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The official student-run newspaper publication at GEHS.

The Blazer

The official student-run newspaper publication at GEHS.

The Blazer

The official student-run newspaper publication at GEHS.

The Blazer

Staff Editorial: Transgender Policy

Staff Editorial: Transgender Policy

Nov 11, 2022

The increasing rise of abuse towards transgender people is not a new issue, nor one exclusive to Gardner. That fact, however, does not excuse the horrible mistreatment of the transgender students of the...

Kristen Schultzs professional photo.

Board Member Kristen Schultz Resigns as Nicholas Robinson is Selected for Vacant Seat

Olivia Steele, Editor in Chief Mar 8, 2022

A fourth board member within the past year submitted their resignation on Tuesday, March 1, while a new member was appointed at the March 7 meeting to fill Robin Stout’s previous resignation.  Kristen...

Gardner-Edgerton Advanced Robotics team at regional contests for FIRST at the Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City, Missouri on February 5, 2022.

GEAR Team Reaches Semifinals in the 2022 FIRST Competition

Alyssa Huffmaster, Nicholas Belcher, and Kaila Burnside Feb 16, 2022

On Saturday, February 6, the Gardner-Edgerton Advanced Robotics (G.E.A.R.) team made it to semifinals, placing 6th overall out of 24 teams in the 2022 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science...

Turner Brown and Ellie Parks sporting masks due to the mandate.

COVID Causes School District to Implement Second Round of Mask Mandates

Alyssa Huffmaster and Lindsey Babcock Jan 31, 2022

On Monday, January 24, grades 9-12 returned to mandated masks. If the percentage of students absent due to COVID are down to 2%, masks will be optional once again beginning February 7. In November,...

On January 18, the BOE met to explain the process for hiring an interim superintendent.

The Search for USD 231’s Interim Superintendent

Olivia Steele, Editor in Chief Jan 27, 2022

After former superintendent Pam Stranathan resigned in December, the search began for a new superintendent to fill Stranathan’s open spot, starting with naming former GEHS principal and Director of Auxiliary...

All school board members present the night of the meeting.

Tense First School Board Meeting Ends With Naming Mark Meyer Interim Superintendent

On Monday, January 10, new school board members were welcomed to their positions with a tense first meeting which ended with naming former GEHS principal and current Director of Auxiliary Services Mark...

The program of the Sweet Hymns of Joy choir concert at GEHS.

Choir Program Hosts Holiday Event

John Weaver Dec 8, 2021

As Christmas approaches, the choir program at Gardner Edgerton High school holds a Christmas event for anyone to see. On Wednesday, December 8th at 7 pm, the program will be held in the auditorium....

One of the three designs of Halloween cookies The Blazer Stop baked and decorated.

The Blazer Stop Returns to GEHS

McKenzie Sullivan and Alyssa Huffmaster Nov 4, 2021

The Blazer Stop is returning Wednesday, November 10 after a year off due to Covid. “I’m excited to just start selling stuff," Ryan Beane, a senior and part of The Blazer Stop’s social media team...

Local elections will be held on Nov. 2. Mayor and school board candidates are up for election. Read their answers to our Q&A here.

Q&A with Gardner’s Mayoral and School Board Candidates

Olivia Steele, Editor in Chief Oct 29, 2021

Election season has come back around and Gardner residents are getting ready to cast their votes on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. The Blazer sent out questions to each candidate running for mayor and each...

Working the pumpkin patch field at Gieringers, junior John Davis and sophomore Austin Sandman help customers during the fall season.

Businesses Rely on Younger Student Workforce Due to Staffing Shortages

Amara Whited, Print Copy Editor Oct 29, 2021

With staffing shortages and supply chain issues, more businesses than ever are relying on a younger workforce, including students at GEHS. With a surplus of available positions, many local businesses are...

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