To tell, or not to tell
Naomi Ellifritt, Photo Editor
December 21, 2010
Due to the old military policy, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, homosexual men and women are able to serve in the military as long as they do not engage or display in their sexual interests or reveal it while serving. This also kept their commanders, or Sergeant, from being able to ask if the individual... Read more »
New Technology?
Porschea Rockhold, Reporter
December 20, 2010
New technology is at its highest. Schools have tried to get technology going for the last couple years. Students think it would be best to upgrade the technology so that teachers can teach students better and give them a clear view on how things will work. Senior Shelby Jewell said she thinks upgrading... Read more »
A Christmas miracle for BHS choir
Zac Sweets, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2010
On Dec. 15, 2010, the BHS chamber choir, the Belton Singers, went out and sang Christmas carols to the elderly in retirement homes. Under the direction of Brian Stuck, the Belton Singers has made the trip to Foxwood Springs in Raymore, an annual thing. While singing, the students in Belton Singers are... Read more »
‘Tron: Legacy’ blasts away ‘Avatar’s’ effects
Elizabeth Hughey, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2010
For many weeks movie viewers awaited the sequel to “Tron.” The original, which came out in the early 80s, left viewers awestruck with the effects. The sequel, “Tron Legacy,” did the same. With the return of Jeff Bridges, it added an affect to the movie that made it seem more real. However we... Read more »
What to take from 2010
Zac Sweets, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2010
The 2010 year is coming to an end with everything stored as simple memories in peoples’ minds. It’s now the holiday season as there are people preparing to or already participating in their holiday routine. “Its the most wonderful time of the year” is what one song hales the end of the calendar... Read more »
Xbox LIVE grows and reaches new fans
Clayton Smith, Reporter
December 20, 2010
Since its start Xbox LIVE has been extremely popular. It’s success is due to its global reach of hundreds of countries, its appeal to people of all ages, and its ability to connect gamers to play with each other. While Xbox LIVE is meant mostly to appeal to only gamers, it also allows you to connect... Read more »
Music Boosters increases the morale of Choir and Band
Miranda Bruner, Opinion Editor
December 20, 2010
Although the existence of both Band and Choir in BHS are only proven through concerts and pep rallies, there is more behind-the-scenes work that they do. A “Music Boosters” program has been created in which a committee of representative music parents discuss important issues, including fundraising... Read more »
The holidays aren’t meant just for presents
Kathryn Waugh, Student Life Editor
December 20, 2010
With the holiday season comes presents and hopes that Christmas wishes will come true. Popular presents teens ask for are iPods, laptops, televisions and e-readers. However, what happens when they get something that they don’t want? Everyone has gotten a present where they thought, “really?... Read more »
Girls swimming does well at home meet
Brian Zuiss, Reporter
December 20, 2010
The girls swim team finished strong for their home meet at the High Blue Wellness Center last week by finishing first out of several teams. This annual meet helps many new and experienced swimmers prepare for later, more important events. Most people don’t know that there is a swim team and a diving... Read more »
Pirate wrestling takes 8th place in tournament
Emily Evans, Reporter
December 20, 2010
This past weekend, the Pirate wrestlers competed in the Raytown South Holiday Tournament. The Pirates came home from the two day tournament with a of ranking 8th out of 17 teams. Although the Pirate wrestlers improved from last year, they said they would have liked to get a higher rank than what they... Read more »
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