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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
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From left: Great American Bank Exec. Vice President, Mark Gonzales; Making a Difference winner Amy Riley; USD 232 Superintendent Frank Harwood; Great American Bank CFO Matt Little; USD232EF Board Member Chuck Neill; and DHS Principal Sam Ruff.

[Photo] New DHS digital media teacher, Amy Riley recognized as Making a Difference winner

Trever Tilton, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 17, 2022
Senior Emma Klingler poses for a picture inside Arrowhead Stadium before the fans arrive on Jan. 23, 2022.

[Photo] Perspective of an employee at Arrowhead Stadium

Emma Klingler, Arts/Entertainment Editor
March 3, 2022
The DHS swim team poses for a picture after competing in the state meet on Feb 17, 2022.

[Photo] Boys swim sends to members to state

Will Hudelson, Social Media Coordinator
February 25, 2022
A DHS boys' swim member competes at a meet on Dec. 17, 2020.

[Photo] New member dives into boys’ swim

Emma Klingler, Arts/Entertainment Editor
January 12, 2022
Fun activities to do during winter break.

[Photo] Kansas Winter Fun – Activities to do during winter break

Deleana Marquez, Editor in Chief
December 16, 2021
Some members of the DHS 1983-84 choir dressed and ready to sing in November 1983.

[Photo] Final year for “Hallelujah Chorus” tradition

Emma Klingler, Arts/Entertainment Editor
December 14, 2021
Senior Arianna Sanchez poses for a picture as she works in the management office at her job.

[Photo] DHS students handle both a job and schoolwork

Deleana Marquez, Editor in Chief
November 23, 2021
The varsity volleyball team celebrates after gaining a point against Louisburg on Sept. 3.

[Photo] Volleyball closing out regular season, ready for postseason

Emma Klingler, Arts/Entertainment Editor
October 19, 2021
The De Soto High School varsity baseball team celebrates after becoming the United Kansas Conference champions on Thursday, May 7.

[Photo] Wildcats win UKC, ready for Regionals

Abby Campbell, Feature Editor
May 14, 2021
Senior Egan Putman smiles for a hallway selfie with Spanish teachers Jessica Pennybacker and Lindsay O’Neil. Putman, who has been O’Neil’s Spanish student for two consecutive years, will be graduating this year with the rest of the class of 2021.

[Photo] DHS teachers say goodbye to graduating seniors

Ella Fixsen, Editor in Chief
May 17, 2021
Freshman Marisa Johnson poses for a photo after hitting two home runs within a double-header on March 30.

[Photo] WOTW: Marisa Johnson

Lynlee Hutchison, Editor in Chief
May 14, 2021
A group of junior students poses for their prom pictures on April 17, 2021.

[Photo] Prom in a pandemic: a night to remember

Emma Klingler, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2021
Junior Emily Bell completes schoolwork from her home on April 8, 2021.

[Photo] Online student’s struggles and strengths

Emma Klingler, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2021
Kansas Teacher of the Year nominee Amanda Sweet poses with principal Sam Ruff after being presented with a plaque.

[Photo] Amanda Sweet nominated for Teacher of the Year award

Hunter Finerty, Editor in Chief
April 7, 2021
Austin Tabor signs to Fort Scott Community College alongside his parents and coaches on Feb. 3, 2021

[Photo] Athletes sign to play college sports

Lindsay Dodd, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2021
Sophomore Joshua Fullmer poses for a photo shortly after moving to the USD 232 school district area.

[Photo] Wildcat of the Week: Joshua Fullmer

Ella Fixsen, Editor in Chief
March 23, 2021
The Freshman Boys pose for a picture after winning the Championship.

[Photo] Freshmen boys’ basketball wins the Lansing Invitational

Lindsay Dodd, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2021
DHS Debate teacher Will Mercer, senior Hunter Finerty and junior and Ryan Handley pose with their third-place trophy from the 05A Two-Speaker State Debate Tournament.

[Photo] Debaters accomplish best State finish in school history

Ella Fixsen, Editor in Chief
February 3, 2021
Senior Emily Kresin models a piece she sewed in 2019.

[Photo] WOTW: Emily Kresin

Emma Klingler, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2021
Wildcat of the Week: First year debate teacher, Mr. Mercer.

[Photo] Wildcat of the Week: Mr. Mercer

Deleana Marquez, Section Editor
December 16, 2020
Former substitute teacher, GeralsCulver, stands with his granddaughter and DHS alumnus Maggie Kroeger at a family celebration.

[Photo] Mr. Culver says farewell to substitute life

Lynlee Hutchison, Editor in Chief
December 11, 2020
The Diamonds take a team pic after filming their performances for the Kansas City Classic on Dec. 4.

[Photo] Dance team competes virtually at the Kansas City Classic

Lindsay Dodd, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2020
Senior Katelynn Ostronic recently committed to William Jewell College to further her academic and athletic career as a Division II basketball player.

[Photo] Wildcat of the Week: Katelynn Ostronic

Ella Fixsen, Editor in Chief
November 24, 2020
Mr. Stamey hosts his morning office hours with help from his daughter, Rachel.

[Photo] DHS Introduces Office Hours

Deleana Marquez, Section Editor
November 24, 2020
Senior Weston Madden works on school work during his at-home day in the hybrid schedule.

[Photo] New hybrid schedule begins second quarter

Abby Campbell, Feature Editor
November 12, 2020
Senior Carson Sturdy and junior Brady Huggins jump out at the start of 5A State Championship cross country race on Oct. 31.

[Photo] Wildcats close out cross country season

Jack McCracken, Staff/Writer
November 6, 2020
The De Soto High School girls’ tennis team poses for a picture after winning the Regional championship on Oct. 11.

[Photo] Girls' tennis wins Regional championship

October 15, 2020
Junior Emily Bell poses with her dog TJ while taking a break from working on online homework.

[Photo] Optional remote students share their experiences

Hunter Finerty, Editor in Chief
October 15, 2020
The five State qualifiers from the girls' tennis team walk the halls for their State send off on Oct. 15.

Freshman Kaylee King poses with one of her goats at the 2020 Johnson County Fair. King was the champion for the breeding doe category at the competition.

[Photo] Wildcat of the Week: Kaylee King

Ella Fixsen, Editor in Chief
October 9, 2020
Senior Adam Kellog Leads a Pride KC march along with the GSA of DHS.

[Photo] DHS students get politically involved

Deleana Marquez, Section Editor
October 7, 2020
Senior outside hitter Brooke Stonestreet goes up for an attack in the Wildcats victory over Shawnee Mission North on Sept. 17.

[Photo] Wildcat volleyball begins the season on a tear

October 1, 2020
Senior Isabel Haake (center) poses with supporters after successfully convincing the De Soto City Council to allow her family’s prairie restoration project.

[Photo] DHS senior restores native prairie

Hunter Finerty, Editor in Chief
September 28, 2020
DHS social studies teacher Cathryn Monroe and her husband, daughter and son pose for a selfie while wearing their masks.

[Photo] Wildcat of the Week: Cathryn Monroe

Ella Fixsen, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2020
Senior students pose for a group photo on Friday, Sept. 11, for the first home football game against Mill Valley.

[Photo] COVID-19 event guidelines affect fall sports attendance

Lynlee Hutchison, Editor in Chief
September 17, 2020
Sophomore Brady Huggins finishing schoolwork on his laptop at home on Thursday, May 21

[Photo] Final wrap of fourth quarter

Abby Campbell, Staff Reporter
May 21, 2020
Senior Taylor Ellis and freshman Anna Haswell pose for a photo after a home volleyball match on Oct 15.

[Photo] DHS students recognize graduating seniors

Lynlee Hutchison, News Editor
May 20, 2020
Senior Mason Johannes rides through celebratory graduation parade with her mom and dad on Sunday, May 17.

[Photo] DHS seniors celebrate graduation with community parade

Ella Fixsen, News Editor
May 20, 2020
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[Photo] Open letter to The Green Pride staff: Lauren Stanton

Lauren Stanton, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 19, 2020
Inga Kelly poses with junior debate State qualifiers Hunter Finerty, Blake Hinson, Brooke Cobos, Natalie Nusz and Ryan Handley before leaving for the State competition on Jan. 17-18 at Hutchinson High School.

[Photo] Mrs. Kelly is leaving next school year

Kennedy Ebberts, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2020
The baseball team takes a group photo for the 2018-19 yearbook during last season.

[Photo] A tribute to spring sports and their seniors

Lauren Stanton, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 5, 2020
Kindergarten v. Senior Year

[Photo] Senior Year

Erin Pickert, Feature Editor
April 29, 2020
Science teacher Abby Adams enjoys a walk out with her son on April 7.

[Photo] DHS celebrates Earth Day

Hayley Moss, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2020
De Soto High School’s senior class mourns the loss of their last year being cut short and reflect back to when they were still in school.

[Photo] Seniors react to their last year being cut short

April 17, 2020
Junior Alli Rozelle sells used clothing on popular thrifting app Depop in order to ensure garments she no longer wears do not end up in a landfill.

[Photo] WOTW: Alli Rozelle

Hunter Finerty, Web Editor
April 13, 2020
Senior Mya Conley works with her cheer teammates during Fall Fest at the De Soto High School football field on August 23, 2019.

[Photo] WOTW: Mya Conley

Abby Campbell, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2020
Senior Emma Blom poses on a walk with her family on March 28.

[Photo] How DHS students are surviving quarantine

Hayley Moss, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2020
Junior Caleb Kmiecik works on producing a song on March 13, 2020.

[Photo] WOTW: Caleb Kmiecik

Lauren Stanton, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 14, 2020
Senior Chase O’Bannon prepares to march at the home football game on Oct. 25, 2019.

[Photo] Seniors pursue music in college

Erin Pickert, Feature Editor
March 3, 2020
Junior Ben Harding prepares shoes that he has sold for shipment to his clients.

Junior Blake Hinson and senior Allison Oberle support the Chiefs at Union Station during the pep rally on Feb. 5, 2020.

[Photo] Students and staff attend Chiefs parade and pep rally

Lauren Stanton, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 13, 2020
The De Soto High School varsity girls’ basketball team poses with senior Mackenzie Shupe to congratulate her on reaching one thousand total career points after the game against Turner High School on Feb. 11.

[Photo] Varsity girls basketball defeats Turner, continues undefeated conference streak

Maggie Kroeger, Editor in Chief
February 12, 2020
The De Soto high school boys' basketball teams celebrates its championship after winning the Tonganoxie Invitational on Jan. 25.

[Photo] Basketball teams excel at Tonganoxie Invitational

February 12, 2020
Senior Justine Wheeler races in a varsity girls 5K cross country meet.

[Photo] Wildcat of the Week: Justine Wheeler

Erin Pickert, Feature Editor
February 9, 2020
Members of De Soto High School Thespians attend Thescon in Wichita on Jan. 11, 2020.

[Photo] Thescon: swing dancing and scholarships

Lauren Stanton, Arts and Entertainment Editor
January 17, 2020
The 2018-19 boys’ bowling team won second place at the state competition last year, and hope to achieve the same goal this season.

[Photo] Boys’ bowling prepares for senior-heavy season

Ella Fixsen, News Editor
December 21, 2019
Senior Austin Bradley collects recyclable material for the Environmental Club with seniors Erin Pickert and Lauren Stanton.

[Photo] Wildcat of the Week: Austin Bradley

Ella Fixsen, News Editor
December 19, 2019
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[Photo] Senior Corinne Daise named National Merit semifinalist

Maggie Kroeger, Editor in Chief
December 18, 2019
Senior Jordan Diehl commits to Johnson County Community College to pursue her academic and athletic softball career.

[Photo] Senior Jordan Diehl commits to JCCC for softball

December 10, 2019
Senior Issa Sullivan signs her national letter of intent to play college tennis at the University of Northern Iowa at a ceremony with family and friends on Dec. 6, 2019.

[Photo] Sullivan finds home at UNI

December 12, 2019
The De Soto High School student section comes together to cheer on the football team at the game against Mill Valley High School on Nov 15.

[Photo] How the De Soto High School community is unique

Maggie Kroeger, Editor in Chief
December 6, 2019
Sophomore Ryan Handley prepares to make a jump to the next hold while rock climbing at Sequence climbing gym.

[Photo] Wildcat of the Week: Sophomore Ryan Handley rock climbs and lived in South Africa

Lauren Stanton, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 6, 2019
A Christmas tree is displayed with gifts surrounding.

[Photo] Is Christmas just about the gifts?

Erin Pickert, Feature Editor
December 3, 2019
De Soto Cheer team takes photo at State competition on November 23, 2019.

[Photo] De Soto cheerleading finishes fifth at State

Lynlee Hutchison, News Editor
December 2, 2019
Junior Ella Boxx celebrates her mom, Nicole Boxx, after being chosen to be the spokeswoman at the AdvantHealth NASCAR event at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center on Oct. 18.

[Photo] WOTW: Ella Boxx

November 15, 2019
De Soto High School seniors display the realities of senior year while holding all of their homework, coffee, books and MacBooks on Nov. 7, 2019.

[Photo] How High School Musical compares to real-life

Lauren Stanton, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 13, 2019
Sophomore Shelby Marquis, in her role as Sponge in James and the Giant Peach.

[Photo] Wildcat of the Week: Shelby Marquis

Deleana Marquez, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2019
The De Soto team poses for a picture at Rim Rock Farm on Saturday Nov. 2

[Photo] Cross country team to finish season in South Dakota

Erin Pickert, Feature Editor
November 8, 2019
The De Soto High School girls cross country team poses with their regional championship trophy at the Regional cross country meet on Oct 26.

[Photo] Girls’ cross country team captures conference and regional championships, finishes ninth at State

Maggie Kroeger, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2019
Senior LaMyah Ricks communicates with her teammates on the court during a home, girls’ basketball game in 2018.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball team set goals for upcoming season

Abby Knuth, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2019
The De Soto high school marching band performs during halftime at the Homecoming game on Oct. 18, 2019.

[Photo] Band performs at State marching competition for the first time

Lauren Stanton, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 24, 2019
The account ran by seniors Samuel Hashagen and Lane Warner can be found on Twitter with the username @barstooldhscats.

[Photo] Students create new Twitter account to highlight DHS athletics

Camryn Robbinson, Editor in Chief
October 23, 2019
Senior Lucas Beggs poses next to a police patrol vehicle in Kansas City, Kansas.

[Photo] Wildcat of the Week: Lucas Beggs

Erin Pickert, Feature Editor
October 12, 2019
DHS students participate in annual pink out spirit theme at a varsity football game of the 2018 season.

[Photo] DHS students keep breast cancer awareness fundraiser alive

Lynlee Hutchison, News Editor
October 10, 2019
Seniors Mason Johannes and Maddy Calvello pose at the Kansas City Open youth-adult tournament in Belton, MO in April 2019.

[Photo] Senior life: internships and scholarships

Hayley Moss, Editor in Chief
October 10, 2019
Sophomore Mason Laney poses for a photo while hiking at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.

[Photo] DHS students travel far and wide

Deleana Marquez, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2019
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