of 7 state medals

Emily Ashford had 64 Strikeouts in 6 games

Sailor Herron broke her own 1600 meter record 3 times

Zack Looks Back Zack Reno Bowling

When did you start bowling? “I started bowling at 5 years old. All of my brothers, grandma, grandpa, mom, and dad, everyone bowled. I was basically raised at the bowling alley.” When did you realize you loved to bowl? “Probably when I was 10. I went to my first tournament with my brother and we were pretty good. I liked it, so I just kept going from there.” Who do you look up to most? “I look up to my oldest brother. He pushes me when I bowl and then my Grandpa is basically my coach when I’m not doing high school bowling.” What is your favorite memory? “When I was 12 I had eight strikes in a row and I was super surprised. Another favorite would be going to state three times in a row.” What was your favorite year? “My sophomore year because it was my last year bowling with my brother in high school and my first year making it to state.” What achievement are you most proud of? “Placing in the top 4o at state and the top 10 at regionals.”

Girl’s Basketball won sub-state in 2021

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beyond brave

A look at the senior athletes playing at the next level Alex Lechuga| staff writer

Chandler Harris Did you always plan on staying local or did it just happen? “I planned on staying local, didn’t really want to be away from home.” How did you feel while signing with them? “I felt accomplished. It was nice knowing I was good enough at my sport to be approached.” Do you feel ready for college? “Yea, I feel prepared. Still a little nervous I won’t be home but at least I’m not very far away.” When did they approach you? “Well actually I submitted a recruiting form last November and then they decided to contact me and work out the details.”

maggie Myers How do you feel about going to a college that’s away from home? “It’s nerve-racking a little bit. I’ve never lived that far away from my parents and home.” Do you feel prepared to play at the college level? “I think I’m ready. I think my coaches and trainers have helped prepare me for next year.” What were you feeling when Peru State first approached you? “At first I didn’t really think about going there but after looking into the school and program I thought it was the best fit for me.” How do you think your freshman year will go? “Hopefully pretty good, just might be a little stressful balancing classes and practices together.”

16 Superlatives| May 2021

Senior Superlatives Scout Dilday

Jazmin Graham Be a principal at BSHS

Most likely to...

Prioritize coffee over getting to school on time

Ian Tomasic Be on Broadway

Jase Hadley Start a band

Poneak Alongkornvilai

Josiah Sullivan Start a business

Be TikTok famous

Dylan Ochoa Be on a reality TV show

Keyana Cruse Win gold in the Olympics

Paige Nobles Cure cancer

Charity Seaton Live in Bonner forever

Jackson Everhart Survive a zombie apocalypse

Sofia Bowman Be a philanthropist

Eddie Barrios Travel the world

Izabella Deleon- Knapp Binge watch 10 seasons of a show in 1 night

Paige Trahan| Sports editor

Senior advice

May 2021 | Senior Advice 17

Tips and tricks for underclassmen Morgan Grudniewski| staff writer

Use your free time to learn something you’re interested in, preferably something unrelated to school and not necessarily important. Bruce Sherrow

Senior year is going to fly by, and it is bittersweet. Make those connections with your teachers, try out for that sport, audition for the musical- you don’t want to end your high school career thinking about all the things you wish you could have done. Genna Freiner High school isn’t anything to be scared about, the upperclassmen will end up being your best friends so don’t be scared of them. We were once in your position. Be present in your classes!! Most of your teachers don’t want to grade homework, they just want you to actively participate and learn something! BE INVOLVED, find a club or sport you like. Be different, make new friends! Shayla Frazier

The best advice I could give underclassmen is to continuously ask questions even if you think you know the answer, just ask to be sure. Always be nice to everyone and stay true to yourself and trust me, you’ll avoid every problem high school throws at you. Try to get things done on time. Do a sport or club, make Carla Burton the most out of high school, and don’t overwork yourself. Sailor Herron

Don’t spend your time proving to others you are a good person, simply show it and be you! Always try your best no matter what because it will Jaidyn Shide always pay off in the end. Emily Ashford Try and get as involved as you can. The more people you know the better your high school experience will be. Kaya Tribitt

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May 2021 | Well Wishes

We hope you had the time of your life Teachers, past and present, wish seniors well

Class of 2021, When you sat in the auditorium your freshman year, I told you my goal was that when you walked across the graduation stage, you would be proud to be a Bonner Springs High School graduate. I didn’t expect the time to go so fast and it is hard saying goodbye to students I care so much about. I hope you are proud because you have made me proud. Your leadership, commitment to our school and programs, and the culture you’ve helped create at BSHS is unparalleled. You have set the standards high on what it means to be BRAVE! These last four years, I’ve watched you learn, lead, and grow. Here is a three-step approach on how you can be successful in whatever is next: 1. Put forth your best effort. 2. Have a positive attitude. 3. Be kind and respectful to others. You control your own destiny and Bonner Springs High School has prepared you to be successful--whether it is college, technical school, the military, or the workforce. You have and will continue to make Bonner Springs High School proud. The best part of my job is you--our students. It was an honor being your principal. Thank you for being part of my life and allowing me to be part of yours. While it is hard saying goodbye, please remember that you will always be part of the Brave family! As you navigate through life, keep in mind that It’s always a great day to be BRAVE!

To the BSHS Senior Class of 2021: I am beyond honored to be writing this letter to the senior class of 2021. I had the privilege of teaching this particular class of students at DRE for four straight years starting in Kindergarten. This group taught me so much and I cherish some of my favorite memories thanks to you. I have to imagine that all of the students in the 2021 senior class are just as spectacular and I wish I could have had the opportunity to meet you all! As you embark on this upcoming journey ahead, I hope you take a moment to acknowledge where you’ve been. You have learned so much, finishing high school during a pandemic no less, and your future is incredibly bright. You will face challenges in life, but your ability to learn and grow from those experiences will take you far. You are a group of intelligent, compassionate and strong individuals, and I can only imagine the level of success you will achieve. Our theme in Kindergarten back in 2008 was “Making Our Community a Better Place.” Thank you for being the type of people who will have a positive impact on the world and those around you. You’ve certainly impacted my life and I am a better educator because of you. Congratulations on this tremendous accomplishment and milestone. I’m so proud of you and I cannot wait to hear about all the amazing adventures that are to come!

It is my honor to be addressing this letter to the Class of 2021. I am sure when you entered Bonner Springs High School as freshmen, this was not how you pictured your senior year, yet here we are. If there is one thing that this class has conquered with grace and humility it is your ability to be resilient and overcome adversity. I have no doubt that you will go on to accomplish great things in the years to come and when there are some bumps in the road you will handle it bravely. I have been privileged to be able to teach many of you during your time at CMS and at BSHS and have enjoyed watching you grow into empathetic young adults who are ready to make a difference and take on the world. As you walk away from BSHS it’s okay to look back and remember the good times you had in high school, but ALWAYS have your eyes on the future and strive to be the best you can be. Congratulations on your accomplishments and best wishes for your future endeavors.

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24 wills | may 2021

I, Blake Burnett, do hereby will the trombone section to Aubrey Villarreal

I, Paige Nobles, do hereby will my car, Agatha, to Emma Nobles

I, Caleb Ratliff, do hereby will my unending need to create to Timothy Hoffman

I, Paige Trahan, do hereby will the biggest bass drum to Dawson Klein

I, Cruz Lara, do hereby will my wrestling locker to Tony Caballero I, Ian Tomasic, do hereby will my scaring responsibilities in the Choir and Theatre programs to Lorena Tomasic

I, Genna Freiner, do hereby will my theater baking and recipes to Maddie Carr

I, Sasha Welicky, do hereby will the Clarinet Section to Autumn Rawleigh I, Bailey Conrad, do hereby will my signature spirit move to Laney Alexander I, Kaya Tribitt, do hereby will the task of calling cheers to Kaylee Killion I, Caleb Schram, do hereby will my number one golf spot to Connor Morgan I, Jazmin Graham, do hereby will my Tik Tok dancing on game days to Corrie Hassett

I, Wyatt Barrett, do hereby will my comedic character to Kenny Grimm

I, Ben Shively, do hereby will my talking back abilities to the Loecker’s to Liam Prentice

I, Izabella DeLeon Knapp, do hereby will my position as stage mom to Emma VanBrocklin

I, Jacob Deichert, do hereby will my cross country/track and field spot to Caden Campbell