Prince & Princess of Courts candidates
Abbi Carlson, BHS Journalism
February 3, 2012
The junior candidates for Prince and Princess of Courts are Kaitlyn Barnes, Tyler Cawley, Abby Clem, Colton Horne, Regan LaTessa and Caleb Gaylord. Kaitlyn Barnes Activities: Cross Country, Basketball, Track, FCA, Letterman’s Club, Student Council, National Honor Society, 4-H, and Youth... (more...)
King & Queen of Courts candidates
Abbi Carlson, BHS Journalism
February 3, 2012
With King and Queen of Courts taking place tonight at halftime of the boys varsity basketball game it’s time to get to know the candidates. Senior candidates are: Paris Nottingham, Louis Joslyn, Hayley Schwartz, Tosh Mihesuah, Elizabeth Sigvaldson and Alex Twombly. Hayley Schwartz: Activites:... (more...)
Zuzzio named National Track Coach of the Year
Abbi Carlson, BHS Journalism
January 31, 2012
BHS girls Track and Field coach Ted Zuzzio has been a dedicated coach for the past 35 years and all of his hard work has recently been recognized with a national honor. Zuzzio was named the National Federation High School Outdoor Girls Track & Field Coach of the Year for 2011. Zuzzio was... (more...)
Angie Spielman selected January Staff Member of the Month
Abbi Carlson, BHS Journalism
January 11, 2012
The Baldwin High School Student Advisory Team selected BHS Library Assistant Angie Spielman as the January Staff Member of the Month. Spielman was elated when she found out she had been elected as the Staff Member of the Month. “I was truly very surprised,” Spielman said. “I actually... (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,... (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... (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... (more...)
Deitz wins VFW contest
Abbi Carlson, BHS Journalism
December 5, 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... (more...)
KSHSAA Hall of Fame next honor for Honomichl
Abbi Carlson, BHS Journalism
December 1, 2011
After 38 years of hard work and constant dedication, former BHS teacher and coach Ginny Honomichl has received the lifetime achievement of being inducted into the KSHAA Hall of Fame. Her induction will occur during the Kansas state track meet in the spring of 2012. Becoming a teacher was an... (more...)
Exchange students enjoying year at BHS
Abbi Carlson, BHS Journalism
November 23, 2011
Freshmen are not the only new students at Baldwin HS. Five exchange students are attending BHS for the 2011-12 school year. The exchange students are from different places all over the globe. Lucas Boehme and Miriam Conath are both from Germany. Linna Fredstrom is from Sweden, Gabriela Antunes... (more...)
Art Club planning busy year
Abbi Carlson, BHS Journalism
November 19, 2011
The BHS Art Club is already planning for a busy fun-filled year of activities dealing with all different forms of art. “During every meeting we try to do a different activity to try and incorporate all kinds of art like visual, musical, theatrical, and others,” President Brooke Morgan said. The... (more...)
Girls hit gridiron in annual Powderpuff game
Abbi Carlson, BHS Journalism
November 17, 2011
The past week at BHS has been Buffer Week, which means students could not access the gyms to practice sports. However the week was not totally sports free, BHS girls participated in the annual Powderpuff game Student Council organizes every year. Powderpuff is a flag football game played between... (more...)
Recognition for BHS sports teams is unequal
Abbi Carlson, BHS Journalism
November 15, 2011
Everyone has seen at least one of the typical high school movies. In these movies the quarterback of the football team rules the school and all of the girls drool over him and his teammates so it only makes sense that the high school football players would be treated like that in real life. This... (more...)