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This Week in Prophecy: Gaza Update, Satan Club, N Korea's Kim Bans Xmas, Japan Quake

This Week in Prophecy: Gaza Update, Satan Club, N Korea's Kim Bans Xmas, Japan Quake

Here is the latest from the Gaza Strip… #Gaza map update:The #IDF has continued to clear areas in northern Gaza, with presence in a handful of neighbourhoods yet to be confirmed.They have also advanced into Bureij and made some advances around Khan Yunis.High resolution and zoomable map: https://t.co/0Zt2fBchUF pic.twitter.com/kIiOcfLhkm— War Mapper (@War_Mapper) December 31, 2023 ~ Exodus…

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Bol Manute Bol (November 16, 1999) is a basketball player for the Phoenix Suns. He played college basketball for the Oregon Ducks. A son of basketball player Manute Bol, he was born in Khartoum, Sudan, but began living in the Kansas City area from a young age. In high school, he was considered one of the best players in the class of 2018, having been rated a consensus five-star recruit and earning McDonald’s All-American honors. A center listed at 7 feet 3 inches, he is one of the tallest players in the NBA.

He started his high school career at Blue Valley Northwest High School, where he was assigned to the junior varsity team. He transferred to Bishop Miege High School in the middle of the season but remained on junior varsity due to transfer rules. He joined the varsity in his second year. As a junior, he moved to Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California, rising in profile as a recruit. In his final season, he played for Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada. At the international level, he represents the US but has never competed for them in a FIBA tournament. He was drafted with the 44th pick in the 2019 NBA draft by the Miami Heat but was traded to the Denver Nuggets on draft day.

He is the second child of former NBA star Manute Bol and his wife Ajok Kuag. He was named after his late great-grandfather and Dinka chief Bol Chol Bol.

When he was two years old, his family moved to Connecticut as designated political refugees. Upon encouragement from his father, he began playing basketball at age four, although he was reluctant. He began training with his father in the gym. At age seven, he moved to Olathe, Kansas. As a 6 ft 5 in seventh grader, he featured in a highlight video at an Indianapolis basketball camp that drew attention from CBS Sports and The Washington Post. His first NCAA Division I offer came from New Mexico State when he was still in the eighth grade. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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'Satan Club': Petition launched to stop group at Kansas high school

The district said a student made a request to start the club, but since it’s considered a student record, they couldn’t give details due to privacy laws.

“I would love for them to reject that application,” parent Gregory Austin said. “I don’t think these kids are enemies. I think they’re just looking for belonging and looking for acceptance and looking for love, and if any group has marginalized them for any reason, I think it’s incumbent upon us to try and do a better job of making them feel loved.”

A concerned student started a petition online. It’s called, Stop The Satan Worship Club at Olathe Northwest.

On Monday night, it had 6,800 signatures. Austin is one of them.

“I’m concerned,” Austin said.

His son is a freshman at Olathe Northwest.

“From a more spiritual standpoint because as a Christian because we know that the only job of the devil is to steal, kill and destroy, and I’m not saying these kids have any intention of doing that whatsoever, but the group that they’re with, may be under that influence,” Austin said.

“From a secular perspective, non-religious, there’s well documented evidence, as per the U.S. Dept. of Justice of a direct correlation between violent and criminal behavior of teen who are within that type of activity. So, I’m concerned about the school sponsoring that type of activity.”

To repeat:

“From a secular perspective, non-religious, there’s well documented evidence, as per the U.S. Dept. of Justice of a direct correlation between violent and criminal behavior of teen who are within that type of activity. So, I’m concerned about the school sponsoring that type of activity.”

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A fired Olathe Northwest High School teacher and coach facing three felony charges is accused of having sexual intercourse with a 17-year-old student both at his home and at the school multiple times, according to court records.

Last month, Steven Mesa, 47, was arrested and charged in Johnson County District Court with three counts of unlawful sexual relations with a student. Mesa, a physical education teacher and wrestling coach, was fired effective Sept. 1, after working for the Olathe school district since August 2001.

An affidavit unsealed Thursday by a Johnson County District Court judge says that on Aug. 26, the Olathe Police Department was notified about a possible sexual relationship between a teacher and student at Northwest High School. They were identified as Mesa and a 17-year-old Northwest student.

Detectives met with the student, who initially denied having sexual intercourse with Mesa, according to police. But she later alleged, the affidavit says, that toward the end of July, she started to have sexual encounters with Mesa, including intercourse. The student claimed to have sexual intercourse with Mesa several times, including both at his home and at the high school.

Police contacted Mesa, who, the affidavit said, declined to provide a statement.

Attorneys listed for Mesa did not immediately return The Star’s request for comment on Thursday.

Court records show that Mesa posted $100,000 bond and is restricted to house arrest with GPS monitoring, is not allowed to go within 100 yards of the victim’s residence or employment, and is not allowed to contact the victim or witnesses.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Nov. 15.

Mesa was a high school teacher for the duration of his employment with the Olathe district, a spokeswoman said, and most recently a head wrestling coach. He also worked as an assistant baseball coach last year.

Olathe school district officials previously said in a statement that, “Although we are unable to comment in detail on personnel matters, we can share that our administration was recently made aware of allegations of misconduct by Steve Mesa. Upon learning of these allegations, the district took swift action to place Mesa on leave, refer the matter to local law enforcement, conduct an investigation, and make the recommendation of termination to the Board of Education.”

A spokeswoman said the district, “takes all allegations of staff misconduct very seriously. We will not tolerate anything that impacts the wellbeing or safety of our students or staff. We have processes and procedures in place, including working closely with local law enforcement to investigate and address these situations in accordance with our board policies, state and federal laws. We are committed to ensuring that our students are educated in a safe environment.”

Several teachers in the Kansas City metro area have been accused of sexual misconduct in recent weeks.

A teacher at Center High School accused of inappropriate communication with a student was placed on leave, district officials said this week. Shawnee Mission North High School teacher Alexander Morris was charged with five felony counts of sexual exploitation of a minor last week. And Jason L. Carey, a substitute teacher in Belton, allegedly sent nude photos of himself to eighth graders and is accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl in early August.

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Top 5 Weekend Activities To Indulge In Overland Park, KS 66223

Overland Park is a suburb of Kansas City and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. This city borders other communities on all sides. To the north, it is bordered by Kansas City, Kansas, to the northeast by Mission and Prairie Village, Stilwell to the south, Leawood to the east, Shawnee and Merriam to the northwest, and Olathe and Lenexa to the west. Incase you find yourself in Overland Park during the weekend and wish to have fun, just indulge in any of the top weekend activities the city features. Below are the top 5 weekend activities to indulge in Overland Park:

Park: visit any of the top parks in Overland Park to have fun with your friends and loved ones.

Helicopter Tour: touring a beautiful city like this can best be done via a guided helicopter ride. This will give you the opportunity of checking on the city’s beautiful aerial view from above.

Museum: this is for the historians or history lovers. Check on any of the top museums in Overland Park to learn history and have fun in the museum.

Shopping: take a ride to any of the top shopping centers in Overland Park to purchase all the goods you will need for the week at a reasonable price and in a beautiful setting.

Restaurant: Overland Park is home to various kinds of restaurants serving different meal types. Check out any restaurant of your choice in this city to have a taste of their delicious and nutritious meals.

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My attempt drawing Micky Mouse… (at Olathe Northwest High School) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPBbsw7AazG/?utm_medium=tumblr

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New Post has been published on https://techcrunchapp.com/county-teams-compete-at-state-xc-sports-the-hutchinson-news/

County teams compete at state XC - Sports - The Hutchinson News

Trinity boys place sixth at state

VICTORIA — Led by a 15th-place performance from sophomore Jonah Godina, the Hutchinson Trinity Catholic boys cross country team placed sixth at the Class 2A State Meet on Saturday in Victoria.

Godina became the first Celtic boy to medal at state since 2012. His time of 17:08.4 was also the fifth-fastest state time in school history.

Sophomore Brendan Kiser was Trinity’s next highest finisher in 35th place at 17:46.7, while sophomore Anthony Clennan was 64th at 18:47.4.

Three Celtics broke personal records at state: sophomore Garrett Hageman (73rd, 19:24.4), sophomore Xavier Ryan (84th, 20:00.2), and freshman Brennan Leighton (85th, 20:01.2).

Senior Ryan Zipprich rounded out the Trinity lineup in 92nd place at 20:33.5.

Trinity scored 179 points as a team for sixth place. Of the seven Celtics who ran at state, six were underclassmen.

Berean Academy won state with 54 points, while Stanton County (62) and McLouth (84) rounded out the top three.

Trinity sent one girl to state – senior Emma Vogel placed 78th at 24:25.1.

Stanton County won the girls team title, while Stanton County sophomore Chesney Peterson won the race with a time of 18:17.1.

Haven’s Hoskinson medals at state

WAMEGO — Haven High School junior Taylor Hoskinson placed 13th at the Class 3A State Cross Country Meet in Wamego on Saturday.

With a time of 21:29.82, Hoskinson placed 13th to secure a medal. Hoskinson is now a two-time state qualifier after placing 23rd at state last year.

Hoskinson was Haven’s only runner on the girls side this year.

Southeast of Saline won the team title, while Colby senior Lara Murdock won the individual championship with a time of 19:36.8.

Pretty Prairie girls fifth at state

VICTORIA — After a fourth-place performance at the state tournament last year, the Pretty Prairie High School girls cross country team placed fifth at the Class 1A State Meet on Saturday in Victoria.

Pretty Prairie scored 83 points and were 10 points away from fourth-place Meade. Wichita Classical School (62), Lincoln (54), and Doniphan West (42) rounded out the top three.

The Bulldogs were led by a top-10 finish by Abigail White. The junior placed eighth with a time of 21:06.3.

Pretty Prairie’s next highest finish came from sophomore Sadie Nisly, who placed 34th at 23:51.6.

Nisly was one of five sophomores who ran at state for Pretty Prairie. Danae McLeland (43rd, 24:43.8), Jaeli Deel (48th, 25:30.4), Sophia England (53rd, 25:50.6), and Cara Shultz (66th, 28:57.3) all gained state experience.

Next year, Pretty Prairie could be looking at seven returning state qualifiers, led by White.

The Pretty Prairie boys had one competitor at state – James White III. The freshman placed 62nd with a time of 20:08.8.

White III and White are siblings, and their dad, James White II, is the head coach.

Salthawk girls gain state experience

AUGUSTA — After a strong showing at regionals last week, the Hutchinson High School girls cross country team qualified an entire team for Class 6A State in Augusta on Saturday.

The Salthawks finished 12th as a team. Of Hutchinson’s seven runners, six will be back next year. Only Perla Rodriguez is a senior, as the Salthawks could be in store for a big season next year.

Sophomore Chloe Inskeep led the way for Hutchinson in 51st place with a time of 21:20.28. Junior Stella Foster was not too far behind Inskeep, finishing in 54th place at 21:28.71.

Freshman Lisa Seigrade was Hutchinson’s next highest finisher in 84th place at 23:56.94. Junior Isabelle Kongable crossed the finish line a few moments later, placing 86th at 24:02.34.

Rodriguez was 90th at 24:52.11, while juniors Grayci Keeler (92nd, 25:38.46) and Sadye Patterson (93rd, 25:40.66) rounded out the lineup.

Olathe West won state by one point over Blue Valley Northwest in the team standings. Olathe North freshman Anjali Hocker Singh won state individually with a time of 18:39.16.

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Teen scammer, claiming to be local basketball player, hitting Johnson County neighborhoods up for money

LENEXA, Kan. – A teen scammer is scouring neighborhoods in Johnson County looking to get money out of generous people.

Police say the teen suspect is ringing doorbells in Lenexa claiming to be on the Olathe Northwest basketball team.

Melody Cole bought the Papa Murphy’s coupons the kid was selling for $20.

“I wanted to support the basketball team and make a difference for the kid,” Cole said.

Cole has two daughters who are on the dance team at Olathe Northwest. While at the game she checked the basketball roster for the junior named Ethan. He wasn’t on it.

“I never found that description,” Cole said. “So when I saw that on Nextdoor, it made sense.” The Olathe Northwest assistant principal who is in charge of fundraisers, said the school has not partnered with Papa Murphy’s on any fundraisers with any clubs of athletic teams this school year.

“That was not legitimate at all,” Danny Chavez with the Lenexa Police Department said. “There was no partnership between the school and the establishment.”

If someone is going door to door in your neighborhood, Chavez says it’s smart to vet the seller. Ask them detailed questions that have to do with the product or team they claim to be part of.

“You know, tell me about the coach,” Chavez said. “Do you go to Olathe Northwest? So maybe trying to get a little information out of that person. It’s totally appropriate to ask for identification.”

Cole did that. She said they knew the same people on a different ONW sports team.

“He seemed to know a lot of people, so I went with it,” Cole said. “It’s crazy.”

Now learning the Papa Murphy’s coupons may be valid but the money did not go to benefit ONW basketball. Cole said it leaves a bad taste in her mouth.

“I just would hope that he would find a different outlet to help support his family if he really is in the midst of some hard times,” Cole said.

FOX4 showed the Lenexa Papa Murphy’s a picture of the coupons Cole bought. A manager says they are valid but hopes the teen stops scamming victims because the store actually does do fundraisers with local schools.

from FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports https://fox4kc.com/news/teen-scammer-claiming-to-be-on-local-basketball-team-hitting-neighborhoods-in-johnson-county-up-for-money/

from Kansas City Happenings https://kansascityhappenings.wordpress.com/2020/02/27/teen-scammer-claiming-to-be-local-basketball-player-hitting-johnson-county-neighborhoods-up-for-money/

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Header change! Google "Olathe Northwest homecoming parade" if you want to find out why it's significant.

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The Goddard School in northwest Olathe held a football-themed STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) event to rouse enthusiasm for a food d...

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Right Wing Vs. Islamic Terrorism

Number of Islamic Terrorist Attacks in the United States that claimed at least one or more lives. 

2016 Orlando Nightclub Shooting  [Casualties: 49]

2015 San Bernardino Shooting [Casualties: 14]

2015 Chattanooga, TN Military Shooting [Casualties: 5]

2013 Boston Marathon Bombing [Casualties: 3]

2009 Little Rock Shooting  [Casualties: 1]

2009 Fort Hood Shooting [Casualties: 13]

2006 Seattle Jewish Federation Shooting  [Casualties: 1]

2002 Los Angeles Airport Shooting  [Casualties: 2]

Before 9/11

1993 World Trade Center bombing [Casualties: 6]

Total:  94 Dead

Number of Right Wing Terrorist Attacks in the United States that claimed at least one or more lives. 

2017 Timothy Caughman Stabbing [Casualties: 1]

2017 Austins Bar and Grill Olathe, KS Shooting  [Casualties: 1]

2015 Colorado Planned Parenthood Shooting [Casualties: 3]

2015 Lafayette Shooting  [Casualties: 3]

2015 Charleston Church Shooting [Casualties: 9]

2015 Chapel Hill Shooting [Casualties: 3]

2015 Florida Police Ambush [Casualties: 1]

2014 Austin, TX Mexican Consulate Shooting [Casualties: 1]

2014 Las Vegas Police Ambush [Casualties: 5]

2014 Kansas Jewish Center Shooting [Casualties: 3]

2014 Blooming Grove Police Shooting [Casualties: 2]

2014 Forsyth County Courthouse Shooting [Casualties: 1]

2013 Los Angeles International Airport Shooting [Casualties: 1]

2013 Alabama Bunker Hostage Crisis [Casualties: 1]

2012 Tri-State Killing Spree [Casualties: 4]

2012 St. John's Parish Police Ambush [Casualties: 2]

2012 Sikh Temple Shooting [Casualties: 7]

2011 Pacific Northwest Killing Rampage [Casualties: 4]

2011 FEAR Militia  [Casualties: 2]

2010 West Memphis Police Shootings [Casualties: 4]

2010 Carlisle, PA Murder [Casualties: 1]

2010 Austin, TX Plane Attack [Casualties: 2]

2010 Florida Sovereign Citizen Police Ambush [Casualties: 4]

2009 Ft. Walton, FL Shooting [Casualties: 2]

2009 Minutemen American Defense Hispanic Slayings [Casualties: 2]

2009 Okaloosa County, FL Police Gun Range Attacks [Casualties: 1]

2009 Brockton, MA Black Targeted Shooting Rampage [Casualties: 2]

2009 Pittsburgh Police Shootings [Casualties: 3]

2009 Holocaust Museum Shooting  [Casualties: 1]

2009 George Tiller Assassination  [Casualties: 2]

2008 Knoxville, TN Church Shooting  [Casualties: 2]

2004 Tulsa OK, Bank Robbery  [Casualties: 1]

2003 Abbeville, SC right-of-way Standoff  [Casualties: 2]

2002 Massillon, OH anti-government Shootout  [Casualties: 2]

2001 Anthrax Attacks  [Casualties: 5]

2001 Dallas Anti-Arab Revenge Shootings  [Casualties: 2]

Before 9/11 but after the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

2000 Pittsburgh, PA Racially Motivated Spree Killing  [Casualties: 5]

1999 Fort Worth, TX SYATP Shooting  [Casualties: 8]

1999 Los Angeles Jewish Community Center Shooting  [Casualties: 1]

1999 Midwest Murder Spree  [Casualties: 8]

1999 Redding, CA Arson Attacks & Anti-Gay Murders  [Casualties: 2]

1998 Barnett Slepian Assassination [Casualties: 1]

1998 Cortez, CO Watertruck Shootout [Casualties: 2]

1998 Birmingham, Alabama Planned Parenthood Bombing [Casualties: 1]

1997 Army of God Attacks [Casualties: 7]

1997 Aryan People's Republic Six State Terror Wave [Casualties: 3]

1996 Spokane Phineas Priests Bombing Campaign [Casualties: 2]

1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Park Bombing [Casualties: 2]

1996 Jackson, MS Larry Shoemake Murder Spree [Casualties: 2]

1996 Aryan Republican Army FBI Shootout [Casualties: 1]

1995 Palo Verde Amtrak Derailment [Casualties: 1]

1995 Oklahoma City Bombing [Casualties: 168]

1994 Boston, MA Planned Parenthood Shooting [Casualties: 2]  

1994 Lubrock, TX Nazi-Youth Race War Murder [Casualties: 1]

1994 John Britton Assassination [Casualties: 1]

1993 Pensacola, FL Women's Medical Clinic Shooting [Casualties: 2]

Total: 311 Dead

[sammuelhanson]

Hello y’all! I am excited to announce that yesterday’s post was an April Fools’ joke! However, I loved seeing the support I have here at Olathe Northwest, and I love all of you guys for it! Thanks you for supporting me this year, and hopefully you all will next year! Again, stay safe during these times and until next time, have a great summer! https://www.instagram.com/p/B-e3YNXgU6W/?igshid=1v6t32sx5soll

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The Kansas City Midday Link Look

Midday and there are more local links worth checking. Here's a quick glimpse of some of the more important topics right now . . . Kansas City Green Tech Breakthrough

Nile Valley Aquaponics grand opening brings sustainability, hope to community

A sustainable greenhouse with the aim to empower one of Kansas City's most underserved communities launched on Friday after two years of raising funds and preparation. With partners such as the City of Kansas City, Mo., Kansas City Power and Light, Barkley and HOK, Nile Valley Aquaponics celebrated with an open house at the site at 29th Street and Wabash Avenue, a block west of Prospect.

Critical Injury After Suburban Crash

Teen hit by car at Olathe Northwest High

A teenage boy was hit by a vehicle early Wednesday near Olathe Northwest High School. Emergency crews were called about 7:30 a.m. to College Boulevard and Lone Elm Road. Authorities said the 16-year-old suffered serious injuries. Police said he was talking as he went to a hospital.

TKC TOLD YOU SO: Kansas City Endures Morning Flooding

Driver trying to avoid high water on Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. gets trapped on median

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A driver who was trying to avoid high water along Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard near Elm had to be rescued from the grassy median Wednesday morning. FOX 4's Kathy Quinn reports the driver was trying to turn around to avoid going through the deeper water but got stuck.

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DATA: Kansas and Missouri per capita income comparison - Kansas City Business Journal

The Bureau of Economic Analysis released its 2016 state income data on Tuesday. Which left me wondering: How did Kansas and Missouri stack up? On per capita personal income, Kansas and Missouri both fall short of the national average of $49,571. Missouri's per capita income is $43,273, and Kansas' is $48,537.

Cowtown Fine Threads On Display

KC Fashion Week takes over Power and Light

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Attention all fashionistas...or just fashionista wannbes! Your time has come: Kansas City Fashion Week. For the next four nights, at The Grand Hall at Power and Light, the runways will be filled with the latest looks and delightful designs. Georgina Herrera is one of the designers showing off her wares.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . .

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Olathe NW throws early graduation ceremony for grad joining Army

OLATHE, Kan. — Olathe Northwest High School celebrated one of its own with a special graduation ceremony. 

On Tuesday, Principal Chris Zuck read his 2020 commencement speech all for one senior: Carsen Cook. 

“I was pretty happy that I was even getting a ceremony at that point because I just thought I would get my diploma mailed to me, so it was a little surprising,” Carsen said.

The school year came to an abrupt end because of COVID-19, and instead of celebrating graduating seniors right away with the usual pomp and circumstance, Olathe School District is waiting until later this summer. 

But there’s one exception. Students joining the military get their own ceremony now. 

“This is so exciting,” Carsen’s mom Melanie said. “I have goosebumps.” 

“He leaves June 1 for training,” his dad Dan said. 

Olathe NW hopes the ceremony shows Carsen how much the appreciate his sacrifice and hard work.

The new Raven grad is headed into the Army and already has big plans for his future. 

“One day I hope to work for Boeing as a mechanic,” he said. “That’s something I really, really want to do.”

from FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports https://fox4kc.com/this-is-our-kc/olathe-nw-throws-early-graduation-ceremony-for-grad-joining-army/

from Kansas City Happenings https://kansascityhappenings.wordpress.com/2020/05/27/olathe-nw-throws-early-graduation-ceremony-for-grad-joining-army/

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Olathe Northwest senior's TikTok videos go viral - KSHB

Olathe Northwest senior’s TikTok videos go viral – KSHB

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Olathe Northwest Senior Max Cooper has been playing the piano for 11 years, but only been going viral on TikTok for the past few months.

Known as @mrpianoman online, Cooper shares videos playing the piano, but not just any type of way. He meshes together all sorts of songs with seamless transitions — And all by ear.

Cooper’s TikTok account has more than 6.4 million likes, but…

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Olathe student’s TikTok video goes viral

Olathe Northwest Senior Max Cooper’s video has been shared on ESPN and Bleacher Report.

from Top Stories https://www.kmbc.com/article/olathe-students-tiktok-video-goes-viral/32425440

from Kansas City Watch https://kansascitywatch.wordpress.com/2020/05/10/olathe-students-tiktok-video-goes-viral/