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The Green Pride
The student news site for De Soto High School Journalism.

The Green Pride
The student news site for De Soto High School Journalism.

The Green Pride
Sydney Hoover

Sydney Hoover, Co-Editor-in-Chief

All content by Sydney Hoover
Mike Crist cuts the ceremonial ribbon at the end of the dedication of the Mike Crist Gymnasium on May 10 with Dynasty Volleyball coaches and players of all ages celebrating the occasion.

Fighting for his family, fighting for his players

Sydney Hoover, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2017
Me, posing with our beloved Gary Lezak at 3&2 baseball fields. The Green Pride staff has deemed ourselves Leak's biggest fans – in all honesty, it's just another inside joke,

An open letter to The Green Pride staff – Part 1

Sydney Hoover, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2017
Students begin preparation for upcoming AP exams

Students begin preparation for upcoming AP exams

Sydney Hoover, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2017
Sonia Warshawski addresses the freshman class on March 1.

Holocaust survivor speaks to freshman class

Sydney Hoover, Editor in Chief
March 3, 2017
Letter from the Editors - Issue 5

Letter from the Editors – Issue 5

Sydney Hoover and Emma Bascom
February 9, 2017
(Left to right) Sophomore Savannah Stine, Senior Trevor Whitlow, junior Zach Yarbrough and senior Carlie Harris pose for a photo at DHS after competing at the State debate tournament on Jan. 27-28.

Debate team competes at State tournament

Sydney Hoover, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2017
Seniors Jackie Kennard and Noah Wilson are crowned queen and king for the WPA dance at the game on Jan 27.

Girls’, boys’ basketball falls to Pittsburg at WPA game

Sydney Hoover, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2017
Senior Andrew Dowdy competes with the Goats recreational basketball team in a special game hosted by DHS in January 2016.

Recreational basketball teams return for a second season

Sydney Hoover, Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2017
A student stirs his or her cup of hot chocolate on Tuesday, Dec. 13, as part of a fundraiser done by DHS' marketing class.

[Photo] Marketing Christmas Event

Maya Bascom, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2016
Letter from the Editors: Issue 4

Letter from the Editors: Issue 4

Sydney Hoover and Emma Bascom
December 14, 2016
Senior Ryan Wollum performs a solo with the jazz band at the holiday concert on Dec. 1.

Band and choir hold annual holiday concert

Sydney Hoover, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2016
Juniors Mariah Grizzle and Mara Montgomery high five as they run onto the court for the DHS girls' home opener.

Basketball teams open 2016-17 season at home against Washington

Sydney Hoover, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2016
Letter from the Editors: Issue 3

Letter from the Editors: Issue 3

Sydney Hoover and Emma Bascom
November 21, 2016
DHS marketing students attend the Emporia State University Business Career Day. There were over 500 students total in attendance.

Marketing classes attend ESU Business Career Day

Sydney Hoover, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2016
Senior Mason Clark pushes through several Eudora defenders on Oct. 28. The Wildcats eventually won 35-0 over Eudora.

Football wins over Eudora, claims League title and spot in State playoffs

Sydney Hoover, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2016
Junior Andrew Goodman dribbles the ball towards the goal against St. James Academy. The game resulted in a 7-0 loss for DHS, eliminating them from the State competition. The team ended with a winning season of 12-6-0.

Boys’ soccer finishes season in Regional championship against St. James

Sydney Hoover, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2016
Junior Connor Strouse plays quarterback against Bishop Miege High School on Oct. 21. The Wildcats fell to BMHS 50-0.

DHS hold annual Homecoming football game against Bishop Miege High School

Sydney Hoover, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2016
Sophomore Brandon Taylor plays quarterback in the game varsity game against Spring Hill High School on Oct. 14.

[Photo] Wildcat of the week: Brandon Taylor

Johnny Meehan, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2016
Football overcomes injuries, beats Spring Hill 14-13

Football overcomes injuries, beats Spring Hill 14-13

Sydney Hoover, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2016
The De Soto defense tackles a Baldwin running back on Oct. 7. DHS eventually won 43-0 over BHS.

Varsity football defeats Baldwin, heads to Districts with a 5-1 record

Sydney Hoover, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2016
Starside students walk into school over the CatPRIDE members' sidewalk chalk artwork for Peace Week. CatPRIDE students who volunteered included seniors Emma Bascom, Jackie Kennard and Kirstin Cuba, junior Sam McGuire and freshman Issa Sullivan.

CatPRIDE members ‘Chalk the Walk’ at Starside

Sydney Hoover, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2016
The Random Acts of Kindness board is displayed in the FACS hallway across from FACS teacher Caroline Friday's room. Students can come to the board, pick a card and follow the instructions given to show a friend a random act of kindness.

[Photo] Random Acts of Kindness

Maya Bascom, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2016
Junior quarterback Bryce Mohl receives a snap as running backs senior Mason Clark and junior Darren Winans anticipate the handoff.

Football moves to 4-1 after win over Nevada

Sydney Hoover, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2016
Junior Trevor Gress tackles the Paola fullback at the game on Sept. 23. The Wildcats eventually won 28-7.

Varsity football takes third win of the season over Paola

Sydney Hoover, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2016
The De Soto High School varsity football team offense prepares for the next play against Louisburg High School on Sept. 16.

Football team falls short to Louisburg 31-17

Sydney Hoover, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2016
Sydney Hoover poses on her first day of her freshman, sophomore, junior and senior year.

An open letter to the class of 2020

Sydney Hoover, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2016
Junior Max Garrett kicks off to Bonner Springs High School, eventually resulting in a 28-0 win, moving the Wildcats to 2-0

Varsity football holds Bonner scoreless, moves to 2-0

Sydney Hoover, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2016
DHS defensive line gets ready to face the Ottawa offense, leading to several huge stops and a Wildcat win for the first game of the season on Sept 2.

Football team makes huge comeback, defeats Ottawa 28-27

Sydney Hoover, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2016
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