Blue Valley High Class Day 2012
May 18, 2012
Blue Valley High Class Day 2012
Journalism I students create, share audio profiles.
Danielle Williams, Natalie Thomas, and Annie Milbourn, Journalism I Students
May 4, 2012
During the spring semester, students in BV’s Journalism I class created and edited audio slideshows profiling other members of the BV community in order to practice reporting with multimedia. These presentations were created by freshmen Danielle Williams, Natalie Thomas, and Annie Milbourn. You... Read more »
Teacher, adviser Jill Chittum leaving BV due to change in occupation
Kelly Cordingley, News Editor
May 4, 2012
After five years as BV’s Newspaper and Yearbook adviser, journalism teacher Jill Chittum faced a difficult decision when she was offered a job as a yearbook representative for Walsworth Publishing Company. Ultimately, she decided it was an opportunity she couldn’t pass up. “I did an interview on... Read more »
Girls’ Dive team practices due to motivation rather than strict schedule
Caroline Meinzenbach, Staff Writer
May 4, 2012
She walks up to the ladder and mounts the spring board. She takes a deep breath and leaps off the board, legs tucked, arms wrapped around her knees. The BV Dive team consists of only five girls, three of whom have qualified for state. Senior Payton Meyer said the BV girls dive team is laid-back and the... Read more »
18-year old voters able to impact government, need experience
Abby Bamburg, Staff Writer
May 4, 2012
It’s the day you have waited for. You payed attention to all of the candidates’ ideas. You’re 18, and the time has finally come for you to vote in the next presidential election. Social studies teacher Brian Mowry said the importance of voting comes with the politicians catering to the voters.... Read more »
Lifelong golfer translates his talents to the varsity level
Jansen Hess, Staff Writer
May 4, 2012
Following in his family’s footsteps, freshman Zach Karney has a passion for golf. He received his first set of clubs at age six and has been playing ever since. He said he fell in love with golf the first time he picked up a club. This year, he is the only freshman on the boys varsity golf team. Karney... Read more »
Senior Column: ‘Live each day like it’s your last.’
Evelyn Davis, Staff Photographer
May 4, 2012
Almost 10 years ago, I moved to Kansas. For almost 10 years, I’ve been wishing and dreaming of the day I would at last be free from the Land of Oz. The day I would be free to live by the ocean, to travel the world, to experience new cultures. And now, 10 years later, the day has almost arrived. Who... Read more »
Summer spots around Kansas City
Jordan Huesers, Maegan Kabel, Meghan Kennedy, Sara Naatz, Taylor Yeazel, Katie Wells, Co-editor, Web Editor, Staff Writer, Co-editor, Circulations Manager, Staff Writer
May 4, 2012
College Basketball Experience Address: 1401 Grand Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64106 Hours: Closed to the public: Monday and Tuesday Open to the public: Wednesday – Saturday 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. — 6 p.m. Prices: 3 years and under — Free 4 – 17 years old — $9 18 years and... Read more »
Senior Column: ‘We need to wake up and start fixing our own problems’
Dakota Behrman, Co-photo editor
May 4, 2012
Before we get into this, let me inform you readers that I am not, in any way, a writer. But why let that stop me? Four years of high school and 18 years of life have taught me a couple of things. The most important lessons seem to fly over people’s heads. We forget that our high school drama is limited... Read more »
Senior Column: ‘Time for my acceptance speech.’
Emily Brown, Opinions Editor
May 4, 2012
Ahh, graduation. In my mind, I see Orlando Bloom standing on the stage of the Hollywood and Highland Center, formerly known as the Kodak Theatre. In his right hand, an envelope. In his other gorgeous hand, there is a microphone, which he uses to announce the winner. With a flashy smile, he opens the... Read more »
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