Boys soccer season ends, players receive postseason awards
Elizabeth Payton, Editor-in-chief
November 8, 2018
The boys soccer season ended with a closing statement from head soccer coach David Flynn in an email sent out to Winnetonka staff members. "The soccer season has officially ended," he stated. "Our boys represented our school well on the field, and we impressed the coaches from other teams with ...
Divers place at Blue Division Conference Championship meet
Elizabeth Payton, Editor-in-chief
November 7, 2018
Swim and dive coach Ian Johnston asks students and staff to congratulate the following divers for their performance at the Blue Division Conference Championship meet: Jackson Knotts, with first Place Conference Champion and a new school record of 424 points Damien Valentine, with third place Auto...
Whatever the cost
Elizabeth Payton, Editor-in-chief
October 30, 2018
Having transferred from a small school with only 30 in her graduating class, senior Eden Viles was welcomed onto the softball team her junior year and learned the value of fellowship. Viles felt at home with her new team, but routinely seeing her teammates without proper gear motivated her and her ...
Brick by brick
Autumn Dewalt, Sports Editor
October 25, 2018
Filed under Fall, Football, Sports
This year on the 2018 Winnetonka football team, positivity rains upon each player, promoting teamwork and a new mindset. A quote, introduced by the new football coaches, has motivated the teams to change. Among the few additions this year, such as new coaches and new players, their motto “Brick by Brick” ...
Volleyball coach Mike Espinosa achieves 500th win
Elizabeth Payton, Editor-in-chief
September 19, 2018
Filed under News, Photo gallery, School, Sports, Volleyball
Coach Mike Espinosa achieved his 500th win on Sept. 18. After the volleyball team won Tuesday's game, he was congratulated and awarded with a trophy. He is one of 50 high school coaches in the nation to accomplish this. Photo submitted....
Hitting for a high point
Halle Clapham, Contributing writer
November 24, 2017
Filed under Athlete of the week, Fall, Sports, Volleyball
Athlete: Maggie Williams Sport: volleyball Position: outside hitter, defensive specialist Involved in: Student Activity Advisory Board member Q: How long have you played this sport? A: “I started playing on a team when I was in fourth grade.” Q: Do you play any othe...
When dedication wins
Jessica Glaszczak, Print Managing Editor
November 6, 2017
Filed under Fall, Sports, Uncategorized
Junior Travion Franke’s doctor told him in January that it would take him up to nine months to heal from a anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and lateral meniscus tear in his knee. But just six months later, Travion was on the football field taking hits and helping to score points. After teari...
Looking for a new net
Katie Bullock, Editor-in-chief
November 1, 2017
Filed under Fall, Sports, Volleyball
Bump. Set. Spike. Repeat. For juniors Ashlyn Bunch and Maggie Williams, the grind to get better never stops. Year round, Bunch and Williams play volleyball and now that they are juniors, they are beginning to look twoards their future as athletes. “I’m a little apprehensive about college becau...
Golfing to a tee
Jessica Glaszczak, Print Managing Editor
October 16, 2017
Filed under Fall, Sports, Uncategorized
After skipping a year of playing golf, this golf season junior Joelle Egeland made it past districts to sectionals at Paradise Pointe The Posse on Oct. 2. “I played my freshman year just to do something,” Egeland said. “I played volleyball my sophomore year, so I didn’t play [golf] at al...
Digging for the cure
Katie Bullock, Editor-in-chief
October 9, 2017
Filed under Fall, Sports, Volleyball
The usual routine of bump, set and spike changed to bump, set and support on Oct. 6 when the volleyball team hosted the annual Dig for the Cure match to raise money for breast cancer research. This year, the annual Dig for the Cure volleyball match between the four district high schools - Northtown, Oak Park, Staley and Winnetonka - was hosted by Winnetonka ...
From sidelines to starters
Katie Bullock, Editor-in-chief
October 5, 2017
Filed under Fall, Football, Sports
Until this year, senior Hayden Weatherman always sat on the sidelines during football games, cheering on the team with the rest of the student body. Now, Weatherman is a starting varsity kicker for the football team. At Jamboree on Aug. 11, starting varsity kicker senior Justin Hansen suffered a Grade...
In the water, your only enemy is the clock
Hani Youif, Sports editor
October 4, 2017
The clock starts. Freshman Brennen Johnson dives into the water and takes off down the lane. Johnson flip turns and comes back with a lead time of 27.34. Freshman Ray Guerrero dives into the water right after and comes back around. The clock reads 55.3. Sophmore James Long goes in. Freshman Sullivan...
Elizabeth Payton, Editor-in-chief
March 4, 2019
A newly-found club is making its debut with various awareness projects related to Black History Month. The club, RISE, was created to “stand up for the overlooked,”...
Recent News Stories
March 1, 2019
An impenetrable tension loomed over the building as students arrived to school on a late-December...
Senior Shorts are finally here
January 28, 2019
Weekend one of Shorts 2019 opens this week. Performances will be held on Thursday, Friday...
Senior Makayla Cambiano’s artwork chosen to represent the Senatorial District 17
January 28, 2019
For the second year in a row, a Winnetonka senior's artwork was selected to represent the Senatorial...
New Makerspace Open House on Thursday, Jan. 31 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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...
Reports of gun fired in parking lot during dismissal, no one injured
December 14, 2018
Winnetonka High Schools' administration released this statement regarding reports of a student firing...
Elizabeth Payton and Kaylee Renno
March 1, 2019
An impenetrable tension loomed over the building as students arrived to school on a late-December morning, just three days after the first incident of its kind. Preceding...
Recent Feature Stories
November 5, 2018
Before you read, test your knowledge. It was a typical spring Friday in 2013: birds were chirping,...
November 1, 2018
Just last year North Kansas City Schools introduced the one-to-one initiative, allowing every one of...
May 14, 2018
A heart for medicine In a few seconds of silence, senior Rana Ekilah stands anxiously holding her mother’s...
May 14, 2018
Arfon Abdi Involved in: Gold Medallion, Key Club, Medical internships, Muslim Student Association By...
Bullock earns spot on 2018 All-State Journalism Team
May 4, 2018
Junior Katie Bullock was selected as one of 10 students to represent the state of Missouri on the...
