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Sophomore Tatum Bohl currently holds three titles, USA National Miss Missouri Teen, National Elite Miss Missouri Teen, and Jubilee Days Queen.

[Photo] Sophomore Tatum Bohl finds passion for pageants

March 7, 2023
Sophomore Sarah Gilbert and her kitten.

[Photo] WHS students consider their pets family

March 8, 2023
Sophomore Hannah Todd takes a photo with rodeo star and social media influencer, Dale Brisby, in the convention shop in Indianapolis, Indiana.

[Photo] Warsaw sends students to FFA national convention for 10th year

November 30, 2022
Top, right: Late WHS baseball coach, Bailey Jelinek, throws a peace sign. Jelinek’s death last March had a huge impact on players, coaches and friends.

[Photo] Teens experience loss, start to look at life differently

November 18, 2022
Juniors Josephine Kelsey, Grace Drake, and Dallas Steinhoff travel around town caroling. Drake hopes to study music in college and be able to share her love of music.

[Photo] Artist Corner: Junior Grace Drake

November 17, 2022
Workers upgraded the exterior wall this summer with brick. The entire exterior wall was torn down while the work was being done.

[Photo] New brick exterior improves front of building

October 20, 2022
Freshman Gauge Long particpates in trapshooting practice. The FFA trapshooting has attracted many new members this year.

[Photo] FFA trapshooting team draws new members

October 19, 2022
Seniors Julie Huckaby, Ellie Murrell, Abi Feltrop, Ashlyn Laue and Anna Siegel show class spirit by dressing up for “Adam Sandler” day during Homecoming spirit week.

[Photo] Student-led pep club encourages more crowd spirit at fall sports

October 19, 2022
Math club competition April 13 at Missouri State. The club includes (front row) juniors Ashlyn Laue and Ashley Spry. (back row) sophomore Alex Williston, freshman Ashlyn Adams, sophomore Lovlie Haidusek, junior Anna Siegel, seniors Benjamin Kowal and Corbin Thirstrup.

[Photo] Math team competes at two contests

May 3, 2022
Madrigal tours the stage at the Grand Ole Opry. They include: (front row ) Mara Jensen, Samantha Pearman, Kathryn Lomax, Angela Konopasek, Nora McMillin, Alyson Alcantara, Elijah Long, Julie Huckaby, Olivia Langton; (back row) Dakota Steinhoff, Corbin Thirstrup, Jesse Parker, Hudson Karr, Grace Drake, Jayden Culbertson, Benjamin Kowal, Reece Brazel, Brea Joliff, Jolina Givens, Logan Schockmann and Ellie Murrell.

[Photo] Madrigal chamber choir takes first at World Strides contest in Nashville

April 28, 2022
Senior August Nickles plays saxophone in Curtis Thomass jazz band class.

[Photo] Senior uses music performance as escape

April 1, 2022
Freshman Hazel Thompson warms up playing catch at practice on the football field on March 25. The softball team beat Lincoln in their season opener on March 26.

[Photo] Softball, baseball teams start season strong despite rainouts

April 1, 2022
Dr. Brent Depee

[Photo] Dr. Brent Depee transitions as second interim superintendent

March 2, 2022
Freshman Keira Mostaffa works on her AMI assignments on January 21. The school shut down that day due to sickness.

[Photo] AMI provides both benefits and challenges for schools

March 4, 2022
Junior Nick Bagley celebrates his first-place win at the Ray-Stockdale Invitational on Dec. 4. Bagley got the takedown in overtime.

[Photo] Wrestlers see results of training as season begins

December 22, 2021
Sophomore Joe Vorce places first in the Warsaw mountain bike race. He competed in the sophomore A boys category.

[Photo] Small mountain bike team takes huge wins in inaugural season

December 22, 2021
Junior George Montez shows off his nine point buck shortly after the successful kill.

[Photo] Students have deer season success

December 22, 2021
Senior KayLee Lawson takes a picture in her uniform to share with family and friends. Lawson attended boot camp for National guard last summer.

[Photo] Basic training was life changing experience for senior

December 21, 2021
Taco Bell opened on Nov. 3. It is now one of a handful of fast food options in Warsaw.

[Photo] Students frequent Warsaw’s fast food options

November 10, 2021
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[Photo] Senior school experiences enhanced through the fine arts

May 18, 2021
Sophomore Ashley Spry poses for picture at Tipton Golf Match.

[Photo] Golf Team enjoys first game after 2020 season cancellation

March 31, 2021
Junior Alyssa Alcantara runs the Gans Creek Cross Country course during the Cross Country State Meet. Alcantara placed 77 out of 153 and qualified to join a national team.

[Photo] Cross Country runner competes at nationals after state run

December 10, 2020
The Wildcat statue underwent restoration by art student senior Bradley Brown and art teacher Jennifer Greene.

[Photo] Wildcat mascot statue returned, restored

November 4, 2020
Sophomore Perrie Judd and fourth grader Marshall Judd work on their assignments for Launch. Perrie Judd joined the Launch program to protect her family.

[Photo] Pandemic prompts more students to go virtual

October 14, 2020
Malachi Yoder

[Photo] Eighth grader’s life had impact far beyond middle school

April 17, 2020
Senior Taylor Spry celebrates with her sister freshman Ashley Spry, junior Lea Mebruer and freshman George Montez after choosing her dress for the 2020 prom. Spry, along with many other students, purchased her dress for the event months in advance.

[Photo] Prom dreams dashed, summer date possible

April 17, 2020
Junior point guard Trey Palmer shoots a three pointer during the Courtwarming game against El Dorado Springs on Feb.7. Varsity won 56-53.

[Photo] Athletes find balance between school and basketball

February 18, 2020
Class of 2022

[Photo] Students take on new roles, challenges as they embark upon a new school year

September 3, 2019
Dawn Hansen says that she will miss the eagerness of her students to learn.

[Photo] Three to retire from Warsaw high school

May 15, 2019
Junior Kathryn Ricke prepares to aim her bow during the Skyline duel. The competition was held Feb. 26.

[Photo] Pitts, Brown qualify for state archery shoot

March 13, 2019
Junior Alexus Brown, senior Helena Givens and sophomore Morgan Branson prepare to cheer at the Citrus Bowl in Florida. The three Warsaw Cheerleaders were selected as All-American.

[Photo] New memories formed as cheerleaders perform at Citrus Bowl

January 29, 2019
Junior Alexus Brown goes up for a toe touch during the Homecoming Assembly in September. The squads competition routine qualified for the state competition on Dec. 1.

[Photo] Cheer team qualifies for state competition

November 27, 2018
Freshman Alyssa Alcantara pushes through her race at Hermitage on Sept. 22. Alcantara won first place in the conference meet at Buffalo with a time of 21:21.39.

[Photo] Cross country emphasizes teamwork, approach District race

October 23, 2018
Junior prince and princess, Chase Steiner and Ashten Cunningham celebrate their coronation.

[Photo] Senior class takes back-to-back win for Homecoming 2018

October 23, 2018
FFA Advisor Stan Adler awards the golden scoop to sophomore James Baumli for the winning ice cream at the Sept. 18

[Photo] And the Golden Scoop goes to…

September 26, 2018
Junior Ethan Schomburg tees in at his competition against Eldon. Schomburg finished with a personal score of 56.

[Photo] Golf team grows in size and finds succes in sport

May 1, 2018
Junior Jacob Lubbert and sophomore Kiersten Grobe dance in a conga line. The dance was the only semi-formal dance for the year.

[Photo] Students dance in the ‘Sea of Love’ at annual Echoes Ball

March 28, 2018
Senior Gabby Flores passes ball in the fourth quarter to teemate. On February 15, the girls played Southern Boone for their senior night.

[Photo] Leaving seniors say goodbye to second family

March 2, 2018
Sophomore Kya Schepker and junior Matt Luebbert spend their snow day sledding together.

[Photo] Students enjoy extra winter break due to snow, ice

January 30, 2018
Senior Shelby Sternadel spends her advisory hour decorating business teacher Kim Pates door. Charles Dickens A Christmas Story was the theme of the door and featured cutout illustrations, phrases and pine garland with red ribbons.

[Photo] Schoolwide Christmas preparation raises excitement

January 30, 2018
Speech club members (back row left to right) sophomores Samantha Townley and Aubri Umlauf, seniors Madison Rozzel and Caitlin Easter, junior Ren Rozzel, freshman Lacey Andrews and junior Electa Good wait to perform their pieces during the Knob Noster speech competition.

[Photo] Students choose their performance pieces for competitions

November 14, 2017
Sophomore Kaitlyn Hawley got her kill on her last youth seaon.

[Photo] Students get ready for hunting seasons as they remember their love for the sport

November 3, 2017
Sophomore Lerran Yoder gets ready to leave for the day in his mismatched attire after celebrating Tornado Tuesday. Students are celebrating Homecoming all week with a spirit week.

[Photo] Homecoming Spirit Week 2017

September 26, 2017
Guest speaker Zane McCubbin speaks to the class of 2017 at Baccalaureate on May 14. McCubbin was the seventh grade English teacher for many members of the class.

[Photo] Class of 2017 holds religious service

May 17, 2017
Senior Wesley Carr receives the Parsons Award from principal Randy Luebbert.

[Photo] Seniors awarded for academic success

May 17, 2017
Senior Ashlee Kuykendall runs the track at Versailles. Kuykendall signed to Missouri Southern State University.

[Photo] Seniors sign to play basketball, run cross country after high school

May 17, 2017
The seniors that went to the South School for their senior walk pose in front of the schools sign. Front row: Noah Long and Tristen Surrell. Second row: Erika Huffman, Ashlee Kuykendall, Ashlyn Yoder, Mykal Albers, Kylee Guyette, Kaci Cooner, Johna Newman, Garrett Smith, Dalton Boucher, Corey Nahrstadt and William Cawood. Third row: Frank McMillin, Sadie Friend, Dakota Bilderbeck, Jacob Hart, Hunter Bagley, Corey Callahan, Cade Chiles, Austin Gardner and Seth Eckoff. Fourth row: Cheyene Pierce, Tina Jones, John Webster, and Michael Pierce.

[Photo] MADE IT!

May 16, 2017
The choir sings at Evening of song. This was the band and choirs last performance of the year.

[Photo] Musicians earn ratings at state solo and small ensemble contest

May 16, 2017
Sophomore Rylee Pals, Kamryn Yach, and Taylor Bunch participate in the script reading of To Kill a Mockingbird. All English 2 classes spent a week reenacting the trial scene from the book.

[Photo] English II recreates “To Kill A Mockingbird” trial

April 12, 2017
The yearbook staff takes a picture through the movie poster frame. The small staff enlisted help from the newspaper staff while decorating.

[Photo] A Night at the Movies

March 21, 2017
18 art students pose with their art projects. They include (back row): seniors Nichole Payne, Sam Thompson, Becca Letcher, Nathan Stutes, Garrett Smith, Chris England, Ashlee Kuykendall, juniors Alexys Farley, Colter Hetherington, Molly Baumhoff, sophomores Madie Gardner, and Jessie Glenn, (front row): Freshman Jessica Dwyer, senior Frank McMillin, sophomore Abby Foster, freshman Kathryn Ricke and junior Drew Dawson.

[Photo] Students find success at UCM art competition

March 17, 2017
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[Photo] A Night at the Movies

March 21, 2017
Junior Lee Newell prepares to shoot his bow as junior Kaylee Moody clips the arrow to the string. Newell has qualified for state archery for the second year.

[Photo] Archers take aim at state qualification

February 21, 2017
Senior Michael Pierce and 2015 Graduate Dalton Davis take a photo together before prom last year.

[Photo] Long-time friends overcome high school obstacles to remain close beyond graduation

February 21, 2017
Principal Randy Luebbert is pied by senior Kaitlyn Jones. Three seniors got to pie Luebbert for being most spirited, having perfect attendance, and having the highest GPA.

[Photo] Courtwarming celebrated through assembly, banners and tiaras

February 21, 2017
Sophomore Allison Thomas collects her kill from this hunting season. This year she harvested a doe with a 243, My favorite part about hunting is feeling accomplished, Thomas said. My least favorite part is having to gut the deer.

[Photo] Young hunters take pride in their kills this hunting season

December 13, 2016
Junior Dallas Larsen prepares for his state run on Oct. 29. Larsen placed twelfth with a time of 17 minutes and 12 seconds.

[Photo] State cross country runners find inspiration in each other, family

November 22, 2016
Senior Student Council President Noah Long speaks to a pair of veterans during the veterans day breakfast. Student Council, NHS and FCCLA served veterans that day

[Photo] To those who serve

November 22, 2016
Senior wide receiver/defensive back Trenton Simons runs the ball down the field during a game against California. Simons said that football taught him there is more to the game than winning.

[Photo] Football team loses nine seniors, finishes season in first round of districts

October 25, 2016
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[Photo] Band spends months preparing

September 29, 2016
Sophomore David Derks plays dead after the rescue team could not save him. Derks had to be rescued with the jaws of life.

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Sophomore David Derks and seniors Austin McCall and Madison Lane pose for a picture with their gory makeup. McCall and Derks died in the staged car accident and Lane was lifeflighted.

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Senior Austin McCall pretends to die in the staged car accident. McCall and other volunteer students were made to look gory with fake blood and prosthetic injuries.

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Senior Madison Lane gets carried to the helicopter to be lifeflighted. Docudrama was held as a practice run for emergency personnel.

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