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Student News of Liberty High School

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Student News of Liberty High School

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Student News of Liberty High School

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Braden McMakin

Braden McMakin , Reporter

Braden is a senior and has been a part of the publications team since he was a sophomore. Braden is an active member in the Theatre department as well as a member of the Color Guard. He enjoys learning new things and has started an independent business of his own in photography.

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Sophomore Grace Pickering recently adopted an abandoned kitten and named it April. "April is my favorite month of the year because the cold and gloomy winter season changes into the warm spring weather. I decided to name my cat April because to me she represented happiness," Pickering said.

[Photo] Welcoming April

Abby Jordan, Reporter
April 28, 2019
Senior Rishi Kondapaneni talks to the crowd at the annual Red Week pep assembly.

Ms. Merritt received the support staff of the year award from principal Mr. Nelson. She was the former attendance secretary and now teaches in the resource room.

[Photo] Rising Above The Rest

McKenzie Bartels, Reporter
March 19, 2019
From left to right: Julia Deters, Michelle Yoder, and Emily Gann play women in the 1920's who painted dials for a radium company.

[Photo] Racing the Clock

Lauren Polydys, Reporter
March 11, 2019
When students walk into Ms. Braswell’s classroom, there are couches and comfy chairs in her room.

[Photo] A Sense Of Belonging

Olivia Holler, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2019
Talent show winner Dessa Outman (11) performs her original song, "Don't Let Me Go", at the winter pep assembly.

[Photo] Shaped By Music

Lizzie Kayser, Reporter
March 5, 2019
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[Photo] Cupid Shufflin’ Through Spirit Week

February 11, 2019
The Liberty Belles dance team gets the crowd excited for the pep assembly.

[Photo] Breaking It Down

Ally Schniepp, Reporter
February 16, 2019
Students cheer on members of the swim team during the school clap out for the state qualifiers.

[Photo] The Spirit of Liberty

Lizzie Kayser, Reporter
February 15, 2019
Top (left to right): Alliesa Riles (10), Emily Grant (10) Bottom: Michelle Yoder (10) Rusty, Urleen, and Wendy Jo warn Ren about the town of Bomont.

[Photo] Footloose Rescheduled

Lizzie Kayser, Reporter
November 16, 2018
Freshmen are excited to enter the gym on the first day of school.

[Photo] Fresh Look at LHS

Sruthi Ramesh, Reporter
September 27, 2018
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[Photo] Homecoming Pep Assembly

Sruthi Ramesh and Mollie Banstetter
September 25, 2018
Students in the senior sections get riled up and ready for the night's homecoming game.

Liberty's varsity cheerleaders preview their homecoming halftime performance at the pep rally.

Carson Brown, Hunter Perkins and Nolan Bone talked to the crowd about the Eagles Nest and how to get involved on the first day of school.

[Photo] Inside the Nest

Nick Howard, Reporter
September 17, 2018
Mr. Wheeler leads the freshmen who are welcomed in to Liberty High School by the memorable bridgewalk.

First Day of School 2018

Eric Mason, Braden McMakin, Sarah Downs, and Katie Hill
August 19, 2018
Mr. Wheeler leads the freshmen who are welcomed in to Liberty High School by the memorable bridgewalk.

[Photo] 6 Cultures Of Liberty

April 9, 2021
Freshmen enter the gym to applause by the rest of the student body and the faculty.

The dance team performs for the crowd at the first-day of school assembly.

The gym is packed with all four grades on the first day to start the school year.

[Photo] First Day

August 19, 2018
Thank You Mr. Webster

Thank You Mr. Webster

Paige File, Abby Hurych, and Braden McMakin
May 27, 2018

Stained in Red

Braden McMakin
May 24, 2018
Sophomore Andrew Chastain and junior Zainub Ahmed are presented with an honorable mention award for their C-SPAN StudentCam documentary contest submission.

[Photo] Getting Recognition

Max Fensterman, Investigative Editor
April 26, 2018
Experiences have taught them that hard work pays off if you learn to focus and really pay attention to your surroundings because at the end of the day, getting the job done is what is more important than anything else.

The guard stands in line before heading to their 15 minute practice gym to prepare for their performance at 11:24 a.m. Left to Right: Christian Tebeau, Kayla Peters, Eric Welker, Abby Shields, Brianna Hill, Braden McMakin, Alliesa Howard, Kaylee Williams, Kyle Pridgeon, Allie Holtschlag.

Winter Guard Medals Silver at MCCGA Championships

Braden McMakin, Reporter
April 12, 2018
Red Night Recap

Red Night Recap

Braden McMakin and Eric Mason
February 15, 2018
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Kaitlyn Theriot signs with Webster University for soccer on Feb. 8.

[Photo] Dreams Come True

Chasteanne Salvosa, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2018
Mr. LaBrot and senior Mike Rybak put up one of the boards for the Champions Hallway.

[Photo] Champions Hallway

Sophia Sahrmann, Reporter
February 13, 2018
Andrew Fey and Corey Williams play basketball in a P.E. class.

[Photo] Counting Sports as P.E. Credits

Lexi Donato, Reporter
February 10, 2018
Salsa Dancing

Salsa Dancing

Braden McMakin, Tyler Schultz, Kyle Chastain, and Ally Linck
January 21, 2018
Liberty Thespians go out to eat after getting checked into ThesCon in downtown St. Louis. Front: Alyssa Fay, Abby Falgout, Devin Eckardt. Back: Annette Oliphant, Alisha Grant, Ally Linck, Emily Stabile, Ben Gagliano.

Liberty’s Thespians Attend ThesCon

Braden McMakin, Reporter
January 20, 2018
Through the Lens

Through the Lens

Braden McMakin, Reporter
January 11, 2018

How did You Propose? Homecoming 2017

Braden McMakin, Reporter
October 13, 2017
Emma Ingle joyfully accepts title of Lady Liberty passed down from Danielle Corgan.

[Photo] Meet Lady Liberty

Melana Quarles, Reporter
September 19, 2017
Seniors walk across the bridge to officially end their time at Liberty.

[Photo] The Closing of a Year and The Beginning of a Legacy

Sarah Martin and Jessica Gibson, Reporters
May 12, 2017

Speaking Loud by Staying Silent

Braden McMakin, Reporter
May 1, 2017
Alyssa Fay, playing Madame Zenobia, and Zoe Raye, playing Lillian, rehearse for the spring play, You Can't Beat the House.

You Can’t Beat the House

Braden McMakin, Reporter
March 6, 2017

You Guessed it, Guest Wifi

Braden McMakin, Reporter
January 11, 2017

November"s Student of the Month from Braden McMakin on Vimeo.

November’s Student of the Month

Braden McMakin, Reporter
November 21, 2016

October"s Student of the Month from Braden McMakin on Vimeo.

October’s Student of the Month

Braden McMakin, Reporter
November 10, 2016

Pure as The Driven Snow LHS from Braden McMakin on Vimeo.

Full recording of Pure as The Driven Snow (Friday night)

Braden McMakin, Reporter
November 6, 2016
Contemporary Colors

Contemporary Colors

Braden McMakin, Reporter
October 13, 2016
Who Won the Color War?

Who Won the Color War?

Braden McMakin, Reporter
October 11, 2016

the rules of the library LHS from Braden McMakin on Vimeo.

Rules of the Library

Braden McMakin, Reporter
October 5, 2016

a day in the life of an eagle from Braden McMakin on Vimeo.

A Day in the Life of an Eagle

Braden McMakin, Reporter
October 3, 2016

September"s Student of the Month from Braden McMakin on Vimeo.

September’s Student of the Month

Braden McMakin, Reporter
October 3, 2016
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