Features
Andrew “AJS” Schwarz, Staff Writer
November 28, 2024
The day of the average high school student is stressful and long, one might say.
When the day begins at 8:00 AM, and the average student must go through incredibly difficult and boring classes that teach a flurry of numbers ...
Elliott Carbonneau, Staff Writer
November 12, 2024
Have you ever wanted to create something? Whether it be a piece of furniture, or something else like a box, or a gift? Well, in Mr. Grode’s Woodworking class you can!
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Woodworking is a CTE course provided by the school, and is taught by Mr. Grode. It entails learning how to safely use the machines in woodworking ...
Elliott Carbonneau, Staff Writer
October 19, 2024
Teachers have a very important role in our community as they help give the next generation the knowledge they need to be successful in life. But many students wonder: “What is it like to be a teacher?”
I decided to answer these questions by interviewing a teacher to see what their everyday life is truly like.
For this, I interviewed Mrs. G. Lindquist.
Mica Munoz, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
You probably know Mrs. Wuebben as the person who assigns essays and gets us thinking about books we didn’t choose to read. But what’s her day actually like? I spent an afternoon interviewing her to see what it's really like to be in her shoes, and trust me, there’s more going on than just correcting grammar ...
Zurie Petersen, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
Do you ever wish that you could help make a difference when it comes to the environment and keeping our planet clean? Well, here at Brandon Valley High School you can do just that by joining the Environmental Club! This organization is dedicated to conserving the environment through projects and activities at our school ...
Julia Mumm, Staff Writer
September 22, 2024
Take a moment to reflect on the teachers you have had in your high school career. Are there any educators that stood out to you? For many students, it is the teachers who go beyond simply teaching the subject—the ones who listen, genuinely care, and help you view the world with fresh eyes. One of these teachers for me was Mrs. Stacy Kolbeck ...
Lily Christensen, Staff Writer
September 22, 2024
Brandon Valley High School offers numerous classes that are extremely beneficial and crucial to learning. Our school is fortunate enough to be a PLTW school. What is PLTW you may ask? PLTW stands for Project Lead the Way, and at Brandon Valley ...
Kailee Schneider, Staff Writer
September 22, 2024 ​​
SALSA is a growing club at BVHS, but what is SALSA? Despite its familiar-sounding name, it stands for “Serve and Learn Student Association,” an organization focused on connecting high school students with opportunities to volunteer in the community. With no fee to join SALSA is a great and easy way for anyone to find nonprofit organizations and log ...
Elliott Carbonneau, Staff Writer
September 21, 2024
When the school year starts, it’s nice to get some advice to help you get back into the swing of things, as it’s very likely your schedule has been completely changed from summer. To combat this, I decided to interview Mrs. Stemwedel on tips that can help YOU get back to school ...