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BRFHS Student Excels in the Shop
Jeremy Byars is a dedicated junior who has been in Metals since freshman year. “I’ve been involved in shop in general since back in middle school. I’ve always loved the shop, and it’s just kind of on the way up because I love working with metal over wood.” He says he likes seeing his projects…
South Korean exchange student adjusts to Wisconsin
Senior exchange student Namhun Kim is visiting from South Korea, and after a semester he has learned new things about America, and the people around him have learned new things about South Korea. “I thought America is very active and caffeine-free. I think Wisconsin is a little bit cold, but it’s good. They have a…
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Social Studies Teacher Auditions for Student Musical
History and economics teacher Michael Shepard auditioned for the student spring musical, The Little Mermaid, because of his two daughters, Elvy and Mhari. “It’s my older daughter’s favorite Disney princess, and I thought it’d be nice to pop out and surprise her,” said Shepard. Shepard says that a few of his senior students are in…
Sports
Boys basketball team looks for improvement
Coaches prepared the team by giving them extra opportunities this past summer such as weight lifting and summer tournaments. “We asked the team to do a lot of summer work…
Addition of swim team puts the squeeze on fall sports
With the addition of swim and golf to the girls’ fall sports roster next year, coaches are accepting the challenges and running with them. “I guess there’s…
Garvin wrestles at state
Black River Falls junior Gary Garvin traveled to Madison on February 26 to compete in the WIAA State wrestling meet. Competition was difficult throughout the tournament, and Gary had a…
Garvin to wrestle at Kohl Center today
Junior Gary Garvin qualified on Saturday for the 285 pound weight class in the 2015 WIAA State wrestling match, and his first match happens tonight. Garvin has been working towards…
Student athletes warned against donations
Three times a year students are presented with the opportunity to donate blood to the American Red Cross, but while most students only have to worry about their iron being…
BRF upsets long time rival West Salem
The West Salem and Black River Falls rivalry was on full display January 24 during the Coulee Conference weekend at the La Crosse Center. “The La Crosse Center is a…