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Junior Grace Patenaude smiles during the finale Nov. 5. Patenaude played King Sextimus, a character who did not have lines until the last number. photo by Katie Massman

Talent over gender

by Rachel Robinson, Opinion Editor December 2, 2019
By giving roles to the actor best suited to them without regard to gender, Prentiss hopes to shed light on the trivial nature of gender as a social construct.
Catera Combs as EM, from left,  Jay Love as Ty, Jordan Luty as CJ, and Khrystal L. Coppage as Dayz in The Coterie’s production of “Rise Up: The Struggle of the Freedom Riders.” The play is written by Lisa Evans and directed by Jeff Church, and runs from  Sept. 17 through Oct. 20. photo by Erin Stricker and courtesy of The Coterie Theatre

Learning through a different lens

by Ella Norton, Editor-in-chief October 14, 2019
The junior class saw the play "Rise Up" at the Coterie Theatre and students in AP Literature course saw "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof."
 A statue sits outside of St. Mary’s Church Aug. 23. The Episcopalian church was built in 1886 and supposedly haunted by Father Jardine, who started the church. photo by Ella Norton

The top haunted locations in KC

by Ella Norton, Editor-in-chief October 14, 2019
The Dart compiled information of haunted locations around KC.
Director of campus ministry Andrea Arredondo sits in her office located in Goppert Center Sept. 6. Arredondo was the first to realize change was needed in Praise Band and has  implemented  changes with the help of Hillary Talken and Susie Adams. photo by Rachel Robinson

Making music from the heart

by Rachel Robinson, Opinion Editor September 12, 2019
Regardless of a student’s religious beliefs, the Windmoor Collective’s mission is to make all feel welcome and able to participate.
StuPro Directors Lauren Daugherty and Grace Marshall critique the actors in their small cast at rehearsal April 9 at Brookside park. The two Seniors StuPro is called “A Day in Pompeii” and will include both singing and dancing. photo by Kendall Lanier

Student Productions: from playing to producing

by Tess Jones, Instagram Editor April 25, 2019
Seven seniors produce their own one act shows for Student Productions this year.
Letters to Sala brings a true story to life

Letters to Sala brings a true story to life

by Annabelle Meloy, News Editor February 14, 2019
The cast of Letters to Sala takes care to respectfully perform the real life story of a holocaust victim.
Student Laila Atkins holds up two fists, following her dance instructor’s commands Nov. 10. The series of commands walked students through arm, core and leg movements. photo by Amy Schaffer

Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey enriches the culture behind dance

by Kendall Lanier, Lifestyles Editor November 30, 2018
The studio focuses on the importance of giving back to the community.
 Walter Coppage (as Dr. Benjamin E. Mays) and Aaron Ellis (as Martin Luther King, Jr.) in The Coterie’s world premiere ofBecoming Martin, written by Kevin Willmott and directed by Chip Miller. Live on stage at The Coterie, September 18 – October 21, 2018.

“Becoming Martin”: M.L.K. in a Different Light

by Claire Smith, Writer October 16, 2018
The production “Becoming Martin” premiered at the Coterie Theater, and it is more than just a civil rights story.
 Sophomore Maggie Dodderidge admires a peice by Nan Goldin on Aug. 18. The piece is titled Jimmy Paulette and Tabboo! Undressing, NYC, 1991 (1991). photo by Beatrice Curry

Flaw[less]: Identity shown through art

by Anna Ronan, Design Editor September 15, 2018
Members of the 2018 Kemper Museum Teen Arts Council took pieces from the Kemper's permanent collection and turned them into an exhibit titled Flaw[less].
Senior Bella Pichardo stands on the side of the stage as she watches sophomore CeCe Wacht rehearse a song from Pichardo’s self-written musical, “Emily,” during a tech rehearsal April 21. “Emily” is a musical about poet Emily Dickinson and features Dickinson’s poetry in the music. photo by Anna Louise Sih

‘Emily’ takes the mic

by Lily Hart and Anna Louise Sih May 1, 2018
Student Productions allow seniors to produce original plays. This year, senior Bella Pichardo is writing a musical inspired by Emily Dickinson.
Senior Katie Willnauer sings on stage at Rockhurst High school March 9. Willnauer starred as Bonnie in the musical “Bonnie and Clyde”. photo by Kate Jones

Katie Willnauer: Last musical and first lead

by Reagan Penn and Kate Jones March 29, 2018
In senior Katie Willnauer's last high school production, she had her first lead.
Creating calligraphy

Creating calligraphy

by Mary Massman, Lifestyles Editor February 2, 2018
The new calligraphy club will collaborate to create different handwriting styles.
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