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The Hoof Print

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Keatley Reflects on Board Service

Hailey Ketterman, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

For the past 15 years, Sarah Keatley has contributed her time and expertise to a variety of boards, including extension and volunteer boards, as well as serving as executive president of the Flint Hills...

Communicating with the press box for the shot. Sophomore and journalism student, Dylan Nelson, works behind the camera for Back Roads Broadcasting at the Wamego Backyard Brawl football game.

Behind the Lens and Ahead of the Pack

Braden Miller, Contributing Writer March 27, 2025

It takes courage to be in front of the camera. It takes skill to be behind the camera. Sophomore, Dylan Nelson has both. Nelson is a sophomore at Rock Creek High School. Nelson is a member of the Rock...

Shooting a three, freshman Karli Reitz sinks the ball for the Mustangs and ultimately leads her team to a victory over Silverlake on January 28, 2025. Photo Courtesy of  Sara McCarn

Coach Trevor Keller Fosters a Culture of Self-Improvement and Unity

Amylyn Hodges, Contributing Writer March 10, 2025

In his first season as head coach at Rock Creek for the high school girls’ basketball team, Trevor Keller, or you might know him by Coach Keller, has already made a culture of teamwork and self improvement....

Keeping the spirits high, sophomore, Jalen Campbell is crushing the competition at the Cheer and Dance festival at Baldwin City on February 22, 2025 winning a Division 1 as a team.

A Champion of Spirit

Piper Prockish, Contributing Writer March 10, 2025

The Rock Creek Cheer Team is made up of 15 girls, sophomore Jalen Campbell is one of them. This is Jalen’s first year to make the team after trying out previously her freshman year and because of her...

Dedicated father of four and committed Rock Creek school board member, Nate Meile works tirelessly to ensure the best for both students and the community.

Keeping the Community in Mind

Caleb Conrow, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

Nate Meile, a father of four, contributes to the success of the USD 323 School District by volunteering his time for the community as the vice president of the USD 323 School Board. As a father and school...

Photo courtesy of MHK Photo Company / Ali Corbett

Making Memories and Setting Goals

Hailey Ketterman, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

When students at Rock Creek High School hear the name Ayla Klingenberg, they think first about her illustrious volleyball career that started in 4th grade. In fact, there is not a record or award that...

With the open road ahead, senior Caleb Conrow, reflects on his journey and the dreams that drive him forward.

Cruising into the Future

Gabe Martin, Staff Writer February 13, 2025

Caleb Conrow, a senior at Rock Creek High School, recently joined the editorial team of the online newspaper, The Hoof Print. He has been in the Rock Creek school system since pre-school and is now preparing...

Photo Courtesy of Hailey Ketterman

From Classroom to Classroom

Ayla Klingenberg, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

Ketterman’s high school career has not only been a unique time in her life, but a whirlwind of experiences and lessons as well. “It’s definitely gone by really fast,” said Ketterman, reflecting...

Photo Courtesy of Gabe Martin

FBLA Vice President Grows his Own Success

Caleb Conrow, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

A driven high school senior with a passion for leadership and finance, Gabe Martin is already making his mark as the vice president of the Future Business Leaders of America student organization at RCHS....

Hard at work, junior Brooklyn Gibbs is starting to work towards her next yearbook deadline which is an FBLA spread that will be submitted by March 7, 2025.

Memory Maker and History Keeper

Kaitlyn Anderson, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

Brooklyn Gibbs, a Junior at Rock Creek High School, values helping and talking to others, has many hidden talents and wants to one day pursue a career in sports journalism. “Some of my strengths are,...

Rock Creek Welcomes Trevor Keller as New Girls’ Head Coach: A Exciting Era of Leadership Begins

Koda Moeller, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

Rock Creek’s new girls' basketball coach, Trevor Keller, is ready to drive into his first season as the Mustangs head coach. He brings plenty of experience, having coached boys’ basketball at Royal...

Serving his community:

Olivia Bowman, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

Jody Wick, a member of the Rock Creek Board of Education for the last seven years, continues to help Rock Creek achieve its goals and maintain the sense of community that is Rock Creek.   Wick sees...

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