Players sign to play college baseball

November 16, 2009

On Friday Nov. 13, seniors Ryne Stanek, Kyle Brady and Taylor Drake pose with their parents while signing to play college baseball. Stanek signed with the University of Arkansas, Drake with McNeese State University and Brady with Northwest Missouri State University. Photo by Haley Hickman.

Chess club experiences success at tournament

November 15, 2009

BV took third place overall at the annual Blue Valley Chess Classic on Saturday Nov. 7. More than one hundred chess players competed in the tournament ranging in three categories: K-3, K-6, and K-12. Senior Henry Chan placed 19th, sophomore Spencer Ho placed 21st, and junior Jennifer Lester placed 25th.... Read more »

Tiger Band Takes Road Trip to St. Louis

November 13, 2009

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Blue Valley High Extends Season By Beating Shawnee Mission West In Playoff

November 13, 2009

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Blue Valley Frosh Football Team Finishes Season Undefeated,9-0

November 13, 2009

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Club plans 'sleep in a box' activity, raises poverty awareness

November 11, 2009

On Friday, Nov. 20, a group of Clubs for Change members will camp in cardboard boxes in front of the school from 3 p.m. until 12 a.m. The members hope this event will raise awareness for homelessness and poverty in our area. In addition to the “sleep in a box” activity, Clubs for Change is... Read more »

Musical auditions scheduled for next week

November 11, 2009

Auditions for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat are next week. Singing auditions will be Monday Nov. 16 and Tuesday Nov. 17. Students must pick up the sheet music for auditions from Marsha Moeller. The dance auditions are Wednesday Nov. 18. The students will learn a dance piece from the choreographer... Read more »

Dodgeball tournament fundraiser cancelled

November 9, 2009

The Patches O’Houlihan Memorial Dodgeball tournament, sponsored by Chris Riffer and the debate team, has been canceled. The tournament was scheduled for Monday, Nov. 9, and Tuesday, Nov. 10. Only three teams of five people were signed up for the tournament. The debate team chose to discontinue... Read more »

FEA holds clothing drive through November

November 6, 2009

Future Educators of America is sponsoring a warm clothing drive through Nov. 24. There will be collection bins in the senior hallway, by the office, and in the commons. FEA is accepting scarves, gloves, hats, coats and pants. All donations must be new or gently worn. by Jacob Pruitt.

Students can take simple steps to help combat winter sickness

November 5, 2009

It’s easy to forget the small things that can keep us healthy during the ensuing cold and flu season. Here are the easiest (and most obvious!) ways to combat illness: 1. Wash your hands. If its been said once, its been said a million times. Hundreds of students touch the same door handles and keyboards... Read more »