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PattonvilleTODAY
The Student News Site of Pattonville High School

PattonvilleTODAY
Hayden Gust

Hayden Gust, Editor-in-Chief

Hayden Gust is a Senior at Pattonville High School. They are Pattonville Today and Pirate Press’s Editor-in-Chief, and this is their fourth year on staff. They enjoy creative writing and sharing others’ stories. They have an interest in the public sector, especially relating to human right policy.

All content by Hayden Gust
"Woman in the Yard" Review

“Woman in the Yard” Review

Hayden Gust, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2025
"We rose beyond the barriers set against us, finding beauty in a flawed system." Jamyra Blair wrote and presented a poem called "Black is the Color of Power" at the Read-In.

Black is the Color of Power

Hayden Gust, Editor In Chief
March 11, 2025
Members of the Triple A club take part in the tribute to the March on Washington of the 1960s.

Triple A Celebrates Black History Month with its production of “Us Through Time”

Akeelah Ward and Hayden Gust
March 6, 2025
Agatha All Along wrapped up its season on October 30.

Critics and Viewers Fall for Agatha All Along

Hayden Gust, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2024
Check out the dates for our mock and presidential elections.

Things You should Know about the November 5th Election

Hayden Gust and Shauntavia Conway
October 31, 2024
Welcome to Your Homecoming Survival Guide

Welcome to Your Homecoming Survival Guide

Hayden Gust, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2024
Attendance, Well-being, and Understanding -- The Core of PHS's New Focus

Attendance, Well-being, and Understanding — The Core of PHS’s New Focus

Hayden Gust, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2024
Link Crew leaders speak in a freshmen homeroom, guiding activities that improve bonds and relationships.

Link Crew Strengthens the Bonds Between Classes

Hayden Gust, Editor-In-Chief
September 6, 2024
Junior Anastasiya Richardson receiving their white coat from Biomedical Science teacher Jamie Jobe.

“I will not be ashamed to say ‘I know not,” PHS Biomedical Juniors receive White Coats

Hayden Gust, Assistant Editor
February 8, 2024
PHS hosted a job fair in early November, offering students opportunities begin working either out or during high school.

[Photo] Seniors Prepare for the Final Stretch

Logan Oleska, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2024
Junior Isabella HutchinsonDiBello participating in the "Build a Snowman" game at the October 13 Pep Rally

Homecoming Pep Rally

Hayden Gust and Zayda Cauley
November 5, 2023
Senior Sydney Hoynacki being helped out of a wrecked car during Pattonville's 'Operation Homecoming Safe' demonstration.

‘Operation Homecoming Safe’ Gives a Grim Reminder

Hayden Gust, Assistant Editor
November 3, 2023
Pattonville School District is in the process of producing a pitch for the Board of Education for an Esports team.

Seniors Plant Seeds in the ground in new Esports ELO

Hayden Gust, Assistant Editor
October 27, 2023
On August 28, the girls tennis team prepares for their first game of the season against Timberland.

“In Order to Win, You Have to Lose First.” PHS Girls Tennis Wrap Up for Fall Season

Hayden Gust, Assistant Editor
October 17, 2023
Freshman Jackson Williams tries pole vaulting this year for the first time, and is excited to try it again next year.

Track: Running into New Experiences

Abigail Evers, Matthew Jacobi, and Hayden Gust
May 29, 2023
Students, staff, and community members attended Taste of Pattonville to get samples from over 25 restaurants on Thursday, May 4th. Head principle, Teisha Ashford, participated in the event as well.

PHS Renaissance Hosts Annual Taste of Pattonville

Hayden Gust, Staff Writer
May 12, 2023
Missouri Senate Bill 775 aims to eliminate pornographic and explicit content in schools.

PHS Library Pulls Two Books From Shelves

Hayden Gust, Staff Writer
January 25, 2023
The Cover of the Shadow of the Colossus Remake, featuring Wander and the first colossus commonly referred to as Argus by the fandom.

Shadow of the Colossus; A Introspective

Hayden Gust, Staff Writer
January 25, 2023
For Avery, the pledge "made me understand that it is ok to make mistakes in the science and medical field and that it's ok to ask my peers questions relating to my research."

[Photo] Students Earn Bio-Medical Science White Coats during Ceremony

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2023
TSA advisor Stephanie Carson presents a slideshow to students interested in TSA

TSA: Revitalized

Hayden Gust, Staff Writer
January 18, 2023
Pattonville GSA holds a vigil in remembrance to those lost in the Colorado Springs Club Q shooting.

Colorado Springs Shooting Shakes The States

Hayden Gust, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
Jared Beucke

Jared Beucke

Hayden Gust, Staff Writer
September 6, 2022
Travis Armknecht

Travis Armknecht

Hayden Gust, Staff Writer
September 6, 2022
Pattonville varsity boys' volleyball huddles discussing strategies for the next set

A Mental Game: Winning over Parkway South

Hayden Gust, Staff Writer
June 9, 2022
Raziel Mendoza performed the Breast stroke at the December 3rd meet against Francis Howell.

Lanes and Waves: Girls’ Swim Team Sweep Away Competition

Hayden Gust, Staff Writer
May 4, 2022
Kelli Dornfeld

Kelli Dornfeld

Hayden Gust, Staff Writer
May 3, 2022
Pirates answered a survey relating to the infamous trolley problem

Florida's Don't Say Gay bill is being passed in other states, such as Flordia and Texas

Controversial Bill Set To Be Signed Into Florida Law

Hayden Gust, Staff Writer
March 16, 2022
Mori Calliope's cover art for her newest album, "Your Mori."

Rising Star: Mori Calliope

Hayden Gust, Staff Writer
March 11, 2022
Pirates write their final essays, and review for tests. the ticking of the cursor can be daunting for most

Multiple students in Computer Science Essentials (the first year class) build a tip calculator. The unit was part of the curriculum.

Pattonville Computer Science Department Continues to Expand

Hayden Gust, Staff Writer
December 10, 2021
Pattonville Nurses' office, a place that now requires an online pass so that not too many students are in at one time and so that nurses can assess symptoms.

Controversy Stirs as Pfizer Vaccine Becomes Available to Children 5-12

Hayden Gust, Staff Writer
November 23, 2021
Camille Lofland practices her homecoming routine. Lofland, a senior, joined Winter Guard for the first time after Color Guard season ended.

Color Guard Prepares for Competition Season

Hayden Gust, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021
Senior Lauren Keller donates blood to American Red Cross during the time of a national shortage. The blood drive was sponsored by NHS.

[Photo] Stepping Up to Help Others: Pirates Donate at NHS’s Blood Drive

Peyton Gregory and Hayden Gust, Social Media Editor/Staff Writer
November 1, 2021
Senior Lauren Keller donates blood to American Red Cross during the time of a national shortage. The blood drive was sponsored by NHS.

GSA is hosting meetings every Monday in G101. The GSA is a club that helps LGBTQIA+ students and allies socialize.

GSA Perseveres through Its History

Hayden Gust, Staff Writer
September 22, 2021
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