All the students required to read over the summer
May 2, 2011 • written by Raven Turner
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Summer is approaching, so that means summer reading. All rising 9th and 10th graders are required to read “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens”, and all rising 11th and 12th graders are required to read “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, both by Sean Covey. Honors Pre-9th... Read more »
Beta Club inducts 2011-2012 members
May 2, 2011 • written by Raven Turner
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National Senior Beta Club held their induction Ceremony Thursday, April 7 for new junior initiates. The 30 new members include the following students: Alicia Bingham Corrine Boren Megan Bramlett Raymond Caldwell Corissa Dugan Gina Gomez Lauren Haley Treasa Ho Kelly Howard Toshya Leonard Gary Liddell David... Read more »
News Brief: Forensic team lights the stage
February 2, 2011 • written by Stuart Settles
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The Panther Forensic team participated in the Arlington meet on Saturday, Jan. 29. First place winners include sophomore Linda Johnson in Solo Acting, the team of senior Robbie Walker and junior Gary Liddell in Duet Improv, and the team of Liddell and sophomore Kadajha Catron in Duet Acting. Third... Read more »
News Brief: Memphis in May returns
April 26, 2010 • written by Jessica Ferrell
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The 33rd annual Memphis in May International Festival kicks off the month with the Beale Street Music Festival on April 30. Four stages will be filled with over 60 musical artists, including Mutemath, Colbie Caillat, Goo Goo Dolls, The B-52s, Boys Like Girls, and 3 Doors Down. Tickets purchased at the... Read more »
News Brief: Out with the dogs, in with the fashion
April 12, 2010 • written by Jessica Ferrell
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Instead of holding its annual dog show, DECA has joined forces with FCCLA to plan a fashion show that will be held on April 22. Held in the auditorium, the show will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $5 and will be sold during all lunches. The show will feature casual sportswear appropriate for spring.... Read more »
News Brief: National Honor Society inducts new members
April 12, 2010 • written by Jessica Ferrell
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Eleven new members will be inducted into the National Honor Society on Thursday, April 18 during 6th period in the auditorium. Currently, there are 27 members in the program, all of whom hold an A average and exhibit exceptional leadership qualities. Janice Wynne and Scarlett Haskins, sponsors of the... Read more »
News Brief: Fourth and fifth Academic All-Stars from BHS
April 12, 2010 • written by Jessica Ferrell
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Seniors Davis Nguyen and Clay Hillyard are the most recent BHS students to receive the Academic All-Star honor from The Commercial Appeal. Carrying a 4.19 weighted GPA, Nguyen is enrolled in a number of AP and honors courses. As president of his church youth group and a member of Mu Alpha Theta, Nguyen... Read more »
News Brief: Forensics cleans out the competition
April 12, 2010 • written by Jessica Ferrell
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Forensics club members Toshya Leonard, Linda Johnson, AJ Byrd, and Josh Ferrell will perform in a state-wide competition in Maryville, TN on April 17-18. Under the supervision of English teacher and club sponsor Virginia Hall, these students will compete in categories such as Solo Acting, Congress, and... Read more »
This Riot performing at New Daisy
March 26, 2010 • written by Kimmy West
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What started as Domenic Martini’s solo act, This Riot, a local teen indie band, is growing in popularity and fame. The local high school boys are performing on Beale St. at the New Daisy Theater on April 3 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Three of the five band members attend... Read more »
News Brief: Spaghetti supper benefits March of Dimes
March 26, 2010 • written by Lauren Haley
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Tonight, Friday, March 26, the City of Bartlett will be holding a Spaghetti Supper at the Bartlett Municipal Center to benefit the March of Dimes. Single tickets are $5 and family tickets (maximum of 6 per family) are $20. Take-out or dine-in will be available between 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased... Read more »