DECA, FCCLA hold spaghetti supper to help flood victims
May 12, 2010 • written by Laura Sledge
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As a result of the flooding from the storms over April 30 and May 1, three of Bartlett High School’s cafeteria ladies suffered severe damages to their homes. Because of the huge impact these ladies have on the student body, as well as the teachers, DECA and FCCLA have come together to host a Spaghetti... Read more »
Track moves forward in sectionals
May 10, 2010 • written by Kimmy West
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The Bartlett track team has been having a great season. Their five qualified runners participated in their first day of sectionals on May 7, and they have two more days of sectionals on May 18, and 20. The five qualifiers must make it into the top four in their event to qualify for the state competition. The... Read more »
Game, set, match!
May 10, 2010 • written by Kimmy West
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The boys’ and girls’ tennis teams have had great seasons this year with seniors Kristen Groninger and Michella Douglas, and junior Jimmie Walker remaining undefeated all season. The girls participated in their district championship match on Thursday, May 6, and the team has multiple players... Read more »
Texting teens close eyes to real world
May 10, 2010 • written by Margaret Cross
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Communication has evolved dramatically ever since the invention of Morse code. The telephone followed soon after, plus computers, e-mail, and Internet, finally ending with the cell phone. These new inventions caused endless joy to many people upon their debut. However, one event not resulting from... Read more »
Dorm room decor for dummies
May 10, 2010 • written by Ashley Fowler
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With senior year coming to a close, stores like Target, Wal-Mart, J. C. Penney, and Kohl’s are preparing for the truck loads of college students that will be coming to their stores in search of must-have dorm room supplies. “My mom’s goal in life is to please me, so she insists on decorating... Read more »
Sports Brief: Softball player signs for cross-country
May 10, 2010 • written by Margaret Cross
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Senior Jordan Saliba, a softball player for the Lady Panthers, signed with Freed-Hardeman University of Henderson, TN. However, contrary to her current athletic position, Saliba will not play softball for the Freed-Hardeman Lions. “Freed-Hardeman doesn’t have softball,” senior Carly... Read more »
Sports Brief: Soccer boys aim for the district win
May 10, 2010 • written by Margaret Cross
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Although the boys’ soccer team has had a rough season with an overall 1-11 record, they are hoping to turn this around with a tradition that has continued for many years in the past. “Whoever wins the season always loses district,” junior Domenic Martini said. Relying on this slim chance,... Read more »
Tea Party fights for smaller government
May 10, 2010 • written by Margaret Cross
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The Tea Party movement has been receiving a lot of media hype recently for their strong verbal protests against many recent deeds of President Barack Obama’s administration, primarily the new health care law and the economic stimulus package. News media have painted them as extremely conservative... Read more »
Fifteen-year veteran retires
May 10, 2010 • written by Josh Ferrell
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For students and staff at Bartlett High School, summer is the most anticipated time of year, but for disciplinarian Tom Person it will be a long deserved break. After 15 years of being a member of Bartlett High School’s staff, Person is retiring. After serving at four different high schools as... Read more »
Dreams evolve as seniors grow
May 10, 2010 • written by Kimmy West
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Every little kid has a dream career, but pursuing these dreams falls upon the shoulders of the growing child. Kids grow, but does the dream grow with them, or get thrown away for a new beginning? Some kids’ aspirations come to only a selective few, such as being the President of the United States... Read more »