Athletic Director Tom Leadholm talks about Black River Falls High School’s new school spirit campaign entitled ‘Tiger Pride’. In the eyes of some students and teachers, BRFHS school spirit and participation has been down in the past couple of years. To address the issue, Leadholm created a spirit squad of cheerleaders to come up with [...]
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Seniors Win Powder Puff Kickball
Sunday, September 26, was the start of Homecoming week for Black River Falls High School. Some high school students showed their spirit by participating in the Powder Puff Kickball Game. The kickball tournament was held at the Lunda Park fields and started at 3 o-clock. There were four teams: fre shmen, sophomores, juniors, and the [...]
Five Questions with Mr. Lobenstien
We’ve all seen him before. A bearded man decked out in flannel who looks like he could kill a bear with his hands, but would most likely hug that bear instead. Mr. Lobenstein is a man of great lumberjack style, interesting hobbies, and fascinating stories. We talk to the man himself to ask him a [...]
Methodist Church Shelters Flood Victims
In response to the flooding on Thursday, the American Red Cross sheltered a total of 20 people. Residents of the Grove Apartment Buildings and homes close to the rising river were asked to leave their homes for their safety. “We began evacuation[September 23] at about six or seven,” said volunteer Jane Ramey. Initially, the evacuation [...]
Welcome Back, Danish Kid
Five years ago, the wish was made. Three years later the plan was set in motion. Now, in the fall season of his senior year, Andy Epps has already experienced the biggest adventure of his youth; a year of exchange in Denmark. How can any senior top that? Well, Andy plans to enrich his final [...]
Taking On A New Scene
Traveling across the world to an entirely new environment can be very new, frightening and overwhelming. However, four exchange students here at BRFHS have signed up just for that. For some of the exchange students it has been a long-held hope to come to the United States. “I basically always wanted to come [to the [...]
The Band Starts the year on a New Note
Band students in BRFHS have been practicing and preparing for many things, such as getting their pre-game ready, homecoming, and parades like Oktoberfest and Cranfest. Freshman this year are getting off to a good start. “The Freshman are very good this year, and we also have a good low brass section,” said senior and student [...]
Volleyball Update
Senior Olivia Lee and Junior Katie Dvorak talk a little about the volleyball team “We’ve all been playing together since pretty much freshman year, and we are ready to start winning some games.” said Lee. As of September 7 their record is 0 and 3. “Our biggest threat right now is Westby. They have some pretty [...]
Trend of the Moment: Pick-up Trucks
Trucks are no longer reserved for just farmers and moving furniture. Now pick-ups are invading the high school parking lot, as they take a turn towards a younger crowd. The reasons that one might choose a truck over other vehicles can range greatly. Whether it be safety, utility or just pure power, a pick-up has [...]
Tips from a Senior: Surviving Freshman Year
So you’re finally in high school starting out your freshman year. Half of your grade is probably more scared than they’ve ever been, and the other half thinks they’re the coolest things to walk the planet. High school will be a different experience for everyone. Some will fly through these four years, and some will [...]
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