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Junior Esther Mandy takes a moment to reflect and participate in Azylia offered by Stevens staff.

Cleansing Your Week

Averie Brinkman, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

Stevens High School has started doing Azaliya sessions also known as smudging sessions. William Velez, the graduation coach at Stevens started the session earlier in the year. “As a graduation...

New Club Makes the Cut

New Club Makes the Cut

Abby Cuppy, Staff January 17, 2025

The Stevens Film Club was established in September 2024, by Hayley Cunnigham and Lauren Tilles. Since its fruition, many Stevens students have attended and raved about the club. "I was always interested...

Support Educational Equity: Stevens' Valentine's Book Drive

Support Educational Equity: Stevens’ Valentine’s Book Drive

Hayley Cunningham, Author January 14, 2025

Are you looking for a way to support less privileged schools in Rapid City? Then, consider donating to the Stevens’ Valentine’s Day Book Drive! This February 14th, Stevens’ students will distribute...

Greener and Kinder Pathways

Greener and Kinder Pathways

Hayley Cunningham, Author November 21, 2024

Want to make a difference in your school, community, and the world? The Environment and Sustainability Club Vice President, Aliza Wahl, says, “For anybody who wants to help with sustainability- it’s...

How has the Activities Department Changed with the New School Year?

How has the Activities Department Changed with the New School Year?

Jadyn Bennett, Editor November 1, 2024

Each school year there are always new changes in positions and policies around Stevens High School. The 2024-2025 school year is seeing a major influx of new individuals in different leadership...

The 2024 Stevens Chadron Scholastic competitors.

Chadron Scholastic Competition

Staff November 1, 2024

Thirty-six Stevens students headed down to Chadron, NE to compete in the Chadron Scholastic Competition in October. The Scholastic Contest at Chadron State College is a tradition that recognizes the...

Dr. Andrew Smith

Teacher of the Year

Alexandra Schaeffer October 24, 2024

Dr. Andrew Smith, tucked all the way to the back of the science wing at Stevens High School, has had a phenomenal impact on his students, colleagues, and reallyanyone he crosses paths with. This...

Seniors Look to Study Abroad

Seniors Look to Study Abroad

Ava Cessna, Staff Writer July 15, 2024

The prospect of choosing a college, junior college, tech school, work, or military can be a daunting one for seniors. While some struggle, others have it figured out early. Then there are students...

Rapid City Communities Create Plan to Solve Housing Crisis

Rapid City Communities Create Plan to Solve Housing Crisis

Hunter Gruenwald, Staff July 15, 2024

After being devastated by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the housing market, communities in Rapid City have devised a plan to combat rising housing costs, but it won’t be easy. The housing...

The Truth About Recycling in Rapid City

The Truth About Recycling in Rapid City

Henry Porisch, Staff July 15, 2024

The truth about recycling is the Solid Waste Division in Rapid City does much more to benefit the community than the average consumer realizes. From sorting the mixed plastics, to creating compost, the...

Students Shine at Evening of Excellence

Students Shine at Evening of Excellence

Sydney Hock, Staff Writer July 15, 2024

Hayden Holec was one of 19 Stevens students honored at the Evening of Excellence sponsored by the Rapid City Public School Foundation. The Evening of Excellence is an event for only the top 5%...

Band Director George Dragoo talked with the audience at a concert last year.

Mr. Dragoo

Abagail Cuppy, Staff March 21, 2024

For almost two decades George Dragoo has directed the band at Stevens High School and he has no plan on slowing down. He loves teaching the students, saying that they each “have their own gifts.” Every...

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