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The Student News Site of Bismarck High School

BHS News
The Student News Site of Bismarck High School

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Alannah Kemmis

Alannah Kemmis, Editor in Chief

 

 

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Looking for the perfect dress. Kinzley Fockler, Kookoos Nest founder, helps women find their perfect outfit for whatever occasion. She has gauranteed a positive experience for her customers. “We create a good, positive experience so they leave happy and excited,” Fockler said.

More than a dress

Alannah Kemmis, Editor-in-cheif
April 7, 2025
SpongeBob the Musical 2025

SpongeBob the Musical 2025

Alannah Kemmis, Editor
March 11, 2025
Making a name

Making a name

Alannah Kemmis and Lillian Makeeff-Stetson
March 11, 2025
Wrestling Demon Spotlight

Wrestling Demon Spotlight

Alannah Kemmis, Editor-in-cheif
February 5, 2025
Jorden Upgren

Staff Spotlight: Jorden Upgren

Alannah Kemmis, Editor-in-cheif
February 5, 2025
Hunting. Youth Hunting continues to thrive in North Dakota. The ND Game and Fish Department are always trying new ways to get kids involved with the outdoors.

Treating a youth perception

Alannah Kemmis, Editor-in-cheif
January 22, 2025
Kelly Armstrong, this year’s Governor-elect, shares his thoughts and opinions on North Dakota school systems.

For the students

Alannah Kemmis, Editor
November 12, 2024
Superintendant Jeff Fastnacht. Bismarck Public Schools is the largest school district in the state of North Dakota with a 2023-2024 student population of 13,732. A solution has been needed to address the current bussing problem. “We are considering adjusting the start time for elementary and secondary schools to allow about a 45 minute to an hour seperation,” Superintendent Jeff Fastnacht said.

An option to think about

Alannah Kemmis, Editor
November 12, 2024
Football Demon Spotlight

Football Demon Spotlight

Alannah Kemmis, Editor
October 15, 2024
Volleyball Demon Spotlight

Volleyball Demon Spotlight

Alannah Kemmis, Editor
October 15, 2024
North Dakota Measures

North Dakota Measures

Alannah Kemmis, Editor
October 15, 2024
Staff Spotlight

Staff Spotlight

Alannah Kemmis, Editor
October 15, 2024
class 1

[Photo] AP & Dual Credit

Katie Volk, News Editor
October 15, 2024
Alicia Wells, you will be missed

Alicia Wells, you will be missed

Alannah Kemmis, Editor in Chief
September 16, 2024

Senior Spotlight

Alannah Kemmis, Photography Editor
May 14, 2024

A step-up

Alannah Kemmis
March 27, 2024
Teacher and coach Kyler Olson uses his diverse coaching skills to prepare his young athletes. His love for education and sports creates a positive impact on Bismarck’s education community. He strives to teach and learn from others. “I've always been a teacher and coach that just likes to learn from others but also share what I do,” Olson says.

Impact of conversation

Alannah Kemmis, Photographer
March 26, 2024
Hands-on learning. Bismarck, North Dakota differentiates itself by prioritizing career academies, leading by example and investing in new programs. Students have been given the chance to leave the traditional classroom and pursue real-life skills. Career Technical education will continue to lead young minds to success. “I think the students in Bismarck are so lucky,” Career Academy and Technical Center Director Dale Hoerauf said. “It’s just not me, It’s the school board and it’s the superintendent, they believed in all this stuff. They believed that there’s more than just core classes.”

Success starts young

Alannah Kemmis, Photography Editor
February 27, 2024
January Demon Spotlight

January Demon Spotlight

Alannah Kemmis, Photography Editor
January 31, 2024
Tuning in. Once a week, BHS global studies and AP United States history teacher Chris Cavanaugh enters a Zoom meeting with three friends to record a YouTube video-style podcast. The podcast covers topics pertaining to a program that guides students through constitutional competitions. “We don't come out and answer the series of questions that we're discussing, but we're talking about the history and the application,” Cavanaugh said. “This is education, the way it should happen.”

[Photo] History buff

Lizzy Kerzman, Managing Editor
December 22, 2023
The struggle to find a balance. Students do not often look forward to reading the books that they are expected to read. Teachers do their best to find a balance between student’s interests and the reading that is required. “Reading stories (fiction or not), gives us a way to understand ourselves and those around us, in experiences and settings that we might never experience otherwise,” Bismarck High School English teacher Kirsten Nies said.

[Photo] Lessons of literature

Kadence Glasser, Entertainment and Opinion Editor
December 21, 2023

Siblings by Chance, Coaches by Choice

Alannah Kemmis, Writer
November 16, 2023
A #BookTok display. The growth of #BookTok has brought more attention to books for young adult readers. This platform helps readers gather outlooks on stories that they may not have thought of. “BookTok is more about promoting versus understanding, many posts show what books will hook you, or make you feel certain emotions,” Bismarck High School librarian Angela Siewert said.

[Photo] Growth of #BookTok

Kadence Glasser, Opinion Editor
October 3, 2023
A snowy spring. This year's snowfall has continued into the beginning of Bismarck spring sports. “It is so cold.” student-athlete Jillian Quale says.

Resilience

Alannah Kemmis, Writer
April 27, 2023
Memorizing information. Students can expect success after taking, analyzing and recording their information in class. Making the effort in a student's notes causes great change and benefit. “I believe it helps the student.” Upgren said.

Simple preparation

Alannah Kemmis, Writer
March 28, 2023
Opportunity. Century and Bismarck High School students are invited to attend an international trip to a Spanish-speaking country. “I love taking students abroad when I am able,” Bismarck High School Spanish teacher Laine Martinez said.

Distances with dedication

Alannah Kemmis, Writer
March 3, 2023
Bismarck High Schools freshman/sophomore girls basketball team. This year's 2022-23 season provides a team that plays both freshmen and sophomore teams depending on what teams from other competing schools have to offer. Many sophomores were moved up to JV or varsity, therefore, making their sophomore team consist of many more freshmen than sophomores. “Last year we didn't have an absolute true freshman team, and it's been like that the last few years,” head basketball coach Bill Schettler says.

Commit or quit

Alannah Kemmis, Writer
January 4, 2023
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