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 […]
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 […]
OPINION: Private schools should compete in their own divisions
By Rachel Balsamo Have you ever thought about why so many private schools are beating public schools in sports and going on to win the championship game? Three private schools in Georgia alone, The Valwood Valiants, Open Bible Warriors, and Georgia Christian Generals have made up 100 championships in their histories. Loyola High School in […]
Showing pride at BHS
By Ben Barranco The Batavia Pride Alliance has been at Batavia High School for many years now and provides amazing support and acceptance for the LGBT community in Batavia and the local area. This is a safe and fun spot for people in this community and allies, people who support the LGBT community, to meet […]
Entering its fourth year, Mentoring Program making a difference
By Ari Fragen The Batavia After School Mentoring program is making strides as it enters its fourth year of existence. Amy Nelson founded the program because of struggles at some of the elementary schools. “The Mentoring Program began several years ago as we saw a need for a group of individuals to really build into […]
Jansey Jr. elected to the Under Armour All America game
By Luke Zahner and Emma Kielion Every year, 100 of the best high school football players in the nation are selected to go to the Under Armour All America Game. This year, one of Batavia’s own, Northwestern commit Michael Jansey was one of those select athletes. The town got behind his bid to secure him […]
Interact club raises more than $1,000 for African school
By Lily McLaughlin and Isabella Helm As one of the many clubs at Batavia High School, Interact club is an international club that is based on helping others in need. Interact club participates in fundraisers and volunteers for events in their community. Interact club is a daughter club to the Rotary service. The Rotary service […]
‘No Shave November’ raises record funds
By Isabella Helm Batavia teachers from the high school and middle school raised over $5,000 by not shaving for the month of November to raise money to help fight cancer. Batavia High School’s National Honors Society, along with the National Junior Honors Society partnered with St. Jude’s Research Hospital, Fight Colorectal Cancer, and Cancer Prevention […]
Batavia Access Toy Drive collects for financially needy children
By Ellie Alholm The Batavia Access Toy Drive is collecting toys for Batavia children in financial need so that they are able to receive gifts this holiday season. The drive ends on Dec. 6 at the high school but the toys will go out for distribution on Dec. 9. The goal is 600 toys, one […]
Feelin’ fruity
By Ben Barranco Fruits are some of the healthiest and most delicious foods you can eat. They are sweet and act as a great dessert. Not only are they a great food, but they offer numerous health benefits that are great for the body spanning from the immune system to fiber to a healthy heart. […]