The Totem - Volume 66 - Issue 5 - April 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS THE TOTEM | ISSUE 5, APRIL NEWS

DISCLAIMER

Junior Cylus Perkins was selected for Congress- Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) out of over 10,000 applicants. Perkins was one of 210 individuals selected for this opportunity abroad. CBYX is a selective program funded and run by both U.S. and German governments that aims to share culture and education with qualified students. It allows American students to attend German schools while

The Totem is a student publication produced by students from scratch during the Newspaper class during Third Hour. The thoughts and views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent the school board, administrators, or teachers—they represent the students. This publication is NOT prior reviewed and is a public forum for student expression created for the primary audience: SHHS student body. “This staff is the best. Usually the fifth issue every year doesn’t go in on time but these people worked so hard to make sure we didn’t repeat that trend. They’ve grown so much as they get more leadership opportunities and I’m very hopeful for the future of this newspaper class.” - Caleb Franke, Editor-in-Chief EDITOR’S NOTE STAFF LIST Editor-in-Chief Caleb Franke senior Copy Editor Lydia Landes junior Design Editor Mia Harper junior

Bad Bunny ————————————————————————— 4 Influenza —————————————————————————— 5 ICE ———————————————————————————— 6-7 ENTERTAINMENT Movies —————————————————————————— 8-9 Easter ——————————————————————————— 10 Talent Show ———————————————————————— 11

living with host families. Perkins will reside in Germany for his senior year— Aug. 6 to June of 2027. Photo by Katie Pfohl (CBYX)

On March 10, the orchestra played with The Jopara Ensemble, a group of Paraguayan musicians in Kansas. Violinist Kyla Fitzgerald, sophomore, plays along to Paraguayan Polka Medley. Photo by Gabriel Evans FEATURES

Drama Seniors ———————————————————— 12 Retirement —————————————————————— 13 Washburn Leadership ———————————————— 14

SPORTS

Girls Wrestling ———————————————————— 15 Baseball ——————————————————–————— 16 Softball ———————————————————————— 17 SH Athletics ————————————————————— 18 Girls Soccer ———————————————–————— 19

Writers and Designers

Kayleigh Gerdes junior

Jaiden Labrodor sophomore

Caylee Cooper sophomore

Cylus Perkins junior

On Feb. 25, the Band and the Choraliers toured the elementary schools in the district to promote the high school’s music programs. At Tecumseh North Elementary, freshman Kylie Smith along with the rest of the Colorguard perform their rountine to “Diamonds” by Rihanna with swing flags. Photo by Avery Willey

Jaden Krystofosky-Ryckert freshman

Josie Westgate sophomore

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