The changing seasons
Haley Marconett, News Editor
March 6, 2012
As winter comes to a close and spring begins, many students find themselves scrambling towards the end of the year, though they don’t all necessarily want to. With sports changing, extra-curricular activities going strong, and grades becoming more and more important, some students say they find themselves... Read more »
Lady Pirate earns top spot
Emily Evans, Opinion Editor
March 2, 2012
This past weekend, BHS held their 2nd Annual Pirate Power weightlifting competition at Southwick Stadium. This year had a great number of competitors from all different schools in the area. With well over 200 people participating in the meet, 55 of them being from BHS, several weight divisions were set... 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 »
Students vote in 2012
Charice Scott, Reporter
February 9, 2012
When a student turns 18 not only do they become legal adults, they also acquire the civic duty of voting. For some students the right to vote is an exciting privilege. “I’ve been looking forward to it just about my whole life,” senior Jessica Martin said. Though Senior Ashley Dillon acknowledges... Read more »
A star athlete in the making
Haley Marconett, News Editor
February 3, 2012
Often referred to as “one of the best athletes in the school,” Katie Giacone has paved her way as a swimmer, diver, softball player and soccer player, while still maintaining incredible grades in her day-to-day classes. Many high school athletes tend to drop their grades a bit through their sports... Read more »
Students who strum the strings
Emily Evans, Opinion Editor
January 30, 2012
Through out the halls of Belton High, there are all different kinds of kids. There are students who are into sports, some are into their studies, and some might not really be into anything. But something that is very common among students here is anything pertaining to music. Whether there are students... Read more »
Farr devotes her life to the arts
Chloe Jackson, Student Life Editor
January 30, 2012
Many teenagers find a getaway from the stress of their everyday lives by participating in the fine arts. Drawing, writing, singing, acting, and debate come naturally to some people and they often dedicate their lives to doing what they love. Sophomore Maya Farr has been surrounded by the arts since she... Read more »
Students react to Facebook changes
Chloe Jackson, Student Life Editor
January 20, 2012
Anyone who has a Facebook knows about the constant changes being made to the social networking site. Recently, timeline, a new profile layout, was released. It allows the user to choose a cover photo that will appear at the top of their profile, and see posts and statuses from the day they got a Facebook... Read more »
Wanted: Snow
Brett Davis, Reporter
January 13, 2012
Winter time: The temperature drops, the air becomes dry and it snows. It snows, right? Well not in Belton, Missouri. Every school year, by the time students come back from winter break, they catch at least two or three days of snow. In the past two years, the date to return from winter break got pushed... Read more »
Seniors start prepping for college
Chloe Jackson, Student Life Editor
January 13, 2012
Though it’s only January, senior students have already begun planning for college life. Most students have already applied and been accepted to a college or two and are now picking which one they will attend and thinking about everything from majors to scholarships. Like any other year, seniors are... Read more »
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