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 »

Students prepare for final madness

Brittnay George, BHS Journalism
December 13, 2011

It’s that time of year again when students are thinking about finals. Each student is different, some study hard, others look over their notes and then there are ones that do not look at their notes. In the end each student should have a score. Some teachers are finalizing their test for their students... Read more »

BHS students run in half marathon

Mara Waltz, BHS Journalism
December 13, 2011

  For most, running 13.1 miles is not a fun experience, but for four BHS students, juniors Sienna Durr and Jordan Christian, and sophomores Hannah Hutton and Libby Verhaeghe, the run was a fun experience. “It was very worthwhile. I had a lot of fun running with my friend Hannah and we just talked... Read more »

Stuco gives to ‘Happy Holidays’

Danielle Boline, BHS Journalism
December 13, 2011

STUCO is helping give back to our community. 2nd year in a row the STUCO has contributed to the Happy Holidays organization. “The students voted to continue purchasing gifts for the Happy Holiday program with the police station,” sponsor Danielle Balsman said. Happy Holidays is where families in... Read more »

BHS Finals Schedule 2011-2012

December 9, 2011

Monday:  1st hr    8:15 – 9:51 Seminar (Study Time)  9:55 – 10:25 3rd hr   10:29 – 12:05 5th hr    12:09 – 1:35 1st lunch   12:09 – 12:35 2nd lunch 12:39 – 1:05 3rd lunch   1:09 – 1:35 7th hr     1:39 – 3:15   Tuesday: 2nd hr   8:15 –... Read more »

Art Club to see the Nutcracker Ballet

Sammie Weiss, BHS Journalism
December 8, 2011

The Art Club is attending the Nutcracker Ballet on Thursday, Dec. 8. “I think it will be a really fun experience,” junior Salena Bonnell said. “I’ve never seen a ballet before, so it should be fun.” The Nutcracker Ballet is being held in the new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas... Read more »

ACT quickly approaches for students

Allison Waymire, BHS Journalism
December 8, 2011

Several students will be venturing to Baldwin High School, 36 of those students being from Baldwin High, to take the college admissions test, the ACT. Many students have already taken the ACT, some of them for the first time in seventh grade. “I took the ACT in seventh grade,” junior Sammie Weiss... Read more »

Stuco granting ‘winter wishes’

Jenna VonBargen, BHS Journalism
December 7, 2011

You may have seen a table in the lunchroom last week and if you are wondering what it was for, here is your answer. The Student Council members are planning to choose a few of the more reasonable wishes and grant them the week before finals. Students making wishes are pretty optimistic about the whole... Read more »

Deitz wins essay contest

Abbi Carlson, BHS Journalism
December 7, 2011

BHS junior Carrie Deitz won the post level of the VFW Voice of Democracy essay contest. This year’s theme was “Is There Pride in Serving in Our Military?” Entering the contest was a personal decision for Deitz. “I chose to enter the contest because it’s a great way to get recognized in... Read more »

Dynamic Duo: Kramps, Johnson state debate bound

Abbi Carlson, BHS Journalism
December 7, 2011

The debate team that consists of senior Sarah Kramps and junior Mackenzie Johnson are state bound for the second year in a row. The theme for this year’s state debate tournament is increasing space exploration and development. This is Kramps’ fourth year competing at state but there are still aspects... Read more »