The big ‘Apple’
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
May 18, 2012
Nowadays technology is becoming more and more advanced. Mostly all teenagers have a cell phone and are able to virtually have a laptop in their hands with the technology that is available today. It is very easy to argue which phone on the market these days is “the best”. The best phone... (more...)
What ever happened to being respectful?
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
May 18, 2012
In elementary school, students are taught from the very beginning to be respectful to everyone and everything around them. Throughout elementary school, students are constantly reminded to be respectful and responsible, but as they get older they get reminded less and less. Is it because it’s... (more...)
Lady Pirates win against Lady Cardinals
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
May 14, 2012
Lady Pirates varsity soccer team played the Raytown South Lady Cardinals on Tuesday May 1. The Lady Pirates have played the Lady Cardinals quite a bit this season in tournaments and regular season games. At the first game against the Cardinals, the Lady Pirates were hoping for a victory after... (more...)
Lady Pirates win championship soccer game
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
April 18, 2012
Lady Pirates soccer team played in their annual Varsity Soccer Invitational last week. Clinton High School, Sacred Heart High School, Grandview High School, Truman High School, Ruskin High School and the Belton JV team played in the tournament. Clinton High School and Sacred Heart High School... (more...)
Three Belton baseball players sign with Avila University
Amara Jefferson, Sports Editor
March 8, 2012
Three senior varsity baseball players signed with Avila University Mar. 5. The three seniors were Outfielder Anthony Biondo, Catcher Kyle Simmons and Pitcher Caleb Curry. The signing ceremony was held in the lower gym at the high school in front of family members, Belton High School students... (more...)
Hypocrisy doesn’t equal religion
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
March 8, 2012
To many people, religion is very important and they make a huge effort to make it a part of their daily lives. Religion can be very inspiring to those who are not that religious. So inspiring that it may influence them to try to make personal changes within themselves, and try to become more... (more...)
Spring sports preview
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
March 8, 2012
This week Belton’s spring sports begin. The spring sports consist of girls soccer, track and field, baseball, boys golf and boys tennis. There are many first-time athletes going out for a sport that they have never done before. One person who has high hopes for his first year of track and... (more...)
Four wrestlers qualify for state
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
February 29, 2012
As the winter athletics season comes to an end, Belton had four wrestlers that went to state. Those four athletes are senior Kevin Estell, junior Blake Mann, sophomore Clay Stine, and Sophomore Sergio Ramos. This years’ 82nd MSHAA state wrestling tournament was held at the University of Missouri,... (more...)
Guilty until proven innocent
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
February 21, 2012
Many innocent people around the world are falsely accused of very serious crimes each and everyday and end up having to spend their whole lives behind bars. But for some lucky people, they may get a second chance to prove themselves innocent just one more time. Some people get proven innocent... (more...)
Girls last swim meet of the season
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
February 9, 2012
Lady Pirates recently competed in their last meet of the season hosted by Lincoln Preparatory Academy. Harrisonville High School, Sedalia Smith-Cotton High School, Lincoln Preparatory Academy, and Ruskin High School also competed in the meet. Overall, Belton did well in the meet by having exceptional... (more...)
It’s not cute to act dumb
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
February 7, 2012
Many girls and guys these days find it very amusing to act dumb. The reasons they act dumb are unknown to many people, but for people who can relate to acting dumb the reasons are crystal clear. Some reasons that girls act dumb is for attention from boys and to some how gain other ditsy friends.... (more...)
Pirate wrestling season overview
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
January 18, 2012
This year’s Belton wrestling team has so far participated in 10 meets and has many more to compete in. Their record so far is 4-4. With four duals left, they hope to beat their record from last year of 7-4. Sophomore Clay Stine said that he has had a good season so far and that he looks forward... (more...)
There is a difference between skinny and TOO skinny!
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
December 21, 2011
Recently Victoria’s Secret had their annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show releasing their newest and hottest merchandise and models. Media is at it again, giving young girls and example of what their bodies should look like when in all actuality, it’s an example of what it should not... (more...)
Get workin’ sooner!
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
December 21, 2011
As the final days of school approach, many students say that they are worried about their finals and how they are going to get their grades up. Have belton students had enough time to learn new material and review for finals? Each quarter is about 45 days long, that should be enough to cover... (more...)
Freezing cold? Put some clothes on!
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
December 20, 2011
Last year Belton residents started seeing snow on the ground in the first weeks of December. This year snow has fallen once and was quickly melted away by the unusually high temperatures. Although temperatures are higher than normal this year, many people are still dressing as if it were summer... (more...)
Lady Pirates swimmers take second place
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
December 19, 2011
Girls swim team competed in their fifth meet this week. The girls will also be competing in their sixth meet in the next upcoming days. Their meet was held at Longview`s Community College Aquatics Center. They swam against Grandview High School, Center High School, Ruskin High School, and Platte... (more...)
What’s ON your head or what’s IN your head?
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
December 9, 2011
Many teens these days obsess about their appearance, specifically things like their hair, rather than paying attention to other things going on in the world. From the way people wear their hair, to the color, and of course the accessories in their hair, it all plays a major part of simply just... (more...)
Happy Feet, Happy Viewers
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
December 5, 2011
Happy Feet 2 Movie Poster “Happy Feet Two” directed by George Miller which is the sequel to “Happy Feet” has so far made $43,755,357.00 since it came out in late Nov. of 2011. This new 3D film is in the top 3 of Yahoo’s Weekend Box Office Charts. “Happy Feet Two” starts... (more...)
Belton says ‘Goodbye to Fall and Hello to Winter’
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
November 16, 2011
There are many leaves on the ground and it’s getting colder in Belton. Winter is coming and the transition from fall to winter surrounds BeltonHigh School. All fall sports have ended and now it is time to begin winter sports. Winter sports in Belton include boy’s basketball, girl’s basketball,... (more...)
Aliens can make Millions!
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
October 21, 2011
Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. did an amazing job creating suspense and spine-chilling scenes in “The Thing”. “The Thing” starts out with Kate Llyod (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a Paleontologist is asked to take a trip to Antarctica. Dr. Sander Halvorsen (Ulrich Thomsen) has made a miraculous... (more...)
Robots and ‘Real Steel’
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
October 11, 2011
“Real Steel,” directed by Shawn Levy, takes place in the near future, where robot fighting is a popular sport. Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman) plays a man who buys expensive robots every chance that he gets. He lives a life of cat and mouse, running from people which of whom he owes money... (more...)
Adapting to Belton
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
October 7, 2011
David Bette, number six making a run for his team. For a foreign student, learning a new language, making new friends and being away from family can be tough, but for some it may seem like the easiest thing in the world. Senior David Bette is Belton High School’s newest foreign exchange student... (more...)
Disease, Germs, ‘Contagion’ oh my!
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
September 23, 2011
"Don't talk to anyone. Don't touch anyone." Steven Soderbergh, who directed the new movie “Contagion”, gave the movie a suspenseful scare of how fast germs can travel in our world. “Contagion” shows how a small disease that transferred from bat to pig... (more...)
Pirates defeat Raytown BlueJays
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
September 19, 2011
Boys’ Varsity Soccer face off against conference foe Raytown High School. All three of the goals were scored in the first half of the game, the first was by senior Anthony Willard in result of a penalty kick. The crowd cheered when the ball hit the back of the goal. Raytown kept up the pressure... (more...)
Girls tennis team Raises a Racket
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
September 7, 2011
The Belton girls tennis team made a loud racket at their first match of the season. Although it ended in defeat against Lee’s Summit. Head Coach Liz Hunsaker worked hard to prepare her team throughout the summer and the upcoming weeks before school started. It has been very hot in... (more...)