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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

The student news site for De Soto High School Journalism.

The Green Pride

Ella Fixsen

Ella Fixsen, Editor in Chief

Meet Ella Fixsen, Editor in Chief. This is Ella’s senior year, as well as her third year on staff. She has previously worked on the Green Pride as a Staff Reporter and News Editor. Her favorite stories to write are news stories because she likes learning about the things going on in her school and community. When Ella is not writing for the Green Pride, she is spending time with friends, watching a Chiefs game, or eating strawberry ice cream. Besides Newspaper, Ella is involved in Bowling, Cats Care, A&M, Freshmen Mentoring, National Honor Society and takes AP courses here at DHS. You can reach Ella at [email protected].

All content by Ella Fixsen
Sophomore Joshua Fullmer poses for a photo shortly after moving to the USD 232 school district area.

Wildcat of the Week: Joshua Fullmer

Ella Fixsen, Editor in Chief
March 23, 2021
Senior Katelynn Ostronic recently committed to William Jewell College to further her academic and athletic career as a Division II basketball player.

Wildcat of the Week: Katelynn Ostronic

Ella Fixsen, Editor in Chief
November 24, 2020
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.

Wildcat of the Week: Kaylee King

Ella Fixsen, Editor in Chief
October 9, 2020
DHS social studies teacher Cathryn Monroe and her husband, daughter and son pose for a selfie while wearing their masks.

Wildcat of the Week: Cathryn Monroe

Ella Fixsen, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2020
Junior Alex Braley’s photo of junior Kaitlin Torres was entered in the 2019 Merriam High School Visual Arts Competition. Out of over 1,000 submissions, Braley’s piece took first place.

DHS junior wins photography contest

Ella Fixsen, News Editor
December 20, 2019
Senior Austin Bradley collects recyclable material for the Environmental Club with seniors Erin Pickert and Lauren Stanton.

Wildcat of the Week: Austin Bradley

Ella Fixsen, News Editor
December 19, 2019

DHS students house baby chickens

Ella Fixsen, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2019
Senior Martin Searcy poses for a picture while taking part in one of the UMKC Summer Scholar Program activities.

Senior shares shadowing experience

Ella Fixsen, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2018
Chemistry teachers Katherine Welzenbach and Laura Sixta pose in their mole costumes on Oct. 23.

Chemistry teachers celebrate Mole Day

Ella Fixsen, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2018
Sophomore Connor McCall celebrates in the band section at a football game during the 2018 season.

Wildcat of the week: Connor McCall

Ella Fixsen, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2018
Students decked out in neon apparel celebrate during a football game in the 2017 season. Pep Club will be supporting similar school events in the 2018-19 school year.

Pep Club institutes major changes

Ella Fixsen, Staff Reporter
September 3, 2018
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