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
Leah Brown

Leah Brown, Reporter/Photographer

Junior Leah Brown is in her second year on staff and is a Reporter and Photographer. She is involved in Maize Women’s Soccer and a member of Spanish Club, among other activities.

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Schrum's Subject Swap

Schrum’s Subject Swap

Leah Brown, Jessica Schrum
April 24, 2024

Video: Are you ready for high school?

Leah Brown and Avery Liedl
May 18, 2023
Maize High sophomore Josh Panlilio has been surrounded with the influence of music since he was a baby. "I just love music, and there are like two other family members who are DJ's, so I think this picture is so cool, especially for the love of DJ'ing I have as of today," Panlilio said.

Discovering the DJ dream

Leah Brown, Reporter
April 27, 2023
Maize High sophomore Josh Panlilio was the DJ for the Maize High prom on Saturday, April 15. Panlilio has been DJing since he was four years old. " I started DJ ing for bigger events such as weddings, school dances, venues, car shows, etc. My parents have been with me and supported me throughout my whole journey," Panlilio said. "It was very fun DJing for prom and I look forward to DJing for more MHS events."

Gallery: Maize High Prom 2022-2023

Leah Brown, Fusion photographer
April 19, 2023
Maize High freshman Joslynn Stiglitz pitches to Maize South during the 5th inning. Stiglitz pitched the majority of the first game. The Eagles defeated Maize South 10-5 on Thursday, April 6.

Gallery: Maize High softball brings home win last Thursday vs. Maize South

Leah Brown, Fusion photographer
April 11, 2023
The 9-12 winners Caleb Manuel, Abigail Grantham and Emma Dugan pose with MC's Dalton Glasscock and Shane Konicki at the end of the talent show as they were presented their plaques and gift card prizes. Manuel took third place, Grantham took second, and Dugan took first place overall.

OneMaize Media and the Maize Education Foundation host first all-district talent show at MPAAC

Leah Brown, Melanie Coombs, Andrew Percival, Lakin Zamorano, and Trinity Zamorano
March 29, 2023
During their match, Elizabeth Akers and Emma Pike see a little robot spring out from the opponents robot to cover more tiles. "It was an interesting game," Akers said. "I really didn't expect the little robot to come out and pop the expansion."

From the basement to the banner-MCA Robotics state champions dedicate summer to winning triple crown

Leah Brown
March 10, 2023
Maize South senior Isabella Johnson discusses Electrochemistry with her AP Chemistry peers.

Gallery: Maize High academics

Leah Brown, Fusion photographer
March 2, 2023
Sandra Nitcher explains to her class the expectations for the debate over the book that the class read, "Fahrenheit 451." Principal Dr. Botts and Assistant Principal Heath Elliott, were asked to sit in on the class debate, and helped Nitcher judge what students had the best talking points during their presentation.

Moving languages

Leah Brown and Avery Liedl
February 3, 2023
Maize High senior Sarah Conner sings and dances with the cast. "The best thing about the musical is making new relationships, learning new choreography, and being apart of something," Conner said.

Legally Blonde cast members continue to prepare for opening night mid-February

Leah Brown and Avery Liedl
January 20, 2023
Maize High sophomore Lauren Jenkinson mentions how she has always been a fan of, "Princess and the frog", since she was a kid. "I have always loved to make dresses and for some reason, I decided to take a chance and do a Disney princess theme, and that is what the design-board represents and everything" Jenkinson said.

Merchandising and entrepreneurship students put fashion design pieces on display at Maize Career Academy

Seth Harper, Leah Brown, and Ray Mathia
December 19, 2022
Maize South senior Emile Lange auditions for Legally Blonde character, Elle Woods. " I decided to audition for Elle Woods because she is funny, she’s spunky, she’s kind, and she has an amazing story to tell. I also decided to audition since this is my senior year and I’ve been performing with Maize South since my freshman year, and I knew I wanted to do something really big to remember my time here," Lange said.

Instant family

Abigail Vincent, Leah Brown, and AJ Sevier
December 9, 2022
In the SCKMEA orchestra concert, there were a total of 104 orchestra students. The SCKMEA orchesta performed in front of their familes' and friend's with a total of three music pieces.

Maize and Maize South band and orchestra students accepted into honor groups

Leah Brown and Ray Mathia
December 3, 2022
In his last home game at Maize, senior Avery Johnson takes the snap and leads the Eagles to their first of six touchdowns on the night. Johnson finished off his final game at KT Woodman Stadium strong, winning 42-9 over Hays to advance to state.

Gallery: Maize wins substate after defeating Hays

Carter Smith, Sierra Tinsley, and Leah Brown
November 19, 2022
Maize High Senior, Jernie Urioste celebrates Dia de Muertos with her friends and family. This photo represents her father (who has passed away).

District high school students celebrate centuries-old tradition

Jade Pharis, Mia Slater, and Leah Brown
November 8, 2022
Sponsor and principal of Maize High School Chris Botts is a Marvel fan making him a great sponsor for Marvel Club. His favorite superhero from the Marvel Cinematic Universe was Spider-Man.

Marvel Academy brings out everyone’s “inner nerd”

Leah Brown and Elliot McCurdy
November 2, 2022
The Maize High football team runs out of the eagle, as the crowd and Maize supporters cheer them on. Maize defeated Salina South 63-0.

Gallery: Maize Eagles defeat Salina South 63-0

Leah Brown and Isabelle Blasdel
October 31, 2022
Maize High senior Sam Ritchie leads the state cross country team out to their vans before leaving for Lawrence. The team is ranked second in the state. "I was supporting the team because they are all friends of mine, and I am hoping they do well at state," Ritchie said.

[Photo] Maize High boys cross country hopes to win state trophy for the first time since 2006

Ainsley Cramer, Assistant Editor
October 28, 2022
Blended learning benefits not only students, but the teachers as well.

[Photo] OneMaize offers unequal opportunities

Isabelle Blasdel, Editor
October 20, 2022
Throwing pieces of dubble bubble, senior Natalie Partridge rides in the OneMaize Media truck. ¨My favorite part about the parade was getting to see how excited all the little kids were and getting to throw them candy,¨ said Partridge.

Gallery: Maize High’s Homecoming Week

Sydney Endicott, Carter Smith, Leah Brown, and Sierra Tinsley
October 18, 2022
Freshmen Jayden Ramsey swings the sledgehammer over her head, hitting the Hutchinson Logo, which is who the opponent of the Maize Homecoming football game is playing. The car smashing event cost 1 dollar per each 5 hits.

Maize High junior, David Coffey kneels on the roof of the car as he prepares to wind up. The car smashing event cost 1 dollar per each 5 hits.

Governor Laura Kelly visits with the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Beth Parker regarding mental heath in the Maize community. After talking to an extensive group of USD 266 representatives, Governor Kelly addressed individual concerns about specific issues in the district.

[Photo] Governor Laura Kelly visits Maize South High School

Ainsley Cramer, Assistant Editor
October 7, 2022
Two student section members cheer on the Maize Eagles football team. Maize High defeated Maize South by 63-26.

Maize High Senior Elizabeth Patton, cheers as the MHS Eagles score a touchdown. Maize High defeated Maize South by 63-26.

Throwing candy from the girls tennis float, sophomore, tosses candy to the students of Maize South. “I loved throwing candy out, and supporting the girls tennis team,” said Grizzell.

Gallery: Maize South’s Homecoming Week

Sydney Endicott, Leah Brown, Sierra Tinsley, and Carter Smith
September 27, 2022
The student section represents school spirit by participating in "white out". MHS defeated Salina South by 56-7.

Gallery: Maize Eagles defeat Salina South 56-7

Leah Brown, OneMaize Photographer
September 27, 2022
Seniors Camden Padgett, Wyatt Stover, Ace Anderson, and Kaden Siruta lead the Eagles student section. The Eagles defeated the Railers 49-0 on Friday.

Gallery: Maize Eagles defeat Newton Railers 49-0 in first home game

Sierra Tinsley and Leah Brown
September 20, 2022
Senior Justin Stephens taking a moment to think about the next play. The Eagles defeat the Railers 49-0 on Friday.

Senior Michael Vo, sporting red white and blue, watching the Eagles prepare moments before the game from the student section. The Eagles defeat the Railers 49-0 on Friday.

Sophmore Gentry Nittler, and the Maize High cheer team prepares their stunts moments before the Eagles take the field. The Eagles defeat the Railers 49-0 on Friday.

Senior Marcus Andrada holds his role to help Senior Daeshaun Carter move down the field. The Eagles defeat the Railers 49-0 on Friday.

MHS Sophomore Kevin Watkins tests for macromolecules in his Honors Biology class. The goal of the lab is to identify macromolecules in an unknown substance.

Academic Gallery: The first month in the classroom

Sydney Endicott, Carter Smith, Sierra Tinsley, and Leah Brown
September 14, 2022
Dr. Chris Botts returned to Maize High School this year cancer-free. Assistant principal Sonya Tice said she is glad to have him back. "It is amazing to have him back in the building," Tice said. "It's like he was never gone. I love working with Dr. Botts and I am so happy to have him back."

[Photo] Dr. Botts diagnosed cancer-free

Ainsley Cramer, Reporter
September 2, 2022
Sophomore Brayden Salsbury goes head to head against junior wide receiver Hunter Dornbusch.

Photo Gallery: Maize High Fall Extravaganza 2022

Leah Brown and Sierra Tinsley
August 30, 2022
Maize South students Addison Rickard, Alexa Harris, and Julia Higares brainstorm yearbook theme ideas with their adviser, Madison Loomis. The three worked with Shawnee Mission Northwest yearbook adviser Susan Massy on planning their 2023 yearbook.

Maize and Maize South journalists attend Jayhawk Media Workshop this week

Leah Brown, Reporter
June 15, 2022
2022-2023 start and end times proposal.

District announces new start and end times for 2022-2023

Leah Brown, Fusion Reporter
May 20, 2022
Alexis Baty

Graduating

Leah Brown, Reporter
May 9, 2022
Laura Shum (left) enjoys boba with her friends, Alex Koopmann (middle) and Janae Simpson (right) as they talk about their days and catch up. Koopmann and Simpson were two of Shum's first friends in Maize and to this day are still her closest friends.

[Photo] Bridging the gap: Laura Shum maintains friendships across 7,808 miles while staying connected at home

Bridget Johnson, Fusion Editor
April 25, 2022
A group of four pose for a picture at Maize High prom. Photo by Leah Brown.

Photo gallery: MHS students dance the night away at Prom

Leah Brown, Photographer
March 30, 2022
KAY club members participate in group team building activities in a outdoor session. In addition to educational projects students also complete activities to further their social skills.

KAY Club sends members to leadership camp

Leah Brown, Fusion Reporter
March 21, 2022
After school weekly

After school weekly

Leah Brown, Reporter
December 20, 2021
MHS & MSHS students and staff share what their favorite Christmas treats are

MHS & MSHS students and staff share what their favorite Christmas treats are

Leah Brown, Reporter
December 20, 2021
French teacher Sandy Nitcher to retire

French teacher Sandy Nitcher to retire

Leah Brown, Reporter
November 17, 2021
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