Year round school is not right for Belton
Clayton Smith, reporter
February 23, 2011
No more summer vacations is what most students think when they here the term ‘year round schooling’, but that is not all the concept stands for. Is year round education a reform that will greatly increase student’s retention of what they learn? Or is it an attempt to oversimplify the problems within... Read more »
Lind becomes Crandall
Naomi Ellifritt, Photo Editor
February 21, 2011
A new face on stage for “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” performed by BHS Thespians, was one many didn’t expect to see. Students usually surround themselves with the same group of people. This is most comfortable to them. Often times they do not expand themselves or become involved with... Read more »
The special one, the favorite
Emily Evans, Reporter
February 20, 2011
Every family that has more than one kid focuses on that special one; the favorite. While the issue is often laughed off, having favorites in a family can have serious, long-lasting consequences, for both the favored child and the other children in the family. It’s perfectly normal for parents... Read more »
What happend at the Grammys
Eric Eastland, Reporter
February 17, 2011
Over 26 million people watched the 53rd annual Grammy award show on Sunday, Feb.13. “Music’s biggest night” was almost an understatement. Having 3% more viewers, one could speculate that it’s due to the line-up of popular artists such as Eminem, Lady Gaga, Mick Jagger and much more. But as always... Read more »
Thomas named Pirates’ new head football coach
Zack Johnson, Sports Co-Editor
February 16, 2011
The Pirates have ended their search for a new head coach. It was announced, at the Jan. 27 Board of Education meeting, that Mark Thomas will lead the Pirates in the coming season. The announcement was made after an eight week search and interview process which included nearly 60 applicants. Thomas,... Read more »
Teens need to take their jobs seriously
Kathryn Waugh, Student Life Editor
February 15, 2011
Although high school students are busy with school work and their extra curricular activities, they often still take on a part-time job. Even though juggling all of those things at once may be difficult, many teens look forward to entering the workforce and earning their own money. When a high school... Read more »
Snow days make students lag in school
Miranda Bruner, Opinion Editor
February 15, 2011
Due to the excess of snow days, many students have not had very much time to establish a routine since the Winter Break. Many students are having trouble getting around to doing their homework. With only one full week so far, students may wake up feeling less-than-great. The announcement was made that... Read more »
Costa Rica trip is a great opportunity
Chloe Jackson, A&E Editor
February 15, 2011
During spring break of 2012, EF Educational Tours will be offering Belton High School students a chance to go on a scenic tour of Costa Rica. The seven day trip gives students the once in a lifetime opportunity to visit this island of natural wonders, which is located in the Central America isthmus.... Read more »
Stupid cupid
Emily Evans, Reporter
February 15, 2011
Valentine’s day: the holiday that can be considered to be good, bad, or maybe even ugly. Personally, I don’t really care about Valentine’s day. I don’t care to walk down the hallway and hear stupid girls screaming and crying about their stupid presents that their stupid boyfriends got them. Everyone... Read more »
Theatre kills it in ‘The Musical Comedy Murders’
Andrea Sessions, News Editor
February 15, 2011
After months of practice, the Belton High School Theatre Department performed “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” for the annual winter play. Despite the many obstacles the poor weather presented, the theatre department held four performances Feb. 10-13, as scheduled. “The Musical Comedy Murders... Read more »
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