Independence’s Callie Anne Fairbank – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Callie Anne Fairbank enters her senior season at Independence High School with experience, confidence, and clear goals in mind. Competing in the 155-pound weight class, Fairbank has established herself as one of the program’s leaders and is eager to finish her high school wrestling career on a strong note. One of the […]
Kelly Stephens Farm Bureau Financial Services Southeast Kansas Athlete of the Month – Fredonia’s Chloe Compton
By Angela Brunk Chloe Compton, a junior at Fredonia High School, is entering the upcoming basketball season with excitement, optimism, and a strong team-first mindset. As part of a young roster, Compton sees this year as a major opportunity for growth. She believes that with consistent effort, commitment, and the right mindset, each practice and […]
Kelly Stephens Farm Bureau Financial Services Southeast Kansas Athlete of the Month – Fredonia’s Ava Baker
By Angela Brunk Ava Baker, a sophomore at Fredonia High School, is preparing for the upcoming basketball season with determination, passion, and a mindset focused on growth. A versatile guard, Baker’s primary position is point guard, but she also contributes as a wing and shooting guard, giving her team flexibility and energy on the court. […]
WPS students build plane through WSU Tech
Wichita Public Schools high school students built a fully-functional, single-engine plane that was unveiled on December 16 at the FutureReady Manufacturing Center. This build was possible through a partnership between WPS and WSU Tech. Students from the district’s manufacturing pathway and North High School’s aerospace engineering program collaborated on construction of the Van’s RV-12iS aircraft, […]
Campus’ Abbigail Phanco – Student Spotlight – Presented by Community Bank
By Matt Browning Campus senior Abbigail Phanco didn’t necessarily have an interest in business before getting involved in YEK. But she has certain attributes that she thinks will serve her well in the future. “I am a people person and a great problem-solver,” Phanco said. “I stay motivated in my academics because of how much I […]
Wellington’s Addy Schnelle – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
By Matt Browning The main reason Wellington’s Addy Schnelle chose to join SCCDAT was how impactful she thought she could be. “I decided to join this club because it sends a very important message to the world that I wanted to be a part of,” Schnelle said. Schnelle believes the work she and her fellow […]
Belle Plaine’s Samantha Stinnett – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
By Matt Browning Being able to promote positivity at Belle Plaine High School was the main reason Samantha Stinnett decided to join SCCDAT. “I’ve always believed in the importance of creating a safe and healthy environment for students, and SCCDAT seemed like the perfect way to contribute to that,” Stinnett said. “I also wanted to develop my leadership […]
Hutchinson Central Christian’s Avery Kauffman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
By Cooper Chadwick In her third year as starting point guard, Hutchinson Central Christian junior Avery Kauffman is excited to lead her team deep into the postseason. Last year Kauffman averaged eight points per game and only one turnover, this year her goal is to become more aggressive on her downhill drives. “I want to […]
Central Burden’s James Braun – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by C Wave Co. LLC
By Cooper Chadwick After helping his team finish first in their district last year, senior James Braun, a combination guard from Central Burden is excited to play the sport he loves with the people he loves. “I believe our team can do great things this season,” Braun said. Braun also has very big goals for […]
Argonia’s Carson Vineyard – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hemberger Farms
By Cooper Chadwick After an unfavorable finish to last year’s season, senior Carson Vineyard is putting in tons of work this offseason to help lead his team to success. As a point guard for Argonia, Vineyard has to control a lot of the game and a lot of the possessions, he is also team captain […]