Stop searching for Prince Charming
December 15, 2011
Women have this image of prince charming coming for them to sweep them off their feet. They dream of the perfect man that will always treat them right and love each other more than anything. Essentially, the fairytale life that almost every little girl dreams of. Some little girls have pretend weddings... Read more »
Annie’s covert feelings
Trisha Nelson, Reporter
December 9, 2011
The season two finale of ‘Covert Affairs’ “Letters Never Sent” premiered Tuesday Dec. 6, on Fox. Annie goes on vacation in Stockholm with Danielle, where she is asked to courier a package to a party for the CIA. However, after Danielle gets mistaken for Annie at the event, it becomes clear that... Read more »
First official meet brings swimmers new confidence
Haley Marconett, News Editor
December 9, 2011
Belton swimmers dominated at their first official home meet as they beat three of four teams. Unfortunately, they lost to Sedalia by a mere three points. However, Belton beat Grandview, Center and Lincoln Prep by quite a few points. Many of the swimmers said this meet was an improvement from the “mock”... Read more »
Resistance 3 for the win
October 3, 2011
Resistance 3, the latest addition to the Chimera splattering series was released Sept. 6. It raised the fear factor in terms of the other two games. Whether the player becomes swarmed by a surprise mob of Grims or being chased through underground tunnels by a Chimera called “Satan,” every player’s... Read more »
Swimmers take third at Henley
Haley Marconett, News Editor
September 23, 2011
Belton Swim and Dive competed in their second meet of the season Sept. 7. The boys came in third place and had 78% lifetime bests in their time drops. The ones who didn’t beat their time were just seconds away. Swim Team Co-Captain Ty Moore said he thinks the meet went great and that all of the boys... Read more »
Reporter Brittany Rogoff
September 19, 2011
Senior Brittany Rogoff is on the staff for her first year. She looks forward to the new experience and old fashioned work. She wants to improve her writing ability and make new friends. Rogoff is also in Anime club and debate. Outside of school, she likes to blog, read Fanfiction, watch Japanese drama... Read more »
Unhealthy relationships leave students unhappy
Clayton Smith, Reporter
June 1, 2011
Everyone has that person that gets on their nerves, pushes their buttons, or downright irritates them. However, as civil human beings, most people can deal with those annoying souls with an attitude of grace and understanding. Dealing with people like that is a part of life, while there are some people... Read more »
The best friendship teens have is with themselves
Kathryn Waugh, Student Life Editor
March 9, 2011
At some point in every one’s life, they ask exactly what a friend is. For teenagers, having friends is an important part of their life and development. Learning how to interact with people is crucial in society today. So, what is a real friend? Does anyone even know for sure? Not really. A “friend”... Read more »
Christmas becomes commercialized
Chloe Jackson, A&E Editor
December 16, 2010
Each holiday season, stress levels rise not just for students, but for seemingly everyone. The search for the perfect gift at the best price begins, making people scour malls, department stores and Wal-Marts for the best deals and latest fads. Here at BHS, we are even given a list of 101 ways to cope... Read more »
Potentially harmful scents linger in the hallways
December 10, 2010
A school is supposed to be a carefree place, but is it possible that students who walk into the doors of BHS everyday could be putting themselves in harms way? Particularly potent on Monday mornings, the stench of human feces and backed-up sewage linger through the hallways. Although the smell always... Read more »


