Lady Eagles fall to Schuyler County 0-3. Knox falls to 7-5 on the season, and 2-1 in conference.
Robert Mauck, Eagle Nation News Reporter
My name is Robert Charles Mauck. I am a reporter for the Eagle Nation News. I am the son of Sherri and Robbie Mauck. I have one sister and one brother. I am active in football, basketball, track and Spanish Club. Following high school, I plan to attend Northwest Missouri State, play football and study physical education. This will be my first year in Journalism; I am excited to bring the Knox County School News to the community. I decided to join Journalism because it is my last year of high school and I wanted to try something new.
Grace O'Neal, Eagle Nation News Reporter
Hello there, I am Grace O’Neal and I am a senior this year. This is also my first year in Journalism and I am a reporter for Eagle Nation News. I am also involved in Yearbook, Art Club, Spanish Club, NHS, Drama Club and I am the softball manager. My family includes my parents, Richard O’Neal and Kelli Pinson and my two brothers, Corey and Tim as well as my dog, Cuddles. I enjoy listening to the Beatles, Queen, the Eagles, and Ariana Grande. My favorite way to listen to music is on my record player. I also love playing the Sims 4 and watching The Big Bang Theory in my spare time. I currently work at C&R as a cashier and Labelle Manor Care Center in the activities department.
Jaiden Linebaugh, Eagle Nation News Editor
My name is Jaiden Shaun Linebaugh and I am a senior at Knox County R-1 High School. I am the daughter of Brian and Jonnie Primm and Steve Linebaugh. I am the youngest of four children and have six nieces and three nephews. I grew up in the small town of Rothville, MO, and moved to Knox County in the summer of 2016.
I began school at Knox County R-1 High School as a freshman. Over the years, I became involved in many activities. As a senior today, I am the Senior Class Vice-President, National Honors Society President, Eagle Nation News Editor and Football Manager. I am also involved in Spanish Club, FFA, basketball, dance and track. My future plans are to attend college and continue my track and field career.
This is my second year of Journalism and being the Eagle Nation News Editor. I also take pictures of athletic events for the school yearbook. This year I hope to develop my skills as a writer and help make the community become more aware of the many activities that the students of Knox County School District are involved in. I enjoy Journalism because it is fun and has allowed me to be creative while sharing the news with the community.
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Thursday’s home softball vs Schuyler County will start with JH at 5:00 and varsity at 6:30 (give or take).
Tonight’s games are at Scotland County (not Schuyler County).
Due to a bus driver shortage, first pitch for tonight’s JH and HS softball games at Schuyler County now will be 6:00 pm.
Tomorrow’s HS and JH softball games at Scotland County will both start at 5:00. JH will play on the baseball field and HS will play on the softball field.
Tomorrow’s HS and JH softball games at Scotland County will both start at 5:00. JH will play on the baseball field and HS will play on the softball field.
New Courses are Added to the Schedule at Knox County
By: Grace O’Neal
Knox County High School is offering many new classes this year. Some of the new classes include: Greenhouse taught by Ms. Mallett, the Ag teacher, Hospitality being taught by the business teacher, Mrs. Wriedt, and App Development taught by Mrs. Lucas, the high school art teacher. Another new class is being taught by Ms. McNabb, one of the high school math teachers. McNabb will teach Foundations of Education during the spring semester. According to high school counselor Mrs. O’Haver, the new classes were added to the schedule this year in order to offer students a wider variety of options for their schedules. The new classes have been a big hit with students, and many of the classes are full or have several in the class.
According to Lucas, App Development consists of teaching students to code using Xcode and Swift. Xcode and Swift are programs on the computer that allow students to code. Coding is the computer language used to create the programs which are used on all forms of technology. Eventually, the students will learn how to make their own apps. Her goals for the year would be for students to brainstorm ideas for apps and to be able to execute their ideas. When asked where she sees the students' skills being by the end of the year, Lucas said, “I see them being able to independently come up with simple app ideas and being able to create them and export them.” Students will also participate in the Art Show at the end of the year to highlight their work in coding to the community.
The new Hospitality course will consist of learning about the hospitality industry and the vast variety of opportunities that are available in the industry. Some opportunities include working in or running restaurants and hotels. The class will also provide students with ideas about career options that do not necessarily require going to college. According to Wriedt, hospitality is the second highest employer in the United States behind the government. Students will learn the basics of safe food preparation, food safety and sanitation, along with cooking. In the spring, the class hopes to provide the community with a served meal that students will prepare themselves. Wriedt says she has three goals for her students; one: learn and understand the opportunities available, two: learn the basics of food safety, and three: interact with the community.
For Mallett, Greenhouse consists of teaching students to care for plants, but also the history of greenhouses and plant basics. Mallett wants students to learn how to care for a variety of plants throughout the school year. Students in the class are currently growing poinsettias, which will be ready to harvest after Thanksgiving. When the poinsettias are ready, students will begin to sell them. Mallett is not quite sure as to what students will be growing in the spring, but she hopes to have a greenhouse full of plants that students care for and can sell to the community. Mallett said her plans are to run the class almost like a business and plans to have students gain business skills along with gaining plant science skills.
Knox County is also offering a dual credit class through Culver Stockton College called Foundations of Education. McNabb says she is excited to teach this new class. This class is going to introduce students to the history of education and the legal issues within the career. McNabb’s main goal is to increase the number of Knox County students interested in the education field. She believes this class is an excellent choice for anyone interested in education because they would be getting at least one initial class out of the way while they are still in high school. This is the only new class that is dual credit, and the school is covering the tuition costs of the class.
Knox County High School felt that it was important to give their students a wider variety of options for their schedules because career options are ever-changing. With the added classes, students have the chance to explore different paths to see if they are interested in certain fields such as education, app development, plant science, and hospitality.
Knox girls take 3rd in their home tournament with a 13-10 win over Scotland County. Eagles go to 6-4 on the year.
Knox County 30 Westran 12 Final
Conner Hayes scores on a 30 yard run. Knox County leads Westran 30-12.
On 4th and 23 Conner Hayes throws to Coltin Morrow for a 30 yard touchdown. Knox County leads Westran 24-12 with 2:07 left in the third.
Knox County leading Westran 16-12 with 5:49 left in the third quarter.
At halftime Westran leads Knox County 12-8.
With 2:25 left in the 2nd quarter Knox County trails Westran 12-8.
End of the first quarter Knox County 8 Westran 0
With 4:15 left in the first quarter, the Knox County Eagles lead the Westran Hornets 8-0.