Bears pillage Pirates
Trevor Yearout, Sports Co-Editor
September 24, 2010
Have you ever heard the phrase “speed kills”? The Pirates learned the meaning of the phrase Friday night as the William Chrisman Bears out-paced the Belton defense, 40-21. Belton’s defenders had a difficult time catching the Bears. On several occasions the Pirates simply could not get into position... Read more »
‘Easy A’ makes its way to the top
Porschea Rockhold, Reporter
September 23, 2010
Emma Stone starred in the film ‘Easy A’, playing Olive Penderghast, who’s a fairly normal high school girl with above average intelligence trying to survive until graduation so she too, can escape the drama of teenage life. She was going through the motions of high school, just moving along... Read more »
Girls tennis rallies with PHS but comes up short
Andrea Sessions, News Editor
September 23, 2010
After Monday’s cancellation due to rain, Belton’s girls tennis team faced the Park Hill South Panthers Sept. 16. The team was met with another loss, winning none of their matches but taking some games. After pointing out that Park Hill South is a state qualifying school, Head Coach Liz Hunsaker said... Read more »
Food drive helps students out
Emily Evans, Reporter
September 23, 2010
A teen-friendly food drive is being held and sponsored by FCCLA from Sept. 20 to Oct. 1. Students can bring food in on any day during the two weeks of the food drive. All of the items that the students bring in can be turned into their first and fifth hours. All food items will be held at school, then... Read more »
Students visit Haiti to help
Elizabeth Hughey, Editor-In-Chief
September 23, 2010
Imagine hearing children singing in praise even after they and their country suffered a huge loss. Well that’s why juniors Monica Kiem and Ashley Parrot went to Haiti for over a week; to help those in need after a natural disaster. They left for Haiti on Sep. 3 and returned the 13. In those ten days... Read more »
Boys defeat Ruskin at home
Miranda Bruner, Opinion Editor
September 23, 2010
The Pirates Varsity soccer team picked up their first win, Tuesday, against the Ruskin Eagles. The final score was 4-1, with the Eagles walking away in defeat. The Pirates’ win boosted their esteem for the rest of the tournament, as well as the season. Senior Pat McMahon said the first win of the season... Read more »
Boys swim team places first at home meet
Kathryn Waugh, Student Life Editor
September 23, 2010
BHS boys swim team placed first at the home meet Sept. 7, starting off the homcoming week very well. The schools that the BHS boys swim competed against were Marshall, Platte County and Pembrooke Hill. In the mens 200- yard medley relay, senior Jacob Blankenship, senior Nick Willey, senior Steven... Read more »
Boys swim team places third at Raytown/Raytown South meet
Kathryn Waugh, Student Life Editor
September 23, 2010
BHS boys swim team placed third at the Raytown/Raytown South swim meet on Sept. 14. The events they participated include the 200-Medley Relay, 200- Free, male 200- IM, 50- Free, 1 Meter Dive, 100- Fly, 100- Free, 500- Free, 200- Free Relay, 100- Back, 100- Breast and 400- Free Relay. Junior... Read more »
Students banned from going shirtless
Zack Johnson, Sports Co-Editor
September 23, 2010
Last week the administration came over the intercom to tell us that we were no longer allowed to go shirtless at games, for the girls, you can’t wear sports bras for a top. Most students, including myself, initially perceived that as meaning that we couldn’t paint up for games. The truth is we can... Read more »
FCCLA gears up for another year
Eric Eastland, Reporter
September 23, 2010
On Aug. 31, FCCLA had its first few meetings in hopes of recruiting new members, called “Boot Camp”. President Obie Willis, State Vice President of Occupation Sheresa Groves, Regional Vice President Kayla Austain and many other officers attended to discuss what they want to achieve this year.... Read more »
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