I’m So In Love With Kansas City

More than Just a City

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Mason Hanson, Reporter

Kansas City is home to a variety of people, from super sports fans to downtown explorers. From artists to thrifters, Kansas City is more than just a city for so many. It’s a way of life. 

“I always loved the diversity of Kansas City,” senior Michael DeJesus said. 

On the first Friday of every month, several Staley students help fill the West Bottoms for an event called First Fridays, where artists make and sell their masterpieces. Live music fills the streets; food trucks set up, and on occasion dance battles break out. 

“It’s a little community. Everyone’s extremely friendly to each other. Everyone relates to each other, and everyone just has a great time,” junior Roya Mahoutchain said. 

Food is something that Kansas City has a lot of. From family-owned restaurants around nearly every corner to the barbecue that people travel hundreds of miles just to try, the city has a variety of native restaurants from D’Bronx to Arthur Bryants. 

“I really like the different types of food we have all in one place,” DeJesus said. 

In the fall, Chiefs fans fill Arrowhead Stadium in hopes of the starting quarterback Alex Smith leading the team to victory. Fan favorite Jamaal Charles sets even more records each year, leaving the crowd amazed. 

“I love how the Chiefs unite as a team to accomplishand overcomand overcome any challenges that are in their way,” senior Connor Fregoe said. 

From mid-April to late October, fans head to Kauffman Stadium in hopes of winning another World Series. 

“I love the Royals for the fun atmosphere they create,” senior Noah Lockhart said. 

For some people, Kansas City is a huge part of their past. For others, it’s a huge part of their future. For these kids, it’s their present. 

“When people ask me in the future where I’m from, I’ll proudly say Kansas City, Missouri,” Fregoe said.