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Jay Senter Oct 16, 2010 - Paywall

2010 Homecoming Queen Betsy Blessen starts her reign

SM East senior Betsy Blessen was crowed Homecoming Queen during halftime of the Lancers’ game against Blue Valley North on Friday. Blessen won a school-wide vote held earlier in the

Queen_Closeup — Homecoming Queen Betsy Blessen, in the blue cloak, spoke with fourth attendant Hannah Jane Stradinger after the halftime crowning ceremony.

SM East senior Betsy Blessen was crowed Homecoming Queen during halftime of the Lancers’ game against Blue Valley North on Friday. Blessen won a school-wide vote held earlier in the week.

She’s been a Student Council class representative for four years, on the cross country team for two, and has participated in Pack of Pals for three. Last year’s winner, Maddy Rich, now a freshman at the University of Kansas, was on hand to do the crowning.

The Queen’s court was as follows:

First attendant: Kirsten Clark
Second attendant: Emily Welter
Third attendant: Caroline Doerr
Fourth attendant: Hannah Jane Stradinger

Court_Formal_Photo — The 2010 Shawnee Mission East Homecoming Court is: (from left) fourth attendant Hannah Jane Stradinger; second attendant Emily Welter; Queen Betsy Blessen; first attendant Kirsten Clark (second from right); and third attendant Caroline Doerr (right). Last year's Queen, Maddy Rich, is third from right.

Homecoming_Court — The ceremony on the field where Blessen was named 2010 Homecoming Queen.

The Homecoming King candidates and their mothers were presented at halftime as well. The King and his court will be announced at tomorrow’s dance.

Jay Senter Oct 16, 2010 - Football

Lancers throttle past Blue Valley North; look to contest with SM West

What a difference a quarter makes. After falling behind 7-20 to Blue Valley North in the first 12 minutes of Friday’s Homecoming Game, the Lancers hit the gas pedal in

What a difference a quarter makes. After falling behind 7-20 to Blue Valley North in the first 12 minutes of Friday’s Homecoming Game, the Lancers hit the gas pedal in

Jay Senter Oct 15, 2010 - Paywall

What to do in northeast Johnson County this weekend

If the thought of going to the last weekend of the Renaissance Festival or heading downtown for the haunted houses 1.) seems like a lot of work, and/or 2.) doesn’t

If the thought of going to the last weekend of the Renaissance Festival or heading downtown for the haunted houses 1.) seems like a lot of work, and/or 2.) doesn’t

Jay Senter Oct 15, 2010 - Environment

Fall colors begin to make their appearance

By the looks of things so far, it could be a banner year for fall foliage enthusiasts. A spectrum of warm oranges and reds have started to appear on trees

By the looks of things so far, it could be a banner year for fall foliage enthusiasts. A spectrum of warm oranges and reds have started to appear on trees

Jay Senter Oct 15, 2010 - Crime

Memorial to Brian Euston springs up in Westport

A makeshift memorial to Brian Euston, the 24-year-old son of the family that has run Euston Harware for two generations, has popped up at the intersection of Mill Street and

A makeshift memorial to Brian Euston, the 24-year-old son of the family that has run Euston Harware for two generations, has popped up at the intersection of Mill Street and

Jay Senter Oct 14, 2010 - Paywall

College Clinic draws hundreds of area high schoolers

It turns out a lot of people around here are interested in having their kids go to college. Hundreds of local high school students and their parents packed the halls,

It turns out a lot of people around here are interested in having their kids go to college. Hundreds of local high school students and their parents packed the halls,

Jay Senter Oct 14, 2010 - Paywall

Chilean miners all back on the surface thanks to Mission Woods company

After 33 days of drilling, the 33 Chilean miners who’d been trapped underground since Aug. 5 are all back safely on the surface thanks to the work of a 128-year-old

After 33 days of drilling, the 33 Chilean miners who’d been trapped underground since Aug. 5 are all back safely on the surface thanks to the work of a 128-year-old

Jay Senter Oct 13, 2010 - Crime

Son of Euston Hardware owners dies after Westport beating

UPDATE: Star readers representative Derek Donovan has changed the headline that ran on the paper’s initial story in response to questions about use of the term “beating” when authorities said

UPDATE: Star readers representative Derek Donovan has changed the headline that ran on the paper’s initial story in response to questions about use of the term “beating” when authorities said

Jay Senter Oct 13, 2010 - Mission Valley Middle School

New data show Mission Valley and Indian Hills both outpace state and district in reading and writing

The Kansas Department of Education is celebrating the release of this year’s school assessment data, which shows a remarkable improvement in reading and math scores across the state over the

The Kansas Department of Education is celebrating the release of this year’s school assessment data, which shows a remarkable improvement in reading and math scores across the state over the

Jay Senter Oct 13, 2010 - Mission Hills

Mission Hills renews police contract with Prairie Village

The Mission Hills city council has approved a renewal agreement with the city of Prairie Village for police services. Prairie Village has provided police protection to Mission Hills for a

The Mission Hills city council has approved a renewal agreement with the city of Prairie Village for police services. Prairie Village has provided police protection to Mission Hills for a

Jay Senter Oct 13, 2010 - Community issues

Fairway puts out warning about aggressive door-to-door salesmen

Fairway police are warning local residents about a group of traveling salesmen who may be employing aggressive — and potentially illegal — door-to-door sales tactics. According to a memo sent

Fairway police are warning local residents about a group of traveling salesmen who may be employing aggressive — and potentially illegal — door-to-door sales tactics. According to a memo sent

Jay Senter Oct 12, 2010 - Mission Valley Middle School

Police cite traffic concerns at Indian Hills if Mission Valley closes

Police chief Wes Jordan told the Mission Hills city council on Monday that his department was looking into the effect the proposed closure of Mission Valley would have on traffic

Police chief Wes Jordan told the Mission Hills city council on Monday that his department was looking into the effect the proposed closure of Mission Valley would have on traffic

Jay Senter Oct 12, 2010 - Paywall

Brookside Optical prepares for ‘Operation: Until the whole world sees’

Brookside Optical at the Village Shops is set to host a grand opening celebration Friday, Oct. 22 with food, music, drinks, a “contest that should knock everyone’s socks off,” and

Brookside Optical at the Village Shops is set to host a grand opening celebration Friday, Oct. 22 with food, music, drinks, a “contest that should knock everyone’s socks off,” and

Jay Senter Oct 12, 2010 - Country clubs

Mission Hills council agrees to reexamine fireworks ordinance after complaints following display

The Mission Hills city council agreed on Monday to revisit its fireworks ordinance in light of the high volume of complaints it received following a display at Kansas City Country

The Mission Hills city council agreed on Monday to revisit its fireworks ordinance in light of the high volume of complaints it received following a display at Kansas City Country

Jay Senter Oct 11, 2010 - Paywall

KCP&L reports equipment failure caused Prairie Village outage

KCP&L reported this evening that approximately 150 of its customers in northern Johnson County, the majority of whom were in Prairie Village, lost power on Monday afternoon. Most of the

KCP&L reported this evening that approximately 150 of its customers in northern Johnson County, the majority of whom were in Prairie Village, lost power on Monday afternoon. Most of the

2010 Homecoming Queen Betsy Blessen starts her reign

Lancers throttle past Blue Valley North; look to contest with SM West

What to do in northeast Johnson County this weekend

Fall colors begin to make their appearance

Memorial to Brian Euston springs up in Westport

College Clinic draws hundreds of area high schoolers

Chilean miners all back on the surface thanks to Mission Woods company

Son of Euston Hardware owners dies after Westport beating

New data show Mission Valley and Indian Hills both outpace state and district in reading and writing

Mission Hills renews police contract with Prairie Village

Fairway puts out warning about aggressive door-to-door salesmen

Police cite traffic concerns at Indian Hills if Mission Valley closes

Brookside Optical prepares for ‘Operation: Until the whole world sees’

Mission Hills council agrees to reexamine fireworks ordinance after complaints following display

KCP&L reports equipment failure caused Prairie Village outage

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