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SMNW

The Student News Site of Shawnee Mission Northwest

SMNW

The Student News Site of Shawnee Mission Northwest

SMNW

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Big Decisions

Big Decisions

Stella Grist, Copy Editor November 4, 2019

        In previous years, students seeking help with          “My job is to make sure that students feel encouraged and aware of their options when it comes to life after high school,”...

Just One More Fold

Just One More Fold

Annalissa Houser, Co-editor-in-chief November 4, 2019

        An ancient Asian legend promises that anyone who folds one thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by the gods. Some renditions claim you will be granted eternal happiness or good luck. ...

51 Things To Do Before You Graduate

Emily Alexander, Online Editor October 10, 2019

Dance your heart out at Freshman Mixer Be part of a class skit Find all 49 Waldos hidden in the murals in the academic wing. Attend the Bonfire assembly Buy a yearbook (lowest price available...

Wanna go to Lunch?

Wanna go to Lunch?

Mike Owens, Staff Writer October 10, 2019

In its inaugural year at Northwest, the Summer Meal Program served more meals than any other SMSD site. Under the direction of Associate Principal Eddie LyDay, 6,000 meals were served to children...

Q&A with Freshman Mark Bushong

Q&A with Freshman Mark Bushong

Anna McNish, staff writer October 8, 2019

Q: What is the hardest thing about being a freshman?   A: Knowing your way around the school.   Q; What would you do if you won $1,000?  A: I’d spend it on my mom and grandma, I really...

At his station, Reis Miller poses in the Broadmoor Bistro’s kitchen Sep. 9. Miller has won multiple national cooking awards in first place winner of the Culinary Arts competition.

Food Truck to First Place

Anika Paulette, Staff Writer October 3, 2019

The sun sets outside the window of the Broadmoor Bistro as senior Reis Miller’s hands rest on the cool black tabletop. This is where he’s comfortable, despite how hectic it can get. He sits on the...

On one wall of Wood's bedroom hangs a world map with pins placed in the countries she has visited, and a heart surrounding Haiti.

Inspiring Change

Natalie Peterson, Staff Writer May 22, 2019

“Mèsi.” From across the square, Catie Wood could hear the two mothers speaking to another volunteer. They were thanking her for what Wood had done. Standing outside of the brick building in the...

See the Music

Josie Torres, SW May 22, 2019

Walking onto the stage after the two-minute countdown, haze surrounds him, creating a more worshipful atmosphere. He looks up, all he can see is the spotlight. He looks down. He can only see two rows of...

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