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The Student News Site of Palisade High School
Mr. Kennedy pointing at Ukraine
Mr. Kennedy’s Retirement
Students are fed up with the restrictions of SmartPass.
New bathroom passes restrict students
CMU building
CMU Troubles
Picture on the wall in the wrestling room at Palisade High School.
NCAA Wrestling Championship: The Dual of the Century
The candidates for city council after the forum. Photo provided by Maria Luiza Peréz Chavéz, Mesa County Community Organizer with Western Colorado Alliance.
Grand Junction residents attend City Council forum
The varsity team after their Rifle tournament.
Putt, Chip, and a Win
Freshman Annie Smith ready to serve the ball.
Tennis State
Gavin Burke, Harrison Zentner, Jack Yu, and Michael Swenson at State Meet. Photo Provided by: Gavin Burke
Swimming Strong
Bulldogs brawl Tigers
Kicking For The Best
Kicking For The Best
Seniors Sarah Foster and Sami MacDonald rocking their maroon caps and gowns, colorful cords, IB stoles, and diplomas. Photo provided by Sarah Foster.
Where’d All the Time Go?
PHS Fish Hatchery crew smiles upon the 2025 release.
KISS THE FISH!
Ink, Memories, and a Moment
Ink, Memories, and a Moment
Leaders of the pack pave the way to nationals
Leaders of the pack pave the way to nationals
FCCLA Members pose with Mrs. Talley at the Colorado State Leadership Conference. Photo provided by Amanda Talley.
Gold Chapter, Good Times
Sonando contigo, Selena Quintanilla
Estudiantes aprendiendo
No hay suficiente apoyo para los estudiantes Hispano-hablantes
¿​Comeré tacos con una botella de pepsi?
¿​Comeré tacos con una botella de pepsi?
Manifestantes con sus carteles y banderas
Latinos Unidos
Sophomore Carter Hayward shooting a free-throw on Tuesday's game against the Tigers.
Palisade vence a los tigres en casa
Students are fed up with the restrictions of SmartPass.
New bathroom passes restrict students
The sign posted out front of the CMU tech building during election day.
Real Reporting: Palisade Students Opinions on the 2024 Election
Outside Of Palisade Road to Clifton
How Did We Go From Weeks Worth Of Delays To None?
Julian listening To Vultures Album
Vultures is Kanye’s Worst Album
"Barbenheimer" at Regal theaters this summer. Photo by Brielle Sorensen.
Barbie Snubs: Did The Critics Not Watch The Movie??
Gavin Parker during a throw at a meet.
Male Athlete of the Week: Gavin Parker
Audrie Cole running with the baton during a meet.
Female Athlete of the Week: Audrie Cole
Joey Smith during a tennis match. Photo Taken By: Aaron Acker
Female Athlete of the Week: Joey Smith
Danyel Ishida-Farmer preparing for a pitch. Photo Provided By: Danyel
Male Athlete of the Week: Danyel Ishida-Farmer
Adyn Cassity during a celebration.
Male Athlete of the Week: Adyn Cassity
Junior Kate Fricke smiling after winning Student of the Week.
Female Student of the Week: Kate Fricke
Junior Regyn Coolbaugh is this week's Student of the Week.
Female Student of the Week: Regyn Coolbaugh
Everett Henson receiving his award
Male student of the week: Everett Henson
Sophomore Jack Kroeker posing with his Student of the Week award.
Male Student of the Week: Jack Kroeker
Jacob Snodgrass
Male Student of The Week:Jacob Snodgrass
Students having fun at Messy Day!
A Messy Day For The Bulldogs
The outside of the Prom venue.
Making Waves at Prom
Hank DeFord posing for a pic. Photo provided by DeFord.
SBA Vice President: Hank DeFord
Gabrielle (Gigi) Spriggs posing for a photo. Photo provided by Spriggs.
SBA Treasurer: Gabrielle Spriggs
Piper Wesolowski receiving a Monster from Addi Pinnt in front of one of her many campaign posters.
Running Towards Change: SBA Secretary Addison Pinnt

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All content by Hank DeFord
Volleyball activities at Messy Day

A Colorful Mess to End the Year: Messy Day

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
May 9, 2024
The Phil Wertman invitational meet

[Photo] Track and Field Meet

Kaleb Wells, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
Pelicula al exterior

Pelicula al exterior

Hank DeFord and Edgar Serna
March 7, 2024
Cross country runners from a previous season. Photo provided by Katie Walker.

Palisade Runs in Solidarity for MS

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
Joshua Rodriguez running in the 4x100 meter relay last season.

Track and Field Returns for Glory

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
February 22, 2024
Palisade FBLA at CMU districts! Photo by Ms Wright.

FBLA Sweeps the Stage at Districts

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
Competitors at this weekend's tournament, from left to right; Annika Walla, Owen Bickham, Keegan Seymour, Mila Stephen, Rhylin Cooke, and Kaylyn Lee

Palisade sweeps the podiums at Speech and Debate tournament

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
January 25, 2024
Jonas Ashcraft rocking the Ravens jersey

[Photo] The NFL is back and ready to get at it!

Elijah Thain, staff writer
January 25, 2024
Hunter Howard shooting on Fruita.

Boys Basketball Takes on Fruita

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
January 18, 2024
The food drive is over! Congratulations to Mrs. Walitt.

STUCO’s Food Drive a Massive Success

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
December 20, 2023
Nate perry shooting a free throw during warm ups. Picture provided by Nate Perry.

Boys Basketball Dominates Tournament

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
December 14, 2023
Joe Bravo wants you to get some gelt next Monday.

12 Days of Christmas

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
Powderhorn last weekend with great conditions.

Powderhorn Opens for the Season

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023
Joe Bravo wants you to donate to share some holiday joy.

STUCO’s Annual Food Drive is Full Swing

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023
Whitman Park closed to the public.

Homelessness Problems Continue to Grow in the Grand Valley

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023
The Vitalant blood van.

Student Councils’s Annual Blood Drive a Huge Success

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023
The winning team "The JV Demons" (Emily Hardin, Sadie Bunker, Rylin Elsrod, Katalyne Hean, Riley O'hara, Elizabeth Flemming, and Madison DeGeorge)

First Ever Vibrant Volleyball a Huge Success

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023
Wyatt DeFord and Ezra Noble shredding the gnar.

Powderhorn Mountain Resorts Prepares for Winter

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
Gavin Parker shredding on the guitar at the state competition. Provided by Gavin Parker.

The Palisade Marching Band Dominates State

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
Mr. Franklin, the teacher of the month

November’s Teacher of the Month: Mr. Franklin

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023
The cross country team at their banquet.

Cross Country’s Incredible Season Comes to an End

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023
Will Neese on his second lap pushing through the pain.

Cross Country Takes Podium at JV Championship

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
October 19, 2023
The senior class with their winning float. Picture provided by STUCO.

Palisade’s Annual Homecoming Parade Was Yet Again a Wild Success

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
The Palisade boys soccer team at Battle Mountain. Photo by Hannia Bravo.

Soccer takes on Battle Mountain

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
Andrew Kirschenmann and Cannan Ross.

Boys Tennis destroys Durango in Two days of Matches

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
September 21, 2023
Palisade lines up against Montrose.

Football vs. Montrose Red Hawks

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
September 21, 2023
In picture, Kyra Birch, Ava Wallit, Braeleigh Macaskill, and Sabrina Landmen.

Palisade Sweeps Battle Mountain

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
September 14, 2023
Joe Bravo and Jayden Ford.

Soccer takes on Summit High School

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
September 14, 2023
Andrew Kirshenmaan gets ready to travel to Denver to dominate.

Tennis Takes on a Big Denver Tournament

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
September 7, 2023
In picture: Lili Taylor, Sadie Bunker, Lyla Lancaster, Rylin Elsrod, and Emily Hardin.

Volleyball Takes on Eagle Valley

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
September 7, 2023
Kate Rizzo racing in Snowmass last season.

Mountain Bike Mayhem

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
August 31, 2023
Alessandro and Jayden Ford on offense.

Wednesday Night Soccer

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
August 31, 2023
Starting line of the boys 5k. Photo provided by Sally DeFord.

First Cross Country Meet of the Season

Hank DeFord, Staff Writer
August 24, 2023
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