Trent Klocke By: Robert Mauck Trenton Neil Klocke is a current senior in the Knox County Class of 2020. His parents are Jeff and Tara Lay. During high school, Klocke has participated in football, basketball, baseball, FFA and Spanish Club. His greatest accomplishment so far is successfully making it to his senior year of high school. Klocke uses the words weird,... READ MORE >
Logan Klocke Senior Spotlight By: Grace O’Neal Logan Manning Klocke is a member of the senior class at Knox County High School. He is the son of Giovanna Klocke. Klocke shared that all of the laughs he had in speech class are his favorite school memories. His favorite teacher was Ms. Moser and Klocke said that his mother has been the most influential person in... READ MORE >
Brittany Nicole Harsell By: Jaiden Linebaugh Brittany Nicole Harsell is a senior at Knox County R-1 High School and is the daughter of Tammy and Tommy Harsell. Harsell is involved in FFA and Yearbook. Three words she would describe herself as are funny, outgoing and hardworking. Her favorite teacher is Mrs. Wriedt. “She pushes me to my full potential even when I... READ MORE >
Keagan Lee Hamlin By: Robert Mauck Keagan Lee Hamlin is a member of the Knox County Class of 2020. Throughout high school he has participated in football, Spanish Club and track. When asked what his favorite school memory is Hamlin said, “When Bradey Walton flipped out on Ms. Dorsey.” He also shared that his favorite teacher has been Mrs. Wriedt... READ MORE >
Jazzlynn Holman Senior Spotlight By: Grace O’Neal Jazzlynn Grace Holman is a senior this year at Knox County. She is the daughter of Joe and Krista Holman. Holman is involved in Spanish Club, NHS, band, basketball and football cheer, and she is a baseball manager. Holman said that her favorite school memory is when her old cheer coach took the cheer... READ MORE >
Students Gain Valuable Skills through Makerspace By: Robert Mauck Mrs. Van Delft and Mrs. Hamlin have been working with 4th and 5th grade students on Wednesdays after school at MakerSpace. At Knox County, this after-school activity is described as a collaborative workspace in the elementary library where students are making, learning, exploring and sharing ideas.... READ MORE >
Knox County Students Visit Truman for the Classical and Modern Language Festival By: Jaiden Linebaugh On Thursday, November 14, 28 Knox County Spanish Club members attended the annual Classic and Modern Language Festival hosted by Truman State University. Knox County was one of eight high schools that participated in the festivities. The high school students... READ MORE >
Knox County R-I Receives Distinguishment from Apple By: Grace O’Neal On Wednesday, November 13, Knox County R-I held an assembly to announce they were named an Apple Distinguished School for the next three years. Brent Catlett, the development executive for Missouri for Apple, and Rhonda Goedeker, the account executive for the education division from Apple, were... READ MORE >
Knox County Band Making Progress as Growing Program By: Grace O’Neal Knox County Band has a new director and teacher this year, Ms. Lisa Blake. Blake, an Knox County alumnae said that things are going good but the students are in a building year, and are making great progress over the short time that she has had them this year. She said that she was excited to... READ MORE >
Knox County School Staff Receive Insight on the Importance of Dyslexia Screening By Jaiden Linebaugh On Monday, October 14, Knox County School District hosted their monthly Professional Development day with guest speaker, Anita Kuttenkuler, who taught the teachers about dyslexia. Kuttenkuler is the owner of A New Beginning Dyslexia Center and has over 20 years... READ MORE >
Senior Night By: Robert Mauck On Saturday, October 19 Knox County seniors were recognized before the football game against the Highland Cougars. Football players being recognized included Keagan Hamlin who was escorted by his parents Josh and Laine Lay, and Jeff and Scherry Hamlin. Keagan is active in football, track, and Spanish Club. His future plans are to... READ MORE >
Maria Andronachi By: Jaiden Linebaugh Knox County High School has been working with the foreign exchange program, FLEX, for many years. This year, Knox County has 3 new students from all over the world. Maria Andronachi is an exchange student from Moldova, an Eastern European Country. In Moldova, her family consists of her mother, father and herself. She enjoys... READ MORE >
Marine Haroyan By: Robert Mauck Marine Haroyan is one of Knox County's 2019-2020 foreign exchange students. She comes from Armavir, a small town in Armenia. Before she came to Knox County she was active in English club at her old school. Since arriving at our school, she has become active in Spanish Club. Marine describes her family in Armenia as very... READ MORE >
Exchange Student Highlight By: Grace O’Neal Meet Sagee Wongchaisuwan. She is an exchange student at Knox County this year. Wongchaisuwan is from Thailand, and she wanted to be an exchange student so she could have new experiences and learn more about different cultures. She also wants to improve her English and learn the correct pronunciation of words.... READ MORE >
Brandee Amelia Davis By Robert Mauck Brandee Amelia Davis is a member of the Knox County Class of 2020. Davis is the daughter of Kathy and Jon Davis. She is active in Art Club. Her favorite teacher throughout high school has been high school art teacher, Mrs. Lucas. She says Lucas makes every class interesting and fun. Davis shared three words to describe herself... READ MORE >
Noah Hall Senior Spotlight By: Grace O’Neal Noah Matthew Hall is a member of the class of 2020 at Knox County R-I. He is the son of Russell Hall and Angela Strange. Hall is involved in football, Drama Club, Spanish Club and track and field. Hall’s favorite school memory is his junior prom where he and his friends sang "Country Roads" together. He also said he... READ MORE >
John Theodore England By Jaiden Linebaugh Knox County Senior John Theodore England is the son of Derek and Anaise England. He is the Spanish Club President and is involved in NHS. Three words he uses to describe himself as include hardworking, dedicated, and caring. When asked who his favorite teacher is, England said Mrs. Greenley and Mrs. Wriedt because they... READ MORE >
Knox County High School Takes First Step to a Green Community By Jaiden Linebaugh On Wednesday, September 25, Lewis County REC connected brand new solar panels on the front lawn of the Knox County School District. The solar panels were the result of a project completed by students in two high school classes. This project first began two years ago when... READ MORE >
Knox Falls to Harrisburg on Homecoming By: Robert Mauck Knox County’s Homecoming football game against the Harrisburg Bulldogs did not even make it to the beginning kick-off on Friday night. Lightning postponed the game for 20 minutes before two tornado warnings forced everyone in attendance to the basement for shelter. At that time, it was decided to postpone... READ MORE >
Knox Softball Seniors Recognized By: Grace O’Neal On Oct. 1, Knox County softball recognized two seniors for the annual senior night. These seniors included Arysta Snyder and Grace O’Neal. Arysta Snyder is the daughter of Jason and Amanda Snyder. She is involved in Band, FBLA, Softball, NHS, Drama Club, Spanish Club, and Art Club. Snyder plans to attend... READ MORE >
"Throwin' It Back" During Homecoming 2019By: Grace O'Neal It’s that time of year again at Knox County R-I; Homecoming week is in full swing. This year’s theme is "Throwin’ It Back" and the dress-up days are different decades throughout the late 1900s. Monday was "Throwin’ it back to the '90s" where students and staff were encouraged to wear overalls, flannels,... READ MORE >
Grace Katherine Becker is a senior at Knox County R-I this year. She is the daughter of Robert and Anna Becker. Becker is involved in many extracurricular activities including Spanish Club, Art Club, Upward Bound, NHS, and Campus Bowl. Becker’s favorite school memory is when she met one of her best friends, Arysta Snyder. She says that her favorite teacher over... READ MORE >
Joseph Gabriel Aaronson By Robert Mauck Joseph Gabriel Aaronson is a member of the Knox County Senior Class of 2020. He is active in track, Art Club, Quiz Bowl and is the recorder for the Knox County football team. Three words Aaronson would describe himself as includes passionate, resourceful and kind-hearted. His favorite school memory was the Art Club field... READ MORE >
Brooke Michele Bradshaw By: Jaiden Linebaugh Brooke Michele Bradshaw is a member of the Knox County Senior Class of 2020. During her junior year, she was active in Flags. Three words Bradshaw uses to describe herself are short, loud and crazy. Bradshaw shares that her favorite teacher is, agriculture teacher Ms. Mallett. “She is very nice and understanding and... READ MORE >
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