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Amelia Wiles

Amelia Wiles, Photographer

Amelia Wiles is a junior at Free State and a photographer for Free State Journalism. Outside of journalism, she is a member of the girls soccer team and is involved in NHS. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends, traveling, and anything outdoors.

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Celebrating with his teammates, senior Drew Rosenthal runs toward the student section after a goal at a varsity soccer game on Sept. 5.

[Photo] SPORTS: Fall Sports Highlights

November 28, 2023
Senior Maya Lee anticipates the ball as she serves. Although this is Lee’s final year with Free State, her tennis journey has not yet reached an end. “I am playing in college and intend to coach to make money during school as well.” Lee said.

[Photo] SPORTS: Lee Sisters State Tennis

October 30, 2023
The closet of junior Kinsey Lake reflects her unique sense of style and her flair for all things fashionable. Having a variety of colors, shoes and accessories allows for the perfect outlet to express her personality.

[Photo] OPINION: Hue Are You?

October 16, 2023
Downtown Bakery and Cafe, WheatFields, serves a Pumpkin Spice Chai Cheesecake available in single slice portions, or a full cake. This is a fan favorite to many fall food loving individuals.

[Photo] REVIEW: Local Fall Foods Review

October 10, 2023
This photo of downtown gem, Great Blue Heron, displays their iconic sign and logo. As the name suggests, this place overall promotes the outdoors, while also doubling as a cafe that serves delicious espresso beverages and more.

[Photo] Review: The Great Blue Heron

September 20, 2023
Two major film gurus, junior Sean Ruddy and his sister, Free State alum Julia Ruddy, attend the “Barbie” movie that aired over this past summer. In September, it was announced as the biggest ever female solo directed film, and the highest-grossing movie of the year, demonstrating the monumental impact that this film had on the world. Photo collected from Sean Ruddy.

[Photo] FEATURE: Students Can’t Get Kenough of Barbie

September 11, 2023
Armed with a multitude of water weapons, seniors begin the battle known as Water Warriors on Monday, April 3. This competition is a spring tradition among Free State seniors, with one winner claiming the ultimate prize of the collective entry fees and recognition of being the last warrior remaining.

[Photo] FEATURE: Seniors Make a Splash

May 17, 2023
Collins says this was one of the hardest decisions he has had to make, but that he will always love Free State. “I simply enjoyed building relationships on and off the court, basketball is easy but being there for your players is most important,” Collins said.

[Photo] NEWS: Sherron Collins: I’ll Always Be a Firebird

May 4, 2023
Students’ district-provided computers are blocked from using ChatGPT as a mechanism for plagiarism. While this serves as a way to prohibit cheating, many students say it also restricts the ability to use it for any potential academic benefit.

[Photo] FEATURE: ChatGPT creating conversation inside classrooms

March 8, 2023
Starting strong, sophomore Brylee Burns strides out during the beginning of the race. Burns made huge leaps this season and helped to lead the girls team to a successful season with her individual 9th place at state. My favorite part of the season was doing long runs with my best friends, Burns said.

[Photo] SPORTS: Recognition at the Highest Level

March 7, 2023
Leaving six hours prior to game time, Senior Varsity player, Spencer Bentley, loads the cooler onto the bus. Proper amounts of food and water are critical for the players to maintain their energy during the extended wait.

[Photo] NEWS: Bus Schedule Forces Teams to Leave Early

October 31, 2022
Freshman Phoebe Morris

[Photo] Safety in State: Free State Increases Security Presence to Tighten Measures

September 21, 2022
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