There Is a Temporary New Face At Brashier
Cole Sisson, Reporter
February 22, 2012
Brashier Middle College has a new face. In room 117, there are now two teachers. Alongside English Teacher Katie Yon, Student Teacher Jill Plating is observing the class and learning. Plating is currently a student at Converse College working on her Master of Arts in Teaching for Secondary... Read More
A Voice to Be Heard
Cole Sisson, Reporter
February 6, 2012
Sitting in the classroom in the mornings, students talk to each other about their plans after school and what classes they have next. All of a sudden, the intercom goes on and an authoritative voice is heard. At Brashier Middle College, announcements are made every morning by either Assistant... Read More
Fantasy Novel Goes to the Big Screen
Cole Sisson, Reporter
February 6, 2012
For years, children have been swept into a magical world filled with wizards, dragons, and an all-powerful ring. One book is the reason for this. In 1937, a fantasy novel was published by J.R.R. Tolkien, entitled The Hobbit. This magical novel is the prelude to The Lord of the Rings trilogy,... Read More
A Different Way to Party
Cole Sisson, Reporter
January 27, 2012
TV’s are illuminating, controllers are vibrating, and fingers are repeatedly tapping and clicking. There is a relatively new entertainment franchise that is changing the way people party. It’s called Game Truck. According to www.gametruckparty.com, Game Truck was originally founded in 2006... Read More
Commitment to the Community
Cole Sisson, Reporter
December 14, 2011
When there are starving children living without homes, or poor families struggling to survive, the Salvation Army is there to help. The Salvation Army is a Christian charity organization built essentially to help others in need and reduce poverty. They always look for new ways and volunteers... Read More
It’s Been Such a Long Time
Cole Sisson, Reporter
November 28, 2011
The rock band Boston is known throughout the music industry. Their harmonic vocals and high powered sounds have pleased listeners since the release of their first album, Boston, in 1976. According to ultimateclassicrock.com, Boston’s first recorded album alone sold over 17 million copies.... Read More
Too Fast for Long Distances
Cole Sisson, Reporter
November 16, 2011
A sprinter can run very fast for a short distance; their endurance can only last so long. There are sprinters on the Cross Country Team here at Brashier Middle College. But, these sprinters feel they aren’t in the right environment to fully express their fast talent. Long distances drain... Read More
Super Bowl Sunday
Cole Sisson, Reporter
November 2, 2011
February is approaching and that means it’s time for the best AFC team and NFC team to battle for the title in the NFL. The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events in the world, and also one of the most successful events in television. Millions of people gather on Sunday to watch... Read More
Too Old to Trick or Treat
Cole Sisson, Reporter
October 7, 2011
The leaves are changing, pumpkins are starting to be picked, and stores will soon be putting out their costumes for sale. Halloween is approaching and that means it’s time for trick or treating! But it’s not so much for high school students at Brashier Middle College. The majority of BMC... Read More
From Book to the Big Screen
Cole Sisson, Reporter
October 3, 2011
The Hunger Games is a big sensation throughout the hallways of Brashier Middle College. Students are flipping through pages, finding it hard to put the book down. Some have read the entire series, some are in the midst of reading, and others have yet to read them. Author Suzanne Collins has... Read More
Lunch Detention
Cole Sisson, Reporter
September 23, 2011
Students, welcome to lunch detention. The first rule of lunch detention is you do not talk during lunch detention. The second rule of lunch detention is you DO NOT talk during lunch detention. When you go in you do not leave. Phones are prohibited. Ordering lunch is also prohibited. You either... Read More
Morning Chaos
Cole Sisson, Reporter
September 12, 2011
Book bags are spread out on the bleachers. Headphones are lodged in ears. Fingers are rapidly tapping the keyboards of cell phones. Noisy conversations fill the gymnasium. This is a typical morning in Brashier Middle College’s gym. Last year, students were supposed to congregate in the lunchroom... Read More
Baby on the Way
Cole Sisson, Reporter
August 26, 2011
Kristin Hill is well known around the hallways of Brashier Middle Collge. She teaches college seminar, she coaches golf for both boys and girls, and even has a new leadership class. But what came as big news this year was her pregnancy. On September 26 of 2011, Hill is expecting a baby girl.... Read More