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Sophie Leigh (12) runs down home stretch during the 4x400m relay, at Hickman’s conference meet.
Run the race or walk the stage
Lucy Elfrink (12) begins to pass the ball on Senior Night against Battle
Keeping up with the Kewpies: May 2nd-9th
Can the Kewpies keep up with their preseason goals?
Can the Kewpies keep up with their preseason goals?
Bens mens tournament picks.
Ben’s March Madness picks
Kewpies swing for the green
Josiah Griffith (11) makes two technical foul free throws to give the Kewpies a four-point lead. Hickman would go on to win 61-54.
Kewpies go bear hunting
Lucy Elfrink (12) begins to pass the ball on Senior Night against Battle
Keeping up with the Kewpies: May 2nd-9th
Chief Academic Advisor DeVion Moore gestures while speaking to P&G reporter about SRG changes on Feb. 29.
Standards reference rollback
Ben Drury (9) completes his math assignment.
AP Precalculus: a (slightly) different class
The alarming truth behind the alarms
The alarming truth behind the alarms
The inside scoop: Courtwarming candidates
Home School Communicator Dana Carter works at her desk.
Ongoing Administration Alterations
Michael Westcott looks at burning paper towels from the trash can in the boys’ bathroom on Feb. 8. Picture acquired from Hannah Mayfield (12).
Math hall heroes
Penelope Heidy (12, center) smiles with friends. Picture via Penelope Heidy.
Last year, last chance
Broken sink in Hickman girls bathroom.
Our school bathrooms need help
Best coffee in Columbia
Best coffee in Columbia
Pancheros Vs. Chipotle
Pancheros Vs. Chipotle
A cautious harmony
A cautious harmony
Christine Weru (12) fills in bubbles on a scantron, reminiscent to that of the ACT.
It shouldn’t be the p“A”yCT
P&G reporter Meliah Stevenson interviews Grace Waledy (8) about how she feels about high school and what she is excited about. “Im going to have a much better experience in high school than middle school,” Grace said. She wants to have better classes and more friends when going into high school.
Fresh perspective
Photo obtained via Pixabay.
Freshman feelings
After AP
After AP
Garret Smith (9) runs down the hallway with his Nerf gun during a ZDL meeting. Picture taken by Juan Jackson.
Nerf or nothing
Angela De La Paz (12) poses with Chris Perez (12) after he eliminated her in Senior Assassin.
Water wars
Winter Guard member, Phoebe Lowenberg (9) performs.
In sync
The movie poster for “Sound of Freedom.” Image obtained via IMDb.
Sound Of Freedom
Heath Ledger’s Joker smiles menacingly at the camera. Christopher Nolan, The Dark Knight, 2008.
Joker V Joker: Which is better?
Dark vigilante: the origins of Batman
Dark vigilante: the origins of Batman
Bibbidi bobbidi boo, which princess to choose
Bibbidi bobbidi boo, which princess to choose
The cover of The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson.
Not to die for
Lisa Frankenstein Review
Lisa Frankenstein Review
Preschool: This or That
Preschool: This or That
Business Principles’ Pop-up
Business Principles’ Pop-up
Grace Watson (10) and Phoebe Lowenberg (9) play together at Siccstravajamza, a music event hosted by Siccjamz.
Building a community
Honduran student shares her perspective on being Hispanic
Honduran student shares her perspective on being Hispanic
Preschool: I want to be...
Preschool: I want to be…
Screenshot
This preschooler wants to be…
Grace Watson (10) and Phoebe Lowenberg (9) play together at Siccstravajamza, a music event hosted by Siccjamz.
Building a community
Quinnlan Felts (12), Lucas Hagan (11) and Isaac Marschall (11) try a variety of foods along with their school lunch. These students enjoyed fried rice at the AAPI booth.
Multicultural Festival
Preschool: This or That
Preschool: This or That
Business Principles’ Pop-up
Business Principles’ Pop-up
Honduran student shares her perspective on being Hispanic
Honduran student shares her perspective on being Hispanic
Preschool: I want to be...
Preschool: I want to be…
Derek’s story
Derek’s story
What do preschoolers want to be when they grow up?
What do preschoolers want to be when they grow up?
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NEWS
Chief Academic Advisor DeVion Moore gestures while speaking to P&G reporter about SRG changes on Feb. 29.
Standards reference rollback
Kennedy Lucas, Editor-In-Chief • April 1, 2024

The Standards Referenced Grading (SRG) journey that started over 10 years ago...

Ben Drury (9) completes his math assignment.
AP Precalculus: a (slightly) different class
Noah Elletson, Reporter • March 11, 2024
The alarming truth behind the alarms
The alarming truth behind the alarms
Sarah Won and Aurelia Garcia • March 6, 2024
The inside scoop: Courtwarming candidates
Alaina Kimmons, Reporter • February 27, 2024
FEATURES
P&G reporter Meliah Stevenson interviews Grace Waledy (8) about how she feels about high school and what she is excited about. “Im going to have a much better experience in high school than middle school,” Grace said. She wants to have better classes and more friends when going into high school.
Fresh perspective
Meliah Stevenson, Reporter • May 21, 2024

As an eighth grader, I was nervous about switching to high school due to the increased number of people. Going from around 550 students to over 2,000 can be overwhelming.   Jumpstart day is a day for freshmen to get...

SPORTS
Sophie Leigh (12) runs down home stretch during the 4x400m relay, at Hickman’s conference meet.
Run the race or walk the stage
Ben Drury, Reporter • May 13, 2024

Track and field at Hickman this year has been fun track and field to watch....

Lucy Elfrink (12) begins to pass the ball on Senior Night against Battle
Keeping up with the Kewpies: May 2nd-9th
Ben Drury, Reporter • May 9, 2024
Can the Kewpies keep up with their preseason goals?
Can the Kewpies keep up with their preseason goals?
Ben Drury, Reporter • April 5, 2024
A&E
The movie poster for “Sound of Freedom.” Image obtained via IMDb.
Heath Ledger’s Joker smiles menacingly at the camera. Christopher Nolan, The Dark Knight, 2008.
Dark vigilante: the origins of Batman
OP/ED
Penelope Heidy (12, center) smiles with friends. Picture via Penelope Heidy.
Broken sink in Hickman girls bathroom.
Best coffee in Columbia

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