A ‘life-changing’ class
By Sophie Dominguez During a normal school day at Batavia High School, the field house is primarily known as a place for P.E. classes like Accelerated P.E. or Personal Fitness. However, many are oblivious to another special class that takes place there: the PE Leadership program. The PE Leadership program is a class that allows […]
FEATURE: Fantastic freshman Neibch helps carry basketball team
By Ellie Alholm The shoes squeak as the players hustle down the court. The Dog Pound chants loudly from the stands. Pom poms shimmer in the fluorescent lights. Freshman Kyle Neibch stops just behind the three-point line. Neibch shoots. He scores, which gives him a season-high 21 points. Neibch began playing basketball 12 years ago, […]
FEATURE: Posledni secures full-ride academic scholarship
By Caroline Hager Coming home from a long day of school followed by an intense wrestling practice, Andy Posledni hopped in the shower on what was just an average Tuesday night. Hearing something buzzing outside of the shower, he looked to see that it was his phone, buzzing from a highly anticipated call. He dries […]
Service above self
By Christian Stevens and Jason Talbott Batavia High School offers roughly 40 different and unique clubs and activities that students of all ages can get involved in. Clubs vary from things like Robotics all the way to volunteering clubs. Many clubs volunteer such as Interact Club; Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club. Students serve both […]
Different Holidays Celebrated in Batavia
By Marissa Mirallegro and Ella Helfer From driving around and seeing the bright Christmas lights on houses to lighting a candle every Sunday until Christmas, no matter what the ritual, everyone knows the holidays are just around the corner. Although Christmas is the one holiday everyone has probably heard, there are a number different ways […]
Hillman’s personality helps build girls’ cross country into powerhouse
By Lynsey Kunert Standing on the field with the autumn breeze into his brown hair, Chad Hillman couldn’t keep his smile hidden. His grin was wide and his hands rose to the air as the Batavia cross country girls’ got out another great start in one of the team’s last race of the season. Senior […]
Juarez, committed to play for NIU, made impact on volleyball at BHS
By Lily McLaughlin and Renee Forsyth The score is 18-23, with the Geneva volleyball team taking the lead at her home court. As the play continues, Sam Juarez is set up to hit the ball. As she flies out of nowhere, she smacks down the ball to an empty spot on the opponent’s side, now […]
Golf Pro Impastato making a difference in the junior golf world
By Ari Fragen A person’s typical morning consists of waking up, maybe taking a shower, eating breakfast, and most likely heading to work. For PGA Professional David Impastato, it’s quite different. He wakes up, grabs a protein bar and some coffee, and takes off for work in his dark red Chevy Tahoe. Wherever he works […]
Hot Pan: good but not great
By Grace Summers Looking for some dan dan noodles, dumplings, or pan fried vegetables? Hot Pan provides authentic Chinese food right in downtown Batavia. While being in a small town like Batavia, Hot Pan adequately suites our quaint town. Hot Pan is nothing extraordinary but meets the quota. Although Hot Pan allows a quick, easy […]
Behind the scenes at Batavia Chick-Fil-A
By Emma Kielion Aleigh Nelson has been working at the Batavia Chick-Fil-A location for about 2.5 years now and started working there at age 15. Chick-Fil-A has been a part of Batavia since 2013. Their chicken sandwiches are loved by many people in the town. Not only do they have great food, but it is […]