New movie is truly ‘Precious’
Chloe Jackson, Reporter
November 24, 2009
Based on the novel “Push” by Sapphire, “Precious” is the story of a 16 year old girl growing up in Harlem, New York in the late 80′s. It will tug at hearts and make a grown man cry at the unbelievable events this young girl must endure, such as rape and cruel physical abuse. The... Read more »
Spring break trip switches tours
Andrea Sessions, Reporter
November 24, 2009
Students met surprise when the California trip took a major destination change. Those of whom were signed up and planning to go to San Francisco will now get the chance to have a much different experience when they head south to Puerto Rico. The enrollment numbers for the California trip were too small... Read more »
‘Glee’ brings happiness to listeners
Chloe Jackson, Reporter
November 24, 2009
If the hit Television show hasn’t hooked you yet, the CD version of the first season will. Glee-the Music Season One, was released this November and is compiled of twenty songs performed on the TV show, which airs on Fox. True to it’s name, Glee- the Music, is a joy to listen to. The CD... Read more »
Assignments are waste of students’ time
Rachael Martin, Reporter
November 20, 2009
Throughout every student’s time in school they have received an assignment that does not teach them anything important, except maybe techniques for finding words in a word search. There are lots of these types of homework assignments that teachers assign that do not teach or reinforce any of their... Read more »
Food Drive helps out the needy
Ina Mutscher, Reporter
November 20, 2009
The Belton High School Student Council organized a food drive just like the years in recent past. The students are asked to bring their food to their first hour teacher either on purple or gold day. The class that brings in the most food wins a breakfast party. The minimum requirement of cans to participate... Read more »
Twilight fans go through amazing heights to prepare for New Moon
Elizabeth Hughey, A&E Editor
November 20, 2009
Last night at midnight thousands crowded into movie theaters to watch the premier showing of New Moon. In preparation and anticipation of the sequel to Twilight many students are doing things they wouldn’t normally do before they go to the movies. Last year some students bought tickets three... Read more »
BCS is a bust
James Flath, Sports Co-Editor
November 20, 2009
The college football national championship will once again raise controversy this year. The regular season has two weeks left and there are still six teams in the top 25 that are undefeated but only two of them will play for the title. This is the major flaw in the system, for many years this has happened... Read more »
Students try out for Coffee House Cabaret
Miranda Bruner, Ads Manager
November 20, 2009
BHS’ Second Annual Coffee House Cabaret held auditions on Nov. 11, and the show was on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. The Cabaret was hosted by seniors Gabby Deaton and Rodney Chowning. Deaton said that she thinks the Coffee House Cabaret is an enjoyable experience for the people who are in it, help with... Read more »
Larry Johnson dropped by Chiefs
Cade Arnold, News Editor
November 18, 2009
The Kansas City Chiefs continue to have problems with unifying their team. The attitutude of players off the field has been seen on the field during game day. Latest news from the Chiefs has been that their former Running Back Larry Johnson was released because of lack of respect to the Coach Todd Haley. In... Read more »
BHS Debate team is rising to the top
Zack Becker, Opinion Editor
November 18, 2009
The BHS Speech and Debate team has become the fastest growing program in Missouri. At the start of the season, the Pirates team was ranked 46th in the nation. Already, they have moved up to 31st following a second place showing in the Maryville tournament Nov. 7. After this, the National Forensic League... Read more »
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