Special Olympics Bowl-A-Thon

November 9, 2010

Photos from the Special Olympics Bowl-A-Thon last weekend.

Cheating their way through

Maegan Kabel, Photo Editor
November 8, 2010

AP classes are designed to be challenging. Some people take them to be challenged because regular classes are too easy. Others take them to try something a little more difficult than the average course. Still, others go for the college credit. But why are there people who just cheat their way through... Read more »

Boys soccer team defeated by Seaman in quarterfinal

Sara Naatz, managing editor
November 3, 2010

The boys varsity soccer season ended with a 2-1 loss to Topeka Seaman in the state quarterfinals on Nov. 2. During the first half, senior Tyler Dixon scored the first goal of the game, putting the Tigers up 1-0. The score remained until the second half when the Vikings came back to score two goals against... Read more »

Students should think twice before saying ‘gay’.

Maegan Kabel
October 21, 2010

Justin Aaberg, July 9. Billy Lucas, Sept. 9. Tyler Clementi, Sept. 22. Asher Brown, Sept. 23. Seth Walsh, Sept. 28. Raymond Chase, Sept. 29. Zach Harrington, Oct. 5. These seven young men killed themselves due to the daily harassment they faced about their sexual orientation. Now, awareness is coming... Read more »

A lifetime of Blue Valley: Teacher’s experience benefits students today in district

Caitlin Holland, Editor-in-chief
October 18, 2010

Social Studies teacher Jessica Janish knows the Blue Valley School District. She sat in a Blue Valley classroom from her first day of kindergarten until her final day as a senior at Blue Valley North. She hung out with her friends at Town Center. She went to the movies at AMC 20. She relates to her students... Read more »

Enduring the pain: Tigerette continues dancing despite relentless knee injury

Annie Matheis, News editor
October 18, 2010

Pain plagued junior Cari McCabe’s life for the past year. It is likely that knee pain will be with her for the rest of her life. Her injury prevents her from doing daily activities that she is passionate about. She can no longer do the same dances she was once able to do as a Tigerette. After visiting... Read more »

C-Team runner remains dedicated for 4 years

Stephen Karst, Staff writer
October 14, 2010

Thursday, Oct. 14 is the cross country EKL race at Heritage Park. This is Sickle’s last race of her career. Senior Julia Sickle is a four-year C-team cross country runner. “I really love cross country, even though I’m not as good as some people,” Sickle said. “It’s great being able to... Read more »

Motivational Speaker Ed Gerety visits BV

September 24, 2010

Volleyball team goes undefeated in season opener

Ryan O'Toole, Staff Writer
September 1, 2010

Celebrating another point on the scoreboard, junior Taylor Leathers joins her teammates in their after-point ritual. The varsity volleyball team beat Olathe East 25 - 18. They also defeated Topeka-Seaman the same night. Photo by Maria Fournier. The varsity volleyball team won both their season openers... Read more »

First Week in Review

August 31, 2010

Freshman Logan Bertell encourages his teammates in a game during Freshman Frenzy. Mentors and freshmen participated in games such as musical chairs and balloon popping. Photo by Conor Storm. The first week of school was filled with activities for incoming freshmen and their Tiger Mentors.