Mid-year reports available for seniors

Sam Brennan, Ads Manager
January 29, 2011

Seniors who need a mid-year report should bring a stamped envelope to the office. Also, it is necessary to download the mid-year report form for the counselor before the report can be sent to the college of your choice. All seniors who have already requested a mid-year report should check their college... Read more »

8 swimmers place 1st at home meet

Jordan McEntee, Design editor
January 29, 2011

The boys swim and dive team defeated St. James Academy, St. Thomas Aquinas and Bishop Miege yesterday at the Tigers’ home meet. Seniors Adam Chinery, Cameron Gallet and Matt Olsen, juniors Austin Averkamp, Alex Hoskovec and Toby Harrison and sophomores Chris Hearl and Nick Sobsczynski were all first... Read more »

RFL team captains meeting scheduled for Feb. 2

Annie Matheis, News editor
January 29, 2011

A Relay for Life meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 2 for all of the team captains. Relay for Life sponsor Adam Wade said this meeting will be focus on specific fundraising details. They will also discuss how the night of RFL will work. “We don’t have a chance to communicate with the captains... Read more »

Tours scheduled at Millcreek Vocational Center

Kelly Cordingley, Staff writer
January 29, 2011

Any students interested in attending the Millcreek Vocational Center next year should sign up for a tour in the main office. Millcreek offers classes in automotive, construction trades and welding. Students will have the opportunity to use the equipment necessary in these fields and gain the knowledge... Read more »

Slideshow: Boys swim meet

January 28, 2011

Deadline for Millcreek Vocational center approaches

Kelly Cordingley, Staff Writer
January 28, 2011

Millcreek Vocational center in Olathe is offering classes in automotive, construction trades and welding. Students will have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art equipment and gain the knowledge to repair and reconstruct.They will explore possible career options and can develop their diagnosing techniques. Any... Read more »

The Great Gender Debate: 2 sides emerge as women jokes become mainstream conversation in hallways

Jacob Pruitt and Evelyn Davis, Opinions Editor and Cartoonist
January 28, 2011

the guys: Katy Johnson, Miss Vermont, 1999. To every girl who is sick of being told to get back in the kitchen, you can thank her. Right after you make me a sandwich. Tucker Max, creator of TuckerMax.com, posted a story about a relationship with Johnson on his website, specifically mentioning Johnson’s... Read more »

Auditioning for college: After years of preparation, high school dancer competes for spot on college team

Caitlin Holland, editor-in-chief
January 28, 2011

Number 79 walked into a dance studio at Texas Christian University alongside 83 other girls from all over the country. She stretched out while shaking off the pre-audition jitters. This was the day she had been waiting for — two years and running. She loved the school — the campus, the vibe from... Read more »

Diversity club members discuss their views toward racial bullying, student acceptance of different ethnicities

Annie Matheis, News editor
January 28, 2011

How is Blue Valley accepting of other cultures? Senior Rachael Mendez: I feel like we are a very accepting school, but some of the jokes people say, like, “You’re such an Asian,” and things like that, are not necessarily meant in a harmful or belittling manner, but some people would take them very... Read more »

Strong districts should reach out to assist struggling schools across nation

Maegan Kabel, Photo Editor
January 28, 2011

On the day we got back from winter break, we all went to a class meeting. We heard the pep talk about how we are working towards being the best school in the country. Most kids either seemed excited or were busy chatting with friends. I was sitting, smoldering in my chair. Over winter break, I went to... Read more »