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Trentin Maupin broke a 49 year old track record in the shot put at the Plainville Invitational.  The previous mark was 48' 1/2".  Maupin threw 49' 6".  He still has several meets to increase this mark while trying to qualify for the state meet at the end of the month.  Congratulations, Trentin!

Several students along with Mr. Broeckelman, Mr. Pruter, and Mrs. Pruter traveled to Hays for the annual FHSU Tech Fair.  Once again, our students earned medals and ribbons for their projects.  Click on TECH FAIR RESULTS to view all individual and group winners.  Congratulations to the students and their instructors.

Congratulations to Kennedy and Aaleah for their 6th place finish in Duet Acting at state forensics.   Also, congratulations to all who competed and to Mrs. Paget.

Future plans?:  Attend Cloud County Community College and major in Human Performance to become a Physiotherapist.

Favorite extra-curricular activity and why?:  Basketball because it is my favorite sport.

Favorite memory made while in high school?:  Senior trip with friends.

What are some important lessons you have learned so far in your life?: If you want to make it, you can make it!

What advice would you give to underclassmen?: If you put forth effort, you can do whatever you want.

What will you miss about high school?:  My friends.

What would your dream job be?: Be a pilot.

Name one thing that you would like to do during your lifetime:  Visit all the world.

Future plans?:  Attend Barton Community College and major in Criminal Justice.

Favorite extra-curricular activity and why?:  I enjoyed all the extra-curricular activities because I like being involved and being with friends.

What are some important lessons you have learned so far in your life?: Don't let what others say about you dictate your life.

What advice would you give to underclassmen?: Keep to yourself and don't let what others do influence you.

What will you miss about high school?:  Sports/Time with friends, staff, and coaches

What would your dream job be?:  Be a State Trooper

Name one thing that you would like to do during your lifetime:  Bungee Jump.

Future plans?:  Attend College of the Ozarks, majoring in Accounting with an advanced pathway to sit for the CPA upon graduation.

Favorite extra-curricular activity and why?:  Scholars Bowl because I was able to hang out with the girls and compete for fun.

Favorite memory made while in high school?:  Staying in a hotel with Sophie and Hannah when the snowstorm came through after a scholars bowl meet.

What are some important lessons you have learned so far in your life?: Don't put all your eggs in one basket.  Don't put your worth in activities or actions.

What advice would you give to underclassmen?: Ctrl + F, Ctrl + X, Ctrl + V    If you listen to everything everyone tells you, you'll lose yourself.

What will you miss about high school?:  My friends

What would your dream job be?: Running my own business but paying someone else to deal with a majority of the social aspect.

Name one thing that you would like to do during your lifetime:  Experience other cultures and see the inside of a chocolate factory.  Maybe do a front flip while skydiving.

 

The Natoma High School English 2 class traveled to FHSU on Monday, April 13, to tour the new Tebo Library and receive instruction on research in a university setting. Students learned about using university databases as well as the Kansas State Library databases for research on their English 2 research paper.  Mrs. Shari Paget teaches English 2.

 

Natoma High School’s Forensics team is making history this spring, sending a record 11 students to the Kansas State Speech and Drama Championship on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in McPherson.

As a team, Natoma will compete with 16 total entries against other 1A schools from across Kansas, marking one of the program’s strongest showings to date.

The students representing NHS at the state level include:

• Seniors: Sophia Robison

• Juniors: Lynae Paget, Sierra Jackson, Reese Taylor

• Sophomores: Adee Arnold, Annaleise Bland, Aaleah Christiansen, Kennedy Wasson

• Freshmen: Kyla Erickson, Gabriel MacConnell, Jade Jackson, Aden Oathout

This year’s qualification is especially significant, as it represents the largest number of students Natoma High School has ever sent to the State Championships.

The team is coached by Mrs. Shari Paget, who has guided the group through a successful season of competition leading up to this milestone achievement.

The Natoma community wishes these students the best of luck as they compete at the state level and represent their school on a larger stage.

Sophia Robison has been selected to play in the NPL vs the Twin Valley Conference(Nebraska) in volleyball on Friday June 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Red
Cloud Jr/Sr High School in Red Cloud, Nebraska.  She was coached by Chris Broeckelman and Heather Lyle in high school.

Lillian Carter and Sophia Robison will play in the NPL vs the Twin Valley Conference(Nebraska) basketball game on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Red Cloud Jr/Sr High School in Red Cloud. The girl’s game is scheduled to begin at 3:00 with the boy’s game to follow.  They were coached by Kurt and Kris Grafel.

Congratulations to both girls and good luck!

Trentin Maupin signed on to play football at Kansas Wesleyan University next year.  Congratulations and good luck at KWU!