IHS Student Council, Independence High School

08/27/2026

Come out and support our BULLDOGS! 🧡🖤

08/18/2026

We had an AWESOME turnout for Senior Sunrise this morning! Best of luck to the class of 2027!
GO BULLDOGS! 🧡🖤🧡🖤

08/08/2026

Class of 2027! Join us on the 18th as we watch the sun rise on your senior year!🌅🌞

08/07/2026

Hey, IHS! Here is our STUCO PRESIDENT! Sarah, we cannot wait to see you in action on the court this season! GO BULLDOGS! 🧡🖤

Sports in Kansas Tennis Player to Watch: Sarah Veile, Independence, Sr.

Sarah Veile has been a key contributor to Independence's successful tennis program, helping the team capture three straight regional championships and back-to-back SEK League titles while finishing third as a team at the 2024 state tournament. Veile earned a 12th-place finish in Class 4A singles at the 2025 state tournament after posting a 25-16 record. She also placed fifth at regionals in both 2024 and 2025 and improved from fourth to second at the SEK League Tournament over the past two seasons. Whether she competes in singles again or teams with Morgan McLenon in doubles this fall, Veile will be one of the area's top returning players.

“I can’t wait for my senior season, and I’m excited for the challenges and wins that are coming,” Veile said. “I’m hoping for a top-eight finish this year, and I’m so glad I get to spend my last season with some of my best friends and amazing teammates.”

A standout multi-sport athlete, Veile has also earned UCA All-American honors in cheer each of the past two years, helped Independence win an SEK League basketball championship, and qualified for the state track and field meet in the long jump. With experience, versatility, and another strong team returning, Veile will look to cap her high school tennis career with her best postseason finish yet.
📸: Kristie Mattix

07/26/2026

We had THE BEST WEEK at the 2026 KSHSAA Student Council Workshop! Thank you to all of the SCs, the JCs, the administrative team, and director Rod Garman for providing us this “single, most significant learning experience.”

07/22/2026

Night #3
Setting the stage for the HUMAN MACHINES.

07/21/2026

Scenes from the STUCO OLYMPICS! 🏆

07/20/2026

Day 1 of KSHSAA STUCO WORKSHOP! Two of our student leaders hit the stage last night to introduce their councils for the week! 🧡🖤
We see you, BULLDOGS!

05/12/2026

The sunset was gorgeous! And the seniors took lots of pics…and popsicles! Thanks, Class of 2026! Enjoy your final week!

05/07/2026

It’s SENIOR SUNSET time! And the weather should be wonderful! 🌅