June 2023

KANSAS CITY, HERE HE COMES

The Excelsior Springs High School class of 2023 is sending another student athlete off to college. Dalton Layton, who graduated in May, has signed a national letter of intent to continue his education and compete in track and field at Rockhurst University in Kansas City.
DALTON LAYTON, seen here jumping at a high school track and field meet, is moving on from Excelsior Springs to compete for Rockhurst University, an NCAA Division II program in Kansas City. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

ES girls soccer program caps season with banquet

In late May, Excelsior Springs put a formal finishing touch on its varsity girls soccer season with an end-of-season banquet at the high school. The event came less than two weeks after Excelsior Springs’ final game – an 8-0 loss to St.

Deputies respond to call of shots fired

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report from an unidentified caller claiming he shot multiple people who had broken into his home. With the help of Clay County Dispatch, deputies were able to answer the call, which came in at 7:30 p.m.
CLAY COUNTY Sheriff’s Office respond to a report of shots fired in Missouri City. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Tigers kick off summer workouts

Like many high school and middle school coaches around the country, the coaches at Excelsior Springs High School are using the summer vacation months to prepare their respective teams for the 2023-24 school year.
EVIE SELBY works on her forehand during tennis camp. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

NTRC Horses heal, promote growth

Equine therapy utilizes a connection between people and horses to increase physical and emotional healing. The Northland Therapeutic Riding Center (NTRC), located in Holt, MO, is a non-profit organization helping children ages 4 and over with special needs.
STUDENTS LISTEN to their instructor after a morning of riding lessons. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff