How would you like to go through the lunchline and be able to get fresh vegetables? “My dad thought that because last year we had a lot of extra produce in the greenhouse…this year we figured we just take [crops] like tomatoes and put them in the cafeteria,” said junior Zachary Markhardt. The agriculture department [...]
Articles By: Rikka Bakken
I Love My Chucks
Not only is it important to today’s teens to wear the right tops and perfectly ripped and faded jeans, but the snazziest shoe is also a vital fashion statement. No teen wardrobe is complete without a trusty pair of chucks. They come in a variety of fun colors, patterns and styles, and they can vividly [...]
Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Pierce
U.S. History classes had the privilege of being taught by student teacher Kelly Pierce this quarter. With a major in Politics and American History, Pierce’s passion for history and discussion is evident in the class room.
Dungeons & Dragons: Because Dragons are Cool
More often than what would seem “normal”, you will find students carrying around a copy of Dungeons and Dragons Player’s Handbook here at BRFHS. “It’s like real life, but adding in all the fun fantasy,” said sophomore Breanna Amborn. Yes, BRF has its very own group of Dungeons and Dragons players. For some, [...]
Students raise question: should faculty be tested, too?
Consider this: would your opinion on reasonable suspicion drug testing change if your teachers were subjected to drug testing as well? “I think students will be more open to drug testing as a whole if they think it’s fair. Students are still in the mindset that everything has to be fair,” said Student Senate President Bronson [...]
Board approves cuts
“It’s deciding between a bad decision and a worse decision,” said Superintendent Ron Saari at the School Board meeting on March 15. Twenty-five new budget approvals were made by the school board, and the effects are going to be felt throughout the entire district. The following recommendations were approved. Move salaries/benefits back from IDEA [...]
Reasonable Suspicion: Senate Eyes Possible Drug Testing
A not-so-new problem is on the minds of Student Senators; concerned about expulsions due to drug abuse in school, Student Senators have suggested a drug testing policy. “We agreed that there is an issue in our school,” said junior Emiley Rios. “We discussed it with Mr. Saari at our Student Senate meeting and brought it [...]
Athlete Spotlight: Christian Stiehl
Freshman Power. It doesn’t occur to Christian Stiehl that he’s the only freshman playing on the boy’s varsity basketball team this year. “I usually just play and try to have fun,” said Stiehl. Stiehl said that he was more nervous at the beginning, but by now he’s used to being around the older players. “Honestly,” [...]
FCCLA Regionals
FCCLA members spent Friday, February 5 presenting their projects on how they are choosing to better their community. “[Our project was on] Interpersonal Communications …like family mealtime communications,” said sophomore Riley. “We sent fliers out to elementary kids about what they can talk to their family about at mealtime.” Other projects that were presented included [...]
Who Done It?
Every student who enrolls in Woodworking gets the chance to design and create something that they think will be useful. Sophomore Keith Dawley is taking that chance to make a 90 degree corner TV stand for his home. ”[When you start building something]you have to think about what you’re going to make, then you take [...]
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