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Fire Keepers Daughter one of the many books that has been banned by highschools remains on the shelf BHS
Students and staff weigh in on recent book bans
Student athletes call for after-school games to balance sports and academics
Student athletes call for after-school games to balance sports and academics
The robberies have been targeted towards ususpecting teens in the Ballard area
String of student muggings in the Ballard area
Alessa Iliakis speaking in front of the Freshman Class
Insight into the the freshman elections
Acknowledging Juneteenth
Acknowledging Juneteenth
Written by the BHS ensemble of 2023 and directed by Miller Shor, the cast bows for curtain call. “Sonnets For a New Century” asks the question: “What could you not leave this world without saying?”
Fall play reflects on the legacy one leave’s behind
Marvel
Protected: Second season of Disney+ show ‘Loki’ exceeds expectations
interscope.com
That took some Guts
Image of Ember from Elemental
Disney’s latest release has an impactful theme
We have soul gardening to do
We have soul gardening to do
The changing college landscape
The changing college landscape
Alex Guettler teaching a lesson to students
Employing his skills to support all learners
Executive Board member Noir Goldberg protesting at student-led rally at City Hall against gun violence in 2022.
Making your voice count
Chemistry teacher Melissa Povey has a passion for creating her own clothing and started sewing in the second grade.
A handcrafted narrative
Rebecca Howsmon joins staff this year, equipped to teach genetics, biology and systems medicine.
A teacher’s first year experience
As far as boxing, Sullivan believes The most important part is finding a good coach, and thankfully, I have a really good one who pushes us past our limits in a safe way.”
Female boxer defying all odds
New Zealand and Namibia battle out a hard fought rugby match
Do students know about the Rugby World Cup?
Sophomore Cassidy Armstrong runs to the finish line, leaving her previous record in the dust.
Sophomore cross-country runner wins big
During a rainy match, junior golfers Skate Yoder and Brady Miailovich line up a putt.
Golf team grows as participation flourishes
Senior midfielder Gray Levasseur leaps well above his Lakeside opponent to make a header.
Boys’ soccer second in state finish
Drivers Education paves a bumpy road towards equity
Drivers Education paves a bumpy road towards equity
The chart showing the percentage of students at BHS. There are 440 freshman, 407 sophomore, 409 junior students and 425 senior students.
The class of 2027 is changing the narrative
A first look at Rachel Zeglers portrayal of Snow White
Rachel Zegler’s take on feminism is uninspired
AI can’t hop out of the computer to meet the writers on the streets of Hollywood
AI can’t hop out of the computer to meet the writers on the streets of Hollywood
From an everyday necessity, to an emotional sanctuary, to the site of an administrative barrage, Ballards bathrooms are everything.
Absurdity Unveiled

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Current ASB Clubs Coordinator Addy Wynkoop (11, left) works with ASB adviser Laura Lehni (right) in the leadership class.

Welcoming new leadership

Semai Hagos, Features Editor
June 22, 2023

Taking her l’amour du français to another level

Semai Hagos, Features Editor
June 22, 2023
BHS graduate Jaya Flanary pursues her passion for journalism and designing pages.

From a high school reporter to digital editor

Semai Hagos, Features Editor
April 21, 2023
Instances of violence raise concerns for students that walk or rely on public transportation to get to and from school.

Maintaining a safe neighborhood in the midst of unsettling crises

March 17, 2023
ISU intends on hosting a collaborative drum-making event in the hopes of curating enough materials and experience for students and staff.

Student leaders unite to teach on cultural diversity

February 9, 2023
The performing arts program is putting on The Secret Garden, a musical based on the novel by Frances Hogsdon Burnett.

[Photo] The growing production of ‘The Secret Garden’

February 9, 2023
Adoptee Club colored infographic

[Photo] Assistant principal helps revive Adoptee and Foster Club

December 16, 2022
Hiring process for assistant principals colored graphic

[Photo] New assistant principal shares goals and ambitions

December 16, 2022
Players from BHS gather with the Roosevelt Rough Riders at the end of the Unified basketball game to receive sportsmanship awards.

Unified breaks down barriers of separation through sports

Semai Hagos, Features Editor
December 16, 2022
The Disability book collection embodies diversity in the Disabled community.

Disability book collection creates wider variety of books

December 2, 2021
Security Specialist JJ converses with senior Tucker Anderson (left), junior Abdelfatah Ibrahim (middle) and senior Sam Airhart (right) on his last day in the commons.

Security specialist moves to south Seattle school

November 7, 2022
Lunch Manager Lan Dang rings up students during lunch. According to her 300 less students each lunch in the cafeteria.

The first “normal” year since COVID marks the return of lunch fees

Penelope Neireiter and Semai Hagos
November 7, 2022
June 2021 online PTSA General Meeting Participants congratulate Math Teacher Jan Drabek on winning one of the Educator of the Year awards.

Keeping up with the PTSA

Semai Hagos, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2021
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