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The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Patriots shine in Battle of the Bands

Brittany Toombs, Editor-in-Chief June 7, 2016

Have you ever wondered who Liberty’s Hannah Montana is? Which Patriot rocks the keys or kills the bass? Who has promising prospects as a future rap god? If you attended Liberty’s third annual Battle...

Reischl ends fifteen years at Liberty strong

Valerie Adams, Feature Editor June 7, 2016

Passionate, caring, dedicated, hilarious, smart and personable. These are a few words that are used to describe five year Key Club advisor, ten year class advisor and AP Literature teacher Tonja Reischl...

Principal Josh Almy leaves his mark on Liberty

Sidney Ching, Staff Writer June 7, 2016

“Anyone who has met or worked with Dr. Almy can see that he cares deeply about Liberty students, families and staff members,” assistant principal Erin McKee said. Many of these students and staff...

Track and Field breaks school records in post season

Ally Smith, Staff Writer June 7, 2016

The track and field team finished with ten medalists, two school records and its first ever state champion at the state meet on May 26 and 28. Junior Sophie Wartena entered the State meet with high hopes...

New team dynamics fuel baseball’s post season

Sam Kelderman, Sports Editor June 7, 2016

With improved skills and stronger team chemistry, the boys’ baseball team has seen immense success this season compared to previous seasons. They became one of the top three teams in the Kingco 2A/3A...

Boys soccer falls short in state cup

Sydney Willoughby, Staff Writer June 7, 2016

The boys soccer team finished its season with an overall record of 5-9-4, ranking 6th in the KingCo League. As the season continued to progress, the team was able to support and push each other to get...

Girls golf shatters expectations; places third at state

Will Wick, Editor-In-Chief June 7, 2016

Liberty girls’ golf placed third at state and sent all four of its qualifiers to the finals, surpassing even its most hopeful predictions. “Going into the tournament, all of our goals were about getting...

Boys golf makes Liberty history by winning championship

Will Wick, Editor-In-Chief June 7, 2016

Coming off of an unsatisfying second-place finish last year, Liberty boys’ golf captured their first-ever state title at the recent championship in Richland. “The team’s euphoric. Not very many...

Softball team fights through adversity with positive attitude

Softball team fights through adversity with positive attitude

Sam Kelderman, Sports Editor June 7, 2016

The softball team has been struggling this season with a multitude of setbacks; underdeveloped defense, and inexperienced pitching has limited the girls success this season. However, the girls have seen...

Tennis brings home trophies after successful post season

Siri Christopherson, Sports Editor June 7, 2016

Men: Having sent five of the six athletes who played at districts in October to state on May 27 and 28, the men’s team proved their finesse by finishing a strong season with numbers at the state tournament...

DECA goes to Internationals in Tennessee

Gabe Waldbaum, Editor-In-Chief June 7, 2016

Liberty’s DECA chapter approached the International Career and Development Conference in Nashville, Tennessee with the advice of their advisor, Chris Gapinski, in mind: “winning isn’t everything,...

Iron patriots go to worlds for the first time

Betsy Faris, Publicity Director June 7, 2016

The Liberty Robotics team has always seen themselves as the rookie team, but after the Worlds competition on April 26-30 in St. Louis, Missouri, the team can no longer see themselves as the rookie. The...

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