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The student news site of Spring Hill High School

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The student news site of Spring Hill High School

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Kayley Tran

Kayley Tran, Online Editor-in-Chief & Senior Ads Editor

Hiii!! I’m Kayley Tran, I am a senior and this is my third year in SPUB! I am the Online Editor in Chief and one of the senior ads manager. This means I am the one behind this website as well as some of the senior ads in the yearbook! I believe that journalism has so many purposes. Helping create new connections and giving people a place to be heard are only two reasons why journalism matters. When I’m not creating content for SPUB or catching up on my school work you can find me doing crafts, buying more stuffed animals, or hanging out with my friends and family. I am sad this is my final year, but I am excited to see what we create this year!

All content by Kayley Tran
This year the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on Oct. 6. Lanterns and family gatherings are two primary aspects of this celebration.

Mid-Autumn Festival: A Celebration of Moonlight, Family, and Graditute

Kayley Tran, Website Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2025
Kian O’Shea and Lily Meek, 12, capture the unforgettable memory after receiving their titles of homecoming king and queen. Both students want to thank the senior class for their support.

More Than a Crown

Kayley Tran, Online Editor-in-Chief & Senior Ads Manager
September 19, 2025
Kayley Tran, 12, poses for their first day of senior year. Senior sunrise was the first event all seniors were able to participate in.

The Beginning of the End

Kayley Tran, Online Editor-in-Chief & Senior Ads Manager
September 15, 2025
Zoe Tarvin, 11, sketches with sidewalk chalk to represent StuCo at the Chalk the Walk event held Wednesday, Sept. 10. This is one of many traditions leading up to homecoming day.

Students Enjoy the Fesitives of Homecoming Week

Kayley Tran, Online Editor-in-Chief & Senior Ads Manager
September 10, 2025
(photo illustration by K. Tran)

Back to the Beginning

Kayley Tran, Lead Copy Editor
May 9, 2025
(Photo illustration by K. Tran)

Note-worthy Childhood Songs

Kayley Tran, Lead Copy Editor
April 30, 2025
Hawkins gathers items and puts together a gift bag for nurses in our community. They shared that they have enjoyed this service project and hopes to continue it in the future. (Photo by K. Tran)

HOSA Shows Appreciation Towards Nurses

Kayley Tran, Lead Copy Editor
April 24, 2025
Students share their favorite childhood toy. From plushies to doctor sets, each one holds a special memory. (photo illustration by K. Tran)

Toy Box Treasures

Kayley Tran, Lead Copy Editor
April 17, 2025
Students share their favorite childhood snacks. Ranging in variety, they all relive memories that come along with these nostalgic tastes. (photo illustration by K. Tran)

Relive the Tastes of Childhood

Kayley Tran, Lead Copy Editor
April 9, 2025
Senator Cory Booker carries out a speech for over 25 hours. Booker now holds the record for longest speech on the Senate floor. (photo by FMT)

Senator Cory Booker Breaks Record with 25-hour Speech

Kayley Tran, Lead Copy Editor
April 2, 2025
Graphic by K. Tran

Let’s Show Love Childhood Classics

Kayley Tran, Lead Copy Editor
March 11, 2025
Left: Addison Lightcap, 11, shows off her halloween costume. They expressed that they reminisce on their childhood often. (photo provided my A. Lightcap) Right: Maura Fuqua, 11, poses as a family member captures a memory. Despite the struggles moving has caused throughout their childhood, they believe that it has made them who they are today. (photo provided my M. Fuqua)

Childhood: Where it All Begins

Kayley Tran, Lead Copy Editor
March 5, 2025
Campbell Mermis, 12, makes history as the first female wrestler from the high school to win state. Huge congrats go to the wrestling team and coaches. (photo provided by C. Mermis)

Wrestlers Deliver Impressive Performance at State

Kayley Tran, Lead Copy Editor
March 5, 2025
Protests against President Trump is taking place today. Online platforms have spread the hashtags of this movement. (Photo by Ben Alexander)

Protests against Trump Take Place Across the US

Kayley Tran, Lead Copy Editor
February 6, 2025
The Chiefs last played the Texans on Dec. 21, 2024. This will be the second time the teams have gone against one other in just one month (Photo by V. Araiza).

The Chiefs will Face the Texans for the Divisional Round

Kayley Tran, Lead Copy Editor
January 13, 2025
My glasses focus on the word perfection. Although there are many views of the word perfection, I have learned my own opinions on this topic. (Photo by K. Tran)

Perfection: My Perception

Kayley Tran, Lead Copy Editor
December 12, 2024
Alison Koesser, English teacher, looks over their students’ assignments. Teachers have many tasks to complete on a daily basis which may play a factor in the “perfectionist” mindset. (Photo by M. Marmon)

Perfection: Teacher Edition

Kayley Tran, Lead Copy Editor
November 21, 2024
HOSA members Elizabeth Suter, 12, and Aiden Barentine, 10, volunteer at the blood drive. HOSA's goal was to have 40 units of blood donated. (Photo by K. Tran)

[Photo] HOSA Hosts Blood Drive

November 14, 2024
Kayley Tran, 11, sits with the SPUB staff during class. (Photo by A. Manning)

Editorial: Changed the Core

Kayley Tran, Lead Copy Editor
November 8, 2024
Ammar Aljishi, 12, works independently during their fourth hour Algebra II class. Individuals set their own bar of what a perfect student means to them. (Photo by K. Tran)

Perfection: Student Edition

Kayley Tran, Copy Editor
October 31, 2024
Mole Day falls on Oct. 23 every year. Mole is a unit that is used in chemistry (Photo by ChemistryWorld).

Chemistry Classes Celebrate Mole Day

Kayley Tran, Copy Editor
October 22, 2024
The word perfection can have two sides. Whether it is positive or negative, people tend to have different definitions. (Graphic by K. Tran)

The Two-Sided Truth

Kayley Tran, Copy Editor
September 27, 2024
KU has taken action on new resriction and policies reguarding Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion programs. Students fear that other programs will come to a halt (Photo by Klaipeda university).

KU Reduces Diversity, Inclusion Efforts

Kayley Tran, Lead Copy Editor
September 25, 2024

NHS Starts Application Process

Kayley Tran, Copy Editor
September 13, 2024
The Hecht Museum displays certain artifact within glass and some outside glass. As much as this can cause problems, it can also create an authentic view (Photo by Hanay).

Mishap in the Museum

Kayley Tran, Copy Editor
August 28, 2024

SPUB Sisters

Kayley Tran, Staff Writer
May 20, 2024
China lauched a mission to collect samples from the far side of the moon. People viewed this event over television and from China's beaches (Photo by B. Abbott).

China Launches a Mission to the Moon

Kayley Tran, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
The senior class gets together to share their final pep assembly. Events like this tend to be very sentimental to seniors (Photo by M. Brown).

First vs. Last Impression

Kayley Tran, Staff Writer
May 2, 2024
Delgado and Oshel take a picture in their matching gowns for senior graduation. Their close friendship started seven years ago (Photo provided by E. Delgado).

‘If she goes, I go’

Kayley Tran, Staff Writer
April 9, 2024
People have hopes that spring weather will final come in to play. This will make outdoor activities more enjoyable. (K. Williams)

The Final Hard Freeze

Kayley Tran, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024
Students lift weights during Tucker Woofter’s fourth hour class. Working out is a common part of a teen’s daily routine. (Photo by H. Evans)

RouTEENs

Kayley Tran, Staff Writer
March 20, 2024
Posters are hung around the school to advertise HOSA’s service project. From March 1 to 8, the club is hosting a First Aid Drive in order to give back to the community (Photo by K. Tran).

HOSA Hosts First Aid Drive

Kayley Tran, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Gmail and Google Drive are used daily by students. Staying digitally organized can be crucial to minimizing stress. (Photo by K. Tran)

Mess Equals Stress

Kayley Tran, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
The downtown Marriot displays lights to show support to the Cheifs at the Super Bowl. This display began 20 years ago and continues to this day. (J.Baxter)

Kansas City Lights Up to Support the Chiefs

Kayley Tran, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
The Dazzlers pose at Lee’s Summit North High School before they perform. Preparing to go on stage, they hype each other up. (Photo provided by M. Fuqua)

Dazzlers Take on Lee’s Summit Invitational

Kayley Tran, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
Downtown Spring Hill is a common place for community members to work or apply. There were many jobs teenagers could work at.

Common Jobs in the Community

Kayley Tran, Staff Writer
January 19, 2024
COP28 President calls the new agreement "historic." With the rapid climate increase, actions need to be taken. (Photo by R. Donovan)

World Agrees to Climate Change Deal

Kayley Tran, Staff Writer
December 13, 2023
Kenadee Staab, 11, focuses on creating a clay bowl in Ms. Goldman’s ceramics class. Second semester can come with switches in electives. (Photo by H. Evans)

Set Up to Second Semester

Kayley Tran, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
Rylee Higgs has shared the same school with their mom for the past two years. Sharing their high school years with their mom has a positive impact on them. (Photo by K. Tran)

Sharing Schools

Kayley Tran, Staff Writer
November 10, 2023
Communication symbols are put onto signs throughout the city of Olathe. This has helped spread the learning of sign language (Graphic courtesy of Internet Archive Book Images).

Olathe Adds Communication Boards to Parks

Kayley Tran, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
Students line up and wait to get their lunch. The increase in the student body has caused the line to become longer this year (Photo by K. Tran).

Lengthened Lunch Line

Kayley Tran, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023
A variety of music artists are displayed. Students enjoy many different styles and can share similarities and differences between their favorite artists (Photo illustration by K. Tran).

Judging by the Tune

Kayley Tran, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
Senior, Caden Bartek, is a TA for Anna Manning and does his homework in his down time. This is a plus when deciding to be a teacher’s aide (K. Tran).

The TA within TeAchers

Kayley Tran, Staff Writer
September 21, 2023
Water towers can be seen throughout cities, but are overlooked. These are the center of something that we depend on in our daily lives (B. Stansberry).

Emporia Experiences Water Breaks

Kayley Tran, Staff Writer
September 20, 2023
Photo by K. Tran.

“Real”ationships

Kayley Tran, Journalism Student Contributor
May 11, 2023
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