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.
Drill Team Prepares for National Competition
BY ASHA HARRIS Junior
BLYTHEWOOD -- Blythewood High School’s drill team begun practice in August to prepare for National High School Drill Team Competition in May 2016, Daytona Florida.
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Sergeant Frank Bell, ROTC teacher at Blythewood, Chooses two students every year to lead the drill team to nationals and through competition.
“With drill team coming up I decided that Senior Nykia Free and Junior Daven Wilson will lead the drill team” said Sergeant Frank Bell.
Sergeant Bell said he believes the team can work on a few things.
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Homecoming Court Introduction
Click HERE to view and students, remember to check your email and vote Friday, October 2. Homecoming King and Queen and the entire court will be presented at the home football game Friday, October 16.
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