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- Bengal Nation News Team
Friday, December 18, 2015
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Friday, December 11, 2015
Ferguson shares story of life after military
BY MICAIAH SIMON, Sophomore
BLYTHEWOOD - W.C. Ferguson, a retired U.S. Army veteran usually wearing his cap of service, takes care of his wife and children in his cozy family home.
Just by glancing at William Carlton Ferguson, one may not believe the things he has experienced throughout his lifetime in service.
Ferguson goes by WC and is quite the family man. He can often be seen wearing his Veterans cap.
Ferguson is a strongly patriotic member of the Blythewood community.
Thorne inspires students
BY BRITTANY MYERS, Freshman
BLYTHEWOOD -- Preston Thorne, or as most call him ¨Coach T.¨ has a very great success story. He is a prime example of how hard work can take people very far. As Blythewood´s African American Studies teacher, he makes his lessons interesting, positive, and interactive.
One of the most beloved coaches and teachers in Blythewood history, Thorne has earned the respect of students from freshmen to seniors.
Wickham puts energy and passion into his music
BY AISHIKA SEN, Junior
BLYTHEWOOD-- Marcus Wickham plays in front of a crowd of varying ages and size in a small beat down bar that feels like home to some of the kids in there.
Wickham is a senior at Blythewood High School who has proven to be a very unique addition to the student body. This individual has been balancing being an athlete, an actor, and a musician, while staying on top of his studies.
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Williams Keeps On Dancing
BY JAMES COLLINS, Junior
BLYTHEWOOD- With the crowd on their feet, Zandrae Williams comes out and flashes a bright smile and begins dancing.
Dancing is commonly known as a female dominated art. But Williams breaks many barriers by being a male dancer. Not just any male dancer but the only male dancer at Blythewood High School.
Williams has been dancing since the 5th grade and has had no regrets about it ever since.
Marsh transitions to civilian life
BY JAZLYN GALLISHAW, Freshman
BLYTHEWOOD - Matt Marsh comes home from a stressful day at work to a his loving wife and son. Even after a long day at work he is willing to help his wife, Elizabeth Marsh around the house.
Matt´s wife, says he is very funny and he is very dedicated to his job.
“Matt is very hard working, and he stays until the job gets done,” Elizabeth said.
Matt was a worker in the United States Air Force as a Tech Sergeant before he moved to South Carolina to start a job in the Blythewood community.
Coach Rob - Biggest Heart (and Voice) On Campus
Robinson works and lives by his faith
BY DALE CLARK, Senior
BLYTHEWOOD--Inside the classrooms of Blythewood, and maybe even outside of them, everyone knows the voice that occupies room 411. That voice belongs to none other than Coach Don Robinson.
“Coach Rob,” as he is usually called, has one of the most boisterous voices on campus. He’s not obnoxious, but instead he is a very passionate teacher, coach, and husband.
During class he is the lively teacher who animatedly gives life lessons, on the field he is the coach who takes the team’s successes and losses to heart, but being one on one with Robinson is where his true nature truly shines.
Counselor provides great resource for students
BY CARTER PARKER, Freshman
BLYTHEWOOD-- At Blythewood High School being a counselor is a significant occupation for the school’s function.
In Lashune Butler’s office there are students coming in and out each day she’s here. She also has work stacked up high. Her file cabinet filled with information. Her office located in room 402.
To get into counseling, Butler says she had to do no less than 300 hours of service learning. She had to write a large number of papers and go through a great extent of training. She has yet to receive her LPC-Licensed professional counselor degree.
Ford leads cheerleaders to state finals
BY MADDI RIVERS, Freshman
BLYTHEWOOD- Crowds yelling, loud music playing, suddenly it all goes quiet, the only thing heard is: “next up is Blythewood Bengals.” The pressure is on now. Time to show everyone.
The 2015 Varsity Cheer team at Blythewood High School is full of leaders and very talented athletes. There are five main positions on the team, head coach, two captains, and two co-captains.
Every year, in early June, when the team has already been selected, the team is asked to vote their top three choices to help lead the team.
Monday, December 7, 2015
Friday, December 4, 2015
Augustus helping veterans at VA Hospital
BY ASHLYNN AUGUSTUS, Sophomore
BLYTHEWOOD- Hospitals are a place where individuals go to receive help for their medical issues. One of the hospitals that takes care of individuals is the Veterans Affair (VA.), a government-run military veteran benefit system.
Journey as a nurse
Nurse Rosebelinda Augustus washes her hands, before she gets ready to check a patient Rosebelinda Augustus is a skilled and wise nurse who works at the VA hospital, which takes care of veterans.
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Kennedy named National Merit semi-finalist
Austin is the son of Chad and Amy Kennedy of Blythewood, S.C.
Artful Impression: Roberson stays involved
BY HUNTER ROBERSON, Freshman
BLYTHEWOOD- Margaret Roberson stands over the student helping them with their art work. She talks to them about ways to make their work better and how to make it pop using specific techniques. She uses paint brushes dipped in red paint and tells the student what to do.
Junior Painting student Andrew Starnes said that Robertson's class is fun.
“Her classes were very fun and enjoyable,” Starnes said.
Roberson is an Art teacher at Blythewood High School and also arranges the Passports and is part of House 1 Future Visions.
Westbrooks brings experience, caring to BHS
BY KATIE SURBER, Sophomore
BLYTHEWOOD- Every morning Rebecca Westbrooks drives about an hour to Blythewood High School so she can teach her students. Even though there is heavy traffic, she is always determined to get here . She has always been devoted to her job, no matter what it was.
Westbrooks has been teaching for 41 years now and has not regretted one day of it. She teaches science, specifically biology and chemistry.
She always connects with the students. She stays in touch and makes sure everyone is on tract but also makes class fun at the same time.
Monday, November 30, 2015
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Stephens plans next Miss Phenomenal Pageant
BY M’Chaelah Brown, Freshman
BLYTHEWOOD- Mhorgan Stephens walks out onto the auditorium stage in a floor length aqua blue dress with a smile on her face. She walks out to the center grabs the microphone and begins to introduce numerous contestants one of which, will be the pageant winner. On May 23, 2015 the Miss Phenomenal Pageant took place.
“We as girls need to empower each other because we are all strong and there is no need to bash each other. We needed a pageant like this because we as a community don’t give kids with disabilities enough credit and they deserve to be recognized,” Stephens said.
Stephen's first got the idea at the Ms. Blythewood pageant and decided she wanted to do a pageant, but with a different purpose. So she decided to take her idea and make it a reality.
Bowen recovers for outstanding senior season
BY ASHA HARRIS, Junior
BLYTHEWOOD-- Junior Cortney Bowen anxiously awaits for the other team to set the ball and as she goes up for a block and comes down she finds the rest of her season will be on the bench.
“I was coming down from blocking and the girl that I was blocking, she floated into the net and her foot went under and I landed on her foot and my ankle rolled,” said Bowen, “I’m out for two weeks on crutches, It sucks,” she continued with a sorrow look.
Bowen is a strong athletic young woman. Even through her injuries and the pain she goes through her days still bringing life to any room.
Turner copes with loss of father
BY ELLIE FEUERSTEIN, Freshman
The Love for Her Father
BLYTHEWOOD-- Ellie Turner is a honor roll student who works hard, but sometimes loving memories of Blythewood High go through Ellie Turner’s mind when thinking of her deceased father.
Chef Turner who was the culinary arts instructor at Blythewood High, was fighting a battle with cancer.
His youngest daughter, Ellie Turner is today, a sophomore at Blythewood High School.
Blythewood wanted to show support for Chef Turner and his family including Ellie by creating an organization called “Team Chef.”
Kiser overcomes injury to excel in color guard
BY JENNA KISER,Freshman
BLYTHEWOOD--Late one summer night, Meagan Kiser decided to ride a longboard without any shoes. Breaking her tibia and fibula in the process not allowing her to finish winter guard season.
“The doctor will not know if it will heal properly till April” said Kiser. Kiser is very worried if her ankle will not heal properly because it will always bother her doing day to day tasks in life and with extracurricular such as color guard or winter guard.
Kiser's family wonder why she still does color guard. "I still do color guard because I love it so much....even though after every rehearsal my ankle would be swollen so bad...She told us a time during practice where she was limping off the field where the band director asked if she was okay she said with a look of sincere hurt,” Kiser said.
Monday, November 23, 2015
Friday, November 20, 2015
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Dr. Reed shares skills and knowledge with students
BY VICTORIA WHITE, Freshman
BLYTHEWOOD -- Dr. Hope Aunya Wilder Reed, who has been a Geometry Honors math teacher at Blythewood High School for 11 years, has been a role model and mentor for many students. She demonstrates skills and guides in helping them develop and apply this knowledge.
Dr. Reed has taught at other schools such as University of South Carolina, Benedict College, W.J. Keenan High School, and more for about 23 years.
In 10 years however, she will be ready to retire.
Foster children find home with Hamlet
BY KAMRYN JENKINS, Freshman
COLUMBIA- Lily Hamlet and her husband have been taking in foster children for the past six years and have loved every part of it.
COLUMBIA- Lily Hamlet and her husband have been taking in foster children for the past six years and have loved every part of it.
The first night
Scared. There was no knowing what it was going to be like or how it was going to make her feel.
It all began in a moment, much like the one now. It was short, brief and unnerving.
The fear of chaos and utter disorder. The boy wasn’t what she expected. Even after all of the prepping and training she and her husband had undergone.
Jamrog motivated for success
BY COLIN MILES, Junior
BLYTHEWOOD-- Going through the hallways, many notice a student standing over 6 feet tall walking proudly with his Michigan Wolverine apparel on. In the classroom, he excels in the books and makes high grades on most assignments given.
Nikolas Jamrog is a member of many clubs and currently plays basketball and runs track for Blythewood High School.
Jamrog is an athletic and intelligent junior who looks to excel through all obstacles put in front of him.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Idle lockers replaced with something more useful
BY HANNAH SAUNDERS, Junior
BLYTHEWOOD- Many students have taken interest in the removal of the lockers by District Support Services workers last summer in order to create extra space for students during lunch and class time.
At Blythewood High School, the lockers are located between each set of classrooms in front of the bathrooms,
Lately, many students have noticed the complete removal of almost all lockers located in the school.
Making healthy lunch choices important to students
BY KRISTIN GRONINGER, Junior
BLYTHEWOOD - After 4th period many students sit with their friends in the corridor to eat, usually unhealthy, lunches.
Lunch is important to help students stay focused and concentrated during school hours. Eating a lunch with good ingredients is important to stay healthy, avoid disease, and prevent preponderance.
“When you are planning the meals, make sure that you including the four main food groups. You have grains, you have fruits and vegetables, you have proteins,” said Susan Watson, a registered dietitian, in an interview with the Global News.
Corde brings enthusiasm, passion to Orchestra
BY RYAN KELLY, Freshman
BLYTHEWOOD- Chris Corde stands in front of his 6th period Orchestra class, demonstrating the viola part in their most recent piece. He ends the piece, smiling, and invites me to his office.
Corde is the orchestra teacher at Blythewood high school. Many of his students and colleagues would describe him as goofy, but he is much more than that.
A graduate of Bowling Green State University in Ohio, Corde has earned a bachelor's degree in Music Education and is National Board certified.
Corde, a father of two young kids, lets his family life affect his career, in a good way. His children have both performed on the cello in children’s recitals. His wife, who also works in the district as a band director, has helped him become greater every year.
“One Team, One Dream”:Varsity Cheer Team’s Road to State
BY MADDI RIVERS, Freshman
BLYTHEWOOD- Practicing since spring, the first Varsity cheer team's hard work paid off with it's first appearance at the State Finals since 2005.
The Varsity cheerleaders make the typical competition day seems pretty hectic and fun at the same time.
Senior Captain, Daisha Mill-House Brown says her typical competition day is a pay off for all the hard practices.
College tuition increases putting a strain on students and graduates
BY INDIRA CHUNG, Freshman
BLYTHEWOOD - Over the years, college students have struggled paying for college tuition all around the United States because of its fees.
According to the US Department of Education, college in today’s economy is more expensive than ever before.
“Over the past three decades, tuition at four-year colleges has more than doubled,” said the US Department of Education.
Hall ‘digs’ for a better tomorrow on and off the court
BY JOSEPH LOPES, Junior
BLYTHEWOOD -- Mary Hall sits at her desk which is covered in pictures of family, past students and her volleyball team, smiling while thinking about the long way she has come in her life.
Coach Mary Hall, born Mary Dorsann Wells-Hall, was born and raised in Canton, Ohio, and throughout her whole life she has had three main priorities: Family, Religion, and Education.
Blythewood High School Drama department wins SCTA competition
BLYTHEWOOD --The Blythewood High School Drama Department's production of "Selections from Metamorphoses" won first place at the South Carolina Theatre Association's High School One-Act Play Festival held Saturday, November 7. Seniors Erin Cooper and Meagan Kiser were recognized for excellence in acting by being named to the state "All Star Cast,” and Drama teacher Sandra Dietel won Best Director.
In conjunction with University of South Carolina undergraduate students Kyle Brown and JaRon Brown, Blythewood High School won Best Sound Design with their original score.
Blythewood High School FBLA To Hosts Free Document Shredding
Blythewood – In conjunction with SHRED360, a local paper shredding company, Blythewood
High School’s Future Business Leaders of America will be hosting a free community shred Tuesday, November 24 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at BHS.
High School’s Future Business Leaders of America will be hosting a free community shred Tuesday, November 24 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at BHS.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Monday, November 16, 2015
Friday, November 13, 2015
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Blythewood High School Recognizes 704 Honor Roll Students
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School has
announced its Honor Roll recipients for 1st Quarter in the 2015-16
school year. A total of 704 students received Honor Roll distinction, including
161 students who earned all A’s.
Click below for complete listing.
Blythewood High Hosts Flames of Hope Virtual 5K Run
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BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood transition students in Mr. Josh Fulmer and Mr. Dennis Ely’s classes have organized the Flames of Hope Virtual 5K run to be held in the month of November. The Flames of Hope Virtual 5K is working through the BHS Education Foundation to raise funds for students, faculty, and staff of Richland School District Two who have been impacted by the recent flooding.
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood transition students in Mr. Josh Fulmer and Mr. Dennis Ely’s classes have organized the Flames of Hope Virtual 5K run to be held in the month of November. The Flames of Hope Virtual 5K is working through the BHS Education Foundation to raise funds for students, faculty, and staff of Richland School District Two who have been impacted by the recent flooding.
“Funds raised will be directed to the Richland Two
Education Foundation to support their relief efforts,” transition specialist
Sarah Park said.
Blythewood High School singers earn SCACDA Honor Choir honors
BLYTHEWOOD – Five Blythewood High School singers auditioned and were selected for the 2015 South Carolina American Choral Directors Association Honors Choir. The students traveled to Southern Wesleyan University on October 23-24, where they rehearsed and performed with the top high school singers in the state under the direction of two guest clinicians from the University of Kentucky choral staff.“I have had students participate in this event for the last three years, and they have really enjoyed meeting new people, as well as the experience of learning from and performing with other fine singers from their home state,” Kristin Claiborne, Blythewood High Choral Director said.
For more information, contact Kristin Claiborne at 803-691-4090 ext. 28901 or
kclaiborne@richland2.org.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Friday, November 6, 2015
Thursday, November 5, 2015
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Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Changes expected in tardy policy
BY MICAIAH SIMON, Sophomore
BLYTHEWOOD - School administrators have begun cracking down on late comers since school is into its fifth week.
On the first offence students are given an hour of detention and have the opportunity to revoke the hour if there is a good enough excuse; and as long as it is not a tardy to the first class of the day.
Principal Dr. Brenda Hafner believes the current tardy policies in effect are necessary for the school to run smoothly, and they are a guide for students to be counted for in class.
¨Being part of administration, I do agree with the Tardy Policy,¨ Dr. Hafner said.
Students look to enhance test scores through testing program
BY COLIN MILES, Junior
BLYTHEWOOD-- For some students, testing is not their forte, causing decline in their overall grade and resulting in lost focus during school.
At Blythewood High school, students are allowed retakes on tests if they do not perform well the first time around called TGIF, giving students a second chance to improve their test grades every Friday after school.
Many students and teachers believe TGIF is a great program, approving of the program with no hesitation towards it.
"Our design was for you to master the content. We do not care if you learn on the first test or the second test, we just want you to learn the content," Dr. Brenda Hafner, school principal said.
NAHS gives Facepaintings at the Butterfly Festival
BY KATIE SURBER, Sophomore
BLYTHEWOOD- On Saturday, Sept. 5 the National Honor Art Society (NAHS)participated by doing face paintings in the Butterfly Festival at Doko Manor.
Margaret Roberson, one of the sponsors of NAHS said, “it will provide us with a higher visual in the community and provide students with participation in the community.”
There was much to do, it lasted from 9am to 6pm so you had time to do it all. When they first opened the festival they celebrated the Monarch Butterfly and talked about saving them because they are going extinct.
Students Hoping for Another Fun Sadie Hawkins Dance
By M'CHAELAH BROWN, Freshmen
BLYTHEWOOD- The Sadie Hawkins Dance is expected to take place December 12, 2015 on Saturday in the atrium, auditorium, and cyber cafe from 6- 11 p.m.
The student activities have their very own room and office at Blythewood High School. This is where the student body officers are working hard on the Sadie Hawkins Dance.
Many people attended Bythewood's first Sadie Hawkins Dance last year and the reviews were great!
Now there is a new crowd making a great roar at BHS and they are the freshmen class of 2019. Many freshmen wish to attend school events but are stopped by something.
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