Feb. 11 school board meeting

Matthew Parodi, Features Editor
March 1, 2013

Twice a month the USD 416 school board meets to discuss the issues and business matters that concern the Louisburg school district. The meeting on Feb. 11 was most significantly over employment statuses among other financial matters. New employment included Kyle Littrell as head football coach and Troy... Read more »

Staff Ed: Coach Griffin resigns from football

Staff Editorial
January 18, 2013

As most people have probably heard, Gary Griffin recently resigned from his position as head football coach. He has been a part of the LHS football program for 28 years and he served as head coach for 11 of them. Coach Griffin, commonly known as “Griff,” has brought this community immeasurable amounts... Read more »

Do Mercy Rules Belong?

Alex Cook, Co-Sports Editor
October 5, 2012

There are always those sports games that are completely lopsided; there seems to be no way a team could comeback and the score is beyond any chance of comeback. What happens next in the game? For several sports in high school, the answer is a mercy rule. A rule that either ends the game, or shortens... Read more »

Wildcats score bronze at Frontier League track meet

Konnor Cook, Staff Writer
April 13, 2012

The Wildcats showed great determination and athleticism at last Thursday’s track meet in Paola, the Wildcats took home the bronze, showing that they are continuing to be a steady contender in the Frontier League. “The competition was very good and that is what we need,” Gary Griffin track coach... Read more »

Track team has high hopes for season after winning State Championship last year

Konnor Cook, Staff Writer
March 16, 2012

It’s that time of year again, spring is in full blow and the track is boiled and ready for the returning State Champions to hit the ground running…literally. Like all State Championship teams, the bar is set higher for athletes the following year. “My expectations are pretty high,” Gary... Read more »

Senior Night – a fond memory is made

Adam Daugherty, Staff Writer
February 24, 2012

Senior night is a night of mixed emotions. It’s a night of celebration for what you have accomplished, and a night where you are sad that you are just about done with your final season as a Wildcat. “I’m going to remember this night forever,” Patrick Harris said. This year, five total basketball... Read more »

Griffin Signs with Air Force Academy, Full Ride Scholarship

Adam Daugherty, Staff Writer
February 10, 2012

On Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 it was National Signing Day, Louisburg Senior Garrett Griffin quite possibly made the biggest decision of his life. Griffin signed with the Air Force Academy to play football and to throw the javelin. “I chose to go to Air Force because I loved it there, they play good teams,... Read more »

Numerous injuries dampen the fun spirit of sports

Caitlyn McSweeney, Photography-editor
November 4, 2011

Louisburg High School athletes are proud of the sports they play, but getting injured can ruin the excitement. Being forced not to play, because of a move that went too far, can be harsh on a player both mentally and physically. Since the start of the school year, 27 student athletes have been injured... Read more »