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Students take limos and fancy cars to prom each year

Kierstyn Mattingly, Sports Editor
April 29, 2024

Limos have little to no significance in the history of prom, but at least a few students show up to prom every year in a large, chauffeur-driven luxury sedan. Others rent some other type of fancy car,...

Jack Harlow to bring rhythm back to his hometown with Gazebo Festival

Noah Melcher
March 8, 2024

An electrifying two-day music extravaganza is set to illuminate 85 acres of lush green space at Louisville's Waterfront Park this spring, thanks to musician Jack Harlow. Scheduled for May 25-26, the...

The new “Harbor House” provides afterschool help for students with unstable housing

Kierstyn Mattingly and Brandon Chaneb
March 1, 2024

YSC Coordinator, Christy Hardin, has been working with the Youth Service Center to make a comfortable hangout space for students with unstable housing. The Youth Service Center’s goal is to provide students...

BC’s new Speech and Debate team is recruiting students who want to boost their speaking skills and confidence

Kaylee Melcher, Staff Writer
February 19, 2024

With a half dozen members already, the Speech and Debate team is an academic program that allows students to compete in various events, from broadcasting news to reciting famous speeches and performing...

The School to Work Program and How its Beneficial.

February 9, 2024

How would you like to make $21 an hour? UPS School to Work has positions available for high school seniors with a GPA of 2.0 or higher, a good attendance record, and their school’s approval. “While...

Bad weather causing NTI: Students miss snow days and get distracted at home

Carly Decker, Staff Writer
January 31, 2024

Due to the extreme cold and snow, Bullitt County Public Schools had three non-traditional instruction, or NTI, days last week, which meant students had to log in to participate in school. After participating...

2024’s very first NTI day goes off without a hitch, an insight into both teacher and student experiences.

Lyric Villa, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2024

Tuesday, Jan 16th, BC experienced a frost that affected secondary roads in the county's southern end, which called for this school year’s first Non-Traditional Instruction day. Students were able to...

For those grieving, knowing you’re not alone is key

Hannah Hockenbury, Managing Editor
December 18, 2023

Grief is something that everyone has to go through at least once in their life. It’s inevitable. Yet, people feel so alone when they’re grieving. Grief is something you can feel due to the death of...

Shepherdsville’s window art: Students transform town with creative collaboration

Kaylee Melcher, Staff Wtiter
December 15, 2023

A collaboration shared by Allison Lupton, BC art teacher, and her group of aspiring artists, Shepherdsville's local business windows have undergone a remarkable transformation. Beyond the confines of...

Dining around the world with BC’s Farm to Table

Lyric Villa, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2023

On December 9th BC hosted its second annual Farm to Table event with the new theme "Foods from Around the World” to incredible success. This year students displayed many teamwork skills with cooperation...

Mr. Warren: See a need, Fill a need

Lexie Helm, Marketing Director
December 14, 2023

When the school's chef fell ill last week, leaving in limbo BC's anticipated "Farm to Table 2023: Foods From Around the World '' event, Robert Warren, the school's Behavior Interventionist, stepped in...

BC’s Farm to Table event returns for another year, offering an evening of dining and entertainment

Kamilah Robinson and Carly Decker
December 8, 2023

Once again this year, BC will host the Farm to Table event, a collaborative effort of the school's Agriculture, Animal Science, Culinary, Business and Performing Arts departments. The event will take place...