Save the matching for twins
March 26, 2010 • written by Jessica Ferrell
Filed under Opinions
Let’s face it, ladies. Prom night is a huge deal for us. Some of us even go to the extreme of planning months in advance to make sure we have the perfect dress, makeup, shoes, hair, and of course, date. It’s our one chance to feel like a princess. But unless it is planned, no one wants to... Read more »
Students in eight states to graduate early
March 5, 2010 • written by Jessica Ferrell
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Being in school for seven hours a day, five days a week, and 180 days a year is tiresome, especially for those who plan on pursuing a career that requires extensive education. Most high school students merely dream about just being able to take a test and graduate early. However, for a large number of... Read more »
Part-time jobs: Only the strong will survive
March 4, 2010 • written by Jessica Ferrell
Filed under Opinions
“Would you like fries with that?” Though these words please the ears of any fried potato lover, this question is also the epitome of the stereotype that accompanies a part-time job. Whether it was working in the fields, stomping grapes, or fanning Pharaohs, children have been in the business... Read more »
Love fills the air, but boring gifts get you nowhere
February 12, 2010 • written by Jessica Ferrell
Filed under Features
In case that blood-red aisle in the grocery store hasn’t given it away, Valentine’s Day is here (again). With this day, of course, come the three most popular gifts: cards, flowers, and chocolates. These standard, overrated presents do not allow buyers to show neither effort nor creativity... Read more »
Make-up snow days might melt summer
February 12, 2010 • written by Jessica Ferrell
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Frosty the Snowman might have been a jolly happy soul, but he melted before he had the chance to go back to school. This past Monday was Snow Day #5 for the Shelby County School system, and while most students (especially seniors) jumped with joy, others worried about having to make up for these days. Though... Read more »
DECA students deck the competition
February 2, 2010 • written by Jessica Ferrell
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They did it again! Forty-two students from the Bartlett High School chapter of DECA, An Association of Marketing Students, will be competing at the state level of the annual DECA competition. Whether it was writing extensive research papers or participating in role plays, students from both Shelby County... Read more »
6+1=7, right?
January 26, 2010 • written by Jessica Ferrell
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Nearly everyone on campus has heard the rumors that BHS is moving to a “seven-period school day” in the fall of 2010. Well, the rumors are true. Sort of. After Shelby County Schools became a part of the Tennessee Diploma Program, the graduation credit requirements for the 2009-2010 freshmen increased... Read more »
News Brief: Bartlett High hosts Financial Aid Night
January 15, 2010 • written by Jessica Ferrell
Filed under News in Brief
Money. Everyone needs it, and everyone wants it, particularly when it comes to paying for college. But sometimes it is hard for families to pay the bills, much less save money for a college education. That is why parents and students are invited to attend the first Bartlett High Financial Aid Night in... Read more »
2009 goes out with a bang
January 11, 2010 • written by Jessica Ferrell
Filed under News
Photo illustration by Josh Ferrell As calendars flipped to display the start of the new year, the 2009 Year of the Ox hauled some interesting events into the memories of the nation. The 411 involving stars not out of this world (sometimes): In all actuality, celebrities are everyday people who just receive... Read more »
Student stress underestimated by parents
December 4, 2009 • written by Jessica Ferrell
Filed under Features
In the words of Sir Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Will Smith, “There is no need to argue. Parents just don’t understand.” A common complaint among teenagers regards how much their parents understand their daily lives. Many teens feel as if their parents have no clue as to the amount of stress they are... Read more »