September 7, 2010 • Odi Opole, Staff Writer
Friday, Sept. 10 is the second and final deadline for senior ads going into the 2010-2011 Reflections yearbook. A 25 percent increase in cost will be added to the original ad prices, because the original deadline was Aug. 27. Information about senior ad pricing is on the Blue Valley High School website,...
September 7, 2010 • Ben Grove, Staff Writer
The marching band festival planned for Sept. 25 has been canceled. Because fewer bands entered the competition than in previous years, less money was donated to the event by sponsors. The cost of a custodial staff and maintenance on a Saturday was also a factor in deciding to cut the band festival. Band...
September 1, 2010 • Jaida Anderlik, Staff Writer
The Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) attended a Take Aim conference last weekend to learn about club opportunities. FCCLA sponser Donna DeHart took the officers of the club to the leadership conference. DeHart said the purpose of Take Aim is to get FCCLA clubs’ officers across...
August 30, 2010 • Caitlin Holland, Editor-in-chief
Colleges from across the Midwest will visit BV to talk about admissions with prospective students in September. If a student is interested in meeting with a college’s representatives, go to the counseling office to sign up and get more information from counseling secretary Cindy Snell. The colleges...
August 27, 2010 • Emily Brown, Copy Editor
In an attempt to inform the community about under-aged drinking and substance abuse, BVHS will host the Wrong of Passage presentation at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 30 . The Johnson County Regional Prevention Center will be presenting the information to students and parents. The goal is to continue to work...
August 27, 2010 • Jordan Huesers, Features/Entertainment Editor
Members of the new Family, Career and Community Leaders of America club plan to attend the Take Aim Conference this weekend in Salina, Kan. Juniors Asa Fowler, Hannah Skidmore, Whitney Hare, Kenzie Botts and Sloane Sandmoen will represent BV at the conference. While there they will learn what it takes...
August 25, 2010 • Annie Matheis, News/Web Editor
Class ring orders are due on Thursday, Aug. 19 for all sophomores who are interested in ordering one. Jostens will be in the commons from 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. to pick up the class ring orders. “[Class rings are] a memento of your high school days,” receptionist Pam Arnott said. “It shows...
August 24, 2010 • Sara Naatz, Managing Editor
Wednesday, Aug. 25, Blue Valley will host its annual Fall Sports Night. This is a night for athletes and their families to purchase Tiger spirit wear and kick off the fall sports season. Girls tennis will host a match for Fall Sports Night, while for other sports, such as soccer and cross country, Fall...
May 11, 2010 • Emily Brown, Staff writer
These are the important dates for seniors regarding graduation. Event: Senior Awards Night Date: Tuesday, May 11 Time: 7 p.m. Location: PAC Event: Senior Picnic and Yearbook Distribution Date: Friday, May 14 Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Location: Tomahawk Ridge Community Center Event: Senior Video Date:...
May 10, 2010 • Sara Naatz, Multimedia Editor
The debater. Known to be persuasive, argumentative and opinionated. The actor. Aims toward pleasing an audience and being a true performer. These two personality types come together to make up the Blue Valley Forensics team, which placed 6th in the state tournament with five students placing in six...