Why can’t we just dance?
October 30, 2009 • written by Margaret Cross
Filed under Opinions
I remember the good ol’ days from middle school when we had dances about five or six times a year. A disco ball would shine its shimmering lights on the walls, a DJ would play his funky music, and students could buy a plethora of junk food, sometimes even pizza. Why can’t we go back to those times... Read more »
News brief: Beauty becomes more than just appearance in the Miss Bartlett Beauty Review
October 30, 2009 • written by Jessica Ferrell
Filed under News in Brief
The 3rd annual Miss Bartlett High School Beauty Review will be held on Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. Hosted by the baseball team and the Booster Club, the Beauty Review is a type of fundraiser for the baseball team that began in 2006. Though the Beauty Review is not necessarily a pageant, it is... Read more »
Sports Briefs
October 30, 2009 • written by Margaret Cross
Filed under Sports
Panthers prey on Wildcats Practically since Nicholas Blackwell High School changed its name, Bartlett High School has been vying with Bolton High School, squabbling over who is the “real BHS.” Well, many people believe that Bartlett won that fight for good with their defeat over the Bolton Wildcats... Read more »
The Stepfather returns
October 30, 2009 • written by April Matthews
Filed under Reviews
How would you feel if your mother were marrying a complete stranger whom you knew absolutely nothing about? What happens when this stranger becomes dangerous? He wants a perfect family, but yours is not it; so you all must suffer the consequences. “The Stepfather” begins when Michael Harding... Read more »
Halloween: Be brave or chicken out?
October 30, 2009 • written by April Matthews
Filed under Features
Everyone wants to go somewhere for Halloween, but some can never figure out where they should go. Scary, but fun, experiences await anyone who dares to enter any of these haunted attractions. Corn Maze: Just like any attraction, the Corn Maze, features many surprises; and the fear of getting lost just... Read more »
Multiple universities scout Bartlett seniors
October 30, 2009 • written by Lauren Haley
Filed under Sports
Normally, to draw the attention of college scouts, high school athletes must contact coaches from numerous schools and hope for the best, but some players just get lucky. Senior Dionne Vann is one of those lucky athletes. The University of Tennessee at Martin spotted Vann when a scout attended a match... Read more »
Volleyball girls finish season
October 30, 2009 • written by Kimberly West
Filed under Sports
The volleyball season recently came to a close when the team progressed through districts and participated in the regional tournament. With a final record of 27-14, the team attended regionals as district runner-up, where they played Brighton and lost, ending their season. Despite the disappointment... Read more »
Candy does more than just rot teeth
October 30, 2009 • written by Jessica Ferrell
Filed under News
Halloween! Trick or treat! Give me something good to eat! With Halloween just around the corner, kids (and maybe adults) will be satisfying their sweet tooth with candy galore. However, a recent study shows that children who eat candy daily are linked to violent adulthoods. This study was published in... Read more »
Goodwin in running for Tennessee Teacher of the Year
October 30, 2009 • written by Margaret Cross
Filed under News
The Tennessee Teacher of the Year is a prestigious award bestowed upon one teacher among thousands in the state of Tennessee. What an achievement it is, therefore, that our own Julia Goodwin is now one of nine finalists in that very same contest! After months of preparation, Goodwin, who teaches junior... Read more »
The wild things will “eat you up”
October 30, 2009 • written by Jessica Ferrell
Filed under Reviews
Many children have read the 10-line Caldecott Medal winning storybook “Where the Wild Things Are” written by Maurice Sendak. His vivid depictions of a child’s mind are illustrated in more than just the words on the pages. The pictures on each page (drawn by Sendak himself) show the step-by-step... Read more »