Anything but fabric
By Abby Skirmont and Josh Tharp A shiny tinfoil gown with accents of recycled newspaper flows across the body of a model and sitting atop her silken black hair, a tiara made of thin plastic wires forming a small heart at the peak at the center of the headpiece. She gazes at the crowd of […]
The life of a BHS counselor
His bright smile and constant laughing draw attention from the crowd, making it an interest to know what others think about Rollerson. Rollerson’s smile has been everywhere, from his favorite place, Aruba, to an office hidden in a big building, to the spotlight on the stage. Rollerson typically has a big grin, showing his pearly […]
Hurricane Florence destroys East-Coast
By Samantha Lewis and Lauren Aiken The wind bursting through the air, the waves crashing against the shore. Trees falling, windows shattering, sirens wailing. This is what is heard while packing up belongings or boarding up doors. Evacuate to stay alive or fight against the storm? Over 200,000 people all over the East Coast were […]
Student ambassador Murchie strives to represent BHS
By Joe Caltagirone and Matt Gorlewski “She is never afraid of taking on any challenge that presents itself and she will 99 percent succeed at that challenge,” said Allison Macauley of her friend Olivia Murchie, a Batavia High School student ambassador. Murchie is a junior, avid tennis player, and an overall involved student. She was […]
Girls from three different schools form bonds of friendship through swimming
By Salome Fogleman Shivering, they pull on their swim caps and goggles as they prepare to jump into the cold water to start swimming the warm-up set. Imagine jumping into a cold pool after a long day at school and a twenty-minute bus ride. The girls on the high school swim team swim for two […]
Williams takes the win
By Morgan LaSalle and Venessa Plourde Lights bright and blazing, the crowd cheering and taken by disbelief at the announcement of her name to signal her victory. Preston Williams, an aspiring young artist, unexpectedly wins Rock the Runway. “Rock the Runway is a theme based wearable art fashion show where students compete using anything but […]
First time in history girls join BHS wrestling team
By Mia Wells and Morgan Haug Packs of boys entered the gym to compete and floods of people arrived to watch the matches. Boys wrestling championship banners surround the gym walls. Mats covered every square inch of the floor for competitions. The audience could see all the boys getting ready for their matches, stretching, and […]
Adventure Education Program brings students together
By Brandon Thilges The belay team was ready. The climber, with their legs shaking and their palms sweaty, was ready. The contract was started, and in just 15 seconds, the climber was away. Quickly they conquered the wall and reached the top. Then, within just another 15 seconds, the climber was on the ground, relieved […]
Unique things in Chicago
By Mia Wells Our nearby city, Chicago, on Lake Michigan, is one of the most famous cities in the world. Known for its amazing architecture, history, sports teams, museums, and of course all of its Chicago-style food. With only a 45-minute train ride east you can enjoy all these extraordinary things in a day trip, […]
What social media is better?
The students at Batavia High School voted on whether Instagram or Snapchat is a better social media. By a wide margin of 85 percent to 15 percent Snapchat is the better social media in the eyes of the high school students.