Band performs Winter Concert
Grayson Langham, BHS Journalism
December 20, 2011
On Dec. 8, the BHS band had its winter concert. The band played “Fanfare and Procession of an Old English Carol”, “Chorale and Shaker Dance Two”, “Greensleeves” and “Jingle Bells Forever” along with a performance by the brass quintet. Sophomore percussion player Russell Cloon said the... Read more »
Three BHS runners compete in cross country nationals
Grayson Langham, BHS Journalism
December 20, 2011
This last fall, some members of the Bulldog cross country team qualified for a national meet. They did this by running a fast enough time, which is different for each age group. They could hit this time at any meet. Among the qualifiers was BHS freshman Joe Pierce. Pierce said the best part of the experience... Read more »
Art Club enjoys Nutcracker Ballet
Mara Waltz, BHS Journalism
December 20, 2011
Art Club is not all about painting and drawing. Forty students made the trip to Kauffman Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Dec. 8 to see “The Nutcracker” ballet. “I thought it was a great experience,” Art Club sponsor Christy Carlisle said. This was the first time Art Club has gone to see a... Read more »
Transportation Office collects canned goods for food pantry
Mara Waltz, BHS Journalism
December 20, 2011
Many Baldwin students rely on school lunches for their primary meal. With the holidays quickly approaching, Director of Transportation Tracy Rockers organized a food drive for the long winter break. “Some kids depend on school lunches [so I wanted to help] parents get enough food for the break,”... Read more »
Year in Review: BHS version
Carrie Deitz, BHS Journalism
December 20, 2011
To be entirely cliche, here is the Baldwin High School 2011 year in review! Starting in January of this year the state of Kansas turned 150 years old. Since next year is an election year, here is a bit of trivia: Kansas has only deviated once from its strong Republican party holdings when it flipped... Read more »
Year in review: 2011
Sienna Durr, Staff Writer
December 20, 2011
2011 can be characterized by many things, whether it is Justin Bieber reaching 15 million followers on Twitter or the death of Apple creator Steve Jobs. While the year comes to a close, we can reflect on what actually happened in the year 2011. Social media sites became even more popular for not just... Read more »
New year means new goals
Brittnay George, BHS Journalism
December 19, 2011
As it shows 2011 is coming to an end, for some people it was full of happiness, sadness, anger and excitement. Each person has a different outlook on the year, but for everyone 2011 is a closing chapter and 2012 is a new one about to begin. With a new year some people make a new set of goals also my... Read more »
NDAA good news for Orwell enthusiasts, bad for everyone else
Cody Keener, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2011
With this Congressional session’s renewal of the National Defense Authorization Act comes in a new era in the war on terrorism. Included in the current version of the bill is a provision that allows for the indefinite detainment of American citizens without trial. This is sobering news for human rights... Read more »
Take a championship wherever you go
December 16, 2011
Another State Championship title was won this year. Being the fifth year in a row for Cross Country and the second time for Track and Field, there is an air of pride and happiness in Baldwin. Yet, now there is a way to share this feeling with other communities when you travel. Cross Country coach Mike... Read more »
Salaries for professional athletes outrageous
Abbi Carlson, BHS Journalism
December 15, 2011
The recent discussion on most sports shows like Sports Center has been Major League Baseball Player Albert Pujols leaving the St. Louis Cardinals and signing a $245 million dollar ten-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels. According to espn.go.com, Pujols will be making $.79 per second, $47 per minute,... Read more »
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