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Choir director Susan Laushman conducts students in Encore while preparing contest submissions.

Laushman receives Outstanding Music Educator award

Story by Ian Sullivan, Reporter January 28, 2021

On Jan. 20, PHS choir director Susan Laushman was given the honor of the National Federation of State High School Association’s (NFHS) Outstanding Music Educator award.  According to the official...

According to a recent poll of 100 PHS students, 56 of them are guilty of cheating at some point in their high school career.

Teachers urge students to maintain academic integrity

Story by Kate Poling-Cummings, Reporter, Designer January 26, 2021

As stated in the PHS 2020-2021 student handbook, cheating falls into four categories of academic dishonesty: plagiarism, collaboration, collusion and malpractice. In short, any time a student uses work...

This illustration showcases how police reacted to the Black Lives Matter protests compared to the Capitol Break in protests.

A closer look at Jan. 6

Story by Keith Perkins, Reporter January 23, 2021
Following the incident Wednesday, January 6, in which white nationalist demonstrators overwhelmed police officers and breached the United States Capitol building, and the nature of the response by authorities has raised questions. 
Senior Jaya Minniefield (right) protests for the BLM movement.

Q&A with senior Jaya Minniefield

Story by Robert Hernandez Gomez January 22, 2021

Why do you wear Black lives matter merch? “Because I am black and it stands for a lot. My dad wants me to represent it and of course I will because I want to do it for myself.” What does Black...

Featured above is the Dungeons and Dragons guide that the club uses with their games.

Dungeons and Dragons club grows at PHS

Story by Seth Loudermilk, Reporter, Photographer January 22, 2021

The Dungeons and Dragons club requires the littlest bit of imagination to relax and be yourself in an embracing community. “[The atmosphere has] been very embracing, we are very much all-inclusive...

New Teachers at PHS

New Teachers at PHS

Story by Natalie Ruiz, Multi-media Editor January 20, 2021

Coach Ashlan Schwartz talks to the Varsity volleyball team during a game.

Quarantine queens

Story by Ashlan Brooks and McKenna Hodges January 19, 2021

Girl's volleyball team faces a quarantine without practices, a temporary head coach and other obstacles in their 20-21 season. Policy changes allow for other fall sports to practice during their quarantine. Volleyball Two...

Senior Dallas Cox rehearses his solo for vocal music director Susan Laushman. Cox selected a Russian folk song.

Encore seniors prepare for solo contest

Story by Katie Davis, Videographer, Reporter January 19, 2021

This semester, Pittsburg students will compete in the annual vocal music competition in two musical events. Solos, small ensembles and a large group will be preparing pieces to send in virtually to KSHAA...

Girls basketball practices during quarantine

Girls basketball practices during quarantine

Story by McKenna Hodges, Co-Editor-In-Chief January 19, 2021

After consulting with county health officials, activities director Jeff Staley came up with a plan to let student-athletes practice together while still practicing safe quarantine procedures.  “The...

A Look Within the Class: English Department

A Look Within the Class: English Department

Story by Francisco Castaneda, Photographer, Videographer January 14, 2021

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