Pirates offensive spark too late for victory
Trevor Yearout, Sports Co-Editor
October 29, 2010
The Pirates’ offensive struggles in the first three quarters cost them the game as the Raytown South Cardinals cruised to a 31-14 victory at Southwick Stadium. The Pirates managed just 125 total yards in the first half and added a measly 36 yard in the third quarter. Running back Deion Lewis was shut... Read more »
Pirates drop season finale, 21-56
Trevor Yearout, Sports Co-Editor
October 28, 2010
With their backs against the wall, the Pirates scratched out a 14-13 lead over Lee’s Summit West midway in the second quarter, only to see it slip through their fingers. After allowing the Titans to score on their first two possessions, Belton got back into the game on a trick play on 4th down. Punter... Read more »
Sports scheduling affects students’ grades
Andrea Sessions, News Editor
October 26, 2010
Students on the girls golf and girls tennis team missed several days of school due to games and tournaments scheduled during school hours, with negative affects to their grades. Junior Kelsie Monasmith said she missed so much school that she started failing. “I have a progress report that’s 13%,”... Read more »
Spooky and safe Halloween for all
Emily Evans, Reporter
October 26, 2010
Halloween’s easily considered one of the most liked holidays among little kids. Life at a young age has everything to do with dressing up like a favorite superhero and getting tons of candy. Teenagers and even adults still have a very good time on Halloween. But in order to have a good time you have... Read more »
Ally Week gains support
October 26, 2010
Students at BHS participated in national Ally Week, sponsored by the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN) in various ways during the week of October 18-22. The week, which began in 2005 and celebrates those who are accepting of peers with different sexual orientations, encourages students in... Read more »
Sophomores are the new freshmen
Miranda Bruner, Opinion Editor
October 26, 2010
In any high school, it is apparent that most of the underclassmen are not as mature and experienced as the older students. Traditionally, high schools are composed of four classes; making it typical for freshmen to be the main target of jokes from upperclassmen. In Belton, however, the sophomores are... Read more »
Tigers maul Pirates
Trevor Yearout, Sports Co-Editor
October 24, 2010
Once again, the Pirates’ defense couldn’t keep up with the speed of its opposition, falling to the Lee’s Summit Tigers, 41-13. The Tigers put the Pirates into an early hole, scoring three touchdowns off of 9 offensive plays in the first quarter. The Pirates fought hard, but could never overcome... Read more »
Lady pirates come back for the win
Caitlyn Nickerson, Reporter
October 24, 2010
On Tuesday, Oct. 12 the Varsity volleyball team traveled up north for a game against the Winnetonka Griffins. This is the second game that the Lady Pirates have played against the Griffens this season. The first meeting they played Winnetonka was during homecoming week. The Lady Pirates were let down... Read more »
The time to end bullying is here
Emily Evans
October 22, 2010
In today’s society, bullying is a very common thing to see. People can see it anywhere and everywhere. Bullying can come in any form or action that can harm a person in anyway. It’s an aggressive behavior that causes unwanted, negative actions. It’s also as simple as calling someone a name. Either... Read more »
Journalism takes a step backward
Zac Sweets, Editor-n-Chief
October 22, 2010
It is a requirement to take the Journalism I class before making joining the Cutlass staff. “JI,” as it’s called, not only teaches students how to write as a journalist, but also takes them through the evolution of journalism in America. When I think about William Randolph Hearst’s journalism... Read more »
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