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By Olivia Svoboda Copy Editor Bookworms, or anyone looking for a quiet place to relax or study, can now rejoice, because a new Barnes and Noble is opening at Adams Dairy Landing in Blue Springs, a few doors west of...
April 13, 2022
By Evelín Gutierrez Editorial Editor The month of February celebrates Black History Month, which is a time where we remember great African American individuals who have contributed to inventions, ideas, or left an...
April 13, 2022
By Mira Asllani Reporter South students have wide-ranging talents and are passionate about many things. One of these passions is cooking, and we have students who can cook more than ramen noodles and eggs. But what...
April 13, 2022
By Olivia Svoboda Copy Editor Jaime Sadich is the new associate principal at Blue Springs South after working in the Raytown School District. “I was an assistant principal at Raytown high school, and then the...
April 13, 2022
By Olivia Svoboda Copy Editor Courtney Haines has moved into administration after teaching science at Blue Springs South for three years. “As an assistant principal I have a more bird’s eye view. As a teacher...
April 13, 2022
By Kaihli Mitts Editor-in-Chief Room 907 at Blue Springs South is filled with new faces every single year, and 2021 is no exception. Tyler Parrish grew up in Blue Springs. He attended Blue Springs High School,...
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Davis an advocate for special education
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By Karly Bonsasa Design Editor Editor's Note: This story was published before the state quarterfinal match. Results have been updated at the end of the story. While having a great season...
February 16, 2022
By Olivia Svoboda Copy Editor While swimming in the winter might seem odd to some, it’s nothing new for the girls swim team. Their season is nearing its end, with district and state meets happening...
Girls cross-country team wins State
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By Lukas Belzeski Copy Editor Russia is threatening war with Ukraine. Estimates show that around 100,000 Russian soldiers have been moved to the border and are currently...
January 13, 2022
By Lukas Belzeski The Jag The mask mandate for the Blue Springs School District was discontinued on November 12, by a unanimous vote of the school board. The mandate...
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Jamie Sadich joined the South administrative staff for the 2021-22 school year.
Naia Montgomery, Ethan Butler, Elizabeth Ralston, Payton May, and Natalie Spicer rehearse a scene for ‘Matilda.’
South students display their menu and the food they prepared. Photo submitted.
All four South students work on their meal during the state competition. Photo submitted.
Gabrielle Allen, left, Sophia Bosenbecker, center, and Carly Ayers, right prepare their meal. South students finished eighth in the state culinary competition. Photo submitted
Culinary team members who represented South at State are, from the left, Charles Smith, Carley Ayers, Gabrielle Allen, and Sophia Bosenbecker. Submitted photo
Courtney Haines moved from science teacher to administration this year.
Tyler Parrish is a new choir teacher at Blue Springs South for the 2021-22 school year.
Alex Israelite, left, poses with the trophy he received for the 2022 Derrick Thomas Community Service Award. Also posing with Israelite are Rollie Textor, Derrion Thomas and Bo Czyz. Thomas is the the son of Derrick Thomas and a Blue Springs South graduate. Photo submitted.
Senior Saneea Bevley drives the lane against Truman. Photo by Alejandro Hernandez
Senior Jaidynn Mason dribbles the ball down court against Truman. Photo by Alejandro Hernandez
Michael Kober is a freshman science teacher at South.
Xavier Bowling, left, and Carter Medina were both named to the All-State orchestra. Both play the cello. Photo submitted
Jacob Suchman, who plays the trumpet, was also named to the All-State band. Photo by Alejandro Hernandez
Anna Miller poses with choir teacher Jason Bean. Miller was named to the All-State choir. Photo submitted
Conner Yamnitz, who plays the trombone, was named to the all-state band. Photo submitted.
Charis Morasch performs a forensics piece during an Open Mic night on January 12. Photo by Matt Coleman
The girls swim team poses for a team photo. They are getting ready to compete at state. Photo submitted
South cross-country athletes Caitlin Grover, left, Maggie Boley and Emmerson Allen celebrate after learning the Jags had won the state cross-country championship. Photo by Ryan Unruh
The Pizza Place opened last fall at 711 SW Missouri 7 in Blue Springs.
Illustration by Lukas Belzeski
Samantha Shawver is a new science teacher at Blue Springs South this year. Photo by Abby Rucker
Tabitha Cauveren is the assistant in the counseling office. Photo by Even McCart
Sarah Haines is the new administrative assistant in the activities office. Photo by Alejandro Hernandez
Theatre teacher Tim Haynes rehearses with junior Elizabeth Ralston and Riley Berridge. South students recently performed ‘Puffs.’ Photo by Matt Coleman
South students participate in an activity during a recent meeting of the People of Color and Allies Club. The club meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Photo by Matt Coleman