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Kayla Reyes

Kayla Reyes, Paper Editor-In-Chief

Kayla Reyes is a junior and is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the Central Focus. Outside of newspaper, she takes part in speech and debate, cross country, and track. She’s excited to continue working on the paper and help staff to create an awesome publication this year.

 

All content by Kayla Reyes
Woodward and Bernstein, played by Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman, pose for a movie poster. Throughout the film, the dynamic duo shows their immense dedication and tenacity.

All the Journalists’ Inspiration

Kayla Reyes, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2021
Coming to Terms with Coming Out

Coming to Terms with Coming Out

Kayla Reyes, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 27, 2021
A teenage girl basked in blue light stands with a stoic expression cast onto her face. Above her, a thought bubble floats; it encompasses the causes of her mental distress: relationship and communication issues, home troubles and overwhelming school work. All are example of potential factors that affect mental health.

Recognizing the Roots

Kayla Reyes, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2021
A dead phone sits plugged into a charger. The phone represents mental health, which must stay energized to keep a person from mentally crashing.

Battling Low Battery

Natalie Walsh and Kayla Reyes
April 26, 2021
Coach Radigan starts each class period by having his students repeat the identity statement. it is a series of "I" statements to make students aware of how they are cherished.

[Photo] Mental Health and Wellness

Sophie Delaney, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2021
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[Photo] Mental Illness, Meds and Me

Sydney Tran, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2021
Lauren Guth poses with her Congressional Nomiation certifcate and acceptance booklet. Guth went through a multitudinous process composed of essay-writing and interviews in order to get accepted by West Point Academy, where she plans to attend in order to serve her country and earn a degree.

Sights Set on Service

Kayla Reyes, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2021
A Year of COVID-19

A Year of COVID-19

Kayla Reyes, Co Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2021
the squeeze

Girls Wrestling Team Approaches GACS

Kayla Reyes, Print Co Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2021
Wrestling Through COVID Concerns

Wrestling Through COVID Concerns

Kayla Reyes, Print Co Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2020
An IPhone displays an Instagram feed from June 2, 2020-- Blackout Tuesday. Supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement posted black squares to show their solidarity for Black people in a time of racial injustice.

Artificial Activism

Kayla Reyes, Print Co Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2020
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[Photo] Eyes Wide Open

Kayla Reyes and Natalie Walsh, Print Co Editors-in-Chief
November 20, 2020
Xime Avila runs along the set path at a cross country race. “It was good, probably the best race so far. I’m feeling pretty confident [for the rest of the season] as a whole," Avila said.

Runners Compete in Cross Country GAC’s

Kayla Reyes, Co Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2020
Next Two Football Games Postponed Due to Football Players Quarantining

Next Two Football Games Postponed Due to Football Players Quarantining

Kayla Reyes, Co Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2020
Senior Shaffer Brown fist bumps Dr. Arnel at Senior Night upon receiving her award. Precautions such as mask-wearing have been taken to keep students, coaches, and spectators at sporting events safe.

Mr. Harris on the Fall Sports Season

Kayla Reyes, Co Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2020
A poster with names of Black people killed by the police and a Black power fist, captioned “say their names.” Signs such as this have been used at protests to express dissatisfaction with police brutality and systemic racism in the justice system.

If Black Lives Really Matter, the Justice System Must Change

Kayla Reyes, Print Editor-in-Chief
June 25, 2020
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Kayla Reyes, Print Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2020
“Mr. Moneybags” greedily grasps a bag of cash. Similarly, the College Board takes as much money from students as possible, doing everything from overcharging students in the first place to instituting fees for students who don’t have the financial resources to pay for exams in November.

College Board Con

Kayla Reyes, Print Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2020
The new schedule for FHSD, effective April 20.

Update: New Schedule for Online Classes

Kayla Reyes, Print Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2020

Update: Mo. Gov Mike Parson Issues Stay-at-Home Order

Kayla Reyes, Print Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2020
A photo of New York City taken from Lindsay Schallon's balcony. Amid the Coronavirus outbreak, New York streets have become quiet.

Former Student Experiences Life in Coronavirus Hotspot

Kayla Reyes, Print Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2020
Update: FHSD releases schedule for e-learning

Update: FHSD releases schedule for e-learning

Kayla Reyes, Print Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2020
Top Five Movies to Watch During Coronacation

Top Five Movies to Watch During Coronacation

Kayla Reyes, Print Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2020
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[Photo] March 2020: It’s Time For A Change

Megan Percy, Web Editor-In-Chief
March 23, 2020
Update: Gov. Mike Parson Issues Social Distancing Order

Update: Gov. Mike Parson Issues Social Distancing Order

Kayla Reyes, Print Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2020
A banner across the FHSD website describes the suspension of school and activities across the district

FHSD Cancels School Amid COVID-19 Concerns

Kayla Reyes and Kierigan McEvoy
March 15, 2020

Masturbation: It’s Uni-sex

Kayla Reyes, Print Editor-In-Chief
February 24, 2020
Junior Kaden Hart prepares to pin his opponent. Hart placed first at the District Championship, meaning he will advance to State.

Boys Wrestling Competes at State Championship

Kayla Reyes, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2020
The boy wrestlers pose for a team photo

Spartans Come in Fifth at Wrestling GAC’s

Kayla Reyes, Print Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2020
A phone is being powered off. Taking time away from your phone provides many benefits.

Power Off

Kayla Reyes, Print Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2020
OFF-SEASON SPRINTING: Eli Allen and Reed Easterling perform handoffs with a baton. “My biggest goal is just to stay in shape and to get myself better so that during track season I can get better and better times,” Easterling said.

Relentless. Impassioned. Immortal.

Kayla Reyes, Print Editor-in-Chief
January 3, 2020

Mrs. Kimberly Schellert, AP Government and Regular Government Teacher

Kayla Reyes, Paper Editor-In-Chief
December 20, 2019
Mrs Crain receives money from junior Rhyen Standridge as a part of the Winter Love Collection through the language department. The money raised was used for making the holiday season enjoyable for students.

[Photo] Activity Festivities

Sarah Percy, Staff Reporter
December 27, 2019
INTENSE ON THE ICE: O’Leary’s passion for hockey keeps her focused on the game. She’s built her skill set over the 11 years she’s been playing.

Moving for the Blues

Kayla Reyes, Print Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2019
A pie set out on a table ready for people to enjoy. Pies are a delicious way to bring fall festivities into parties and other get-togethers.

[Photo] Fall Festivities

Faith Beckmann, Staff Reporter
November 26, 2019
JAM SESSION: Alli Rush plays a song on her guitar for her English class, much to her classmates' delight. Rush brought her guitar to school for extra credit on a Spanish assignment and played for her other classes as well.

[Photo] In a Rush

Robyn Ziegemeier, Staff Reporter
November 25, 2019
Junior Lexi Pearson spikes the ball, earning a point for the Spartans. Despite this daring play, and many other like it, the Spartans ultimately lost to Nixa.

Spiking Through Loss

Kayla Reyes, Print Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2019
Bennett makes sure to pace herself mid-race. Creating a steady rhythm and knowing her limits, she demonstrates the best way to go about pacing herself.

[Photo] Bennett Ascends A Slippery Slope

Essy Ingram, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2019

Living Sustainably

Kayla Reyes, Paper Editor-In-Chief
October 22, 2019

September 2019: Rooted in reality

Kayla Reyes, Print editor-in-chief
October 1, 2019
A varsity Spartan hits a ball at the game against FWZ. The Spartans won 3-2

Approaching the End

Kayla Reyes, Paper Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2019
Delayed first day

Delayed first day

Kayla Reyes, Paper Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2019
PRINCESS PREPARATION: The ReFresh office, the headquarters for the Cinderella Project, holds thousands of dresses for each gril to choose from. VIPS (Very Important Princesses) get to look through as many dresses as it takes for them to find the perfect one.

Prom dreams do come true

Kayla Reyes, Social media editor
May 20, 2019
Mr. Schott informing students about the fine art of journalism

Mr. Schott

Kayla Reyes, Social media editor
May 7, 2019

Chosen family

Kayla Reyes, Social Media Editor
April 11, 2019
Four members of the track and field team run during practice to prepare their bodies for performance. This is part of what junior Mikayala Aubuchon attributes to their success.

[Photo] Practice makes perfect

Megan Percy, Discover editor
April 10, 2019
Junior Maddie Bennett can be seen smiling as she jogs with her team at practice. As their season continues, the girl's track and field team continues to have stellar performances at competitions.

[Photo] Going the distance

Maddie Fuller, Staff reporter
April 3, 2019
Natalie White is completely focused on finishing her AP World notes so that she may move on with her busy schedule of studying and soccer.

[Photo] Handling Stress Positively

Kierigan McEvoy, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2019
Three members of the girl's track team run alongside Mid Rivers Mall Drive. Their hard work has already been proven in the first three meets of the season, as there were many personal records broken.

[Photo] An early breakthrough

Megan Percy, Discover editor
March 27, 2019
Central scores at last night's districts game. Varsity boys and girls basketball are advancing to the final game Friday night.

Boys basketball advances to district championship

Kayla Reyes and PJ Sheehan
February 27, 2019
Varsity basketball played St. Charles High last Wednesday. With districts approaching, this game was a good indicator of how they'll perform.

Heading into districts

Kayla Reyes, Social media editor
February 25, 2019
INTERACTIVE LEARNING: Cheyenne Morris engages in her daily activity for the Health Occupations program, praticing putting bedding in and around her classmate. Students enrolled in the Health Sciences programs at Lewis and Clark learn all the essentials of taking care of patients, giving them vital skills for their future careers.

A hands-on approach

Kayla Reyes, Social media editor
February 25, 2019

[Video] February issue: Why I Didn’t Report

Kayla Reyes, Social media editor
February 22, 2019
The varsity boys basketball team congratulate each other as they score at their game. The team secured a win against Howell North with a score of 61-48.

Victory for the spartans

Kayla Reyes, social media editor
February 11, 2019
A deadly trend

A deadly trend

Kayla Reyes, social media editor
February 11, 2019
The varsity boys basketball team listens to a pep talk from their coach. The team took home a loss of 48-50 in the first game of the Washington Tournament. PHOTO BY NJ Heckenkamp.

A disappointing loss

Kayla Reyes, Social media editor
January 9, 2019
Callie Bratsch worked hard perfecting a dance routine. Bratsch spends long hours at hard practices to nail each routine.

Driven by ambition

Kayla Reyes, Staff reporter
November 10, 2018
Boys swim competed in GACs. Some boys qualified for State and are anxious for what it holds.

Coming to the end

Kayla Reyes, Natalie Walsh, Breana Epperson, and Maddie Fuller
November 2, 2018
This photo was taken the night when the swim team members shaved their head. The "after" photo is shown here.

Shaving for swim

Natalie Walsh, Kayla Reyes, Breana Epperson, and Maddie Fuller
October 30, 2018
Adam Decker has been on swim for three years. Decker enjoys Swim and has grown significantly since starting.

Q & A with Adam Decker

Kayla Reyes, Natalie Walsh, Breana Epperson, and Maddie Fuller
October 30, 2018
Coach Froeschner has been coaching Swim for four years. He has helped the team improve and grow closer.

Meet the boys swim coach

Natalie Walsh, Kayla Reyes, Breana Epperson, and Maddie Fuller
October 30, 2018
The Swim Team competed in the Jaguar Invitational this weekend. The members feel the team bonded at this event.

Bonding in the water

Natalie Walsh, Kayla Reyes, Breana Epperson, and Maddie Fuller
October 12, 2018
Colin Williams qualified with a time of 56.99 in the 100 meter backstroke. The Ozark Invitational (September 8th) was successful for Colin and the rest of his team as well.

Swimming to state

Natalie Walsh, Kayla Reyes, Breanna Epperson, and Maddie Fuller
September 24, 2018
Swimmer Michael Yu poses for a headshot after giving an interview on what's new with Boys Swim.

Pressure in the pool

Kayla Reyes, Breanna Epperson, Maddie Fuller, and Natalie Walsh
September 7, 2018
Freshly baked cookies assorted deliciously. This dessert is a rich and indulgent treat.

Top 5 desserts

Kayla Reyes, Staff reporter
September 6, 2018
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