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Student government president Abdulrahmon Adekunle (11) and vice president Jackson Gooch (11) pose during their campaign. Photo courtesy of Abdulrahmon.

New faces of leadership

A look into next year's student government
Sara Wade
May 13, 2025

While it is the end of a school year, including finals and graduation, a new leaf is also being turned over with a fresh set of student government positions at Hickman. This includes president, vice president,...

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Melora Hayes walks the senior recognition line with her escorts: May Stevens (10), Nala Windsor (9) April 29.

Hickman seniors cross the finish line for the last time

Look back with Melora Hayes, Bella Domeier and Langston Thomas
Sarah Won and Yule Yoon
May 13, 2025

After running at many tracks other than their own, Hickman seniors were able to run at home for their Senior Night on April 29. Seniors enjoyed the celebratory event and getting recognized at the track...

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Adrian Martin playing an electric guitar (Harper Boyt)

Finding her stage

Adrian Martin's musial pursuit of popularity
Harper Boyt
May 9, 2025

The roar of the crowd, the blinding spotlight, the electric thrill of the stage—it's a dream freshman Adrian Martin has held onto for years. Soon, she'll step into that spotlight, not as Adrian, but...

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Kathy Steinhoff hard at work in the Missouri capital (Aliuss Hannah)

From classroom to capital

The journey of a former teacher turned House of Representatives member
Aliuss Hannah
May 7, 2025

Kathy Steinhoff conquers challenges as she pursues her goals of being a voice and an advocate for others and their issues.   “At the time, I felt like I was hitting a brick wall on so many...

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Miles Randolph (11) in the EEE resource room doing work for his English class 
Photo by: Tessa Johnson

Music and mindset

How Hickman junior, Miles Randolph, uses music to build connections and influence his mindset
Tessa Johnson
May 2, 2025

Leaning against the wall sitting on the stairs with his back against the wall, a teenage boy with a scruffy haircut and an oversized jacket was asked to describe himself. “My name is Miles, and I...

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Unpacking the Presidential Campaign

Adekunle-Gooch
Sarah Won and Sara Wade
April 28, 2025

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Moritz Meister (11) poses with his tuba in the Hickman auditorium (Taylor Lee)

Tubas, tunes and transformations

How an exhange student from Germany keeps music in his life
Taylor Lee
April 23, 2025

3,652 days, 10 years, is how long junior Moritz Meister has been playing his instrument, the tuba. From concert band to a high-spirit jazz number, Moritz has dedicated a significant amount of his life...

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Finding her place: Sadie Poelma's journey back to in-person school

Finding her place: Sadie Poelma’s journey back to in-person school

After years of homeschooling and private school, she embraces the challenge of a new environment, forming friendships and gaining confidence.
Allia Kaufman
April 18, 2025

In the chaotic halls of Hickman High School, junior Sadie Poelma stands out not just for her easy going personality but for the unique educational path that brought her here.  After years in a small...

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French horn pastry?

French horn pastry?

Should Evan Marshall bake a french horn for his next culinary endeavor?
Hannah Adams
April 16, 2025

From marching band to baking, writing novels to Amnesty International, Evan Marshall (11) has a wide range of interests, but one of his main focuses has always been music. His current focus is the french...

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The journey and growth of Cooper Thomas

The journey and growth of Cooper Thomas

A high school sophomore's reflections on friendship, passion, and personal values
Olivia Harris
April 10, 2025

Cooper Thomas wants to be remembered as a loving father to his future children and a dedicated friend. His passion for helping others goes beyond his family, and he seeks to uplift everyone in his circle....

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Sensei Shawn Beatty posing as a zombie in his classroom

Crossbows to Classroom

How Sensei Shawn Beatty plans to save the world (in more ways than one!)
Seth Frick-Alofs, Reporter
April 8, 2025

From prepping for a post-apocalyptic-zombie-infested world to battling to educate the next generation in Japanese Language, Sensei Shawn Beatty knows how to survive and thrive. “If zombies operate...

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