If you could say one thing to the class of 2020, what would it be?
What I would say to the class of 2020 is, “our ending was definitely not expected, but we did it!”
What is the biggest lesson...
Who would you like to thank?
I feel like I’m most thankful for the teachers and advisors have given me opportunities to do amazing things during high school. Specifically Susan Massy and Keli Rodgers.
What...
How has Northwest changed you?
Northwest has helped me grow so much in the last four years. I’ve learned how to rise above challenges and be a leader. It’s helped me develop skills that I’ll...
How has Northwest changed you?
It’s silly to say because of how obvious it is, but Northwest has given me so much knowledge and strength that I don’t think there could ever be a way for me to...
How have you changed since freshman year?
I have become way more sure of myself. When I was 14 or 15, I would spend like 60 percent of my life trying to fit in with who I thought would be the cool...
What does it mean to be influential?
To me, to be considered someone who is influential is something I don’t really have words for because it really is such an honor but such a surprise at the same...
How has Northwest changed you?
At Northwest I've found friendships that will stick with me forever. I love all my friends and they've helped me grow into a better person.
What is the biggest lesson...
How have you changed since freshman year?
Freshman year, I wasn’t as outgoing, and I wasn’t as involved, and over the years I’ve gotten more involved and I’ve put myself out there.
If you...
Coronavirus has had a huge impact on human lives, but how does it affect pets?
Andrea Kennedy from Kennedy’s Animal Clinic in Raytown, Mo. answers this question, along with explaining...
Students and families who need emotional or financial services can receive assistance from programs offered in the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD). There are many organizations dedicated...
In the time of COVID-19, there are many organizations helping the community in many ways. Shawnee Mission School District’s Pick-up and Go Program serves meals to students in the community.
“The...
After the cancellation of this year’s prom, a few Northwest families improvised by holding their own at home proms.
The news of prom’s cancellation left many upperclassmen extremely heartbroken...
![Juniors Tad Lambert and Lily Reiff watch swim footage Jan. 19 in Room 153. Lambert and Reiff were editing their swim recap for Cougar Roundup. “[KUGR] is such a great environment for creativity but also to form amazing friends,” Lambert said. “KUGR has become like a home for me and I feel like I’ve gotten super close with so many other members.”](https://smnw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ejohnson_KUGR_7-900x600.jpg)
