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Job Olympics provides important skills
Story by Aiden McClure, Reporter • May 23, 2023

Life skills students recently participated in the Job Olympics. Job Olympics is a competition that focuses on showcasing the skills of students in special education at a variety of different actual job situations. Special...

CONGRATULATIONS. Graduate Avery Parker-Allen gives a speech about the joys of what comes after high school. The ceremony honored faculty members like Retirees Chris Earley, Terri Price, Dr. Anissa Gastin, and High School Teacher of the Year Christian Farmer. Graduate Mason Meaney believes graduating is a core memory for people. “Graduating high school is one of the most important parts of peoples lives,” Meaney said. “It’s how people move on in their lives, get good jobs and adapt to modern society.”
Graduates look forward to future
Story by Zachary Crismon, Reporter • May 23, 2023

The 69th annual graduation exercise took place at the Independence Community of Christ Auditorium. A total of 348 seniors received diplomas presented by the Board of Education on May 12, 2023.  Graduate Brooklyn Fraser...

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COLLABORATING. Sharing an idea, Mr. Benjamin Merithew (Center) discusses news coverage with Juniors Dylan Daugherty (Right) and Jazmyn Jazzy Walker (Left). Mr. Merithew resigned April 28 to take a new position at Park Hill High School in Kansas City. I will miss the day-to-day interactions with my colleagues and students at Fort, Mr. Merithew said. But Im looking forward to the opportunity to grow at Park Hill.
Journalism teacher steps down for new position
Story by Samantha Purinton, Reporter • May 22, 2023

Broadcasting and Mass Media teacher Mr. Benjamin Merithew walks into the loud classroom laughing where...

HARD WORK. Senior Bailey Hillbrand completes her final ELA assignment of her high school career. Hillbrand served as vice president of the FFA chapter at the CTC and was the historian in her junior year. Hillbrand hopes to break a womens soccer goalie record. “I really want to break one of the girls saving records,” Hillbrand said.
Hilbrand leads girls soccer team to perfect regular season
Story by Zachary Crismon, Reporter • May 17, 2023

The attacker blitzes through the last line of defense. The only thing keeping her from launching the...

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Hilbrand leads girls soccer team to perfect regular season

Zachary Crismon

HARD WORK. Senior Bailey Hillbrand completes her final ELA assignment of her high school career. Hillbrand served as vice president of the FFA chapter at the CTC and was the historian in her junior year. Hillbrand hopes to break a women's soccer goalie record. “I really want to break one of the girls' saving records,” Hillbrand said.

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EXPLAINING. During a lecture, Social Studies Teacher Mr. Chris Earley emphasizes a point for his 4th hour class while Junior Lexus Butler listens intently. Mr. Earley plans on retiring at the end of the school year. “It’s been a good year to finish up on,” Mr. Earley said.

Long time Cross Country Coach set to retire • 704 Views

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COLLABORATING. Sharing an idea, Mr. Benjamin Merithew (Center) discusses news coverage with Juniors Dylan Daugherty (Right) and Jazmyn Jazzy Walker (Left). Mr. Merithew resigned April 28 to take a new position at Park Hill High School in Kansas City. I will miss the day-to-day interactions with my colleagues and students at Fort, Mr. Merithew said. But Im looking forward to the opportunity to grow at Park Hill.

Journalism teacher steps down for new position • 64 Views

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The Fort Osage High School and the Fort Osage R-1 District central office sit on the same campus in Independence. A discrimination lawsuit was filed against the district on March 21, 2023.

Lawsuit filed against district • 41 Views

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OBSERVING. Head principal Scott Moore (C) takes notes during a meeting over the phone with Deanna Rymer (RB) and Assistant Principal Tracie Gramkow (L). During his tenure as principal, Mr. Moore received The Missouri Association of Student Council West District Administrator of the Year in 2019. ¨Fort Osage has changed my life and I hope people understand why I made the decision I did,¨ Mr. Moore said.

Moore steps down as FOHS Principal • 39 Views

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TEACHER OF THE YEAR. Mr. Farmer stands in front of the class and starts the last unit of the year. His favorite part of teaching is the fact he gets to be co-workers with his wife for the past 27 years. “Ultimately there have been thousands of awesome things that happened in the classroom but to have my wife in education with me is my favorite thing,” Mr. Farmer said.

Mr. Chris Farmer named 2023 FOHS Teacher of the Year • 22 Views

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Latests "Guardians of the Galaxy" movie subpar
Story by Ripken Kiesling, Reporter • May 23, 2023

“Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3,” rated PG-13, opened in US theaters May 5. Marvel really hyped it up but it fell short of expectations.  I came in thinking this...

SUPPORT. Students cheer at a basketball game this past winter. The Signal Staff has notice a decline in school spirit and encourages students to attend games and assemblies to show support for the schools teams and activities.
EDITORIAL: Let's get school spirit back
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