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The Tower
The official news source of Topeka High

The Tower
Erich Singer (off focus), special education teacher and wrestling head coach, watches the mats at a Topeka High wrestling practice.

A diamond in the rough

Adam Cole, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2016
Senior lineman Billy Wagemaker (57) and senior nose tackle Bryce "Pip" Cooper (24) celebrate a sack. The Topeka High defense shut out Emporia en route to 49-0 win in their home opener.

Trojans shut out Spartans, win 49-0

Adam Cole, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2016

Cole’s Corner: A breath of fresh air

Adam Cole, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2016
Hunter Holloman's helmet sits on a sideline bench at halftime. Holloman, a senior linebacker, went down with a leg injury at halftime, having to be carted off the field.

Trojans lose close one to Junction City on the road, 21-26

Adam Cole, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2016
Joel Matlock (19), senior, smiles for the camera as he runs for the sideline before Friday Night's Topeka High-Hayden football game. Matlock was a part of a defense which allowed only 6 second half points against the Hayden Wildcats

Trojans win against the Wildcats, 30-13

Adam Cole, Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2016
Jamien Berry, senior, stands in the endzone and looks on during the Black & Gold Scrimmage.

Trojan football shines bright in Black & Gold Scrimmage

Adam Cole and Toma Dimitriu
August 26, 2016

Cole’s Corner: The Time of My Life

Adam Cole, Editor-in-Chief
July 6, 2016
Tom Teeter, junior, offers Jordan Large, sophomore, his hat in this year's production of Seussical.

Cole’s Corner: Trojan theater on the rise

Adam Cole, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2016

Dogs on the Lawn Spring Band Concert

Julia Howell, Reporter
May 11, 2016
Justice Mitchell, junior, poses for a picture after being ranked as the best defensive back and seventh best overall player at the NUC Sports Five Star regional combine in Richton, Illinois this past Sunday. Mitchell plays defensive back for Topeka High.

Football player earns high honors at regional combine

Adam Cole, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2016

Tower earns top award

April 27, 2016
A shotgun shell being fired from a barrel. Since the beginning of 2016, 3,500+ deaths have occurred at the hands of firearms.

Cole’s Corner: Will Smith and Gun Control

Adam Cole, Sports Editor
April 12, 2016
Adam Cole, editor and chief of the World newspaper was chosen to be the representative for the state of Kansas at the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference in Washington DC.

Student selected for national journalism conference

Julia Howell, Online Editor
April 7, 2016

Cole’s Corner: Batman v Superman comes out swinging on opening weekend

Adam Cole, Sports Editor
March 29, 2016
Batman (left), played by Ben Affleck, and Superman (right), played by Henry Cavill are set to duke it out in Warner Brother's "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice."

Cole’s Corner: What “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” means for comic book fans and moviegoers alike

Adam Cole, Sports Editor
March 6, 2016

Cole’s Corner: A Look Into the Draft – Ideal Landing Spots for Combine’s Best Performances

Adam Cole, Sports Editor
March 1, 2016

Cole’s Corner: A Look Into the NFL Draft – Offensive Tackles

Adam Cole, Sports Editor
February 28, 2016

Cole’s Corner: A Look into the Draft – Tight Ends

Adam Cole, Sports Editor
February 22, 2016

Cole’s Corner: A Look into the Draft – Wide Receivers

Adam Cole, Sports Editor
February 14, 2016
Concept art showing a view of the proposed Cyrus Hotel from the end of the 900 Block of S Kansas Avenue.

New hotel looks to catalyze the future of downtown Topeka

Adam Cole, Sports Editor
February 3, 2016
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