The student news site of Maize Career Academy in Maize, Kansas.

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The student news site of Maize Career Academy in Maize, Kansas.

Fusion by OneMaize Media
The student news site of Maize Career Academy in Maize, Kansas.

Fusion by OneMaize Media
Sam Bartlett

Sam Bartlett, Photographer

Sophomore Sam Bartlett is a photographer and designer. This is his first year on staff. Bartlett loves to rock climb and capture Wichita with his camera. In his spare time, Bartlett enjoys time with friends and family. After graduation, he plans to attend college and study engineering. Bartlett is involved in StuCo and Maize High School Mens Soccer Team.

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Band students march into the Kansas State Fair.

[Photo] Students accepted into KMEA All-State Jazz Band

Peyton Samek, Reporter
January 24, 2020
Junior Jacob Hanna dunks at Maize's first home game. Hanna had three slam dunks in the game's first half.

[Photo] Basketball review: Boys 2-1, girls 1-2 following first week

Casey Loving and Brooklyn Blasdel
December 17, 2019
Approximately 90 counter-protestors came in support of students at Maize and Maize South each. Each school only had three to four protestors.

[Photo] Counter-protestors outnumber hate group

Casey Loving and Rayne Rekoske
December 11, 2019
Approximately 90 counter-protestors came in support of students at Maize and Maize South each. Each school only had three to four protestors.

Approximately 90 counter-protestors came in support of students at Maize and Maize South each. Each school only had three to four protestors.

The Eagles picked up the Sectional champion plaque for the second year in a row. The victory sets up a rematch with Wichita Northwest.

[Photo] #MaizeWon: Eagles shut out Mavs

November 15, 2019
Keaton Robertson celebrates with coach Rocky Helm after the victory.

Senior quarterback Camden Jurgensen runs the ball during at the regionals game against Emporia.

[Photo] Maize wins regional championship

Rayne Rekoske, Reporter
November 13, 2019
Members of the band perform at the State Fair.

[Photo] Maize musicians qualify for district band/orchestra

Brooklyn Blasdel, Sports Editor
November 11, 2019
This photo was taken during the men's 2018-2019 basketball season and features graduate Caleb Grill dunking. Bartlett entered this photo for a national journalism contest.

[Photo] Senior Sam Bartlett qualifies for national student photo contest

Preston Hunt, Reporter
September 30, 2019
Senior Preven Christon runs to the inzone during the 3rd quarter.

[Photo] Football opens season 47-0 in first game

Rayne Rekoske, Claire Morgan, Carter Jones, Ellie Stucky, and Preston Hunt
September 11, 2019
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[Photo] Grill re-opens recruiting after coach leaves South Dakota State

March 29, 2019
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[Photo] One down, two more to go: Eagles defeat St. James 83-56

Abby McCoy and Ellie Stucky, Co-editor-in-chief and Sports editor
March 7, 2019
The Maize Eagles faced off against the Heights Falcons tonight at sub-state. The girls basketball team fell 45-44.

[Photo] Girls basketball falls to Heights in sub-state title game 45-44

March 1, 2019
The Maize Eagles faced off against the Heights Falcons tonight at sub-state. The girls basketball team fell 45-44.

The Maize Eagles faced off against the Heights Falcons tonight at sub-state. The girls basketball team fell 45-44.

The Maize Eagles faced off against the Heights Falcons tonight at sub-state. The girls basketball team fell 45-44.

The Maize Eagles faced off against the Heights Falcons tonight at sub-state. The girls basketball team fell 45-44.

The Maize Eagles faced off against the Heights Falcons tonight at sub-state. The girls basketball team fell 45-44.

Students serve a meal to an employee. Mashed potatoes, noodles, green beans and frosted brownies were served at lunch.

Doing a good deed: Students feed airport workers who aren’t getting paid

M.J. McCollum and Sam Bartlett
January 24, 2019

[Video] Teens vs. Adults

December 14, 2018
Junior Abby McCoy speaks about what self-care means to her.

[Photo] Self care is not selfish

Abby McCoy, Co-editor-in-chief
November 28, 2018
Maize faced Northwest for the semifinals of the state playoffs. Maize lost 67-60.

[Photo] Maize football falls to Northwest at substate

Abby McCoy and Ryann Redinger, Co-editor-in-chief and Engagements editor
November 17, 2018
Junior Abby McCoy answers her FAQ: Why do you dress up every day? McCoy shuts down some misconceptions about why she may dress up.

[Photo] Answering my most frequently asked question

Abby McCoy, Co-editor-in-chief
October 29, 2018
Sophomore Scott Adams dives into the end zone. The Eagles defeated Liberal 56-15.

[Photo] Eagles defeat Liberal in playoffs

Janeth Saenz, Reporter
October 28, 2018
Mr. Shue helping a student with an art project.

Major gives kisses to handler Jed Heath during robotics. Major is allowed to roam around the class and provide comfort to distressed students. Photo by Sam Bartlett

[Photo] Major Help

Keira McGinty
October 1, 2018
Senior Devlin Wolke plays soccer for the first time this soccer season.

[Photo] Sliding in

Madi Hay, Reporter
October 1, 2018
Senior Ryann Redinger decides a high GPA may not be worth someones happiness.

[Photo] To the boy next to me at Starbucks

Ryann Redinger, Engagements Editor
October 1, 2018
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[Photo] Smoke and mirrors

Abby McCoy and Ryann Redinger, Co-editor-in-chief and Engagements editor
October 1, 2018
Junior Caden Cox runs the ball for the first touchdown of the night. Maize defeated Campus 21-0.

Following a K-9 unit search, multiple students were suspended for unknown causes.

[Photo] Multiple students suspended after K-9 unit searches

Abby McCoy and Ryann Redinger, Co-Editor-In-Chief and Engagements Editor
August 29, 2018
Sophomore Aria Sheldon hands off the baton to senior Tania Allen. The track team competed at the KU Relays on Saturday.

[Photo] The week in sports: Track breaks records, softball sweeps Derby

Abby McCoy, Sports editor
April 22, 2018
Sophomore Braeden Thompson pole vaults. The track team will be back in action on Friday.

[Photo] The week in sports: 4/9-4/14

Abby McCoy, Sports editor
April 15, 2018
Jacob Hanna

[Photo] The week in sports: 4/2-4/7

Abby McCoy, Sports editor
April 8, 2018
Junior Jordan Helm prepares to ground a ball.

[Photo] The week in sports: 3/26-3/31

Abby McCoy, Sports editor
April 1, 2018
Sophomore Mason Reed pitches in the game against Blue Valley West. The Eagles defeated Kapaun 7-6 and fell to Blue Valley West 10-6.

[Photo] Baseball defeats Kapaun and falls to Blue Valley West

Abby McCoy, Sports editor
March 25, 2018
The Eagles fell in the 5A semifinals Friday, losing to St. Thomas Aquinas 41-34.

The Eagles fell in the 5A semifinals Friday, losing to St. Thomas Aquinas 41-34.

The Eagles fell in the 5A semifinals Friday, losing to St. Thomas Aquinas 41-34.

The Eagles fell in the 5A semifinals Friday, losing to St. Thomas Aquinas 41-34.

The Eagles fell in the 5A semifinals Friday, losing to St. Thomas Aquinas 41-34.

The Eagles fell in the 5A semifinals Friday, losing to St. Thomas Aquinas 41-34.

The Eagles fell in the 5A semifinals Friday, losing to St. Thomas Aquinas 41-34.

The Eagles fell in the 5A semifinals Friday, losing to St. Thomas Aquinas 41-34.

The Eagles defeated Mill Valley 44-37 in the state quarterfinals Thursday.

The Eagles defeated Mill Valley 44-37 in the state quarterfinals Thursday.

The Eagles defeated Mill Valley 44-37 in the state quarterfinals Thursday.

The Eagles defeated Mill Valley 44-37 in the state quarterfinals Thursday.

The Eagles defeated Mill Valley 44-37 in the state quarterfinals Thursday.

The Eagles defeated Mill Valley 44-37 in the state quarterfinals Thursday.

The Eagles defeated Mill Valley 44-37 in the state quarterfinals Thursday.

The Eagles defeated Mill Valley 44-37 in the state quarterfinals Thursday.

The Eagles defeated Mill Valley 44-37 in the state quarterfinals Thursday.

The Eagles defeated Mill Valley 44-37 in the state quarterfinals Thursday.

Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell and teacher Stan Bergkamp shake hands after Bergkamp's presentation. Longwell and Bergkamp discussed the solar initiative Thursday morning at a media briefing.

Teacher Stan Bergkamp presents at the Wichita mayor's media briefing. Bergkamp informed reporters and city employees about his solar initiative.

[Photo] Bergkamp speaks about Solar Initiative at Wichita City Hall

February 15, 2018
Teacher Stan Bergkamp points out friends and board members who attended his presentation.

Slide show displays the Solar Initiative logo next to the podium used to speak at the media briefing Thursday morning.

The Eagles fell to Derby 72-63. The boys will be back in action at home on Tuesday against Campus.

[Photo] Boys basketball falls to Derby

McKenna Smiley, Reporter
February 4, 2018
Albesharat used to go on roadtrips to St. Louis with his cousins.

[Photo] Everybody has a story: Jwad Albesharat

Sadie Ast and Ryann Redinger
January 19, 2018
Senior Paige Young juggles with the benefits and struggles (and fruit) of sticking to a New Year's resolution.

[Photo] The resolution

Paige Young, Reporter
January 19, 2018
Senior Antonio Espinoza shoots a free throw. The Eagles defeated Salina Central on Friday and Southeast on Saturday.

[Photo] Boys basketball defeats Salina Central and Southeast

Abby McCoy, Sports editor
January 15, 2018
This is the main hallway in the new CTE building, where most of the classes branch off from. The CTE building opened on January fourth but is still under construction.

A photo tour of the CTE building

Sam Bartlett and Kylee Delmar
January 12, 2018
The new CNA room with desks and mock hospital beds. This new room and curriculum will help students become more prepared for the nursing field and beyond.

This is the commons section of the CTE building. This large open space is accompanied by large screen T.V.s and two study nooks.

Graphic design students working to set up the new computers. These students will be using mostly the same curriculum from the previous building.

Broadcast students recording video to get practice for their new class based in the new CTE building. The new equipment provided with the building will help increase their technical experience.

Two students walk to work in the new study nooks. These nooks are outfitted with comfortable chairs, white boards and plenty of working space.

This is the new culinary arts room completely updated from the current ones. Culinary arts students are learning in a new state of the art cooking environment, with industrial level sinks and updated cooking equipment.

This is the new aviation engineering room where students are building a certified airplane. Students are being guided by current college aviation engineers and flight instructors.

Junior Chase Schreiner is interviewed post Maize victory 61-59. Schreiner scored a last-second shot against Derby on Friday.

[Photo] The week in sports: 12/5 – 12/9

Abby McCoy, Sports editor
December 10, 2017
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Senior captain Antonio Espinoza stares down the Carroll football team as they take the field before the game.

[Photo] Maize football finishes season at sectionals

Abby McCoy, Sports editor
November 12, 2017
Maize finished their season placing seventh at State. Senior Tessa Killian placed 19th and freshman Brooklyn

Maize girls golf finishes seventh at State

Sam Bartlett, Reporter
October 18, 2017
Senior Dean Lang opens the show dressed as Lumière from "The Beauty and the Beast". The show was a tribute to

[Photo] Stressful shows

Casey Loving, Reporter
October 10, 2017
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[Photo] Maize football wins against Campus

Olivia Elmore, Reporter
October 8, 2017
Junior Caleb Grill punts the ball. Maize defeated Ark City 21-7 on Friday.

[Photo] Maize football defeats Ark City

Paige Young, Reporter
October 1, 2017
Varsity football players charge the field for the start of the homecoming game.

[Photo] Homecoming week slideshow

September 28, 2017
Junior Keely Hanson talks on the sidelines with junior Isabel Hadley.

Senior Antonio Espinoza gets upset over a call during the powder puff game. Juniors won 21-0.

The volleygirls danced during halftime at the powder puff game.

The Eagles defeated Salina Central 39-14. Maize will face Hutch at home on Friday.

[Photo] Maize football’s first loss at Derby

Olivia Elmore, Reporter
September 17, 2017
Senior Nathan Jones placed first and sophomore Anna Reimer placed second at Hutch on Sat. The Eagles will race again in Regionals next Sat.

[Photo] Cross Country races at Lake Afton

Abby Turner, Reporter
September 6, 2017
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[Photo] Maize football wins first game against Newton

Morgan Thomas, Reporter
September 3, 2017
Students and family who attended the fall extravaganza watch the fire work show put on by the booster club.

[Photo] Maize hosts fall Extravaganza

August 29, 2017
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