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Elizabeth Payton

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer

Senior. Third year on staff.

All content by Elizabeth Payton
SENIOR ACTIVITIES: Update from Superintendent Daniel Clemens- April 17

SENIOR ACTIVITIES: Update from Superintendent Daniel Clemens- April 17

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
April 17, 2020
COVID-19 / eLearning district timeline

COVID-19 / eLearning district timeline

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
April 17, 2020
Aksels proudly stands in front of Winnetonka after the building is closed due to a stay-at-home order. In the background, staff members work hard to prepare food packages for the families they serve. This is his "final photo."

Saying goodbye

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
April 10, 2020
'Grab & Go' meal program begins April 13 at 12 district buildings

‘Grab & Go’ meal program begins April 13 at 12 district buildings

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
eLearning Bell Schedule

eLearning Bell Schedule

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
March 26, 2020
Introducing inclusion

Introducing inclusion

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
March 6, 2020
Principal Dr. Eric Johnson speaks to guests, students and staff at his recognition assembly on Feb. 10 in the main gym. Photo by Derek Walsh.

Recognizing excellence

Elizabeth Payton and Anthony Gann
March 2, 2020
Varsity player, senior Dylan Rizer prepares for a home game. Photo by Laurissa Saenz

Stressing safety

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
November 4, 2019
The push for AP

The push for AP

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
November 2, 2019
National Hispanic Heritage Month begins, first spirit week: Sept. 16-20

National Hispanic Heritage Month begins, first spirit week: Sept. 16-20

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
September 15, 2019
2019 Homecoming Candidates

2019 Homecoming Candidates

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
September 13, 2019
Taco Cat multiplies thrice for 2019-20 school year

Taco Cat multiplies thrice for 2019-20 school year

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
September 11, 2019
From left to right: Junior Ashtin Holman, junior Justice Thompson, senior Trenton Kauzlarich, senior Madison Mayes, junior Aris Holman and junior Jaelee Pittel pose above the Black History Month sign RISE painted. The sign, intended to bring more awareness to the upcoming spirit week, was hung above the main entrance corridor to grab the attention of students walking in the building. Photo by Derek Walsh.

The RISE of advocacy

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
March 4, 2019
Safety & Style

Safety & Style

Elizabeth Payton and Kaylee Renno
March 1, 2019
Side effects may vary

Side effects may vary

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
Green Prom Movement rescheduled to Feb. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Green Prom Movement rescheduled to Feb. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
February 19, 2019
By Elizabeth Payton

First annual math competition to be hosted on Feb. 23

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
February 10, 2019
Senior Shorts are finally here

Senior Shorts are finally here

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
Artwork by Makayla Cambiano.

Senior Makayla Cambiano’s artwork chosen to represent the Senatorial District 17

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
Flyer courtesy of librarian Michelle Sharp.

New Makerspace Open House on Thursday, Jan. 31 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
January 24, 2019
Photo by KCTV5 News.

Reports of gun fired in parking lot during dismissal, no one injured

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
The theme for the dance is "Grease"

Upcoming Winter Dance

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
Poster provided by Andrea Caspari.

Comedy & Cookies fundraiser Dec. 6 at 7-9:30 p.m.

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
December 2, 2018
Shorts 2019 auditions after school on Monday Dec. 3, Tuesday Dec. 4

Shorts 2019 auditions after school on Monday Dec. 3, Tuesday Dec. 4

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
December 2, 2018
Traffic Safety Cones Road Construction Warning

Dismissal procedures altered due to utility repairs

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
18th annual craft fair and portrait fundraiser on Saturday Dec. 1

18th annual craft fair and portrait fundraiser on Saturday Dec. 1

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
November 26, 2018
An illustration showing people being funneled into Kansas City. Created by Elizabeth Payton.

Distorted

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
Winnetonka welcomes service dog

Winnetonka welcomes service dog

Elizabeth Payton and
November 9, 2018
Boys soccer season ends, players receive postseason awards

Boys soccer season ends, players receive postseason awards

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018
Divers place at Blue Division Conference Championship meet

Divers place at Blue Division Conference Championship meet

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
Several band students audition for state, two selected

Several band students audition for state, two selected

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
Cheer awarded third place at Kansas City Regional Competition

Cheer awarded third place at Kansas City Regional Competition

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
November 4, 2018
Senior Brittani

Whatever the cost

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Raising up the stars

Raising up the stars

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
Seniors JaShawn Walker and Rosie Rodriguez appointed as Homecoming King and Queen

Seniors JaShawn Walker and Rosie Rodriguez appointed as Homecoming King and Queen

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
October 13, 2018
2018 Homecoming candidates revealed at Fall Sports Assembly

2018 Homecoming candidates revealed at Fall Sports Assembly

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
September 23, 2018
Volleyball coach Mike Espinosa achieves 500th win

Volleyball coach Mike Espinosa achieves 500th win

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
September 19, 2018
Student journalists win awards at Balfour Yearbook Camp

Student journalists win awards at Balfour Yearbook Camp

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
August 27, 2018
Students greeted with surprise flash mob at the Back to School Assembly

Students greeted with surprise flash mob at the Back to School Assembly

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
August 21, 2018
Graphic by Elizabeth Hopkins

Senior destinations

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
May 14, 2018
Pictured from left to right, freshman Monica Riley, sophomore Michael Bratton and seniors Hailey Gloria and Angel Chacon smile in appreciation after pulling their chicken alfredo pizza out of the oven.

Pizza wars competition

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
April 4, 2018
An estimated 500 to 600 students march on the track after walking out of their second block classes in order to advocate for school safety and fight against gun violence.

Walking out

Jessica Glaszczak, Katie Bullock, Elizabeth Payton, Gage Rabideaux, Allison Schoonbeck, and Carson Smith
March 15, 2018
Avid for AVID

Avid for AVID

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
March 14, 2018
Libraries for the little ones

Libraries for the little ones

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
March 14, 2018
A helping hand

A helping hand

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
March 1, 2018
Junior John Murray wrestles with his opponent at practice on Jan. 29. Murray won three of five matches at conference on Feb. 10.

An appetite for strength

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
February 12, 2018
Renovating reality

Renovating reality

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
February 1, 2018
Swept up

Swept up

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer
January 23, 2018
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