Senior/Faculty Challenge date changed
Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
April 18, 2012
The senior events calendar on page two of the April issue of The Tiger Print newspaper said the Senior/Faculty Challenge is on Thursday, April 19. However, the date was recently changed to Thursday, April 26 during Tiger Time. Seniors interested in participating should sign up on the senior... Read More
Overuse of certain words diminishes their meanings
Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
April 13, 2012
I love you. I hate you. You’re my best friend. Along with many other phrases, we all say these countless times each day. But do we even mean it when we say them anymore? People are forgetting how powerful words are. And like the famous quote from “Spiderman,” “With great power comes... Read More
Retiring staff members look back on memorable times at BV
Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
April 13, 2012
Bob Whitehead, Associate Principal, Athletic Director Q: Why are you leaving? A: “I’ve been in education for 45 years and I think it’s a good stopping point –– time for a younger person to probably do it. There have been a couple health issues that have impacted that decision. I... Read More
Prom 2012 Information
Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
March 27, 2012
Prom will take place Saturday, March 31 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Overland Park Ritz-Charles. Students need their ticket and student ID to get in. Royalty crowning is at 10:30 p.m. The last day to buy Prom tickets in advance was Monday, March 26 during lunch. Tickets will be available at... Read More
Girls soccer defeats Manhattan Indians, 1-0
Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
March 27, 2012
Rain or shine, the varsity girls soccer team is “All In.” Compared to last Thursday’s cold and rainy game, BV played in warm, 70 degree weather at their home game on Saturday, March 24. The Lady Tigers beat the Manhattan Indians 1-0. Although BV had multiple shots on goal throughout the... Read More
Movie Mayhem: Avoid boredom with movie-rental alternatives
Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
February 24, 2012
It’s a Friday night and you’re looking for a good movie to watch with your friends. “Let’s go to Blockbuster and pick one out,” your friend suggests. Oh, wait — the nearest Blockbuster isn’t open anymore. Since the Blockbuster on 151st Street closed in July, people can no longer... Read More
Unprecedented number of Relay teams fuels high expectations
Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
February 24, 2012
On March 2 and 3, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., almost one thousand BV, BV West and BV Southwest students will attend Relay for Life. Sponsor Adam Wade said RFL experienced about a 50 percent growth in participants since last year. “We have more students signed up than ever before,” he said. “Right... Read More
Pinterest creates interest in student body, staff member explains
Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
February 6, 2012
Hello, my name is Anna Wonderlich and I am addicted to Pinterest. You’ve probably never heard of it before, but Pinterest is an increasingly popular website where members can make virtual “bulletin boards” of whatever they want. Basically it lets you “pin” pictures from the Internet... Read More
Son’s condition inspires teacher to share story with students, demonstrates life lessons
Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
January 27, 2012
Editor’s Note: This is the extended version of the story that appeared in the January 2012 edition of the Tiger Print. Taking your first steps. Saying your first word. Attending your first day of school. All these ‘firsts’ are monumental steps in a child’s life. Spanish teacher... Read More
New club inspired by online video discourages bullying
Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
January 27, 2012
It’s another typical school night in December. Sophomore Kelly O’Donnell sits at her computer and clicks on a link to a YouTube video that keeps showing up on her Facebook newsfeed. She wonders what this could be about and who the boy in the video is, so she clicks play. The video that... Read More
Winter Break Withdrawl
Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
January 8, 2012
20 Reasons Why Post-Winter Break Isn’t So Bad: 1. Miss seeing your friends everyday at school? You can catch up with everyone now that we’re back! 2. Spring break is just around the corner…time to begin the countdown. It’s like the next best thing to summer and winter break. 3.... Read More
Students asked to keep food, drink out of computer labs
Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
December 15, 2011
Teachers and faculty recently received an email from BV’s Technology Integration Specialist Mallory Joseph about keeping our computer labs clean. The email asked teachers to remind students about respecting the technology in the labs and to pick up after themselves. She said eating and drinking... Read More
Review: Mac Miller’s Blue Side Park
Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
December 4, 2011
170,000 albums sold. No, this was not Justin Bieber’s Christmas CD, Under the Mistletoe. It wasn’t Drake’s newest album Take Care, either. It was actually Mac Miller’s new album Blue Slide Park, which was released on Nov. 8. According to Billboard.com, 170,000 was the number of copies... Read More
Art class offers opportunity to create 3-dimensional art
Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
November 11, 2011
Bowls, mugs, plates and platters. Jars, containers and abstract objects. You name it, and a ceramics student has probably made it. These are the types of projects that senior Meredith Schmidt created in Ceramics 1 and 2 during her sophomore and junior years. She is currently putting a portfolio... Read More
ACT vs SAT
Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
November 5, 2011
ACT versus SAT. Colleges require one, but will take the other. How do you decide which one to take? This prezi will show you the differences and the sites for each one so you can make the decision for yourself. VN:F [1.9.11_1134]please wait...Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)Anna Wonderlich, 8.5... Read More
Four-year planning night scheduled
Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
October 27, 2011
The Four-Year Planning Evening will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 6:30 p.m. Freshmen students and their parents will meet in the BV commons and Performing Arts Center. The night will include a PowerPoint presentation and time for students and their parents to sit down and go over their... Read More
‘Gleek’ finds season three premier disappointing
Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
October 4, 2011
According to Entertainment Weekly, 8.9 million viewers tuned into the season three premiere of Glee on Sept. 20. Although this is such a large number, it was actually 32 percent less people watching compared to Glee’s season two premiere. To put it simply, I am definitely a Gleek. Over the... Read More
Community Service Opportunities
Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
September 30, 2011
Need to earn some extra community service hours? Check out the following list for ideas. This list will be kept current as new opportunities come up in the community. To find out more information about requirements, service projects, service hours form and more, check out BV’s Community... Read More