Spirit of the Pioneer

by Casey Townsend, sophomore

            After twenty years of dedicated service at Batesville High School, Mrs. Russell had decided to step down from her teaching career.

            “It’s time.  I’m ready to go on and do other things.  I plan to work with my husband.  It’s not that I want to leave.  I just want to do other things in life.  Every one here has been so nice to me!” stated Mrs. Russelll. (more…)

Mrs. Gillmore’s English 10 began blogging  this nine weeks.  They posted excerpts from their research papers.

Click here to see some of their sites:

http://rachaelt.wordpress.com

Live Laugh Write

Think My Way

http://starsandthoughts.wordpress.com/

Batesville High School students are joining in the fight against cancer by raising money and walking the Batesville High School Track at Pioneer Stadium on Friday, May 9 beginning at 6:00 PM. (more…)

   Jordan Burghart, junior

    Desktop publishing classes have been very busy these past few weeks, designing their own t-shirts.  Mrs. Crossett has had her classes participate in this project for the last four years. (more…)

by Ashley Bittenbender, senior

           Graduation seems so far away, but before seniors know it, they will be walking across that stage getting their diplomas handed to them in one hand and shaking hands of important people who have pushed, pulled, and even dragged them to the platform called success. Graduation this year will be held on Friday May 16^th. (more…)

 by Jordan Burghart, junior

            Skateboarding is portrayed in the media as an extreme sport, a form of art, a hobby, and even a method of transportation.  Rob Holt is one of the 12.5 million in the world participate in skateboarding. (more…)

By Casey Galloway, junior

    When we go shopping, we usually check out the latest stores with the hottest styles. We go to the mall and head into Hollister, American Eagle, and Abercrombie and Fitch. But not Yesenia Gutierrez; she makes some of her own clothing items. (more…)

By Ashley Bittenbender, senior

            When people think about the Arkansas Sheriff’s Youth Ranch, they have the idea in their head that kids have been in trouble with the law or have been kicked out of their homes because their parents could not handle their living there. But here goes a story that may change your mind. (more…)

By Casey Galloway, junior

        At the beginning of January, students in Mr. Qualls’ classes became separate nations. Some of the countries range from Siciland, Numberone, J-Team, Vinland, and Eyelid. The Nations Game is a simulation in which students create their own nations and navigate through a world that recreates the twentieth century. (more…)

By Casey Townsend, sophomore

Batesville’s athletic teams have been known as the Pioneers for as long as any of the students.  For most current students and teachers, the origin of the pioneer has been a mystery. (more…)