Brashier Tree Last Limb
Casey Moses, Writer
March 9, 2012
The tree in the front commons of Brashier Middle College is on its last limb. The tree has taken abuse from students hitting it while walking by, and according to Student Administrator Kathy Forbes it hasn’t had enough water or love from the student body. Science teacher Bill Smith quoted Steve... Read more »
Engineers Visit Brashier
Ashlyn Ownby, Reporter
March 7, 2012
As Brashier students freshman and sophomores rushed to enrichment on February 17th 2012, they entered their classes to see some new faces. Some special visitors came to speak with the freshman and sophomore classes. Seven Engineers came to speak with the students about the hard work and academics that... Read more »
Brashier Gets a New Refrigerator
Zachary Ellis, Writer/Reporter
March 7, 2012
Recently, a family donated a refrigerator to Brashier for students to use. Director of operations Sandy Brigmon said, “We had two families that called in, one offered to donate us a refrigerator, the other offered to buy us one.” Brashier took the donated refrigerator. The refrigerator is tax deductible.... Read more »
Students React to New Obama Administration Mandate
Mary Alice Schultz, Reporter
March 5, 2012
Just in time for the Republican debates, the Obama administration has created a mandate which, according to ABC News, would require hospitals – religious or not – to provide healthcare to their employees which, would cover the cost of birth control. Much debate has arisen because of this pending... Read more »
Wall Crawler Swings Back into Theatres
Cole Sisson, Reporter
March 2, 2012
Flying powers, laser vision, super speed, super strength-they’re all unique characteristics of superheroes. But there is one hero that is original in his own way. He has enhanced strength and reflexes, he can jump high, crawl up walls, and his body produces webs. Being bitten by a radioactive spider,... Read more »
Beta Club Gives Out Love Notes and Lollipops
Ashlyn Ownby, Reporter
February 29, 2012
Beta club members roamed the halls carrying bags of pink and purple papers weighed down with taped lollipops. As they entered enrichment classes they pulled each lollipop infested paper out of the bags, calling the name of the student that was about to receive what they call a “candy gram.” Brashier... Read more »
Students Meet to Discuss Their Graduation Plans
Cole Sisson, Reporter
February 27, 2012
Students’ names are called over the school’s intercom, and next they meet in the conference room. All juniors, sophomores, and freshmen are given a meeting time at Brashier Middle College to discuss their graduation plans. Guidance Counselor Vickie McCammon meets with students and their parents in... Read more »
Super Bowl Ads Spark Super Attention
Mary Alice Schultz, Reporter
February 22, 2012
On one particular Sunday of every year, millions or Americans gather together to watch none other than the famous Super Bowl. But though much of the excitement revolves around the game itself, some of that excitement revolves around a different aspect of the broadcast: the commercials. “…it [an... Read more »
Project COMMAND Teaches Basic Internet Safety
Zachary Ellis, Writer/reporter
February 22, 2012
Project C.O.M.M.A.N.D will move the basic internet safety presentation to February 27.They planned to have a basic internet safety class on Monday, February 13. However, nobody showed up to watch the presentation. Brashier Middle College Systems Administrator Geoff Getty said, “This presentation... Read more »
Students take over the holidays
Sydney Croley, reporter
February 22, 2012
The sound of Christmas Carols blaring out of the radio on a cold winter’s night. The taste of chocolate with a surprise filling inside freshly picked from a heart shaped box. The smell of a rotten egg long after the hunt for it has been forgotten. These are the feelings we associate with our favorite... Read more »
