The Jag By Jadynne Brady Editor-in-Chief If you’ve walked through downtown Blue Springs recently, you might have noticed a new artistic addition. Throughout the summer, South students had the opportunity to work on a mural for downtown Blue Springs, through a nonprofit organization called Downtown...

The Jag  By Laci Winship  Reporter  The job of assistant principal at South is no easy task, but Ashley Rowland brings enthusiasm to her work. She is South’s newest edition to the administration department and is thrilled that her path has led her here.  “Blue...

The Jag Nadia Katzenberger Reporter Dustin Spencer loves Marvel movies, spending time with his family, and going to church. Now we have the opportunity to meet him. Spencer is returning to South this year after working at Blue Springs high school. He returns as an assistant principal. “South...

The Jag By Laci Winship Reporter Christine Falk, the newest edition to South’s math department, is eager to bring her tips and tricks back to Blue Springs. She enjoys teaching math and the sense of accomplishment it gives students.  “I like trying to break down the content to help...

The Jag By Laci Winship Reporter A new business teacher is eager to make a difference at South. Gavin Fairbank teaches a variety of business and computer application classes and appreciates the life skills they teach students.  After growing up in Blue Springs and going to Blue Springs schools,...

The Jag By Laci Winship Reporter The Blue Springs South counseling department has expanded their staff for this upcoming school year. Kiona Grimes has accepted the counselor position for last names Q-Sti, and loves being a Jaguar.  “Blue Springs South intrigued me because of all...

The Jag By Nadia Kaztenberger Reporter At South, Erin Hunt joins us as a lawyer and social studies teacher.  Although this is Hunts first year at South, she previously taught at Valley View High School for two years. Hunt is loving her first year at South.  “I have been enjoying...

The Jag By Jadynne Brady Editor-in-Chief South’s English department now houses a new teacher. Whitney Awalt says she loves the variety of each day as a teacher. “I wanted to be a teacher because I like having every day be different, and I like helping people achieve their goals,” she says. Prior...

The Jag By Jadynne Brady Editor-in-Chief Most people become a teacher by going to college and pursuing a teaching degree, then getting the job. New business teacher Blake Sanderson had a different approach. Sanderson had helped coach girls track at South before he became a business teacher. “It...

The Jag By Nadia Katzenberger Reporter Rocchina Bruner didn’t always know what career she wanted, but once she found teaching, she knew it was right for her. Bruner has been teaching for 13 years. She worked multiple school districts including in Independence for three years, in Odessa for...