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Abilene High School's student news site.

The Booster
Abilene High School's student news site.

The Booster
All content by Lucas Cook

AHS Student, Jackie Sleichter Wins National Recognition in the Beef Industry

April 13, 2021
Students are still required to wear masks in school despite lifting of the county mandate.

Covid-19 Quarantine Changes

Ben Short, Senior Staff Writer
March 31, 2021
Running Into The New Season

Running Into The New Season

Ben Short
September 25, 2020
Missing Something

Missing Something

Blaise McVan, Senior Staff Writer
September 15, 2020
Goodbye, AHS

Goodbye, AHS

Aveth Elledge, Digital Editor in Chief
May 13, 2020
When NBA players can't play their usual schedule due to coronavirus restrictions, we now have NBA2K to get excited about.

Entertaining Myself Without NBA

Blaise McVan, Staff Writer
April 23, 2020
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Seniors Lose Their Last Chance

Ben Short, Staff Writer
April 10, 2020
Senior Beth Holmes works with a Red Cross worker at a blood drive earlier this year.

AHS Blood Drive To Be Held As Scheduled, Holmes To Receive Scholarship

Aveth Elledge, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2020
Have A Ball

Have A Ball

Ben Short, staff writer
March 9, 2020
2020 Presidential Candidates

2020 Presidential Candidates

Aveth Elledge, Digital Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2020
New Faces on the Sideline

New Faces on the Sideline

Ben Short, Junior Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
Senior Schedules

Senior Schedules

Aveth Elledge, Digital Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2020

B&B in the Afternoon – Taste Test Edition

Ben Short and Blaise McVan
January 22, 2020
Hearing Gabriel

Hearing Gabriel

Aveth Elledge, Digital Editor-In-Chief
December 20, 2019
Valentine's Day Match-Ups

Valentine’s Day Match-Ups

Anna Zey, Aveth Elledge, and Abigail Clark
December 13, 2019
Photo Credit - Aveth Elledge

Laryssa’s Got Rhythm

Aveth Elledge, Digital Editor-In-Chief
December 11, 2019

Christmas On A Budget

Aveth Elledge, Digital Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2019

Oreo Taste Testing

Aveth Elledge and Abigail Clark
November 14, 2019
Senior Abby Clark pulls her hoodie strings tight in order to keep warm. Photo by Aveth Elledge.

AHS Reinforces Hat Rule

Aveth Elledge, Digital Editor-In-Chief
November 12, 2019
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All About AHS’ Drug Testing

Aveth Elledge, Digital Editor-In-Chief
October 17, 2019
Halloween Horrors

Halloween Horrors

Ben Short, Staff Writer
October 15, 2019
One Last Game for the Class of 2020

One Last Game for the Class of 2020

Blaise McVan, Junior Staff Writer
October 15, 2019
Igor Tour 2019 - Independence, MO

Igor Tour 2019 – Independence, MO

Aveth Elledge, Digital Editor-In-Chief
October 9, 2019
Getty Images

The Rise of the Vape

Aveth Elledge, Digital Editor-In-Chief
September 24, 2019
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Tips for the Freshman Class

Aveth Elledge, Digital Editor-In-Chief
September 17, 2019
photo by KaylaCapture

Game, set, match! A Deeper Look Into AHS’ Tennis Queen

Aveth Elledge, Digital Editor-In-Chief
September 14, 2019
Rylie decks a ball in a losing effort to Hays in mid-April. She would score Turner Alderson on this play.

Unsung: Rylie Volkman

Lucas Cook, Senior Sports Editor
May 9, 2019
Golf Team Takes on Home Golf Meet

Golf Team Takes on Home Golf Meet

Ben Short
May 9, 2019
AHS Cowboys Swept by SE of Saline

AHS Cowboys Swept by SE of Saline

Aveth Elledge, Staff Writer
May 3, 2019
The poster for Endgame.

Avengers: Endgame is a Love Song to the Blockbuster

Lucas Cook, Senior Writer
May 1, 2019
Hocker on the mound for the Cowboys during an early season game.

Baseball Falters Twice at Clay

Lucas Cook, Senior Sports Editor
May 1, 2019
Triston Stover (left) leads Jonathan Ritchie (right) in a leg of the 110 meter hurdles at Riley County.

Unsung: Triston Stover and Jonathan Ritchie

Lucas Cook, Senior Sports Editor
April 29, 2019
The Tennessean’s mock-up of the Draft’s stage. The draft will begin tonight, April 25th.

2019 AHS Booster NFL Mock Draft

Lucas Cook, NFL Mock “Expert”
April 25, 2019
After Judging

AHS Student Hosts Art Show for All

Aveth Elledge, Staff Writer
April 22, 2019
DC's poster for the movie, featuring Zachary Levi.

DC’s Shazam a Step in the Right Direction

Lucas Cook, Senior Writer
April 9, 2019
AHS Lunch Polls

AHS Lunch Polls

Aveth Elledge, Staff Writer
April 3, 2019
How to Pull Off an Elaborate April Fools Day Prank

How to Pull Off an Elaborate April Fools Day Prank

Aveth Elledge, Staff Writer
April 1, 2019
The pictures posted on the board in Mr. Linn‘s room.

The clutter of the back room of the journalism department here at AHS turned up no clues as to the identity of Captain Cowboy.

The record-breaking girls' relay team from last season, consisting of (left to right) senior Sydney Burton, junior Savannah Stout, junior Beth Holmes, and senior Abby Barnes.

2019 Abilene Track and Field Preview

Lucas Cook, Senior Sports Editor
March 26, 2019
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Your fearless leader. No, the one on the right.

Benches that will be full of Cowboy Faithful come game day.

Seniors Seth Bielefeld (left) and Turner Alderson (right) listen closely to Mr. Cook.

[Photo] End of Third Quarter Photo Spread

March 1, 2019
Mr. Cook details his lesson for his third block Calculus class.

Matthew opens up a package of cookies he baked in Mrs. Farr's class to share.

A few students (left to right; Max Dunnam, Jr., Matthew Walter, So., Cameron Smith, So., and Aaron Geissinger, Jr.) enjoy conversation at lunch.

A few students (Dakota Morton, Trinnity McMillen, and Braydon Surritte) walk to their physics class.

A piece of handiwork lays proudly on Mr. Linn's desk.

Two students work carefully in Mr. Linn's DMT class.

Another, freshman Connor Rose, puts a lot of thought into his.

A few of Mr. Linn's DMT students work on spreadsheets.

Ms. Schmidt's third block U.S. History students take a test.

The alleyway between the gym and weight room was dark.

The library was without students during third block.

Ms. Townsend, ever the careful watcher, surveys her domain.

"Today is a Good Day", Mr. Delay's room.

James Mayden (23) defends on a Hays offensive drive.

Boys and Girls Stifle Indians in Hays

Lucas Cook, Senior Sports Editor
February 25, 2019
Senior Hannah Willey (12, orange) takes a shot during the Chapman game.

Chapman Throws Away Victories as Both Abilene Teams win NCKL

Lucas Cook, Senior Sports Editor
February 21, 2019
AHS Cell Phone Policy Follow-Up

AHS Cell Phone Policy Follow-Up

Blaise McVan, Sophomore Staff Writer
February 21, 2019
Photo via the Salina Post.

The Doctor Weighs In

Lucas Cook, Senior Sports Editor
February 14, 2019
Braydon Surritte and Wyatt Davis have both provided excellent backup options as seniors in their respective winter sports.

Unsung – Wyatt Davis and Braydon Surritte

Lucas Cook, Senior Sports Editor
February 14, 2019
Valentines Day On a Budget

Valentines Day On a Budget

Aveth Elledge, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Cowgirls Defend their Record

Cowgirls Defend their Record

Aveth Elledge, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Cowboys Roundup a Win Against Wamego

Cowboys Roundup a Win Against Wamego

Aveth Elledge, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
A Peer You Can Rely On

A Peer You Can Rely On

Aveth Elledge, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Travis Beetch, 22, fails to score an underneath basket against Salina South as Tim Barbieri (15, back) watches.

Cowboys Run the Table After Disappointing SIT Start

Lucas Cook, Senior Sports Writer
January 25, 2019
Cowboy seniors.

Cowboys Cruise By Clay Center

Lucas Cook, Senior Sports Editor
January 14, 2019
Preston Boyd (44) engages in a rebound battle against Marysville.

Cowboys and Cowgirls Scrum with Marysville

Lucas Cook, Senior Sports Editor
January 8, 2019
The Phone Policy Crisis at AHS

The Phone Policy Crisis at AHS

Aveth Elledge, Staff Writer
January 4, 2019
AHS Jazz Band Tour of Schools

AHS Jazz Band Tour of Schools

Aveth Elledge, Staff Writer
December 17, 2018
Junior Travis Beetch (far back) takes a shot that is rebounded and banked in for a score by senior Tim Barbieri (15) against Concordia on Friday.

Cowboys and Cowgirls Leave Tigers Speechless

Lucas Cook, Senior Sports Editor
December 17, 2018
Cowboy's Karsen Loader gets hand raised after a pin victory in Wamego.

Wrestling @ Wamego

Blaise McVan, Sophomore Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
Cowgirls Outlast Orioles in OT

Cowgirls Outlast Orioles in OT

Blaise McVan, Sophomore Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
Bill Snyder is carried off the field by Colby Moore (19) and Dalton Risner (71) following his 200th career victory, just so happening to be against Kansas.

Coach Bill Snyder Retires from Kansas State Football; Impact is Felt in Abilene

Lucas Cook, Senior Sports Writer and future Kansas State Wildcat
December 11, 2018
Abilene Takes on District Concerts

Abilene Takes on District Concerts

Ben Short, Sophomore Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
Vopat (front row, far left) with the girls' basketball last season after their third place finish in the SIT.

Unsung: Jade Vopat

Lucas Cook, Sports Editor
November 27, 2018
FFA National Convention

FFA National Convention

Aveth Elledge, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
The seniors following their final race. From left to right, they are; BACK ROW: Austin Wuthnow, Damian Hartman, Braydon Surritte, Travis Luthi, Lucas Cook, and coach Tyler Bryson. FRONT ROW: Coach Andy Cook, Sydney Burton, Abby Barnes, and Megan Anguiano. (PHOTO: Kristi Cook)

Cross Country 2018 Season Review

Aveth Elledge, Staff Writer
November 12, 2018
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FCCLA Concession Stand

Blaise McVan, Sophomore Staff Writer
November 8, 2018
Senior David Pinedo (35) hypes up the Cowboys before a game. (I/C: Dave Linn)

Season in Review: 2018 Football

Lucas Cook, Senior Sports Editor
November 12, 2018
Sydney has decided to take her talents to Kansas State University. (Photo: Jaden Walters)

Sydney Burton Takes Fifth at State

Ben Short, Sophomore Sports Writer
November 7, 2018
The seniors following their final race. From left to right, they are; BACK ROW: Austin Wuthnow, Damian Hartman, Braydon Surritte, Travis Luthi, Lucas Cook, and coach Tyler Bryson. FRONT ROW: Coach Andy Cook, Sydney Burton, Abby Barnes, and Megan Anguiano. (PHOTO: Kristi Cook)

Battered Cross Country Slogs Through NCKL

Lucas Cook, Sports Editor
October 18, 2018
Who Said It: Homecoming Candidate Parents

Who Said It: Homecoming Candidate Parents

Aveth Elledge, Staff Writer
October 17, 2018
2018 Abilene High School Homecoming Queen

2018 Abilene High School Homecoming Queen

Aveth Elledge, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
Olberding (left) and Kylie Coup (right) share a hug after their season ends.

Cowgirl Tennis Ends Season in Style

Ben Short, Sportswriter
October 16, 2018
Unsung: Gabe Prater

Unsung: Gabe Prater

Lucas Cook, Senior Editor and Sportswriter
October 15, 2018
Linebacker Logan Anguiano (34) calls out a coverage shift before a McPherson play.

Cowboys Suffer Huge Loss to McPherson

Blaise McVan, Sophomore Staff Writer
October 1, 2018

The Questioneers?

September 14, 2018
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