Passing time with YouTube

Forrest Young, BHS Journalism
May 18, 2012

Many people go to YouTube for various reasons. Students watch YouTube for reasons ranging from entertainment to educational purposes. “Well, I go on YouTube for multiple reasons.” senior Trey Lykins said. “Mostly, I go to satisfy my musical needs, and or to get a good laugh, but sometimes I also... Read more »

Pack the Track raises money for Wes Leonard Heart Team

Caleb Gaylord, BHS Journalism
May 14, 2012

Orange and black balloons soared through the sky from Baldwin High School soccer fields on April 8 in honor of Wes Leonard, who collapsed on the Fennville Michigan basketball court March 3, 2011. Leonard moved to Michigan from Baldwin City when he was 11 years old. Leonard was well known in Baldwin and... Read more »

Real World Design national champions: a look back

Nick Joslyn, BHS Journalism
May 10, 2012

This year, Baldwin High School’s Real World Design Team won its fourth consecutive state title and its second national championship in three years. Entering the national competition, sponsor Pam Davis was not certain how the team would do. “I was really hoping to be in the top three, but... Read more »

Exchange students reflect on year in America

Madelynn Knisley, BHS Journalism
May 8, 2012

As the school year starts to wind down, the foreign exchange students are looking back on their experiences during their year in America. This year, families in Baldwin hosted five exchange students: Lucas Boehme and Miriam Conath from Germany, Linna Fredstrom from Sweden, Ira Soy from Turkmenistan and... Read more »

Titles, titles, and more titles for BHS in 2011-12

Abbi Carlson, BHS Journalism
May 4, 2012

The 2011-12 school year at Baldwin High School was filled with success and new faces. BHS started off the school year with two new administrators. Frank Perbeck, the assistant principal, and Rob McKim, the principal, both started at BHS in August. Now that the school year is coming to a close they both... Read more »

BHS senior is “Doodle 4 Google” national finalist

Nick Joslyn, BHS Journalism
May 3, 2012

Senior Tucker Brown was awarded as a national finalist in the Doodle 4 Google competition. He is one of the remaining ten contestants. If Brown wins, his doodle will be the Google logo for a day. Also, among other things, he will win a $30,000 scholarship and the school will be presented a $50,000 technology... Read more »

Photography students get creative with “Night Writing”

Madelynn Knisley, BHS Journalism
May 1, 2012

The students in the BHS digital photography class went out late at night recently to learn about “Night Writing,” a technique that can be done with the night setting on a digital camera. If there is movement where the photo is being taken, it creates a line of bright light that can be used... Read more »

MAY STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH: Math teacher Danielle Balsman

April 26, 2012

Algebra teacher Danielle Balsman was chosen as the May Staff Member of the Month by the BHS Student Advisory Counsil.  She was chosen by a committee of students who felt she deserved to be recognized for her efforts to help students learn and understand Algebra in her class. One-on-One Interview How... Read more »

Student teachers valuing experience at BHS

Duncan Murray, BHS Journalism
April 23, 2012

Student teachers are scattered throughout Baldwin High School aiding teachers and learning valuable skills. There are seven student teachers at Baldwin High School currently: Caleb Winters (in Jason Crowder’s Social Studies class) Marie Dowd (in Katherine Cook’s English class) Kayla Raider... Read more »

RWD looks to place at nationals

Nick Joslyn, BHS Journalism
April 19, 2012

Baldwin High School’s Real World Design Team won state and is going to the national competition for the fourth consecutive year. Sponsor Pam Davis, Junior Austin Kraus, junior Mackenzie Johnson, junior Carrie Deitz, junior Abby Clem, junior Kaitlyn Barnes, and freshman Quint Heinecke will travel to... Read more »