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Phylicia Barner-Lewis

Phylicia Barner-Lewis, Reporter

  • Walkout Song: “Team” by Iggy Azalea
  • Guilty Pleasure: Dance videos on YouTube
  • Favorite Food: A delectable burger
  • Favorite TV Show: “Supernatural”
  • Spirit Animal: Hyena
  • Pet Peeve: When people don’t laugh at my jokes
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Concentrating on the softball, senior Sarah Totta prepares to swing her bat at the softball game. Overall, the storm finished their season 5-21 with a 3rd place in the Raytown South softball tournament.

Class of 2018 Highlight Photo Gallery

May 4, 2018

Concentrating on the softball, senior Sarah Totta prepares to swing her bat at the softball game. Overall, the storm finished their season 5-21 with a 3rd place in the Raytown South softball tournament.

Senior Emily Bello looks off into the distance while zoning out in the middle of a conversation in the play “The Odd Couple” performed on April 19-20.

“The Odd Couple” Performed at Rose Theater

Cecilia Mohacsi, Editorial Editor Apr 22, 2018

Senior Emily Bello looks off into the distance while zoning out in the middle of a conversation in the play “The Odd Couple” performed on April 19-20.

Senior Su Hyun Park stands in front of the crowd at Johnson County Community College as her artwork is displayed in a slideshow.

JCCC Shooting Star Finalist Awarded

Gracie Roberts, Reporter Mar 28, 2018

Senior Su Hyun Park stands in front of the crowd at Johnson County Community College as her artwork is displayed in a slideshow.

Girl holds her sign above her head as she marches down Emmanuel Cleaver II Blvd for March For Our Lives in Kansas City, MO on March 24.

Thousands Gather for Gun Control

Kaitlin Jones, Features Editor Mar 26, 2018

Girl holds her sign above her head as she marches down Emmanuel Cleaver II Blvd for March For Our Lives in Kansas City, MO on March 24.

Freshman Ruby Wright poses in her STUCO dance at the Sion Olympics on Mar. 2.

Annual Olympic Games Continues School Spirit Tradition

Cecilia Mohacsi, Editorial Editor Mar 5, 2018

Freshman Ruby Wright poses in her STUCO dance at the Sion Olympics on Mar. 2.

At Blade and Timber, 10 lanes with targets at the end  ll the building. Taking a beating from every throw, the targets are often replaced throughout the day depending on business.

AXE-pert in Training

Phylicia Barner-Lewis, Reporter Feb 15, 2018

Neighboring haunted houses Chambers of Edgar Allan Poe and Edge of Hell on Mulberry Street, Blade and Timber just popped up two months ago. This establishment makes axe throwing competitive and casual. Wednesday...

Junior Elizabeth Ericson, playing Grace, sophomores Avery Kuhls and Maya Bair, playing Cinderella and the step mother, and junior Tess Prusa, playing Joy, hold hands while singing and remembering the night before during the musical “Cinderella,” performed Jan. 19-21.

“Cinderella” Photo Gallery

Jan 23, 2018

Junior Elizabeth Ericson, playing Grace, sophomores Avery Kuhls and Maya Bair, playing Cinderella and the step mother, and junior Tess Prusa, playing Joy, hold hands while singing and remembering the night...

A sign is held up above the crowd at the Women’s March in Lawrence, Kansas Jan. 20.

Women’s March Lives On

Kelly Nugent, Web Editor-in-Chief Jan 23, 2018

Standing on a street corner, a woman holds a sign up at the Women’s March in Lawrence, Kansas Jan. 20.

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin poses for a picture standing on the moon during Apollo 11.

Two Peas in a Podcast: The Moon Landing

McKenna Heegn and Phylicia Barner-Lewis Jan 11, 2018

Transcript: Philly: I’m Philly. McKenna: And I’m McKenna. P: And we’re Two Peas in a Podcast. M: On today’s episode we’re going to be talking about the moon landing and all the conspiracies...

A sign seen near President John F. Kennedy grave at Arlington National Cemetery.

Two Peas in a Podcast: JFK

McKenna Heegn and Phylicia Barner-Lewis Nov 25, 2017

  Transcript Philly: Hi i’m Philly. McKenna: And I’m McKenna. P: And we’re two peas in a podcast. M: Today we are going to be talking about JFK’s assassination and all the conspiracies...

Senior co-captain Sarah Totta shoots a free throw during the second half of the basketball game Nov. 17.

Rival Game Ends With Victory

Lily Drouin and Ana Pendergast Nov 21, 2017

Senior co-captain Sarah Totta shoots a free throw during the second half of the basketball game Nov. 17.

Senior Ellie Chaffee laughs while her father Harper Chaffee speaks about her past volleyball experience at the podium.

Volleyball Seniors Commit to Play In College

Dani Rotert, Breaking News Nov 16, 2017

Senior Ellie Chaffee laughs while her father Harper Chaffee speaks about her past volleyball experience at the podium.

The composite sketches of D.B. Copper made by the CIA.

Two Peas in a Podcast: Unsolved Disappearances Part 2

McKenna Heegn and Phylicia Barner-Lewis Oct 31, 2017

Transcript: P: I’m Philly. M: And I’m McKenna. P: And we’re Two Peas in a Podcast. M: Today is part two of unsolved disappearances. Access the rest of the transcript and more here. 

Amelia Earhart in a 1937 file image. Researchers hope images from her departure from Miami Municipal Airport may hold clues to her disappearance during an attempted around-the-world flight.

Two Peas in a Podcast: Unsolved Disappearances Part 1

McKenna Heegn and Phylicia Barner-Lewis Oct 25, 2017

  Transcript: Philly: Hi, I’m Philly. McKenna: I’m McKenna. P: And we’re Two Peas in a Podcast M: Today is part one of unsolved disappearances, get ready. Access the...

During volleyball senior night, senior Caroline Mollerus walks with her parents after receiving flowers from underclassmen Oct.11.

Saying Goodbye to Seven Seniors

Olivia Dopheide, Web Managing Editor Oct 15, 2017

During volleyball senior night, senior Lucy Voysey walks out with her parents Oct. 11.

Claudia Rankine, author of "Citizen: An American Lyric" speaks in front of a crows in a KU lecture hall Sept. 7.

Rankine Talks Reality

Phylicia Barner-Lewis, Reporter Sep 14, 2017

AP English IV students traveled up to Lawrence, Kansas to hear Claudia Rankine talk about her book “Citizen: An American Lyric.” The students of English teacher Melissa Wilcox read the book for...

South African President Nelson Mandela speaks in the Rotunda of the US Capitol.

Two Peas in a Podcast: The Mandela Effect

McKenna Heegn and Phylicia Barner-Lewis Sep 9, 2017

  Transcript: Philly: Howdy I’m Philly. McKenna: And I’m McKenna. P: And we’re Two Peas in a Podcast. M: Today we are going to be talking about the Mandela effect conspiracy....

Seeing and Supporting (RED)

Seeing and Supporting (RED)

Phylicia Barner-Lewis, News Editor Mar 31, 2017

Apple’s special edition iPhone 7 (PRODUCT)RED will donate proceeds with every purchase contributing to the Global Fund research of HIV/AIDS. The (RED) iPhone 7 costs $749, and iPhone 7+ costs $869,...

According to Assistant Director of Athletics and Community Wellness Sarah Johnson, the idea of the seven dimensions of wellness stemmed from a course she took at the University of Saint Mary.

Wellness Blog Connects Students to Healthy Living

Phylicia Barner-Lewis, News Editor Jan 17, 2017

Assistant Director of Athletics and Community Wellness Sarah Johnson started a school sponsored blog to help students find a balance in their day to day lives. “As the wellness coordinator for the...

Clockwise from left to right: Casey Engel, Meg Schwartz, Ally Crumb, Sydney Crawford, Catherine Dehaemers, Lauren Ismert, Emma Miller, Moriana Jaco, Paige Ritter and Morgan Hickman

Juniors Triumph in National Writing Contest

Maddie Young, Breaking News Editor Jan 11, 2017

Clockwise from left to right: Casey Engel, Meg Schwartz, Ally Crumb, Sydney Crawford, Catherine Dehaemers, Lauren Ismert, Emma Miller, Moriana Jaco, Paige Ritter and Morgan Hickman

Night of One Acts Implements Changes

Meg Schwartz, Layout and Design Editor Oct 10, 2016

  The feeling in the air was different this year as veteran Night of One Acts performers walked from their cars to prepare for the show.  Instead of a warm spring breeze surrounding them,...

McGee Makeover

McGee Makeover

Phylicia Barner-Lewis, News Editor Aug 30, 2016

The school library was awarded $50,000 through the McGee foundation after applying for the grant. As a result, the library went through major renovations throughout the summer. The McGee Foundation...

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