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Smagner shares a smile with her dog, Scout, while taking him outside to release some energy.  “I knew he was going to be my best friend and my partner, ever since he was a puppy,” Smagner said.

Smagner Bonds With Emotional Support Dog

Lily Ragsdale, Ranger Review Reporter October 17, 2019

Holli Smagner 10 and her dog Scout can be seen together walking around the school hallways.  Scout is an 8 year old purebred Golden Retriever who was recently certified to be an emotional support animal.   “I...

Coach Dyer views his player at John F. Kennedy Catholic High School.  In Golf a lot of times it is trying to set something up ahead of time and then it’s a little more up to the individual player to go execute, Dyer said.

Kale Dyer adapts to new coaching environment

Mathieu Diano, Ranger Review Reporter October 17, 2019

Kale Dyer is a math and engineering teacher that is able to balance teaching and coaching two sports at the same time. He adapted to a new environment of students and players. His numerous years of experience...

Kylee Crews 12 dances on the set of the musical during a rehearsal. “Dance is a really fun and unique way to express yourself,” Crews said. “There are different emotions found in the music that you can put interesting movement to.”

Siblings choreograph school musical

Conner Graves, Ranger Review Reporter October 17, 2019

Brother and sister Devin Crews 10 and Kylee Crews 12 are tag teaming to choreograph this year’s musical, Once On This Island.  Being such a large show, their role is an important part of the creative...

Meera Bhatia plays a performance with her chamber group. She is playing Mozart Concerto, mvt 1. “I found the oboe intriguing because I loved the way it sounded,” Bhatia said.

Meera Bhatia plays her way to music school

Marlee Mikesell, Team Leader October 15, 2019

Julliard, Oberlin and Eastman are some of the most prestigious music colleges in the world. They are extremely hard to get into and leave their students with some of the best careers in the music field....

Silently, as they pass

Silently, as they pass

Jakob Aggers, Editor in Chief September 26, 2019

The students at Lewis-Palmer High School see her every day. They pass her as they enter the school. They notice her at sporting events, cheering and standing watch. Sometimes they say “hi.” Sometimes...

Thirkell explains a homework problem in AP Calculus. Students in her class saw 5 to 20 percent increased performance on their tests after participating in the Emergenetics program.

Thirkell uses Emergenetics in the classroom

Sophia Artley, Editor February 6, 2019

Kathy Thirkell, a math teacher, works hard to make sure her students learn. Recently she has added a modern, personality based, scientific program to her classroom in the hopes of aiding her students -...

Austin Jones 11 stands beside his truck near County Line Road. Not going to lie, I care more about my truck than I do about most people, Jones said.

Jones uses truck as statement of patriotism

Jakob Aggers, Editor in Chief February 4, 2019

Austin Jones 11 drives a blue and white 1989 Ford F-150 which can commonly be seen at the school parking lot. With 38 inch tires and an eight inch lift, the truck towers above the other students’ cars. “I...

Kai Arneson 11 blocks a defensive lineman in order to protect the quarterback. I have definitely become stronger as a player because I’ve had to push through challenges,” Arneson 11 said.

Arneson faces adversity as student athlete

Jakob Aggers, Editor in Chief February 4, 2019

During the off-season from football, Kai Arneson 11 continues to practice and workout in anticipation for his upcoming senior season and possible college football career. He practices in Denver with professional...

Adams passes the rugby ball to a nearby teammate.

Grass turf terrors

Macee Trottner, Editor December 11, 2018

Michaela Adams 12 is a female rugby player who plays for the Palmer Terrors, a high school rugby team for boys and girls that is sponsored by District 11 and Palmer High School. She has been playing rugby...

The Cyberpatriot team poses for a picture. Their team nickname is the Jedi Knights. Photo credit: Julie Smith

Cyberpatriot performs well this year

Carter Caines, Ranger Review Reporter November 29, 2018

Cyberpatriot is a Lewis-Palmer club that involves cyber security for competitions. The Cyberpatriot team has done well in recent years and the team anticipates another good year. Brogan Bewley 11, is...

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