Wenmacher wins second in national competition

Gabby Lay, Editor in Chief, Online Edition
May 16, 2012

                Ashley Wenmacher,  junior, was selected as the second place finisher by the National Federation of Press Women Education Board for her Equus Yearbook layout, “To Be or Not to Be”  She qualified for national competition by finishing first place in the Illinois Women’s... Read more »

Belvidere North gets national honor

Gabby Lay, Editor in Chief, Online edition
May 16, 2012

Have some pride; Belvidere North was Nationally ranked as a Bronze medal High School. What that means is that the 12th-graders of 2009-2010 school year performed better than statistically expected. That also includes the economically disadvantaged students who normally don’t exceed the standards. It... Read more »

Special Olympics

Jake McIntyre, Reporter
May 3, 2012

Every year at Harlem High School, the Special Olympics is held to encourage kids of all ages with special needs to get up, get out and have some fun. On May 5, the games begin once again, with track, softball and soccer events being held as entertainment. “Everyone seems to enjoy the fun and games,”... Read more »

AP testing schedule

Melissa Nellis, Online Editor in Chief, Copy Editor
May 1, 2012

Chemistry: Monday, May 7 – 8 a.m. Psychology: Monday, May 7 – 12p.m. Computer Science A: Tuesday, May 8 –8a.m. Calculus AB/BC: Wednesday, May 9 – 8a.m. English Lit: Thursday, May 10 – 8a.m. US History: Friday, May 11 – 8a.m. Physics B/ Physics C: Monday, May 14 – 12p.m. US.... Read more »

Journalism Awards Banquet

Gabby Lay , Assistant Online Editor, Managing Editor
May 1, 2012

The fifth annual Journalism Awards Dinner, held on April 23, brought many awards. The nine seniors that earned their Quill and Scroll cords for graduation were; Ainsley Billesbach, Kelsey Ford, Lauren Geishert, Sierra Lowe, Melissa Nellis, Kaitlynn Ryan, Kelsi Shawd, Hannah Terrinoni, Gloria Young. Jesse... Read more »

North journalism successful at State Finals

Melisa Nellis, Online Editor in Chief, Copy Editor
May 1, 2012

Six BNHS newspaper students participated in the Journalism State Finals at Eastern Illinois University on April 27. North brought home three medals from the finals with 3 students placing top six in their events. Hannah Terrinoni (’12) placed fourth in Headline Writing. Gloria Young (’12)... Read more »

WWII speaker visits World Studies classes

Dakota Robbins, Reporter
April 26, 2012

Matt Stiles’ (’15) grandfather, Andre Girod, came to Mr. Geary’s sixth and seventh hour classes on April 13 to talk to students about World War II. When students entered Mr. Geary’s classroom they knew their lesson would be different. When the bell rang, Girod went to the front... Read more »

German Honor Society holds book fair

Jordan Zickert , Reporter
April 19, 2012

The German Honor Society, like other clubs, is very active in the community in order to raise money for themselves and other causes. Mrs. Kelly Kristensen and the members of the honor society recently took part in a book fair fundraiser at Barnes and Noble on April 6. One member of the German Honor Society,... Read more »

And the winner is…

Melissa Nellis, Online Editor in Chief, Copy Editor
April 17, 2012

Nick Hengles-Chinn (’12) was crowned the winner of Quill and Scroll’s Annual Mr. Thunder Scholarship Competition on April 14. The runner-up was Frank Golubski (’12) and the Mr. Nice Guy Award went to Reese Hampton (’12). The scholarship money usually given to the winners was donated... Read more »

Girls Track takes second at NIC 4 Invite

Kaleb Gustafson , Reporter
April 16, 2012

The girls track team traveled to Marengo Tuesday, April 10. The girls placed second overall with the 4×400 getting a first place. The team also traveled to Boylan the following day and placed second at the NIC 4 Invite. The 4×400 won and Carley Lutzow (‘15) won the 2 mile. Kim Seger (‘13)... Read more »