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Kyle Adams Essence Atkins Remal Aljiboor Rebecca Allinder Skyler Arbuckle Marissa Arcuri Mathew Arni Ceaira AthertonSkinner Melissa Baggio Tyler Bailes Evan Bailey Ronnie Bailey Nathan Baker Christopher Baldwin Phoenix Barney Andrew Batson Nicole Beauchamp Brittnee Becchina Max Belanger Kismely Bello Corbin Berkstresser Ryan Betzner Mathew Birge Tyler Birk Branden Blayney Megan Blunt Jeff Bock Courtney Boedecker Claire Bohlman Kira Bond Shelby Bondick Brette Borchert Derek Boren Sara Borneman Shelli Botts Lauryn Boudreaux Spencer Bowers Stephanie Brackeen Jeff Brake Natalie Branch Seth Brennan Jessica Brison Sean Brockhoff Derek Brooks Caleb Brown Chloe Brown Jon-Kimble Brown Charissa Grace Buckner Jordan Buhr Donavon Burns Sean Burton Sarah Bussen Steven Calaway Nicholas Caldwell Marrisa Camacha Nicholas Cappo Brooke Carpenter Ethan Catron Martin Chamberlain Natalie Chase Shannon Clark Anthony Clark Giorgia Clemente Carrie Colville Tanner Conrad Allison Cook Jackson Cook Alyssa Coop Ma Ryah Cooper Lukas Corbitt Danielle Corcoran Erin Cornell Megan Cornell Corrie Corniels Anthony Corona Ryan Cort Lynette Cottingham Kelsey Cox Joshua Cramer Tyler Cross Lisette Cruz Leslie Cunningham Jessica Curtis Paul Daniels Ashlee Davis Carlos Davis Jordan Davis Nathan Day Mathew De’Venau Joshua Deadmond Maria Del Villar Zachary Docman Emily Dowdle Julia Duckworth Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore Rachel Dworak Corey Dyer Jake Dyer Taylor Dyer Sam Engquist Madeline Erich Elizabeth Evans Jeremy Expose Christian Exposito Eric Fabi Maxwell Feuerborn James Fischer Micahel Fithen Wes Fitzgibbons Laker Fix Cooper Flack Ariel Foley Suzy Fowler Dylan Fox Chase Freeman David French Tatum Friedrich Shelby Fuchs Kaitlyn Fultz Sierra Garcia Aaron Gardner Taylor Gardner Tyler Gardner Jonathan Garrett Kenton Garrett Dylan George Tanner George Courtney Gerkin Cassandra Gillespie Jessica Gilmore Kaitlyn Glaze Timothy Good Ashley Goods Emily Gorman Bryan Graham Maxwell Gratton Laina Gunsallus Kristina Hagan Philip Hanke Hope Halpert Holly Harris Lydia Harris Willie Harvey Parva Hashemi Riley Hedburg Hannah Henley Jessica Hensley Kyle Henson Jordan Herring Chandler Hill Emily Hill Reina Hill Emily Hillson Jennifer Hoien Natalie Holder Cody Horky Alexander Howdeshell Payton Huffine Kinzie Hunn Taylor Hunt Alex Hutchison Matthew Hutton Drew Jackson Derek James Benjamin Janusik Luke Jarnevic Collin Jarrett Caitlin Jeffrey Alexandra Jenkins James Jenkins Mariah Jennings James Johnson Haleigh Johnston Abigail Jones Amber Jones Kelsa Jones Nicholas Jones Brandon Kaszer James Kellerman Kelsey Kincade Steven Kingsolver Christopher Kirk Brianna Korycki Patrick Krahenbuhl Kristin Kruse Christopher Kuhn Erika Kump Michelle Lackamp Erik Laird Richard Lalicker Lacqueline Land Joshua Lane Brianna Lawson Travis Leader Jakob Leaderbrand Kyle Lenamon Miquelle Che Leonard Kaitlin Lewis Quin Li Chase Lindner Josh Lindsey Hanna Lines Tyler Locke Breanna Long Kevin Lowry Megan Lynn Olivia Lynn Dalton Macdonald Adam Madaris Ryan Magady Nicholas Mahon Nicholas Manley Isis Manning Corey Marcks LindseyJo Martin Hannah Massey Candice Mathews Ra’Shone Mathews Michael Mathews Zach May Connor McAnally Cavis McElroy Christina McGregor Kimberly McIntyre Keegan McKay Brandan McKenna Dakota McLane Dakota McNichols Ally Meek Brent Mehlenbacher Haley Merriot Hayley Mershon Aubrey Meyer PattiAnn Miller Sarah Miller Cameron Mitchell Kelsey Mitchell Trevor Mitchell Mia Monroe Gavin Moore Jordan Moore Madeline Moore-Porter Miguel Morales Christopher Morris Shelbie Morris Laura Muckey Luke Murrell Mason Murski Daniel Musgrave Julia Myers Caitlin Nance Andrew Nell Lindsay Nelson Sia Nero April Nesbitt Garrett Nevils Ashley Nolan Stephanie Noland Miguel Nunez Sara O’Connell Laura O’Hare Adam Oliver Tristan Olson Chistopher Orth Clint Ott Kyle Owens Rachel Pace Amanda Paris Adrian Peabody Morgan Pena Noland Perrilloux Benson Perry Kayla Peters Sasha Petrenko Gwydion Petzold Andrew Phillips Kyle Phillips Robert Phillips Taylor Pinnell Taylor Pond Harry Potter Francisco Quezada Sam Quillen Khalil Qureini Des Radford Charles Ragsdale Mayra Ramirez Serena Raper Marissa Raukar Morgan Raukar Ashley Rector Maurice Redmond Nathaniel Reed Rebecca Rejnin Amy Reppy Kailey Resinger Rachel Reynolds Jennifer Rhoades Summer Richards Zach Richcreek Jason Ringer Katelyn Roberson Bradley Roberts Sky Roberts Sally Rodas Kayla Rodgers Brittany Roncelli Ashley Roper Allison Ross Katie Ross Megan Ross Erin Rottinghaus Stephanie Rowden Heather Sandor Kristin

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Sands Jennifer Sauter Justin Schaeffer Stephanie Schnur Kylie Schwaller Sam Sealer Najee Sears Josh Sellers Tyler Shaffer Jordan Shawhan Lewis Sheeder Jayden Shelby Jorglynne Shepard Rebecca Shields Maggie Shull Andrey Simmons Jared Simmons Robin Simmons Sergey Simmons Christian Simpson Patricia Sjuts Kayla Slagle Ben Smith Delaney Smith Vanessa Snook Ben Sobek Hannah Socha Victoria Socha Brittany Sostorecz Ellen Spaar Jared Spears Vanessa Specht-Karel Shelby Spiwak Blake Stancil Joseph Stanton Brayden Sterrett Nicole Stevson Brandon Stewart Sierra Stewart CJ Stinson Kelsey Strate Montrae Strickland Andrew Stuckey Blake Studer Christopher Suarez Mathew Suppes Derek Swadley Mathew Swartz Vincent Tadokoro Donnie Taylor John Taylor Ronald Thomas Hollyann Tiffany Kaylie Tipton Jullian Torres Miguel Towar Mitchell Trent Brooke Turrell Kodie Uhlrich Joshua Vajda Cerish Vangordon Jeani Vanhoecke Miranda Vaughn Daniel Vernon Mackenzie Viets Rebecca Wadle Michael Wagner Joey Walkenhorst Sarah Walker Emily Wallace Kennitta Wallace Shannon Walsh Julian Wang Diamond Ward Jasmyn Ward Dani Wasson Shaun Watkins Devan Watson Mathew Watson Brittany Webster Lisa Weeda Joshua Weger Breana Wells Taylor Wheeler Pete White Jessica Whittington Nicholas Wickline Tyler Wigger Garrett Wiley Amanda Williams Christopher Williams Jill Williams Justyn Williams Karlee Williams Nathan Williams Shayne Williams Benjamin Wilson Christopher Wilson Devin Wilson Nick Wilson Ryan Wilson Bryan Wolz Samantha Wood Clayton Wright Shae Yardley Aaron York Austin Yotter

.SENIOR EDITORS Max Belanger Editor-in-Chief Years on Staff: 3

Favorite Memory on Staff:

Exploring Kansas City with Laina, Julia, and Abby for our December centerspread has been my favorite memory on staff, especially singing Christmas carrols from the top of a Plaza parking garage to appreciative passersby below.

Quote to Live By:

“Remember, if the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right, and what is easy, remember what happened to a boy who was good, and kind, and brave, because he strayed across the path of Lord Voldemort.”

-Albus Dumbledore

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Julia Duckworth Editor-in-Chief Years on Staff: 3

Favorite Memory on Staff:

My favorite memory on staff was taking sanity breaks during layout nights, which consisted of opening up photobooth and running into Mrs. Thompson’s room to see if we could beat the camera’s timer.

Also last Spring, having to drive with Max and Michael to the only paper company that had our paper in stock.

In Kansas City. On an issue day.

Quote to Live By:

“You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will.

As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny.”

-Chris Sigmon Patterson

Abigail Jones

Laina Gunsallus Photo Editor Years on Staff: 2

Online Editor Years on Staff: 3

Favorite Memory on Staff:

Favorite Memory on Staff:

Favorite Memory on Staff:

Editor-in-Chief Years on Staff: 4

Two of my most memorable moments involve Max. A photo had not been taken (shocker), so Max and I went out to get a picture of a deer sign. We looked for over an hour until finally we found one at longview. It was raining by then, so Max had to cover me with his jacket while I took the picture.

My other one was when Max and I were at the school until six working on the issue.

We took a break to record ourselves lip syncing to a song on photobooth. The janitor walked in and was totally creeped out.

Quote to Live By: “Everything happens for a reason.”

-Unknown

Tish Sjuts

I loved exploring My favorite part Kansas City with about being on staff the editors-inhas been looking at chief Abby, Julia, and sharing different and Max. A super blogs with Max and sassy lady and her Julia in between grandma tried to hit issues and deadlines. us with their car, but Hanging out with we survived. We had both newspaper and delicious ice cream, yearbook members got SO lost in the during the Holiday West Bottoms, and Party every year has parked in a sketchy also been great. Also parking garage. Time running errands well spent! for both of the journalism advisors with other students.

Advice for

Underclassmen:

Errybody listen up: just get your goof on.

Also, high five Mr. Williams as much as possible.

Quote to Live By: “Above all, love each other deeply, for love covers a multitude of sins.”

-1 Peter 4:8

Quote to Live By: “‘Weird’ itself, even in the dictionary, is just something that is different and unexplainable. A weirdo is someone who follows their heart. I’m definitely weird, ain’t nothing wrong with that.”

-Kid Cudi

.SENIOR EDITORS Eric Fabi

Lindsay Nelson Entertainment Editor Years on Staff: 2

Luke Jarnevic News Editor Years on Staff: 2

Sports Editor Years on Staff: 3

Nate Day

Rebecca Wadle

Online Editor Years on Staff: 4

Favorite Memory on Staff:

Favorite Memory on Staff:

Favorite Memory on Staff:

Favorite Memory on Staff:

Favorite Memory on Staff:

My favorite memory My favorite staff Hanging out in the being on staff all memory would journalism lab has four years of my high definitely have to be been one of the best school career was making the “How To: things about my being able to have Photography” video senior year. My first such a wonderful last year. All we did year I was on staff, teacher, Mr. Russell. was film ourselves the seniors made the He taught me many talking about a class so much more life skills that I will camera. And random enjoyable, and now use for the rest of dancing. Newspaper as an editor, I got to my life. My other as a whole was such contribute to making favorite memory of a fun experience that environment. being on staff was though. that I was able to be Advice for with my best friend, Advice for Underclassmen: Abigail, everyday all Underclassmen: Take newspaper. It’s four years.

Respect your great because it is teachers. They know not constructed like Advice for what they’re talking other classes, you about.

And just enjoy Underclassmen: have freedom. Take high school. You’ll Try to have as much risks. Don’t forget, miss it when it’s fun as possible, and GTL. over. have as many friends as possible because Quote to Live By: that makes the best Quote to Live By: “Dream as if you’ll memories.

“But let patience live forever, live as if have it’s perfect you’ll die today.” work.”

Quote to Live By: -Kid Cudi -James 1:4 “I do me, you do you.”

My favorite memory on staff was going to the convention in St. Louis and exploring the “museum” where you were able to climb on all of the exhibits.

Advice for Underclassmen:

Page Designer Years on Staff: 2

My favorite memory on staff was decorating Mr. Russell’s windows during the holidays.

It might have made Mr. Russell and the custodians mad, but it definitely brought tons of holiday joy to the J-Lab. The only downside; having to clean it up before winter break.

Procrastination is good in doses.

If you work well under pressure, Quote to Live By: procrastination “The best years of is fine, if you your life are the ones don’t, then don’t in which you decide procrastinate. your problems are Maybe not the best your own. You do advice, but it got me not blame them on through high school. your mother, friends, the economy, or Quote to Live By: the president. You “Just because I don’t realize that you care doesn’t mean I control your own don’t understand.” destiny.”

-Homer Simpson -Unknown

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BEST FRIENDS

Jeff Brake & Josh Cramer

Kylie Schwaller & Cassie Gillespie

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Senior Polls Senior Polls Senior Polls Senior Polls Senior Polls Senior Polls .

BEST SMILE

Jakob Leaderbrand

Jessie Curtis

BEST EYES

Sasha Petrinko

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BEST DRESSED

Ronnie Thomas

Tish Sjuts

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BEST HAIR

Max Engquist

Sarah-Grace Miller

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MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED

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Lisa Weeda

Laura Muckey

MOST SARCASTIC

Trevor Mitchell

Sarah Bussen

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MOST LIKELY TO TRAVEL THE WORLD

Ben Sobek

Abigail Jones

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MOST LIKELY TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD

Travis Leader

Emily Dowdle

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CUTEST COUPLE

Jared Simmons & Jessie Curtis

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MOST DRAMATIC

Blake Studer

Ellen Spaar

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BEST LAUGH

Mike Mathews

Hayley Mershon

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MOST CREATIVE

Max Belanger

Laina Gunsallus

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MOST INVOLVED

Jason Ringer

Claire Bohlman

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TEACHER’S PET

Cooper Flack

Hannah Massey

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Blake Studer

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Lisa Weeda

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BIGGEST SLACKER

Andrew Phillips

Jordan Buhr

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BEST ATTITUDE

Garrett Wiley

Laina Gunsallus

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MOST DEPENDABLE

Evan Bailey

Sarah-Grace Miller

Jordan Buhr

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MOST CHANGED

MOST ATHLETIC

Sam Sealer

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MOST LIKELY TO MARRY FOR MONEY

Tyler Wigger

Jessica Gilmore

CLASS CLOWN

Christian Simpson

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MOST DOWN TO EARTH

Steven Kingsolver

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Julia Meyers

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MOST ACCIDENT PRONE

Kyle Henson

Raychael Noland

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MOST TECH SAVVY

Clint Ott

Sky Roberts

Madeline Erich

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MOST COMPETITIVE

Sam Sealer

Des Radford

MOST OUTSPOKEN

Eric Fabi

Emily Dowdle

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EASIEST TO GET ALONG WITH

Evan Bailey

Reina Hill

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BEST MUSICIAN

Jason Ringer

Abigail Jones

MOST ARTISTIC

Spencer Bowers

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Rachel Reynolds

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BIGGEST FLIRT

Pete White

Kaylie Tipton

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MOST LIKELY TO CHANGE THE WORLD

Kyle Adams

Reina Hill

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BEST DANCER

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Miranda Vaughn

MOST LIKELY TO STAY IN LS FOREVER

Erik Laird

BIGGEST REBEL

Andy Batson

Amanda Williams

CRAZIEST DRIVER

Luke Jarnevic

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Brianna Korycki

MOST OPTIMISTIC

Garrett Wiley

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LIFE OF THE PARTY

Brayden Sterrett

MOST THEATRICAL

Brendan McKenna

Alex Hutchison

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Chase Freeman

Laina Gunsallus

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BIGGEST GUIDO/GUIDETTE

Marty Chamberlain

Chandler Hill

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MOST LIKELY TO WIN THE TRIWIZARD TOURNAMENT

Jakob Leaderbrand

Sam Wood

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MOST LIKELY TO NEVER COME BACK

Corbin Berkstresser

Payton Huffine

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Olivia Lynn

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SHOULD HAVE BEEN A COUPLE

Kyle Adams & Rachel Reynolds

Sports Scholarships

THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS WILL BE ATTENDING COLLEGES ON SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS Lynette Cottingham

Carrie Colville

SPORT:

SPORT:

Track and Field

Soccer

COLLEGE:

COLLEGE:

Accepted a Scholarship from: University of Missouri Kansas City

Accepted a Scholarship from: Maple woods, Community College

Lynette Cottingham has been involved in running since the age of six and says that she still enjoys it. The scholarship Cottingham received is for full tuitiion for all four years including scholarship money for grad school. Cottingham starts training at UMKC in September of 2011.

UMKC

Corbin Berkstresser

Carrie Colville has been playing soccer for 14 years and still enjoys it. She has received full tuition from Maple woods and plans on majoring in busness. Colville starts training August 1st of 2011.

Maple Woods Blake Studer

SPORT:

SPORT:

Football

Baseball

COLLEGE:

COLLEGE:

Accepted a Scholarship from: University of Missouri

Accepted a Scholarship from: Missouri Valley College

Corbin Berkstresser plans on heading down to Columbia at the start of the summer, to learn the power packed Mizzou offense.

Berkstresser plans on competing for the starting quarterback job next year and plans to work hard all summer to prepare for the upcoming season.

MIZZOU

Blake Studer has been playing baseball for 13 years and is going to continue playing at the next level. Blake plans on attending Missouri Valley this fall, and to start working hard to gain a starting spot on the Missouri Valley Vikings roster.

MO-VAL

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WHERE WE’RE GOING The senior class of 2011 will be going to schools all across the Midwest.

Leaving State Baker University (Baldwin City, KS) Vinny Tudokoro Courtney Boedecker K State (Manhattan, KS) Sky Roberts University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS) Andrew Phillips Daniel Vernon Haley Merriot Mid America Nazerene University (Olathe, KS) Steven Kingsolver

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University Of Arkansas (Fayetville, AR) Adam Madaris Cooper Flack Natalie Holder Summer Richards University Of Oklahoma (Norman, OK) Madeline Erich Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, OK) Karlee Williams Cassandra Gillespie Kylie Schwaller

Michelle Lackamp Creighton University (Omaha, Nebraska) Emily Dowdle Auburn University (Auburn, AL) Megan Cornell Erin Cornell Brittany Webster Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology (Tulsa,OK) Maurice Redmond Purdue University (West

Lafayette,IN) Jason Ringer University of Notre Dame (South Bend, IN) Natalie Branch Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (Terre Haute, IN) Clint Ott University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN) Kaitlin Lewis Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN) Nathan Baker

Air Force

Brianna Korycki

Northwestern Missouri State (3) Truman State University (4)

Navy

Derek Brooks

Kansas City Area: UMKC (5) Independence CC Penn Valley CC (3) Avila University Heritage College Blue River CC William Jewell (2) Kansas City Art Institute (2)

Longview CC (18)

University of Missouri (19) Stephens College (1)

University of Central Missouri (5)

Meremac CC (1)

Missouri S&T (2)

Drury University (1) Missouri State University (21) Southeast Missouri State University (1)

Staying in State Missouri S&T Adam Oliver Kyle Henson UMKC Hannah Henley Jordan Davis Adrian Peabody Lindsay Nelson Rebecca Wadle William Jewell Laina Gunsallus Tish Sjuts Kansas City Art Institute Max Belanger Jean Moore-Porter Longview Chris Kirk Julia Duckworth Abigail Jones Travis leader Vanessa Specht-Karel Lauren Boudreaux

Jasmyn Ward Hannah Socha Victoria Socha Emily Gorman Jonathan Garrett Parva Hashemi Allison Ross Megan Ross Caitlin Jeffrey Stephanie Brackeen Max Gratton Sia Nero Penn Valley CC Joanna Hoy Mariah Jennings Jessie Brison University of Central Missouri Jorglynne Shepard Krisitin Sands Ashley Roper Alex Jenkins

Josh Cramer Missouri State Universiy Charissa Buckner Chase Freeman Shannon Clark Jeanie Van Hocke Shelby Spiwak MaRyah Cooper Kaylie Tipton Rebecca Rejnin Nathan Williams Ariel Foley Rebecca Allinder Sierra Garcia Max Engquist Shelbie Morris Ellen Spaar Andy Batson Kayla Slagle Sarah-Grace Miller Reina Hill Sara O’Connell

Rachael Noland Drury University Sara Borneman Truman State University Chris Williams Pete White Ben Wilson Sara Bussen Northwestern Missouri State Allison Cook Jennifer Sauter Brooke Carpenter Meramac CC Kinzie Hunn University of MissouriColumbia Lisa Weeda Corbin Berkstresser Claire Bohlman Bryan Wolz Shelby Fuchs

Jakob Leaderbrand Erin Rottinghaus Miranda Vaughn Jackie Land Luke Jarnevic Julia Meyers Matt Swartz Kelsey Cox Carlos Davis Laura Muckey Christina McGregor Brayden Sterrett Hayley Mershon Gavin Moore Stephens College Lindsay Martin Missouri Valley College Blake Studer Marty Chamberlain Southeast Missouri State University Olivai Lynn

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Senior

KINZIE HUNN My favorite memory is my first day here junior year. I was new and everyone made me feel welcome and comfortable. I’ll never forget the people and the friends that came and went, they’ve all changed my life completely and I will never forget that.

KAYLA SLAGLE

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SARA O’CONNELL My favorite memory was when my german 4/5 class threw Frau Mellem a surprise retirement party. We were sad to see her go after so many years. So we talked on Facebook and planned a day. We all came in late one day with food and shouted “SURPRISE!” She was shocked and it was a fun way to say goodbye to a teacher that we have had for so many years.

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SHELBY SPIWAK

My favorite memory was doing Mr.Tiger. The practices were a lot of fun and the show went really well. It was fun to do one last fun thing to end my senior year.

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My sophomore year I was walking to Mrs. Metzler’s class by the attendance office and I slipped and fell in the hallway during a passing period..on a pickle. Im still pretty confused about why there was a pickle on the ground by attendance.

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It would probably be the countless times I have spent with my band family.. All the band kids at LSHS are so different but when we all come together we have so much fun and make beautiful music.

All the competitions, camp and week night rehearsals brought us all closer and intertwined my life with the lives of the greatest students at LSHS, “the music kids.” We will forever be a family and I will always remember the times I have had with these people, face pets, and all.

CLINT OTT My favorite memory is all of the football games this year. I was at every minute of every game and I was really proud of the players and the coaching staff. I had a great time throughout the whole season.

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KATELYN ROBERSON

The class of 2011 takes a look back at their most memorable moments during their four years at Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit High School.

Scoring the winning goal and assist in the 2009 District Championship game.

CHARISSA BUCKNER Freshman year, I hid in the band locker of a senior, Josh Coop. I hid there for twenty minutes and when he came and opened the door, I jumped out and scared him, We got it on video and he told me he almost peed his pants. Oh, and Cody owes me three dinners.

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GAVIN MOORE When my car died on Blue Parkway on my way to school the day I got my license.

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VANESSA SPECHT-KAREL My favorite memory is when I performed as the white rabbit in Alice in Wonderland my junior year.

I broke out of my shell so much that night (the first night.) It made me know what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.

MICHELLE LACKAMP My favorite memory from high school was when girls track won conference in Freshman, JV and Varsity. We got to run a lap after the meet was over and it was so fun. I was totally exhausted but in that moment I forgot all about it.

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DYLAN GEORGE Going 20-0-0 my junior year on the JV soccer team. Even though it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t varsity, I was proud of a season shutout. Then next year, going to district finals and taking second.

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Farewell

We don’t quite know what to say. Or rather, how to say it. Excuse us if we sound corny or cheesy (sounds delicious!), but it has to be said.

People have many different feelings about graduation.

Some are excited and don’t want to look back, others may be worried about the future. But no matter what you are feeling, we should all be proud of our accomplishments.

We’ve finally finished high school. But before most of us go our separate ways, we should first acknowledge who got us here in the first place: our teachers, our families, and each other.

Our teachers were the ones who got us ready, in more ways than one, for what college has in store for us. They taught us the value of a good education, what it means to be an intellectual, and how to develop our own ideas and beliefs based on the world around us. For the Hi.Life staff in particular, one teacher has really made an impact. Mr. Russell, who helped gather story ideas at the beginning of each month with some interesting discussions, who helped find design inspiration for our spreads, and who stayed school after until late at night with us as we finished each issue. We thank you, Mr. Russell and our teachers in general, for everything you have done for us. A+ for you.

We also owe some gratitude to our families. They were there for us when we were stressed out over our first high school final, and they are still here with us today as we prepare to walk at graduation. They’ve provided the stability, love, and support that young, naive teenagers need to flourish (and Blotts). They’re awesome, the bomb, the bomb diggity, the best.

And finally each other. We’ve developed friendships that have provided some great memories over the years. And even though we’ll all be going on our own paths starting May 18, we’ll always have these moments to look back on.

Tank you, tank you, tank you Lee’s Summit High School Class of 2011.

So we’re done. It’s time for the goodbyes. Well, not yet, we still have the summer, which will be awesome. But saying goodbye can be hard for anybody, especially when so many of our favorite people like Michael Scott, Oprah, and Andy (from Toy Story) are moving on as well. At least we have until July 15 to hold on to our dear friend Harry Potter. But in the end, saying goodbye is inevitable.

Michael will live a gloriously funny life with Holly, Oprah will be just as prominent on OWN, and Andy... well, Andy will hopefully graduate college. And in the end, we will be fine too.

We leave you now with some famous goodbyes that we all know and love: -Give her hell for us, Peeves.

-Hasta la vista, baby.

-TTFN. -Goodbye, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu.

-Bella, I don’t want you to come with me.

-Goodbye, Buddy, hope you find your dad.

-Life’s a garden. Dig it.

Farewell, Seniors, and good luck on your journey into adulthood.

-the Hi.Life Editorial Staff

who made it happen

BRITTANY Webster

NATHAN Baker

DEREK Brooks

NICK Cappo

MORGAN Pena

ROMAN Kohut

ERIN Rottinghaus

SUMMER Richards

JORDAN Shawhan

BRADLEY Roberts

JENNIFER Rhoades

HAYLEY Mershon

STEPHANIE Rowden

MA’RYAH Cooper

MIRANDA Vaughn

RONNIE Thomas

NAJEE Sears

MARISSA Raukar

SIA Nero

NATHAN Williams

Thanks for the adventure, now go have one of your own.

KBYE.