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Dayton Smith

Dayton Smith, Staff Writer

I’m Dayton Smith, I’m a sophomore and this is my first year on the newspaper staff. I hope to write about local news in the Seymour area, as well as news from larger metropolitan areas such as Indianapolis and Louisville.

“Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.”

-Frank Zappa

 

 

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Red Cross blood drive comes to SHS

Red Cross blood drive comes to SHS

Staff Writer
March 24, 2026

The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive next week at Seymour High School on April 1st. Students and staff can sign up during lunch periods starting Monday, March 23, through Friday, March...

Trailblazing soldier helps build a National Park

Trailblazing soldier helps build a National Park

Staff Writer, Staff Writer
February 25, 2026

Colonel Charles Young overcame racism to rise through the ranks and create his legacy in the great outdoors. Learn about him in the link below. https://www.history.com/videos/history-shorts-a-trailblazing-soldier-helps-build-a-national-park All...

Lewis Latimer: Inventor and Scientist

Lewis Latimer: Inventor and Scientist

Staff Writer, Staff Writer
February 13, 2026

Without a doubt, Americans recognize the names Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison. But did you know they did not invent the telephone or the lightbulb without help? Watch the linked video to learn...

Henry Johnson honorably serves U.S. Army

Henry Johnson honorably serves U.S. Army

Staff Writer, Staff Writer
February 11, 2026

Watch this video about the Heroic Legacy of Henry Johnson. Learn more in this scene from "Harlem Hellfighters.” https://www.history.com/videos/the-heroic-legacy-of-henry-johnson  Henry Johnson...

Lady Owls Swimming and Diving does it again

Lady Owls Swimming and Diving does it again

Staff Writer, Staff Writer
February 10, 2026

Que Brittney Spears' line "Oops, I did it again" followed closely by Queen's "We are the Champions" of the Floyd Central IHSAA Swimming and Diving Sectional, and you have the perfect playlist for Lady...

Owls retake pictures on November 28 and 29

Owls retake pictures on November 28 and 29

Staff Writer
November 16, 2023

The Patriot yearbook wants to record SHS history, and YOU are part of it! If you do not belong to an activity, sport, or club, Portraits are where you will be remembered! You can retake your first picture...

Kick off your Sunday shoes at Footloose

Kick off your Sunday shoes at Footloose

Staff Writer
November 6, 2023

Everybody cut Footloose! Online ticket sales are live for this week's shows, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, Nov 9-11. Grab yours today! Tickets are available in the main office or online. Order Tickets...

DEAR T,

DEAR T,

Staff Writer
December 3, 2021

The student newspaper, The Owl, is bringing a new series to its readers. DEAR T, is an anonymous way to seek mental health advice and to receive feedback on your struggles with parents, peers, teachers,...

Global Accent Class Of 2018

Global Accent Class Of 2018

Staff Writer
May 24, 2018

Global Accent celebró a sus estudiantes de último año con una fiesta de pizza, en el salon 114 donde se les fue entregado un certificado de graduación de parte de la Sra. Ana DeGante. Estudiantes...

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