The student news site of Winnetonka High School

TONKA NEWS

The student news site of Winnetonka High School

TONKA NEWS

The student news site of Winnetonka High School

TONKA NEWS

Senior Shorts are finally here

Senior Shorts are finally here

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer January 28, 2019

Weekend one of Shorts 2019 opens this week. Performances will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Little Theatre. Admission is $5 per person.

Artwork by Makayla Cambiano.

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

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer January 28, 2019

For the second year in a row, a Winnetonka senior's artwork was selected to represent the Senatorial District 17 and hang in the Capitol building in Jefferson City. Succeeding 2018 graduate Harper...

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

The Winnetonka library is hosting an open house on Thursday Jan. 31 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to showcase their new Makerspace area. The event will be held in the Winnetonka library. Students will have...

Photo by KCTV5 News.

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

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer December 14, 2018

Winnetonka High Schools' administration released this statement regarding reports of a student firing a gun into the air during dismissal: "At dismissal, a male reportedly fired a gun into the air...

The theme for the dance is Grease

Upcoming Winter Dance

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer December 4, 2018

On Friday Dec. 14, The Winter Dance will be in full swing from 7-10 p.m. The theme for the dance is Grease, the movie with leather jackets, slick-back hairstyles and spontaneous singing. Popcorn,...

Poster provided by Andrea Caspari.

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

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer December 3, 2018

This Thursday night from 7-9:30 p.m., the Winnetonka art department is hosting the Comedy & Cookies fundraiser. Tickets are $5 per person. Baked goods and drinks will be sold during the intermission...

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

Auditions for this upcoming year's Shorts will be held in the little theatre after school on Monday and Tuesday. On Monday Dec. 3, students will perform a monologue they picked themselves or one provided...

Traffic Safety Cones Road Construction Warning

Dismissal procedures altered due to utility repairs

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer November 30, 2018

On Thursday Nov. 29, administration sent teachers an email shortly after fourth block began. The email explained that although there was a gas leak outside of the East side of the school, natural gas...

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

Seniors JaShawn Walker and Rosie Rodriguez were named Homecoming King and Queen at the Homecoming football game on October 12. Students were presented with information about each candidate during...

Former Chiefs player Will Shields visits Winnetonka

Former Chiefs player Will Shields visits Winnetonka

Kelsey Cowden, Contributing writer September 28, 2018

Former Kansas City Chiefs football player Will Shields was welcomed to Winnetonka on Sept. 27.  He’s highly recognized in Kansas City, the owner of the 68 Fitness Center and founder of the Will...

2018 Homecoming candidates revealed at Fall Sports Assembly

2018 Homecoming candidates revealed at Fall Sports Assembly

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer September 23, 2018

  The 2018 Homecoming candidates: Izzy Bautista Rosie Rodriguez Vincent Rizzo Lexi Eskijian Trenton Kauzlarich Lana Moerer Sutton Ward Katie Bullock JaShawn Walker Hailey...

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