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.
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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.
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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.
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