What's your favorite Halloween memory?
“I went through the haunted house in Wamego with my Youth Group. The other three girls and I spent it clinging to my youth leader.”
Junior Emma Alderman
Opinion | WHS first-time voters concerned about future
Grace Spellman | @whscharger With the first election coming up for eligible WHS voters, we set out to find what issues teen voters considered important for political candidates to address. While some of the voters had little to say, others were passionate about several topics. Several students expressed concerns for what candidates would do for... Continue Reading →
Throwback Thursday | ’93 fall sports postseason
With both volleyball and cross country going to state and football starting the playoffs tonight, this week’s throwback Thursday goes to the fall season of 1993. Football went 8-2 on the year with a season ending loss to Olpe in the playoffs, 0-6. The Chargers will face Pleasanton on the road tonight for a shot... Continue Reading →
Volleyball advances to final four in 2A
Volleyball defeated Jefferson County North in 5 sets Tuesday night to advance to the final four Friday in Dodge City. The Chargers will play Heritage Christian, Smith Center and Hillsboro in round-robin play, followed by a semi-final and finals match. Senior Jordan Magette hits into a block during the first set. The Chargers won the... Continue Reading →
State Bound | Cross Country sends 2 girls to state
Two WHS cross country runners are headed to state.
The cross country team hosted its regional meet Saturday, with two runners qualifying for the state championship. Sophomore Rebekah Stuhlsatz came in second in the girls race with a time of 21:46. Freshman Sienna Jones had an eighth place finish, with a time of 23:09 seconds.
Stuhlsatz says it’s disappointing that the rest of the team won’t get to compete at state alongside her, but she’s excited nonetheless.
Volleyball advances to state after entering sub-state as #5 seed
For a third year in a row, Charger volleyball is headed to state.
It’s the Charger’s seventh state appearance in nine seasons.
“Our program has been building all decade,” coach Tracy Capoun said. “I attribute that to the hard work our girls, parents and others put in during and outside of the season. They have a passion for the sport and seek out opportunities to play and get better all year long.”
Volleyball, cross country enter postseason
Two fall sports are headed to postseason play Saturday. Football finishes its regular season Friday at Centralia, and will begin postseason next week.
After two games at St. Marys Tuesday night, the postseason for the volleyball team is near. The Chargers will play at Herington for Sub-State Saturday, and KSHSAA will release the Sub-State seeds Wednesday.
Cross Country enters the postseason after a difficult regular season. The Cross Country team ran in the Mid-East League meet Thursday. Sophomore Rebekah Stuhlsatz finished 4th place in the girls race and Senior Eli Mumpower finished 9th place in the boys race.Senioritis: USD 329 Bond Issue
The Charger staff discusses the USD 329 bond issue with teacher and parent Brandi Miller.
Editorial | Bond provides the best future for the district
On November 3, Wabaunsee county community members will be voting on whether or not to pass a bond that will address the needs of the district. It will specifically go towards renovating or existing school buildings and creating new buildings to create a better learning environment for students and faculty. Bringing in a new bond... Continue Reading →
Freshman make immediate impact on fall varsity teams
Most freshmen are happy just to see the court or field, but the class of 2024 has made an immediate impact on fall sports teams. Here are a few of the freshman stepping up this season.
