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Lanie Jones

Lanie Jones, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief

  • Walkout Song: “Finesse” by Bruno Mars
  • Guilty Pleasure: Disney movies (not even guilty though)
  • Favorite Food: Any fruit
  • Favorite TV Show: “Friends”
  • Spirit Animal: Koala
  • Pet Peeve: When people sing along to a song and don’t know the lyrics
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Performing the senior Sion Olympics dance, seniors on student council dance to the song “American Idiot” by Green Day March 2. Each year, every grade is given a country to dress up in theme as and seniors are always USA.

Class of 2018 Highlight Photo Gallery

May 4, 2018

Performing the senior Sion Olympics dance, seniors on student council dance to the song “American Idiot” by Green Day March 2. Each year, every grade is given a country to dress up in theme as and...

Le Flambeau was the first to be presented with a Pacemaker award April 14 at the JEA/NSPA convention in San Francisco, California.

Le Flambeau Brings Home Pacemaker Award

Lanie Jones, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief Apr 18, 2018

As the Marriott Marquis ballroom in San Francisco, California filled with over 5,000 high school journalists and publication advisors, the anticipation grew. The opening ceremony of the Journalism Education...

Taking a break from teaching English classes March 16, senior Lanie Jones poses with the other high school girls and two chaperones on the trip. This was the group’s last day of teaching.

Serving Over Spring Break

Lanie Jones, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief Mar 25, 2018

March 10, 2017 I stepped off of a plane in Managua, Nicaragua and onto a tiny bus crammed with approximately 30 people. Three hours later, my team arrived in San Juan del Sur, a small surfing community...

Electronic cigarettes and vaping tools, pictured, are often just as dangerous as regular cigarettes.

Clouding The Risks

Mar 7, 2018

Electronic cigarettes and vaping tools, pictured, are often just as dangerous as regular cigarettes.

Seniors Bailey Runchey, Suh Yun Park and Annie Murphy compete in Tug-O-War against the juniors March 2. The America-themed class fell in the first round of Tug-O-War, but won 1st place in the overall games.

Annual Olympic Games Continues School Spirit Tradition

Cecilia Mohacsi, Editorial Editor Mar 5, 2018

Seniors Bailey Runchey, Suh Yun Park and Annie Murphy compete in Tug-O-War against the juniors March 2. The America-themed class fell in the first round of Tug-O-War, but won 1st place in the overall games.

Chadwick Boseman stars as the black panther in marvel studio’s “Black Panther."

“Black Panther” is Deeper Than the Typical Superhero

Lanie Jones, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief Feb 28, 2018

A perfect combination of African culture and modern day with a heavy emphasis on technology, Marvel’s “Black Panther” is nothing like previous movies from the production company. Featuring an almost...

After defeating St. Teresa’s Academy 50-42, the basketball team poses for a picture with the Irish Cup, which they have won for the second year in a row, Saturday, Feb. 24.

Irish Cup Victory Closes Out Regular Season

Kaitlin Jones, Features Editor Feb 26, 2018

After defeating St. Teresa’s Academy 50-42, the basketball team poses for a picture with the Irish Cup, which they have won for the second year in a row, Saturday, Feb. 24.

Sophomore Maya Bair smiles as she bows with the rest of the cast at the end of the musical “Cinderella,” performed Jan. 19-21.

“Cinderella” Photo Gallery

Jan 23, 2018

Sophomore Maya Bair smiles as she bows with the rest of the cast at the end of the musical “Cinderella,” performed Jan. 19-21.

The vegan cut-out sugar cookie dough is creamy and easy to roll out to cut.

Vegan and Gluten-free Holiday Cookie Alternatives

Meg Schwartz and Lanie Jones Dec 10, 2017

Vegan Cut-out Sugar Cookies Cookie Ingredients: 1 ½ cups powdered sugar 1 cup vegan margarine, softened ¼ cup vanilla soymilk 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon almond extract 2...

Seniors Megan Breckenridge and Lauren Ismert dance together on the dance floor.

Winter Formal Photo Gallery

Dec 3, 2017

Seniors Megan Breckenridge and Lauren Ismert dance together on the dance floor.

The cover photo of Taylor Swift's new album "reputation," released Nov. 10.

“reputation” Puts Taylor Back on Top

Lanie Jones, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief Nov 20, 2017

The media erupted when Taylor Swift released her “Look What You Made Me Do” music video at the Video Music Awards Aug. 25. Mixed reviews and opinions flooded in as a response to the edgy video, clearly...

President Barack Obama talks with his daughter Malia, center, as the first family walks from St John's Church.

Students Should Consider A Gap Year

Lanie Jones, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief Oct 7, 2017

Next fall, approximately 2 million high school seniors across the country will embark on their journey to the best four years of their lives: college. Of those 2 million, 80 percent of them will enter...

Freshman Aprille Castaneda grimaces with freshman Aly Heffner while playing "Cornhole."

Dodgeball and Firefighters Highlight Freshman Field Day

Sydney San Agustin, Reporter Aug 26, 2017

Freshman Aprille Castaneda grimaces with freshman Aly Heffner while playing "Cornhole."

The sun is almost completely covered by the moon as totality nears on Aug. 21.

Solar Eclipse Darkens Midwest

Lanie Jones Aug 22, 2017

After a concerning start to the day, those in Kansas City, Missouri were able to view a total solar eclipse Monday, Aug. 21. The morning began with thunderstorms and cloudy weather just hours before...

24K Magic Tour Really is Magical

24K Magic Tour Really is Magical

Lanie Jones, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief Aug 11, 2017

A white curtain hangs suspended from the ceiling, embellished with a gold crown that reads “Mars.” The lights go out in the Sprint Center and the stage illuminates. A 5-foot-5-inch man is front and...

Seniors Megan Ostrander, Elsa Brundige and Mia Tebbe received a bouquet of flowers and a monogrammed blanket for their commitment to the team.

Lacrosse Victory on Senior Night

Lanie Jones, Editorial Editor Apr 19, 2017

The stands of the field were filled with friends and family of lacrosse players Tuesday, Apr. 18 as the team celebrated their seniors in a game against Lee’s Summit High School. Seniors Megan Ostrander,...

Junior Ella Anstoetter clears the bar during the high jump. Anstoetter went on to receive first place in the five foot high jump.

Track vs. St. Teresa’s Academy Photo Gallery

Apr 14, 2017

Sophomore Mia Mcley sprints toward sophomore Sade-Joy Dugbo to hand off the baton in the 4x200 meter relay race.

President Trump Proposes New Immigration Plan

President Trump Proposes New Immigration Plan

Lanie Jones, Editorial Editor Mar 7, 2017

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Junior Afton Fennewald reaches up for possession of the ball at tip-off.

Finished Business Against Rival in Basketball Showdown

Clare Kimmis, Photo Editor Feb 26, 2017

Junior Afton Fennewald reaches up for possession of the ball at tip-off.

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