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DIRECTING. Ryan Schartz (left) helps science teacher Josh Terhune (right) arrange a field trip for Envirothon. Schartz had served in the position for eight years. “I think one of the things I’m most proud of is some of the staff that have been here, and being able to work with them during my time here,” Schartz said.

Schartz leaves the Fort • 73 Views

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WINNER! The average joes pose for a picture with their champion t-shirts. The team faced the Danish Warriors and played 3 sets to win the match. Senior Landon Sullivan is proud of his teams come back in the 3rd set. “The key was communication and not letting our feelings get to us, we came back and pushed through,” Sullivan said.

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Members of the mock trial team following the matchup against Rockhurst High School on Jan. 30th. Photos were not allowed during the actual match, to simulate proper courtwarm etiquette. Lead Mock Attorney Hailey Miller feels that the gaps in practice affected being able to polish the techniques of the trial. “I think that the technique and the correct procedures were working against us, because that’s hard to learn, and that’s something that needs to be practiced,” Miller said, “and I think not having those practices really set us back.”

Mock trial team returns after multi-year hiatus • 38 Views

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ADMINISTRATING. Dudley handles cafeteria monitor duty during lunch. Starting next year, he will manage the actives at Fort Osage. Dudley hopes to learn from Schartz (the current Activities Directors) for the last two weeks of the year. My number one goal is learning the position, I think theres a lot of things that go on in that office that a lot of people dont know about, Dudley said, so my goal is to learn from Ryan Schartz these last few days.

Dudley gets a new duty • 37 Views

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BASICS. Performing a single crochet, Juniors Molly Friel (L) and Claire Abbott (R) crochet hats as their first project for the crochet club. Friel enjoys seeing the progress as she crochets. “Some people think that it is repetitive, but I feel crochet is just really relaxing,” Friel said.

New Crochet Club finds unique place in school • 32 Views

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Wake me up when Stepptember Ends

Story by Dylan Daugherty, KC Culbertson, and Jazzy Walker
November 20, 2023
DISCUSSION.+Mr.+Stepp+regularly+invites+classroom+discussions%2C+and+lets+students+voice+their+own+opinions+on+history.+He+finds+that+retirement+will+give+him+a+lot+to+explore.+%E2%80%9CI%E2%80%99m+not+exactly+sure+what+I%E2%80%99m+gonna+do+when+I+retire%2C%E2%80%9D+Stepp+said%2C+%E2%80%9CI+may+continue+teaching+somewhere%2C+may+get+another+job%2C+I%E2%80%99d+like+to+travel+more.%E2%80%9D
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DISCUSSION. Mr. Stepp regularly invites classroom discussions, and lets students voice their own opinions on history. He finds that retirement will give him a lot to explore. “I’m not exactly sure what I’m gonna do when I retire,” Stepp said, “I may continue teaching somewhere, may get another job, I’d like to travel more.”

After teaching at Fort Osage for 26 years, Mr. Shawn Stepp announced he would be retiring at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. He remembers his time at Fort fondly.

“My favorite memories here have been winning District champions with basketball,” Stepp said, “and the memories I’ve made with students and fellow staff members, especially with stuff like Stepptember.” 

Mr. Stepp teaches social studies, including World History and Global Conflicts. Senior Liam Strong feels that his retirement will leave him missed by the school.

“I think that he will be missed by all of the staff and students who know him,” Strong said, “I know that even though I’m graduating, I’m still sad he’s retiring.”

Mr. Stepp also coaches Boys Basketball along with Mr. Josh Wilson. Basketball player Isaac Woodward thinks that pushes you into being your best.

“Coach Stepp is someone who wants the best possible work out of you,” Woodward said, “whether it is in his classroom or he is coaching you.”

It is not currently known who will take over Mr. Stepp’s classes next school year, or coach the basketball team.
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ADMINISTRATING. Dudley handles cafeteria monitor duty during lunch. Starting next year, he will manage the actives at Fort Osage. Dudley hopes to learn from Schartz (the current Activities Directors) for the last two weeks of the year. My number one goal is learning the position, I think theres a lot of things that go on in that office that a lot of people dont know about, Dudley said, so my goal is to learn from Ryan Schartz these last few days.
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CHEERING. The dance team watches as Johnny Rowlands lands his helicopter on the football field. The dance team got to the school at 6:30am. “I loved when the cheer team and dance team were all cheering together,” Sophie Dech said.
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About the Contributors
Dylan Daugherty
Dylan Daugherty, News Editor
Dylan Daugherty is a high school Senior and journalist from Buckner, Missouri. He’s mostly involved in Broadcasting, Digital Newspaper, and Scholar Bowl. He has worked for the school’s broadcasting team for three years since his Sophomore year, and the Newspaper staff for two years since his Junior year. His favorite things include photography, filmography, writing, reporting and his Linkedin profile.
KC Culbertson
KC Culbertson
Senior KC Culbertson is making his first and last debut for The Signal. KC is a busy man doing Cross Country, Track, Student Council, Theater, Drama Club, National Honor Society, and Broadcasting. He spends his free time quote “Playing fortnite and eating nachos.” He plans on joining the Missouri Army National Guard and attending college.
Jazzy Walker, ed
Jazzy Walker is a senior in her third year on staff. She enjoys writing about sports. She is also involved in National Honors Society and track and field. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her friends and trying new places to eat.

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