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Ava Stoltz

Ava Stoltz, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief

Spirit Animal: Seal

Guilty Pleasure: Cooking Shows

Biggest Pet Peeve: Slow Drivers

Emoji That Describes You: Sunglass Smiley Face

Favorite Place to Visit: The Lake

 

All content by Ava Stoltz
Senior Madi Brown watches the parade in her driveway Saturday April 18.

Celebration Through Quarantine

Ava Stoltz, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief Apr 22, 2020

Dozens of students, teachers and family members showed up to parade in front of senior Madi Brown’s house to celebrate her getting released from the hospital Saturday, April 18.  "It was great...

Sophomore Sabrina Ross poses as the sun goes down at Ironwoods Park March 3.

For the Love of Art

Kamryn Rogers, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief Apr 21, 2020

Sophomore Sabrina Ross poses as the sun goes down at Ironwoods Park March 3.

Get Your Prank On

Get Your Prank On

Ava Stoltz, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief Apr 1, 2020

In this time of self-isolation and stay-at-home orders, we all could you a little harmless fun in the form of April fools jokes. This year, however, the jokes are centered more around pranks you can pull...

Bernie Sanders speaks at a rally in Traverse City, Michigan ahead of the March 10 primary election. 03/04/2016

Voting Begins

Ava Stoltz, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief Mar 9, 2020

The Missouri Democratic primaries begin Tuesday, March 10, with voters choosing between Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden and Tulsi Gabbard.  “I want to vote because I want to make the country better for...

Juniors Sophie Henkle and Caroline Giocondo laugh as they cheer on the varsity basketball team during their game against St. Teresa's Academy Feb. 27.

Hoop Heaven

Avery Brundige, Features Editor Feb 29, 2020

Senior Olivia Townsend and her parents Jason and Kris Townsend walk towards the crowd during senior night Feb. 27.

Junior Gabby Gaither drives the ball towards the basket to shoot in the second quarter of the game against Lincoln Prep High School Feb. 18.

Winning the Battle

Ava Stoltz, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief Feb 19, 2020

Junior Olivia Shively protects the ball as Lincoln Prep High School player tries to block the shot in the fourth quarter Feb. 18.

10 common warning signs of mental illness

Mental Health Resources

Ava Stoltz, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief Jan 7, 2020

Helping friends and loved ones through mental illness and periods of struggle is hard, but there is some advice to help with it.  There are 10 common warning signs to look for when checking to see...

Baking Pumpkin Bread with Friends!

Ava Stoltz, Print Editor-in-Chief Nov 13, 2019

Sophomore Olivia Mancina and Rockhurst sophomore Ryan Campbell perform "Don't Kill My Vibe" by Sigrid at the annual Tri-M Music Honor Society benefit recital Nov. 5. The concert raised $950 for Hope House.

Tri-M Hosts Recital To Benefit Hope House

Kate Conway, Reporter Nov 6, 2019

Newly inducted members of the Tri-M Music Honor Society juniors Mattie Mills, Grace Steyer and Sharon Kramschuster sing the school song at the conclusion of the recital Nov. 5. The annual benefit concert...

The Politician Wins the Race

The Politician Wins the Race

Ava Stoltz, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief Oct 25, 2019

The Politician released Sept. 27 wows with a mix of a great soundtrack, outstanding acting and an intriguing plot. Netflix released one season of the show comprised of eight attention-grabbing episodes...

Seniors Abby Gahagan and Katie Fitzgerald observe the game from the bench at the annual Dig Pink volleyball game Oct. 3. The annual game in support of breast cancer awareness raised $1,300 for the Susan G. Komen foundation.

Volleyball Plays in Dig Pink Game

Ava Stoltz, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief Oct 4, 2019

Volleyball lost the Dig Pink game to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic that supported seniors Brie Bowes and Erika Sesler’s senior service project.  The Pink Out game supported the Susan G. Komen...

Seniors Caroline Boessen, Emma Edgar and MaryBeth Ismert show each other the letters they wrote to themselves during their Freshman Retreat in 2016. For this year's senior retreat, students spent the night in the high school gym Sept. 16 and received letters they'd written their freshman year.

Senior Retreat Brings Back Memories

Maleah Downton, Web Editor-in-Chief Sep 18, 2019

Seniors Caroline Boessen, Emma Edgar and MaryBeth Ismert show each other the letters they wrote to themselves during their Freshman Retreat in 2016. For this year's senior retreat, students spent the night...

Cheer Performs at Rockhurst

Cheer Performs at Rockhurst

Ava Stoltz, Co-Editor-in-Chief Sep 16, 2019

Cheer team performed during halftime at the Rockhurst High School football game Sept. 14.  Cheer performs once a year during halftime at Rockhurst, but this year the performance was choreographed...

Strutting downt the runway with her mom Laura Tappan, senior Sarah Tappen poses at the end of the catwalk at the Mothr Daughter brunch at the Overland Park Sheraton Sept. 16.

A Year in Review

Staff May 1, 2019

Strutting downt the runway with her mom Laura Tappan, senior Sarah Tappen poses at the end of the catwalk at the Mothr Daughter brunch at the Overland Park Sheraton Sept. 16.

A hand of "The Astronaut" looms over the festival grounds during opening day at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on the Empire Polo Club grounds in Indio, Calif., on Friday, April 12, 2019. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Consumers Need to be Conscientious

Ava Stoltz, News&Sports section editor Apr 19, 2019

From Chick-Fil-a and Coachella to all the fast fashion businesses dominating the market, a lack of conscientious consumerism is plaguing America. Many Americans either are unknowingly giving their money...

Queer Eye is a Real Eye Catcher

Ava Stoltz, News & Sports Section Editor Mar 24, 2019

Even for those who have never seen “Queer Eye” before, season three is exciting because it is set right here in Kansas City. The “Fab Five” travel around the greater Kansas City area and help people...

Freshman Olivia Mancina sings in the opening scene of “Into the Woods” Jan. 25, while holding a basket of bread for Grandma.

For the Love of Music

Ava Stoltz, News & Sports Editor Mar 11, 2019

Her vibrant red hair is hard to miss as she runs onto stage with a bright red cape flowing out behind her. The audience roars after every high note she sings, performing in her dream role. After the night...

Sophomore Mikayla Gunther was elected as Executive Secretary last spring, following her speech on March 28, 2018. Speeches and elections for Executive Officer positions will be held March 19.

Stuco Election Season Begins

Ava Stoltz, News&Sports section editor Mar 4, 2019

From Feb. 25 to April 5, Stuco sign ups and elections will be going on for Executive Officers, Class Officers, Student Advisery Council and Representatives. School officer elections and speeches will...

Junior Denise Carmona donates blood at the annual blood drive organized by the National Honors Society, Feb. 2, 2018.

Giving Blood to Give Back

Ava Stoltz, News & Sports Editor Feb 7, 2019

The eighth-annual blood drive will be hosted by the National Honors Society, partnering with the Community Blood Bank, Feb. 14 in the gym. The blood drive is held yearly by the NHS in partners with...

Sophomore Mason Lewis places pads in the collection box for Project Period Jan. 29. Purple maisons are supposed to drop off in the commons and white maisons in the Grande Salle.

Sophomore Collects Necessary Items for Homeless Shelter

Ana Pendergast, Web Managing Editor Jan 29, 2019

Sophomore Mason Lewis places pads in the collection box for Project Period Jan. 29. Purple maisons are supposed to drop off in the commons and white maisons in the Grande Salle.

The main entree from Blind Box BBQ, a participator in Kansas City Restaurant Week, which consists of a wood-fired pork chop, seasonal vegetables, and mashed potatoes.

Week Full of Food Comes to KC

Ava Stoltz, News & Sports section editor Jan 15, 2019

Kansas City Restaurant Week, an annual event during January, will run from Jan. 11 through Jan. 20. Each participating restaurant will have a special menu for KCRW diners. This event includes about...

Junior Zoey Jenson performs at the first ever Debate Showcase Dec. 4.

Debate Showcase Premieres

Ava Stoltz, News & Sports Section Editor Dec 6, 2018

The Debate team hosted its first Public Speaking Showcase which featured performances of Improvisational Duet Acting and Student Congress, in the Commons Tuesday, Dec. 4. The Debate team had sophomores...

Ariana Grande performs at NBC's "Today Show" Summer Concert Series at Rockefeller Center in New York City on August 29, 2014.

“Thank U, Next” Should not be Skipped

Ava Stoltz, News & Sports Editor Nov 6, 2018

Ariana Grande’s new song "Thank U, Next” is the next new famous “diss-track” on the charts today. It’s the latest track about exes since the days of Taylor Swift and her constant stream of breakup...

Sophomore Grace Steyer gets help from junior Ceresa Munjak-Khoury on the rhythm before their performance at Her Majesty’s Theater Oct. 15. The theme for the night was community.

Her Majesty’s Theater Focuses on Community

Ava Stoltz, News & Sports Section Editor Oct 17, 2018

Petit and Grand Choeur performed Monday night Oct. 15  along with other artistic performances in the gym for the sixth annual Her Majesty’s Theatre with this year’s theme of a Community of Dreamers,...

Juniors Reilly Jackoboice and Liz Jacobs take a victory selfie after the white team won the water balloon toss during field day.

New Maison Point System Debuted during Spirit Week

Ava Stoltz, News/Sports section editor Sep 26, 2018

During Spirit Week, student council and the administration introduced the new concept of a point system with the maisons splitting up into purple and white teams to help bond the school and get everyone,...

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies at his confirmation hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill Sept. 4, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Don’t Be an American Idiot

Ava Stoltz, News & Sports Editor Sep 23, 2018

This past month, candidates running for office have produced commercials full of mud-slinging, promises and reminders about the upcoming midterms that have filled screens. Yet many voters don’t seem...

Sophomores Olivia Overlease and Grace Hill laugh while enjoying their lunch with their friends during spirit week in their Kidz Bop attire Sept. 19. The theme for the day was musical genres.

Spirit Week Day 3: Music Genres

Sep 19, 2018

Sophomores Olivia Overlease and Grace Hill laugh while enjoying their lunch with their friends during spirit week in their Kidz Bop attire Sept. 19. The theme for the day was musical genres.

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