Traynor selected for state academic honor
Chloe Jackson, Student Life Editor
March 19, 2012
Senior Colby Traynor has been selected as an “Honorable Mention” student in the 2012 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students in the graduating class of 2012. The announcement was made by Virgil Poisal. Missouri Scholars 100 is a program sponsored... Read more »
Belton’s Band O Rama hopefully a success
Trisha Nelson, Reporter
March 8, 2012
“Practice doesn’t make perfect, practice makes permanent.” Band Director Chris Sullivan frequently says this to his band student to get jazzed for their concerts. The annual Belton Band O Rama takes place Mar. 8 at 7pm in the Belton High School Lower Gym. Sadly this year the Mill Creek Upper Elementary... Read more »
Making Kony famous
Naomi Ellifritt, Photo Editor
March 8, 2012
A non-profit group, Invisible Children, released a 30minuite video [Kony 2012] on YouTube on March 5th, which has gained over 26million views and nearly 300 thousand comments. This video is meant to inspire common people around the world to join together for a single cause. This cause is to show awareness... Read more »
Self-Injury Awareness Day shouldn’t be discounted
Chloe Jackson, Student Life Editor
March 2, 2012
Many high school students know of someone in their life who has dealt with their emotions by injuring themselves, if they haven’t done so themselves. Thursday, Mar.1 was national Self-Injury Awareness Day, which brought up many memories for students who have known people who have inflicted harm on... Read more »
Belton Debaters go to Ava
Brittany Rogoff, Ad's Manager/Reporter
February 29, 2012
Belton High debaters hunkered down at a Super 8 motel in Ava Missouri, the weekend of Feb. 24-25, endlessly preparing for their last regular season tournament. The team ended their season with a plethora of trophies. Seniors Brittany Rogoff and Matt Black, along with junior Harrison Terry and sophomore... Read more »
Thespians pull an all-nighter
Chloe Jackson, Student Life Editor
February 29, 2012
Thespians and drama club members enjoyed a long night of dancing, games, and contests at their annual lock-in on Feb.24. Students gathered in the forum around seven o’clock and, after the events for the night were explained, had a dance party on the stage and fueled up for an all-nighter with sandwiches,... Read more »
Why in the world is there a winter warming?
Emily Evans, Opinion Editor
February 29, 2012
Throughout a student’s high school career, there are many things to look forward to. Some students like things that go on throughout the school day, some seem to enjoy the extra-curricular activities, and others enjoy out of school activities that are still sponsored by the school. Either way, there... Read more »
Skretta announced as new BHS principal
Caitlyn Nickerson, A&E Editor
February 27, 2012
Belton High School’s new principal is a world-renowened rap artist. Well, maybe not that renowned, he’s been seen by 42,000 people on YouTube. The Belton School District announced that Dr. Fred Skretta will assume the principal postion at BHS for next school year to replace Dr. Virgil Poisal,... Read more »
Students celebrate FFA week
Emily Evans, Opinion Editor
February 23, 2012
Throughout the hallways of Belton High, there are plenty of clubs and activities for students to take part in. One of the most renown clubs within the school are the Future Farmers of America. This week, Feb. 18-25, is National Future Farmers of America Week. FFA week is a week that highlights and celebrates... Read more »
DECA increases success rate by 40% at Districts
Andrea Sessions, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2012
Belton DECA members attended their annual District competition Feb. 9. They successfully brought home 18 trophies and 5 medals. The 35 students who chose to compete traveled to the Independence Mall, the location of this year’s competition, to perform role plays for and present papers to judges located... Read more »
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