Poisal announces retirement
Naomi Ellifritt, Photo Editor
January 18, 2012
Over the past few years, the senior class has seen a lot of their high school teachers retiring or transferring somewhere else. This year, too, will also be a last for multiple members in the administration staff.Dr. Virgil Poisal, currently the high school principal, will be among those leaving as... Read more »
Mrs. Delapp gets a grant for FCCLA
Brittany Rogoff, Ad's Manager/Reporter
January 11, 2012
“It’s for the children.” Nutrition and Wellness, and Child Care Professionals teacher Kim Delapp, never stops quest to aid families in need. Delapp was fortunate enough to receive a Wal-Mart Grant of $1,350 to give Belton’s local aid programs a boost. Members of FCCLA (Family, Consumer, and Career... Read more »
Thespians celebrate the season
Chloe Jackson, Student Life Editor
December 21, 2011
Students and their families gathered for a special night in the BHS Forum Theater Dec.20 for the winter thespian initiation and a white-elephant gift exchange. Sixteen new thespians were initiated as official members of the International Thespian Society and Troupe 1158. Afterwards, students were invited... Read more »
Band brings holiday spirt
Trisha Nelson, Reporter
December 19, 2011
Audience members might remember when Belton High School had their first annual light show. For the last month and a half the BHS band focused on their winter concert, which took place Dec. 15 at the high school Forum theatre. Only for this performance the lights were on and shinning bright, but sorry... Read more »
Beard gets a big honor
Brittany Rogoff, Ad's Manager/Reporter
December 9, 2011
At the Speech and Theater Annual Conference, Sept. 23, Mr. Beard received a special honor for his commitment to Belton’s Theater Department. The ever busy Assistant Principal, former Assistant Activities Director, and full-time father Jim Beard, left an empty slot in his schedule to experience what... Read more »
A freeze goes through the tree lighting ceremony
Caitlyn Nickerson, A&E Editor
December 5, 2011
As everyone knows, Christmas is coming right around the corner. To get ready for the holiday season, Belton hosted the annual Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting at the Bank of Belton on Main Street. The cause for this is not only to get people into the spirit of Christmas, but also to help get more cans... Read more »
Pirate faculty brings home a double win
Emily Evans, Opinion Editor
November 18, 2011
Recently, DECA sponsored a Faculty Basketball game against the rivals of BHS, the Ray-Pec Panthers. As the womens basketball team from Belton and Ray-Pec started to warm up, a crowd started to form on both sides of the bleachers. Both teams were warmed up and ready to play, and senior Pt Mahoney started... Read more »
Debris predicted to hit the U.S.
Brett Davis, Reporter
November 14, 2011
Japan’s earthquake and tsunami disaster that hit March 11 still affects the world. Up to 20 million tons of debris from the catastrophe was spotted between Japan and Midway Atoll by a Russian training ship last month. Evidence that the debris came from Japan includes a fishing boat picked up by the... Read more »
New faces in Belton
Trisha Nelson, Reporter
November 10, 2011
New location, new faces, new school, new friends, new teachers. Belton High School recently welcomed nine new teachers in various subjects to Belton. These new teachers not only vary in subject but also in the degrees that they earned and their teaching background. Biology Teacher and Cheerleading Coach... Read more »
The lights may be off, but everyone is definitely home
Jeff Hartnett, Reporter
October 25, 2011
The BHS marching band had their first annual light show Oct. 21, immediately after the football game. Quite a few people went to see the show. The band played three songs from “West Side Story,” including “Maria/Cool,” “West Side Story Finale,” and “One Hand, One Heart.” Senior Austin... Read more »
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