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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.
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