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Up, up and away Special edition: the senior issue

2016 GRADUATION. CENTURY ll CONVENTION HALL. 3 P.M. MAY 15. 332 SENIORS CLASS QUOTE “Special times and special places, special friends together; the moments pass so quickly, but the memories last forever.” — Unknown GRADUATION SONG “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel

PROGRAM

WELCOME Superintendent Chad Higgins & Dr. Chris Botts, principal DISTRIBUTING DIPLOMAS Board of Education SENIOR ADDRESS Scott Hershberger and Sally Olmstead PRESENTING SENIOR KEY Vani Balrum to Kendra Cunningham

The senior issue is comprised of responses to Play’s senior survey. 212 seniors responded to the survey.

Play newsmagazine *denotes 2016 senior

Editor-in-chief Kendra Cunningham Maizenews.com editor Savie Hughes Design editor Emily Brecht Photo editor Lyndsey Piska Sports editor Justin Noble* Features editor Nadia McLean* Engagements editor Delanie Pierce* Advertisements manager Mikaela Stevenson* Reporters & photographers Alaina Cunningham Allie Choyce Alyssa Garrison Audrey Fields Bailey Birkholz Christian Hurst Hannah Jurgensen Kiara Ehrmann Lauryn McIntyre Lily McClaren Lizzie Bell Logan Dillon Maddy Rice* Madi DeVore Madilyn Neigenfind Mandi Copp Nick Springer* Paige Young Sadie Ast Shae White* Taylor Stevenson Tyler Stuart Adviser Dan Loving

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*Decided by seniors and presented at Senior Breakfastt; released courtesy of counseling dept prior to press time.

WORST CASE OF SENIORITIS Hallie Bontrager MOST DRAMATIC Christian Laursen MOST UNIQUE STYLE Sandy Carlo MOST ARTISTIC Benjamin Emerson BEST HAIR Nadia McLean BEST EYES Sundus Awadi BEST LEADER Vani Balram BEST SMILE Bethany Rich BIGGEST FLIRT Ashley Zane FUNNIEST PERSON Darian Bishop BEST FEMALE ATHLETE HaLee Roland BEST MALE ATHLETE Brett Moon MOST LIKELY TO BECOME PRESIDENT Jaiden Soupene MOST LIKELY TO COMPETE IN OLYMPICS Kameron Swenson MOST FRIENDLY Kathryn Tucker

MOST LIKELY TO WRITE A BEST-SELLING NOVEL Miranda Boswell MOST LIKELY TO BE ON SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Lucas Farney MOST LIKELY TO BE ON THE BACHELOR Skylar Holman MOST LIKELY TO FIND A CURE FOR CANCER Scott Hershberger MOST LIKELY TO BE ON A REALITY TV SHOW Sawyer Barragan MOST LIKELY TO BE A KID FOREVER Michael Rivas MOST LIKELY TO BECOME A HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER Allison Pieschl MOST LIKELY TO BE ON THE VOICE Kaylea Stuart CUTEST COUPLE Hannah Costello and Jet Warren MOST LIKELY TO BE ON BROADWAY Sally Olmstead MOST LIKELY TO WIN THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE Kaitlin Reko

Congratulations grads!

Play would like to congratulate the graduating class of 2016. We hope that you look back at your time spent here with joy and enjoy all your future moments as you soar “up, up and away” to bigger and better things. Always remember, once an Eagle, always an Eagle. maizenews.com | SeniorIssuePlay

The real heros Teachers leave lasting impressions on their students

Anne Debes “She has helped me with so much throughout high school. She’s been there for me like a teacher, mom, and a best friend.”

— Jordan Goetzinger

Kevin Frye

“I have learned the most in his classes, and I actually looked forward to attending them, too. He pushed all his students to strive for improvement, and I really appreciate that.”

— Jet Warren

Suzanne McKaig “She has such a positive attitude toward everything that goes on in the classroom, and I love her love for teaching as well as her faith. It’s inspiring and makes class a lot more enjoyable.” — Kyrsa Krier

Jay Super “He's always willing to talk to you in a way that makes you feel more like a regular person rather than just another student he has.”

— Aaron Bingham

Christine Borrego “When I look at Mrs. Borrego, I don’t see a human. I see a warm, bright light telling me the difference between appositive and prepositional phrases.”

— Sophia Wagner

Kathleen Barbara

“There have been a few, but specifically Ms. Barbara. She made me realize that I had a talent for acting and that I should pursue that passion. She has also always been there for me throughout these four years.”

— Lucas Farney

To the Maize High School graduating class of 2016:

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Principal Chris Botts says goodbye to his first freshman class

bout a week ago, Maize High School senior Shae White (also a Play Newsmagazine student) asked me if I wanted to write something for the senior’s final edition. I immediately answered yes as I had been wracking my brain trying to come up with something special to do for this class. You see, four years ago, we embarked on a journey together that has seen thousands of successes, a

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few bumps along the way, and a hope for the future. Just as you were coming from middle school and not sure of what to expect in high school, I was coming from a “Complete”ly different learning environment and unsure of what to expect as well. But together, we have made our experiences at Maize High School memorable (although there might be some we would all like to forget!).

But then the hard part came...

putting all of my thoughts, feelings, and emotions down on paper to a group of students who mean so much to me. I repeatedly tried to write just the perfect thing; to have my words be crisp and clear while expressing my thanks and gratitude toward the Maize High School class of 2016. And here I am, almost two paragraphs in and I really haven’t said anything and this is as far from crisp and clear as you can

Skeeter Rankins

Pat Snyder

“She has offered very valuable advice that will be relevant to the future, and also she has almost been like a second mom.” — Miles Medaris

“Not only did he teach me a lot about history and current events, he taught me a lot about life and what type of person I should be.”

— Emily McGehee

Kevin Roulhac “He has had the most positive impact on me. He has been there for me ever since I entered his EnCor class my first day of freshman year. He is always willing to talk to me about anything and everything.

[He] always makes sure to check up on me to make sure things are going well.”

— Bryn Kovacic

get. It finally occurred to me what I wanted to say to you all; my parting thoughts if you will or a select few Botts-isms for lack of a better word. So here goes: 1. Don’t wait to find the perfect words or the perfect time to tell special people in your life that you care about them.

2. Work hard, have fun, and surround yourself with good people.

3. Live in the moment, and live a life worth living. Don’t forget to put those phones down so you can experience the world.

4. Your net worth, GPA, ACT score, credit score, etc. do not define you. They help paint a picture of your choices, but you are only defined by your character, your values, and your actions.

Betsy Manning “She has had such an impact on me, especially throughout this school year. I’ve never had [her] as a teacher, but she’s been my volleyball coach throughout high school. She believed in me both on the court, and off the court at times when I definitely didn’t believe in myself. Her support has helped me be confident in who I am, and I will never be able to repay that.”

— Aubrey Cole

For more of the senior survey responses, please visit www.maizenews.com

Jodee Johnson

“She has had the most positive impact on me because she is very easy to talk to and is always very encouraging.”

— Nicole Goebel

about the amazing things you have accomplished.

10. The best is yet to come.

It has been an absolute honor to serve as your principal for the past four years. Greatness awaits each of you and I hope that each of you enjoys your journey that lies ahead. I can’t stress enough how fast life goes by. Enjoy it all.

I am proud to call each of you a Maize High graduate. Remember, you are only in high school once, but you will be an Eagle forever!

5. There comes a time in your life where you either have to turn the page or close the book.

6. The grass isn’t greener on the other side. It is greener where you water it.

7. When you are writing the story of your life, don’t let someone else hold the pen.

With Eagle pride, 8. Life will knock you down.

The key is to always get back up.

9. Maize High School will forever be your home. You are always welcome to come home for a visit, a pick-me-up, or to brag Dr. Chris Botts

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SECRET HIDE Alabama Shelby Mabie Amarillo Jared Hibbs Arapahoe Gabby Cider Austin Tahni March Baylor Tatum Nevins Butler Alexis Arnold Alix de Mestral Allie Jurgensen Ashley Gonzales Daylan Dindayal Jana Headding

Isabel Baumer Isabelle Rawley Jack Gragg Michael Rivas Nicklaus Mathias Paige Doll Tara Wade Eric Fisher Nicole Goebel Evangel Erin Oelze Fort Hays State Allyson McDaniel Jordan Goetzinger Mikaela Stevenson Taylor Galbraith Glendale Kyle Nardi

Chrisholm Adrian Petty Danei Aviles Erik Sanchez Hannah Metcalfe

Hutchinson Aaron Bingham Alan Sanchez Elizabeth Christensen

Cloud County Marissa Wright

Independence Kyler Helm Korina Rowley Brandon Teter

Collin Tiffani Holman Emporia State Ciara Shaw Darian Bishop Ethan Hughey

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John Brown Hallie Bontrager Kansas Alex West

Brett Young Cameron Schultz Cheyenne Hillman Emily Beaver Hannah Costello Jaci Mitchell Jennifer McIntyre Jet Warren Jon Super Jordan Phipps Nadia McLean Nick Springer Preston Barley Shae White Skylar Holman Sophia Wagner Sydney Logan Travis Perkins Kansas City Cade Brown Kansas State Alex Hydock Ashley Zane Aubrey Cole Ben Emerson Cole Moses Colton Slusser Emma Claybrook Jacob Nichols Josi Johnson Kirby McCandless Madeleine Rice Madison Worm Margaret Ferb Megan Dean Miranda Boswell Sarah Harrod

KCKCC Connor Holmes Maize TransNet Austin Schneider Maryland Kaitlin Reko Midland Tyler Stedman Military Anthony Tran Dominic Dixon Emily McGehee Justin Moore Kyle Sisco Rolando Rodriguez Trebor Rekoske Trent Marzan Victoria Bartlett Missouri State Macy Ellis Nebraska-Lincoln Brittani Ladehoff Neosho County Maryssa Recio Newman Alexia Gonzalez Justin Marcotte Keelah Warden Lucas Farney Megan Anderson

Oklahoma State Bailey Dreher Braden Fountain Bryn Kovacic Oral Roberts Katy Tucker Ottawa Isabella Terrill Palm Beach State Christian Alvarez Pittsburg State Delanie Pierce Kameron Swenson Tanner Vogel Puget Sound Carolyn Abernethy Rogers State Justin Noble St. Olaf Sally Olmstead Syracuse Aidan Harrod Washburn Lauren Hills Miles Medaris Kyrsa Krier Washington Scott Hershberger

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Seniors are “up and away” to their latest and greatest adventures. Here’s where you’ll be able to find these Eagles.

WATC Curtis Pivarnik Braden Godfrey Wichita State Addison Wegerle Adison Shahan Aiden Stilwell Ariana Kopycinski Brooke Arnold Delaney Kerner Gabryelle Winegarner Hayden Thurman Haylee Carpenter Holly Hill Jaiden Soupene Jason Hanna II Jason Tejano Katherine Inman Kirsten Roberts Madeline Levey Maica Parga Marcus Ballenger Nick Jones Regan Schenck Sam Cohlmia Sandra Carlo Scott Carver Sydney Finney Taylor Doan Tien Bach Will Mercer

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Super Senses Seniors give advice to underclassmen on what not to miss

Adam Branson I feel like that they should follow their hearts and do whatever they want to do. Addison Wegerle Don’t miss out on the great opportunities that high school gives you. Get involved in school activities. Adrianne Hansen Do your best in all classes and don’t let anyone try and crush your dreams. Follow them. Aidan Harrod Extracurricular activities, such as sports and clubs. Aiden Stilwell Drama and choir performances. Alan Sanchez Go to the football games. Alex Hydock Staying involved whether that’s going to the games or participating in clubs. Alex West Coachella! That was such a great time and lots of great music. Alexia Gonzalez Being a part of clubs and activities. Alexis Arnold CHOIR. Alix de Mestral Just being involved in school activities, even a little bit.

Allie Jurgensen Get in to all the activities you can! Join as many clubs you can and participate! Allison Pieschl Being involved in different clubs or sports. Alyssa Lister Enjoy themselves as much as they can and not be afraid. Allyson McDaniel Art classes, just do it and enjoy them, no matter what it is. Take pride in your school and the people around you, don’t miss out on any of the opportunities to be proud of your school (no matter the outcome). Anthony Bianco Going to sports events. Anthony Tran Definitely the sporting events! Ashley Gonzales Doing sports. Ashley Rathbun Going to all of the fine arts events because everyone works so hard to put them all together and they are all amazing and I wish everyone went to them. Ashley Zane Attending all football, basketball, baseball and soccer games in the student section being involved in athletics. Also, joining clubs like FFA. Aubrey Cole Trying new things. If you don’t like something, you don’t have to keep doing it, but don’t be afraid to try something new. You might find out that you really enjoy it! Bailey Dreher Go to as many school related events as possible. Becca Zinabu Join all the clubs you can and attend all the dances! Ben Emerson Art classes. Bethany Rich Attending every game and every school event possible. Blake Kirkman Live life to the fullest. Braden Fountain Join all the sports and clubs you can. Brandon Teter Go to sporting events. Breanne Smith Getting involved with every possible thing you can. Make friends and join clubs or groups that you belong to. You won’t regret it. Brett Young The football games/flygirl dances. Brittani Ladehoff Making close friends. Broc White Go to choir shows. Go to drama shows. Go to all the games. Be active in your school! Bryn Kovacic Go to all the sporting events, especially the soccer games! Cameron Schultz Getting yelled at by Mr. Bergkamp. Christian Alvarez Freedom within the environment. Christian Laursen AP and honors classes! Even if you just take one, you won’t regret it. The teachers for AP and honors classes at our school are amazing. Ciara Shaw Football games and trying out different clubs. Cody Noel Online classes.

Colton Slusser Prom. Connor Holmes Don’t miss a soccer game. Curtis Pivarnik Hanging with your bros every chance you get, and never take a weekend off. Danei Aviles Get involved in a sport. Danielle Buchanan Football games, clubs, dances, anything really. I regret only doing one club and it is just now this year! Darian Bishop Getting involved as much as possible. Daulton Tawater The consequence that experience perpetuates. Daylan Dindayal Going to the games. Being in clubs. Delaney Kerner Football games, clubs and prom. Delanie Pierce Underclassmen should not miss out on all the little school activities that they think they are too cool for. Delanie Randolph Definitely any sports games, meets or matches. Dominic Dixon Last day of school eagle palooza. Dominic Glendining All students should enjoy reading books in the school library. Dylan Tomlinson Play lots of sports and get involved with clubs. Elizabeth Christensen Definitely get involved in sporting events, and don’t be afraid to meet new people. Emily Beaver Joining clubs! You make so many friends outside your typical friend group and it’s important to expand your horizons! Emily McGehee Do everything you can do in high school, and participate in everything. Emily Ridder Football games, get crazy. Emma Claybrook Any of the fine arts performances, not just the choir. Erin Oelze Prom and trips to other countries.

Gabryelle Winegarner Go to at least a couple school events like a sports event or choir concert. Grace Bartlett Drama is super fun because you get to get out of yourself and be a different person. HaLee Roland All sports, music and art events. Hallie Bontrager I think that underclassman should definitely try and participate in everything they possibly can. Hannah Costello Underclassmen should attend all events put on by the school. These include prom, Coachella, sporting events, choir concerts and many others.

Hannah Metcalfe I think everyone should go to prom. Hayden Thurman Procrastinating and putting off homework. Hayley Short Going to the football games and joining clubs. Isabel Baumer While going to football games and choir concerts are amazing and everyone should go to them, I think underclassmen need to exercise their friendly hearts and get to know some of their peers that they haven’t met. Isabella Terrill Homecoming week for sure, but they should also try to go to each type of event at least once.

Isabelle Rawley Don’t let your parents bully you into a class, and take advantage of the free/cheap classes you have the opportunity to take in high school. Isaiah Shaw Festivals, Extravaganzas and Dances. Jacob Nichols Going to prom, getting involved in extracurricular activities. Jaiden Soupene The opportunity to take advantage of our Honors/AP courses. James Myers low stress.

Jana Headding Football games. are my favorite so don’t miss out on those Jason Hanna Clubs. Jason Tejano Join in on extracurricular activities! And every once in awhile, take a deep breath, appreciate the moments and enjoy high school. Jennifer McIntyre All the different clubs this school has to offer because getting involved around school is what makes it so much fun.

Jeremy Schumock Sports. Jesse Ellis Get involved with whatever you think you want to do in life. Jet Warren Well, underclassman should really attend the events that they want to. Although prom would be the biggest one to attend I would say. Jon Super Chemistry club is where it’s at. Jordan Goetzinger Formal homecomings. Jordan Phipps Choir and drama shows. Joseph Silvey Clubs. Josi Johnson Prom is the best! Everyone needs to go at least once. Justin Marcotte Go to as many home basketball and football games as possible, they’re super fun and an experience you really don’t want to miss. Kaitlin Reko Extracurricular Activities.

Kameron Swenson Going the sport events and supporting the eagles in the student section. Katie Stanger Attending the football SeniorPlay8

games as well as the music concerts for band and orchestra. Katy Tucker Take Physics! Even if you hate science, Mr. Bergkamp makes it worth it! Kaylea Stuart Going out of your comfort zone to try the arts out like choir or drama, etc. Keelah Warden Actually going out and being social. Do something that you normally wouldn’t do such as go to a band or orchestra performance.

Kirby McCandless Taking any classes from Mr. Bergkamp. He is the goat. Kirsten Roberts Giving your full potential in every class every four years. Korina Rowley Never miss out on the opportunity to make a new friend. Kyle Nardi Go to as many sporting events as you can. Kyle Sisco Focus on school, but don’t forget to have friends. Kyler Helm Being active with extracurricular activities. Kyrsa Krier Go to as many athletic events as you can, it’s great way to be connected and make friends! Lauren Hills Try hard during school. Lauren Paul School spirit. You should always go and support your peers no matter what it is. Lindsey Semsroth School events because when high school is over you will wish you did more. Lucas Farney Don’t miss out on all the after school activities. Football games, basketball games, the Drama shows, go to everything you can while you can because you’ll miss out on the things you didn’t do. Luke Hunter Having IceBerg yell at you. Macayla Border Everything. Even the little things. Go out there and have fun even if it sounds boring. Macy Ellis All sporting events, joining clubs, supporting all the vocal and instrumental music groups as well as drama productions. Madeleine Rice Prom, games, choir concerts, drama productions. Don’t miss anything.

Madeline Levey Taking dual credit classes. Building up those credit hours will save you in the long run. Most people don’t know that with college requirements, full time students aren’t even set to graduate within 4 years. Madi Olson Extracurricular activities and clubs. Madison Castillo Get in red rage, do fun clubs, go to the fall and winter sports and go to the dances. Madison Fitzmier Meeting new people. Madison Worm Go to all the events. Not just sports, but the plays and shows too. Maica Parga Taking other classes besides just core classes. Have fun with your schedule too. Marcus Ballenger Don’t miss the choir shows, especially at Maize High. They’re one of a kind shows. Margaret Ferb Going to choir concerts. Mariana Alves Enjoy their lives. Marissa Wright Doing anything and everything with your friends. Maryssa Recio They should not miss out on anything during high school. Megan Anderson Going to games and dances. I regret not going to stuff. Megan Dean Football games for sure. Miguel Santana Meeting new friends. Mikaela Stevenson Don’t miss out on being involved. Don’t worry about working all the time. Hang out with your friends because you’ll all be leaving each other your senior year. Miles Medaris Involvement of school activities. Sports, clubs, etc.

Miranda Boswell FFA. Nadia McLean Underclassman should join extracurricular activities. It sounds lame, I know, but joining teams and clubs gives you the opportunity to meet people you never would imagine talking to and that you learn to love. Nathan Bibb Have fun. Nick Jones go to dances and sports events because it so much fun! Nick Springer Take a variety of classes and challenge yourself now. Nicklaus Mathias Join clubs and extracurricular activities. Don’t overwhelm yourself, but get involved in one thing that’s stupid and geeky. Nicole Goebel Definitely join every club you are interested in and go to all the sports events or band/ choir concerts. Paige Doll Joining lots of clubs and sports and going to outside activities or games. Palmer Hixson Not caring what others think and just doing what you feel is best. Preston Barley Go to swim meets. Rebecca Zinabu Go to the dances and get involved in something. Regan Schenck Getting involved in as many activities as possible. Rolando Rodriguez Make as many friends as you can, and try to be nice. *Play could not Definitely get involved in stuff you’ve never thought of being involved in, you never know fit in all pieces of what you might like. Also take random electives. Sally Olmstead Don’t miss out on the advice due to space Homecoming Parade! Sam Cohlmia Half days. Samuel Baker Prom and other limitations. Find more dances / get-togethers. Sandra Carlo Going to every single sports ball at maizenews.com performance! Santana Miller Sporting events. Sarah Harrod prom, basketball games, football games. Sarah Payne Football games. Sawyer Barragan Attending events such as choir shows and football games. Scott Hershberger Scholars Bowl. It’s a great community of people who love learning and testing their knowledge in a team setting. Shae White I know it’s cliche, but get involved. Freshman year I wasn’t involved in anything. Then sophomore year, I decided it was time to get out of my bubble and try new things. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

Shelby Mabie Choir shows, football games, basketball games, swim meets, soccer games and any dances or after school events. Skylar Holman Participating in the student section. Sophia Wagner Attending (or being a part of ) theater productions at Maize High. Sydney Finney Prom. Sydney Logan Meeting everyone they can, even if they feel like they don’t have a lot in common; they probably do. Tahni March Join clubs, meet new people. If you don’t involve yourself, you’ll regret it later in life. High school is your chance to goof off and be yourself before you enter the real world, so don’t take it for granted. Tanner Vogel Going to football games. Tara Wade Football games.

Tatum Nevins getting involved in the arts. Taylor Armes Clubs and activities. Taylor Doan Underclassmen shouldn’t miss out on participating in extracurricular activities.

They give you a chance to make great friends. Taylor Galbraith Go to every event and find something that you can really involve yourself in, for me that is my yearbook class. Make friends and be kind to everyone you meet because everyone has something great about them and you may not see it at first. Taylor Green Sporting events. Tien Bach They should all definitely go to the sports games. Tiffani Holman Experiencing the excitement and hype during athletic events and supporting their peers during shows or games. Tina Ho Clubs and sports activities. Travis Perkins Clubs and a class with Mr. Bergkamp. Trebor Rekoske Being a part of any sports team! Trevonn Chaney Friendship club, listen to leaders. Tristan Hogan Art Club and Friendship Club.

Victoria Bartlett Underclassmen should not miss out going to games. They are really enjoyable and fun. Victoria De leon Playing sports and having fun with friends. Will Mercer Do something embarrassing. Be a fly guy, wear a dress for English class, compliment your heavy metal T-shirts with a flowery backpack. It’s fun. n SeniorPlay9

Have no fear, the future is here

Students predict where they will be in 10 years *Play could not fit in all pieces of advice due to space limitations. Find more advice at maizenews.com

Adam Branson Living in Florida with my family and my own airplane. Addison Wegerle I hope to be playing in an orchestra.

Adison Shahan Out of school. Married. Maybe kids. Adrian Petty Working at MOXI Junction. Aidan Harrod Still in college going towards a PhD in biochemistry and genetics. Aiden Stilwell Living it up with a dog. Alex West Working for a magazine or design firm in a big city! Alexia Gonzalez Sleeping in a bed of money. Alexis Arnold Working with an interior design company in NYC. Allie Jurgensen Finished with my schooling, having my RN and being a ICU nurse or a college softball coach. Allison Pieschl I will be a college grad, drama teacher, homeowner, a wife and a mom. Alyssa Lister Finished with the police academy and a four year college for a master’s degree to become a detective. Anthony Tran Settling down with a wife and starting a family with a stable job. Ariana Kopycinski Probably in a crappy apartment with a cat and kissing my completed dissertation. Ashley Zane I will hopefully be finishing up physical therapy school and planning a family with my husband. Aubrey Cole Married with at least two kids and a corgi and coaching volleyball. Bailey Dreher I hope to be working at a good job and living in Colorado. Becca Zinabu Married to Liam Englert with a degree and a kid. Ben Emerson On a mountain top living with my best friend, Cam, and his goats. Braden Fountain I see myself working as a engineer, and having a family.

Brandon Teter On the beach in Cancun. Breanne Smith Settled down, married with babies. Hopefully I will have graduated from nursing school. Brett Moon I’ll be 28.

Brett Young Running my own dental practice. Broc White I hope to be out of college and starting my own event planning/venue business. Brooke Arnold Married with a great career. Bryn Kovacic Married, living somewhere that’s not Kansas. I’ll have a baby on the way after I open up an office as a marriage therapist. Cameron Schultz Chilling in a mountain home, maybe with a herd of goats. I’m optimistic. Cheyenne Hillman A general surgeon in the Navy. Chloe Yocky Steady job somewhere where it’s warm, hopefully I am married and have a kid or two by then. Christian Laursen I will be a singer performing my songs all over the world spreading love and positivity. I will be on the radio, on TV (the Grammys), and going on world tours. Most importantly, I hope I am content living my life as the person I want to be. Ciara Shaw Teaching college psychology and also being a psychiatrist for all ages. Danielle Buchanan I plan to be a mom and working with younger kids, either at a daycare or being a teacher. Daylan Dindayal Living on my own with a decent paying job. Looking for a wife. Delaney Kerner Teaching a fourth grade class. Delanie Pierce I see myself in a cute, little house with my one daughter and pro football player husband and we will be nestled up in Canada by waterfalls and rainbows. Elizabeth Christensen I hope to be starting my own little family with my lovely husband. I plan to be living somewhere in the city in a great school district similar to Maize. I can see myself being involved in the sports that my children participate in. I’m so excited for what my life will be like in just a few years.

Emily Beaver If we are being optimistic, I see myself in my last few years of my residency out of medical school. You are hopefully looking at the future Doctor Beaver, OB/ GYN. Emily McGehee I will be a captain in the military, and being the head of an important unit doing great things for this country. Emma Claybrook I will be doing genetic research on cats to figure out how to make them love me. Gabryelle Winegarner Traveling the world with my pilots license.

Grace Bartlett Teaching first grade and living with my husband and kids. Hallie Bontrager I will be working as an international missionary/photographer. Hannah Costello I hope my hard work in pharmacy school will have paid off, allowing me to fulfill my lifelong goal of being a pharmacist. With any extra money, I hope to be traveling the world with the man of my dreams. Hayley Short Either a kindergarten teacher or Kim Kardashian’s personal makeup artist. Holly Hill I will be in the middle of travelling the world with little more than my suitcase and my dreams of seeing everything this world has to offer (as it turns out, it has quite a bit).

Isabel Baumer I’ll be getting a good night’s rest after a long day at the hospital. Because I am a responsible adult who loves my job and plan on doing it for the rest of my life. Isabella Terrill I will be a psychologist at a hospital in either Washington or New York.

Isabelle Rawley I will be done with school, and working at a profession that I enjoy. I would love it if I was still with the person I love (and possibly a cat), and if maybe I could have a piece of writing published as well (or at least finished). Jaci Mitchell Wherever the wind takes me. Jacob Nichols Either opening my own nutritionist business, or employed by Kroger or some other large food company as a nutritionist. With a wife and at least one child. Jaiden Soupene While I constitutionally will not be eligible to run for SeniorPlay10

president since I will be 28, I hope to be involved in the political arena at some level. James Myers Hopefully not dead with Ben and Cam in a mountain home with Cam’s goats. Jana Headding Still living in Wichita. Married with a few kids, and teaching at an elementary school. Living on a bunch of land with a big country house and two dogs. Jason Tejano Hopefully with a family, a home with not too much college debt. Jennifer McIntyre I am going to continue my work as a government plant and learn as much as I can about the teenage mind. Jesse Ellis Probably getting a new heart. JJ Falcon Kicking back in Australia in my mansion. Jordan Goetzinger Living somewhere other than Kansas with my husband and enjoying my job as an elementary school teacher. Jet Warren In ten years, I hope that after my schooling I can get a pretty rad job in storyboarding. Also traveling the world with the woman of my dreams would be pretty awesome! Jordan Griffitt Calling the Kansas City Royals winning their 13th World Series on the radio next to Denny Matthews. Josi Johnson Working at my dream job and will be happily married with kids on the way. Justin Marcotte I’d love to be a physical therapist as soon as possible while running a nonprofit for veterans. Justin Noble I will be living with my wife, two kids, one dog (golden retriever), one cat (orange tabby) and a big backyard to run around and do stuff in. I will also be working for a major sports team. Kaitlin Reko Married and traveling the world. Katie Stanger At a successful job and beginning of a family. Katy Tucker I hope to be married with a kid (or kids) and doing whatever God has called me to do! I believe that is being a teacher and possibly teaching out of the country. Kaylea Stuart I want to be in residency after finishing medical school, or a pop star.

Kirby McCandless I will own my own orthodontics practice and have a cute family. Kirsten Roberts Graduated from college and married. Korina Rowley A police officer in Chicago. Kyle Sisco Working for the Wichita Fire Department.

Kyrsa Krier I will be working at a nice dental clinic, I will have 2 kids, and an amazing husband! Lauren Hills Owning my own veterinary practice. Lauren Paul Living in a beautiful state, on the coast, pursuing a career that I love. Also, I hope to be planning a long trip in 10 years, and preparing to go to Europe and many other places around the world. Lucas Farney I will be in California making movies.

Macy Ellis I see myself having season passes to all the St. Louis Cardinals baseball games and a private jet to fly me there to watch my husband, Michael Wacha play.

Madeleine Rice Owning a veterinary clinic with Maggie Ferb. Madison Castillo Living in Florida and still doing track and working. Madeline Levey Out of dental/ orthodontist school and starting my own orthodontist practice. Madi Olson Elementary teacher. Madison Fitzmier Singing, I would love to be a praise and worship leader. Madison Worm I will be living in the middle of the nowhere, spending my time as a beekeeper/ artisan cheese maker. Maica Parga Married to someone with a fat cat named Gouda. Margaret Ferb A successful veterinarian.

Married with maybe a kid. Maryssa Recio In ten years I hope to have a college degree, with a great job, and having a family of my own. Matthew Freese On a mountain with Luke, Jamie, Cam and Cam’s goats. Megan Anderson I plan to be done with medical school and opening up my own family practice, or joining a practice or joining Doctors Without Borders to help those in need of medical care who don’t have any. Miguel Santana Working as a music professor for a good college. Mikaela Stevenson I want to have a family started and be settled in a job in marketing. Getting ready to move somewhere away from Kansas. Miles Medaris Just starting out at my first IP attorney job at a corporation. Miranda Boswell Under a bridge, using my degree for warmth. Nadia McLean I will be traveling the world alongside the man I love, my camera and my dog. Nick Springer At a major sporting event or cuddling my many kittens that I will adopt. Nicklaus Mathias I’d like to have a master’s in physics and a bachelor in mathematics. I might be teaching secondary education or postsecondary. Nicole Goebel Owning my own hair salon and taking care of my son. Paige Doll Going into the career of my choice and building a life. Palmer Hixson Earning a master’s degree in sports medicine. Regan Schenck With my husband, Zac Efron, celebrating the release of High School Musical 7. Rolando Rodriguez Fishing with my wife and kids on a badass boat. Or having a cookout in a nice backyard with all the homies. Sally Olmstead A professional singer, performing nationally and internationally in operas and musicals. I’ll have probably gotten my master’s degree, and maybe even my doctorate. Samuel Baker Welding for any company that will take me. Sandra Carlo According to a Buzzfeed quiz titled, “Can We Guess Where You’ll Be in Ten Years?” I’ll be serving in a Political Office. Beyonce is a queen and so is Sandra Jeanne, you Knowles you want to vote for me! Santana Miller Being a psych nurse. Sarah Harrod I plan on attending medical school. Sawyer Barragan Working in a Latin American country, teaching in a underdeveloped school. Scott Hershberger Finishing up my Ph.D. in mathematics and looking at postdoc job offers. Shae White Livin’ in a big house with my hot husband, maybe a few babies, some puppies and lots of money. Shelby Mabie Starting my surgical residency at a hospital. Skylar Holman Working for Apple. Sophia Wagner Leading the research initiative to fight AIDS on a medicinal level. Sydney Logan I hope to be working in either South Korea or Japan as an English teacher building my fluency in the two languages so that I can pursue my desire to be a translator. Tahni March Living in Austin, TX where I can do what I love. Tanner Vogel Doing construction work, coaching cheerleading and starting a family. Tara Wade Working at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City. Tatum Nevins Living in Texas, going for my doctorate or owning a business. Tiffani Holman Pursuing a career as a veterinarian. Travis Perkins Teaching band in high school.

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ell, crap. It’s my senior year.

It’s funny, because I knew this moment was approaching rapidly but never really thought to consider it.

You become so rooted into the time you have in high school that when you do become a senior it starts to hit you this will not be your world soon. So, my one piece of advice to everyone who bothers to read this column (which you really should because it’s by a Noble guy) is enjoy high school.

Now, you pessimistic people reading this article are probably saying in an annoying voice: “No way! High school is horrible, and I can’t wait to get out of here.” And what I say to that is bad stuff happens. It definitely will not stop after high school, either.

You know the great thing about bad situations? You learn from them and become a better person because of them. I am the person I am today because of the bad experiences I have and what I have learned from them. I feel like I would not have been a good captain this year for the cross country team without the things I went

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am one of the 320 seniors taking their last steps through the halls before walking across the stage for graduation. Although this has been a short four years of my life, they are by far going to be some of the most memorable. High school is supposed to be your greatest years. Now, I’m not entirely sure how true that will hold up to be, but that doesn’t negate the fact that I have some amazing memories from the time I’ve spent here.

Maize High has seen so many classes graduate, and I know the class of 2016 will just become another page by the office. But just because I may not have made the biggest impact on Maize myself, it doesn’t mean Maize hasn’t made a big impact on me.

Thank you for giving me a wonderful four years. Thank you Mr. Botts for running a smooth and safe environment with a smile on your face and being as involved with the school as you can be. Also, thank you for putting up with the Wednesday interrogations.

Thank you Dan Loving for being there for me whenever I needed you and sparking my love for photography. You connect with your students and break down the teacher-student wall to the point where memes making fun of each other can be created and and laughs can be shared when you drag your wife along to our Christmas parties. You have made the journalism room like my second home. You have become my school dad and stick up for us when we need it, notice when something is wrong by just a small glace and give us a safe place to vent. I cannot thank you enough.

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By Justin Noble

through the previous year.

The good times make for great memories, but the bad times are where the real learning is done.

Enjoy the people you meet in high school. I know not everyone you meet is going to be someone you’re fond of, but you do meet some pretty amazing people. I have made friends with the students and teachers here, and I hope most of them will last a long time.

You don’t know how long you will have these phenomenal people in your life, so either enjoy it or make sure you have a way to contact them. Once you leave this place, you also leave the people you have made friends with the past four years.

High school has its ups and downs.

I can guarantee you that. But, high school is one of the last phases you have as a kid. Enjoy it. Enjoy the people, the teachers, the activities. Enjoy it all.

Make sure you don’t have any regrets. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go to prepare for the next stage in my life. n

By Nadia McLean

Thank you Mr. Frye for teaching me how to properly write a paper because I thought I was perfect prior to junior year when your malicious red pen killed my paper. It may have broken my heart, but it made me a better writer nevertheless.

Thank you Madame Nitcher for brightening my mornings with one of the best classes my day entails. You were with me when I enjoyed the happiest week of my life in Paris. That is an experience I will remember for the rest of my life and I’m thankful I had the opportunity to go. You are someone I trust entirely and you not only help me with schoolwork but my personal issues as well.

Thank you Mr. Bergkamp for putting up with my cluelessness in physics. I have never misunderstood a subject so much and physics pretty much ruined my life. However, you are an incredible teacher because by some miracle I received a 100 percent on one of your treacherous tests. Your sarcastic sense of humor has won you the wonderful opportunity of being one of my favorite teachers.

Thank you Mrs. Borrego for deepening my understanding of literature. You’re an incredible teacher. I’m sure you know this after looking at the AP test scores. Your class may have stressed me out at times, but I still enjoyed coming every day. I’ve read so many amazing books that I probably never would’ve picked up without the slight encouragement of a grade and class discussion.

Together, you have made my high school experience incredible.

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I am guilty

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By Shae White

s senior year comes closer to its long awaited end, I started to think about all of the crimes I committed throughout high school.

No. This isn’t where I explain my hundreds of tardies, and I’m not going to admit to all of the times I parked in staff parking. But, I think it’s time to confess to the not-as-obvious offenses. I’m guilty of pushing myself too far. After 18 years of life I still haven’t learned my limits, and I constantly take on too much — spreading myself too thin. If I’m not busy, I don’t know what to do with myself. Relaxing apparently isn’t something they teach you in school.

I’m guilty of putting others before me. I have this totally backward mindset that thinks if someone else isn’t happy, why should I be? I’ll do whatever it takes to bring out the joy in another person before I even consider my own emotional state.

I’m guilty of falling in love with 11 girls. They swept me off my feet within a day of knowing them. I have 11 soulmates, and for

Have no regrets

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By Mikaela Stevenson

enior year is filled with countless memories that sometimes are taken for granted. You never quite realize how fast a year can go until that chapter of your life is coming to an end.

I took for granted all my friends.

I made excuses to not hang out with them, or I busied myself with work. I thought being alone was the solution. But the thing is, it wasn’t. I regret working to the point of mental and physical exhaustion. Where did that get me?

Nowhere.

The intent to ‘save’ money for college was not a success. See, with me at least, when I have more money I feel like I have to spend it.

All of it.

So that plan backfired. I gained experience in the workforce, but I have my entire life to gain experience. I chose work over a social life.

I regret everything about that decision.

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that I could not be more grateful. Dancing with them for the last time completely shredded my heart. I’ve never been good at saying goodbye.

I’m guilty of not realizing I had a home in room D18 until it was too late. It took me nearly all four years of high school to realize that the journalism room was my safe haven. Never have I ever felt more comfortable in a classroom. It’s not just another room filled with students who don’t talk to each other and a teacher not willing to bond with students; it’s a room filled with family.

And finally, I’m guilty of not completely finding myself. Throughout the past four years, I’ve been repetitively told that high school is where you figure out who you are. Part of me has yet to do that, and I think it’s OK. After all, I’m only 18 years old. I’m still young, still learning. But I also believe that everything I’m guilty of has shaped me into who I am today. n

By Tori Lemon

So here’s my advice to underclassmen.

Do not let your youth go to waste. Spend as much time with your friends you have now. Honestly, you will all be separating once senior year comes. You’ll all go your own way and 99 percent of you won’t contact each other months after.

It happens. I’m not going to sugarcoat this.

I have already become distant with friends that left at semester.

You will regret it, you’ll miss the small moment you laughed your butts off to where you almost pee yourself. You’ll go back and look at old pictures and smile softly to yourself realizing your once best friend is off doing cool new things just like you, and you drifted away because of it.

So be social, be involved, and don’t be distracted by your teenage job.

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ust like that, four years flew by.

Four years full of heartbreak, all-nighters, days spent laughing until our stomachs hurt, and time spent with friends we saw more than our own families.

In those four years, we took hundreds of tests, ate too many a la carte cookies and never got enough sleep.

I met a lot of amazing people in high school, and I realized that every single person that walked the same halls I did had a unique story just like my own -- from the students to the teachers to the janitors.

I learned that the people I walked into Maize High with on the first day of school may not be the same people I’ll walk out with, and that’s OK. I learned that it was OK to outgrow different hairstyles and ideals.

I also learned it’s OKto outgrow people.

I learned that whether someone was a page in my story or a chap-

ter, I learned something from them.

Yes, you meet wonderful and interesting people in high school; however, you get to meet the most amazing person and you don’t even realize it until you go to pick up your graduation cap and gown. You get to meet yourself.

You get to meet the person you’ve sculpted and molded since the first day you walked in the school.

That’s what the high school experience is all about. It’s about learning, growing, having fun, and creating yourself.

High school taught me all about the Pythagorean theorem and how mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell.

Most importantly, it taught me how to love myself and everyone else around me.

Now that it’s over, I can finally see why high school is supposed to be such a huge part of your life. It’s here that your story and the best years of your life begin. n

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nificant, overlooked speck of a town located in a tiny, insignificant, overlooked school in a tiny, overcrowded, lovable room: that merge, that mesh of different people creates an atmosphere that is irreplaceable, unreconstructable unforgettable.

The jock and the nerd, the popular and the outsider, the idiot and the genius. Any possible clique or combination of cliques an individual could belong to is present in Newsmag, and the experiences you can share with one another, the ability to grow and learn with one another, the feeling of family you get when you all sit down and read the magazine with one another. These are all things that will shape how I see the world and will continue to shape the way I see my job and coworkers in the future.

All these feelings compiled into one, tiny, insignificant column from one tiny, insignificant student who still thinks about one sassy, intellectual man’s broken-down Maytag washer. n SeniorPlay15

This is one, tiny, insignificant column eck. Peck. Peck. The sound of fingers on a keyboard fills the room, drowning out any peace and quiet that may have previously existed a few brief moments before.

Peck. Peck. Peck. Stories fill the once blank pages on the computer screen -- stories of depression and recovery, stories of the true meaning of Christmas, stories of tearing yourself away from a technologically-obsessed life.

Peck. Peck. Peck. No matter how you break it down, whether it’s six semesters, 34 days, 810 hours, or more than 2 million seconds, each moment of Newsmag molded me into the person I am today. I entered the room my first day of freshman year a timid, unconfident individual and walked out the last day of my seventh semester of high school a completely different person.

Dozens of different people, dozens of different personalities, dozens of different interests all merge in one spot in a tiny, insig-

By Nick Mathias

Parents say farewell to graduating seniors Tyler Stedman

Jon Super

So proud of your acomplishments and the young man you are becoming. Your future is so bright! Remember Phil 4:13.

Love Dad, Mom, Justin and Bay.

We are so proud of you! We don’t know how you do it, Mr. Procrastination, but you always manage!

Marcus Ballenger

Reed Adams

We are very proud of the person you have become. With love and pride today and always, Dad and Mom.

Congratulations, Reed! Best of luck to you in the future. We love you!

Mom, Dad, Lindsay, Scott, and Abby

Mikaela Stevenson

Delanie Pierce

We are so proud of you!

Enjoy your new adventures at Fort Hays State!

“Your time as a caterpillar has expired. Your wings are ready.”

Love you always! Mom & Dad.

Shae White

Nick Springer

We are so proud of you. We can’t wait to see what your future holds! Love, Shaun and Mom

We are very proud of the person you have become. With love and pride today and always, Dad and Mom.

Key to the City Scholarships As submitted by students

Addison Wegerle Merit scholarship and scholarship from the music school of Wichita State. Alan Sanchez Football and academic Scholarship to Hutchinson County Community College. Alexia Gonzalez Academic scholarship, Advanced Standing scholarship, ASA community service scholarship, Hispanic scholarship.

Alexis Arnold Academic scholarship to Butler. Allie Jurgensen Academic scholarship, softball scholarship. Allison Pieschl Presidential Academic scholarship, theaterperformance scholarship to Butler. Allyson McDaniel Academic Opportunity Award, Hays City Scholars Award. Anthony Tran Scholarship to Wichita State. Ariana Kopycinski Continue the Tradition to Wichita State. Aubrey Cole Putnam scholarship to Kansas State. Bailey Dreher Academic scholarship to Oklahoma State.

Ben Emerson Kansas State merit based.

Braden Fountain Academic scholarship to Oklahoma State. Brandon Pugh Foundation Scholarship. Brandon Teter Baseball scholarship to Independence.

Brett Young Merit scholarship to Kansas.

Brittani Ladehoff Scarlet Scholarship, Ruth Leverton Scholarship. Broc White A vocal and academic scholarship to Butler.

Brooke Arnold Academic scholarship to Wichita State. Bryn Kovacic Scholarship to Oklahoma State. Cade Brown Soccer scholarship to Kansas City. Carolyn Abernethy Founder’s Award - Puget Sound. Ciara Shaw Dean’s scholarship to Emporia. Cole Moses Memorial scholarship to Kansas State. Connor Holmes Athletic Scholarship to Kansas City Kansas Community College.

Dominic Dixon Wichita Aera Technical College scholarship. Elizabeth Christensen Book and tuition scholarship to Hutchinson. Emily Beaver Academic scholarship to Kansas. Emily McGehee Track scholarship to Pitt State. Emma Claybrook First Scholars Program at Kansas State.

HaLee Roland Basketball scholarship to Butler. Hannah Costello Crimson and Blue academic scholarship to Kansas.

Hayden Thurman Presidential Scholarship to Wichita State. Holly Hill Freshman Merit scholarship to Wichita State. Isabella Terrill Cheer scholarship, “Black and Gold Scholarship” to Ottawa University. Isabelle Rawley Emporia General Scholarship, Ecomeet scholarship to Emporia, merit scholarship. Jaiden Soupene Academic scholarship to Wichita State. James Myers

Merit scholarship to Wichita State. Jason Hanna II Athletic scholarship to Wichita State. Jason Tejano Presidential Merit Scholarship to Wichita State. Jeremy Schumock Mass Communications scholarship to Butler. Jordan Griffitt Scholarship to Butler. Jordan Phipps Chancellor Scholarship to Kansas. Josi Johnson First in Class Kansas State scholarship, Grain Industry scholarship, ACT scholarship.

Justin Marcotte Newman Honors Program scholarship, Newman ASC Community Leadership scholarship. Justin Noble Cross Country and Track scholarship to Rogers State. Kameron Swenson Javelin scholarship. Katie Stanger Merit scholarship to Kansas or Wichita State. Katy Tucker Academics scholarship, leadership scholarship. Keelah Warden Cardinal Newman scholarship. Kirby McCandless ACT scholarship. Kirsten Roberts Merit Honor Scholarship to Wichita State. Kyle Nardi Glendale Academic Honors Program and athletic scholarship. Kyler Helm After prom scholarship to Independence. Kyrsa Krier Soccer scholarship and academic scholarship to Washburn. Lauren Hills Athletic for track to Washburn. Lucas Farney Theatre scholarship to Newman.

Madeline Levey Merit scholarship to Wichita State. Madison Fitzmier Voice scholarship to Butler. Madison Worm Kansas State Putnam Scholarship. Maica Parga Wichita Honors College Scholarship, Kansas Hispanic Foundation Scholarship, and Wichita State Merit Scholarship.

Margaret Ferb Academic scholarship to Kansas State. Marissa Wright Softball scholarship to Cloud County. Maryssa Recio Volleyball scholarship to Neosho County. Megan Anderson Music academic and advance standing scholarships to Newman. Miguel Santana FASFA, Music scholarships and education based scholarships. Mikaela Stevenson Leadership Studies Scholarship to Fort Hays. Miranda Boswell Foundation Plus scholarship. Nadia McLean Merit scholarship along with grants to Kansas. Nick Springer Crimson & Blue Scholarship.

Nicklaus Mathias Presidential Scholarship to Emporia State. Regan Schenck Presidential Scholarship, Wichita State, Cohen Honor College scholarship.

Sam Cohlmia USBC scholarship league.

Samuel Baker Academic Scholarship to Butler. Sandra Carlo Harry Gore Memorial Scholarship. Sarah Harrod Academic scholarship to Kansas State. Scott Hershberger Compton Fellowship scholarship to Washington.

Sophia Wagner Academic scholarship to Kansas. Sydney Finney Koch Honors scholarship to Wichita State.

Sydney Logan Academic chancellor scholarship to Kansas. Taylor Armes WATC scholarship. Tiffani Holman Books and Tuition Athletic scholarship, Texas Public Education NonResidential Grant to Collin College.

Troy Baker Athletic scholarship to Southwestern. Tyler Reyes Hispanic Heritage scholarship. Tyler Stedman Athletic and academic scholarship to Midland. Victoria Bartlett Scholarship to Milwaukee. Will Mercer Christopher Mauer Leadership Scholarship, Wichita State Presidential Scholarship, Wichita State Honors College Scholarship.n

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Becca Zinabu, Alexis Espinoza, Sandra Carlo, Vani Balram and Korina Rowley

Back Row: Nayeli Cano, Breanne Smith, Robyn Iceton, Kaylea Stuart, Korina Rowley, Chloe Taylor Front Row: Andrew Wilcox, Tyler Stedman, Jason Tejano

Allison Pieschl, Adison Shahan and Breanne Smith

Play throws back to middle school days with submitted photos

Hayley Bemis, Kaitlin Reko, Miranda Grier, Jana Headding, Isabella Terrill and Margaret Ferb

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Nadia McLean and Alex West

Kyle Schreiber and Chole Taylor

Bethany Rich, Sarah Harrod, Josi Johnson, HaLee Roland, Abby Marsh, Breanne Smith and Maryssa Recio

Aubrey Cole, Madeline Levey, Brittney Quinn, Allie Jurgensen, Bethany Rich, Josi Johnson, Delanie Pierce and HaLee Roland

JJ Falcon, Jacob Schultz and Willy Peter-

Bethany Rich, Michael Rivas, Madeline Levey and Lucas Farney

Sawyer Barragan and Katy Tucker

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s k c i k e d Si Play looks back on seniors’ highlights from their final year, including pep assemblies, prom and other events 1. Lucas Farney performs in his homecoming skit.

2. Gabryelle Winegarner poses for a picture after asking Senior Dominic Glendening to prom.

3. Isabella Terrill and Sam Cohlmia work on a art project together.

4.The Senior girls pose for a picture after winning the powder puff game against the junior girls.

5. Senior Allison Pieschl and Sophia Wagner pose with their dates at the photo booth at prom.

6. Darian Bishop, left, Michael Rivas and JJ Falcon attend Battle of the Bands during homecoming week.

7. Jacob Schultz competes at a tennis tournament at Maize South.

8. Seniors Hallie Bontrager, left, Cassidy Darrah, Junior Katie Krier, and Senior Kyrsa Krier pose for a picture after a sports signing.

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Play: How have sports impacted your high school sports career?

Preston Barley: They have taught me lesson about the real world. How to handle people you don’t get along with. How to lead a group of people focused on one goal.

Ultimately it has taught me how to have fun.

P: Best advice you have given to a younger player?

PB: To give it your best effort and to have fun. Never give up because you don’t know when the team might need you.

P: Who did you look up to as a child?

PB: Honestly I don’t really know who until I was a freshman in high school and started looking up to Lucas Popp P: What is the most memorable moment from all four years?

PB: When Harrison Shively touched the wall of the 4x100 free relay and we out-touched Heights and we won state.

P: Do you have any plans pursuing your athletic career?

PB: I decided not to swim in college. But I will do club swimming at KU. P: What will you miss most about high school athletics?

PB: The dream aspect. The swim team is really close and it shows when we are at meets.

P: How do you want to be remembered at Maize?

PB: As a good leader.

Preston Barley has decided to forgo swimming in college and swim club while attending Kansas. Barley was the state champion in the 200 freestyle.

He plans on majoring in exercise science or business.

Cassidy Darrah plans on playing soccer and tennis at Friends University.

Darrah was one of two seniors who qualified for state tennis this year.

SENIOR SIGNINGS VOLLEYBALL

Maryssa Recio Neosho

FOOTBALL Alan Sanchez Hutchinson

SOFTBALL Allie Jurgensen Butler Madison Wright Cloud County Marissa Wright Cloud County Brittany Quinn Cowley County

Cassidy Darrah Tennis & Soccer

Play: How have sports impacted your high school sports career?

Cassidy Darrah: Sports have impacted my high school career by showing me hard work and dedication. They give me something I always look forward to, wondering how I can improve each time. They have also helped me learn that just because a task is hard, it doesn’t mean you should give up.

P: Best advice you have given to a younger player?

CD: The best advice I have given to a younger player would probably be to just listen to you coaches. They’re always right. And have an attitude of unselfishness, and also set examples for other players.

P: Who did you look up to as a child?

CD: As a child, I have always looked up to both of my parents. They are always there for me no matter what and encourage me to do my best.

P: What is the most memorable moment from all four years?

CD: My most memorable moment from all four years of high school would probably be senior year when the soccer team was down 3-0, and then came back and won 5-3 in the pouring rain.

P: Do you have any plans pursuing your athletic career?

CD: I’m going to Friends University to continue both my soccer and tennis career.

P: What will you miss most about high school athletics?

CD: What I will definitely miss the most about high school athletics are my teammates and my coaches.

P: How do you want to be remembered at Maize?

CD: I want to be remembered at Maize by being someone who is uplifting to others and includes everyone.

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