On the Move: Teachers to relocate over summer

May 7, 2010 • Justin Ewald, Section Editor  
Filed under News

When students return to school in August, the exterior of the building will look the same, but some surprises may be in store on the interior. This summer, BV West will become “departmentalized” like the other four high schools. “Our school improvement model involves teachers working on content... Read more »

BVWNews.com named Pacemaker Finalist

March 15, 2010  
Filed under News

Jagged Edge TV and Spotlight students were honored by the National Scholastic Press Association last week, when their converged Web site was named a finalist for the prestigious Online Pacemaker Award. BVWNews.com was among only 13 sites in the country to make the cut in the 1,500 and above enrollment... Read more »

Diversity Leadership Council plans assembly

February 19, 2010 • Stephanie Chen, Reporter  
Filed under News

Most people remember the schoolwide Cultural Assembly last February. The Diversity Leadership Council, or DLC, organized performances including the choir, jazz band, a Chinese dragon dance, and the Schlagle High School Band. On Feb. 23, BV West will have its second annual Cultural Assembly, and the activities... Read more »

Southwest Bound: Faculty assignments announced

February 19, 2010 • Malissa Liu, Reporter  
Filed under News

What does BV Southwest have to offer me? I’d make new friends, learn fresh ideas, and get brand new equipment but I’d have to leave my colleagues and my comfort zone. This semester, many teachers are just as hesitant as students when it comes to transferring to BV Southwest. “West has been an awesome... Read more »

Performing arts students prepare for ‘Sweeney Todd’

January 21, 2010 • Morgan Cormack, Reporter  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, News

The performing arts department has staged such traditional musicals as “Guys and Dolls,” “The Sound of Music” and “The King and I.” This year they are taking on another award-winning musical, but one with a darker edge: “Sweeney Todd.” “Sweeney Todd” is the story of a barber in Victorian... Read more »

Winter road conditions require cautious driving style

January 9, 2010 • Emily Grantham, Reporter  
Filed under News

The word “accident” can hold many different meanings, from something minor, to something major. For teenage drivers, it is a word they never want to hear. For parents of these drivers, it is just as scary. Parents’ concerns increase as the weather conditions worsen. According to the American Meteorological... Read more »

BVWNews places in National Best of Show

November 14, 2009  
Filed under News

BVWNews, the converged Web site of the Spotlight and Jagged Edge TV, placed fifth in the Best of Show contest at the National Scholastic Press Association convention this week in Washington, D.C. The site, which is in its first year of operation, features selected stories from the Spotlight, as well... Read more »

BV West sets record for biggest Cool School

November 13, 2009 • Becca Kurtz, Reporter  
Filed under News

While Zac Effron and Vanessa Hudgens might never be seen singing and dancing down the hallways, BV West is cool enough to attract the attention of Channel 5. Based on academic and extracurricular achievements, BV West was KCTV5’s “Cool School” on the “More in the Morning” news show today. Channel... Read more »

NHS to host first Veterans Day Reception

November 6, 2009 • Stacie Sikora, Section Editor  
Filed under News

On Monday, Nov. 9, at 3:30 p.m., National Honor Society will host a Veterans Day Reception in the commons. The group will honor individuals in the community who have served in the armed forces. Senior Anthony Pinto conceived of the project with the support of NHS sponsor Jill Domoney and Political Science... Read more »

Thursday Night Lights: Stadiums reassigned for 2010

November 6, 2009 • John Cipolla, Reporter  
Filed under News, Sports

Fridays usually mean an all-block day of school, followed by tailgating and the excitement of a Jaguar football game. Next year, however, players and fans will have to adjust to a new schedule and a different stadium. This year, the Jags had only one Thursday night game, when Rosh Hashana fell on Friday,... Read more »

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