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SMNW

The Student News Site of Shawnee Mission Northwest

SMNW

Black History Month

Playing the cello, senior Julian Jones performs at the Black History Month Assembly Feb. 6 in the Main Gym. Jones was playing Saint-Saens Cello Conterto no. 1. “I found it rewarding afterwards that I was able to play pieces on that degree of difficulty in front of about 300+ people,” Jones said. “I was extremely grateful that doing that helped people recognize my talent.” Photo by Ashley Broils

Every Day

Sofia Ball March 18, 2024

Senior Julian Jones glanced around the low lit auditorium, his breathing heavy.  Dr. Jeffrey Bishop’s footsteps echoed as he took the stage.  Jones tried not to think of the other middle schools...

Senior Erin Moody looks into the camera in room 151.

The Most Important Factor

Grace Logan February 7, 2023

It’s 9:25 a.m. on a Tuesday. Students have just begun to settle into seminar. The sharp buzz of the intercom cuts conversations short. A confident voice begins: “Goood morning, Cougars! I’m Erin...

Speaking in front of students, senior Rha’ki Walker talks about the upcoming Black Student Union (BSU) assembly Jan. 19 in Room 130. Walker is one of the co-presidents for the BSU. “[BSU] is the first club I’ve ever run,” Walker said. “It’s really fun to lead because everyone there has a fun and positive attitude.”

Impression Through Expression

Sofia Ball and Izak Zeller February 7, 2023

Black Student Union (BSU) members gathered around co-presidents Rah’ki Walker and Comfort Adegoke. The planning process for the Black History Month Assembly had just kicked off. Questions rang out...

Senior Rah'ki Walker looks into the camera Jan. 23 in room 151.

Continuing the Legacy

Grace Logan February 7, 2023

Rah’ki Walker’s older sister, Naudia Thurman, and Imaculee Muragizi, both 2022 graduates, brought Black Student Union (BSU) to Northwest. Going into her freshman year, Walker knew she had to join. At...

Senior A'Leecya Adams looks into the camera Jan. 26 in the studio in Room 151.

The Color Yellow

Izak Zeller January 30, 2023

A’Leecya Adams doesn’t bite.  After all, her motif is the color yellow. All her friends call her yellow, it’s even her catchphrase. To Adams, this color represents her attitude towards...

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