By Kaylee Scheckel When it comes to celebrating New Year’s Eve in Garnett, there’s not a whole lot of different ways to do it. However, I managed to get a snapshot of how a few students celebrated. I asked questions like where they went, what they did, who was there, and how late they stayedContinue reading “New Year’s Eve Midnight Moments”
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Mystery Spill Puzzles Garnett Residents
By Emma Jordan and Chloe Moore On December 31, 2025, at 6 pm, the NRC notified EPA Region 7 about a mysterious liquid that had been spilled at the intersection of Maple Street and Park Road; however, the residents of Garnett were not notified until the following day. On that day (January 1), the cityContinue reading “Mystery Spill Puzzles Garnett Residents”
Welcome Back Bulldogs
By Mrs.Sigel Welcome back Bulldogs! Hopefully your winter break was full of sleeping in, visiting family and friends, and eating lots of good food. Here at the Barker we are ready to start the second semester with enthusiasm and lots of new writers to get the “scoop.” Please shoot us a message at bulldogbarkerstaff@usd365.org orContinue reading “Welcome Back Bulldogs”
What’s in Your Backback?
By Cambree Miller and Allie Kummer We went around the school this week to find out what students really carry in their backpacks. Four students agreed to dump out their bags and show us everything inside. Here’s what we found: Senior Heidi Miller had a total of 21 items in her backpack. She said herContinue reading “What’s in Your Backback?”
Ranking the Best (and Worst) School Lunches
By Brynna Owens School lunches are always a hot topic—everyone has strong opinions, and everyone has a favorite. So I set out to rank the best meals our cafeteria serves and ask a few students what they think, too. My Top Lunch Rankings I also really miss the orange chicken and rice they served lastContinue reading “Ranking the Best (and Worst) School Lunches”
Bulldogs at Work: Sonic
By Hailey Gregory and Addison Kettler Have you ever been to Sonic? If you live in Garnett, chances are you’ve grabbed a drink or ordered food there at least once. As one of the few fast-food spots in town, it’s also a popular workplace for Anderson County High School students—especially because Sonic hires younger thanContinue reading “Bulldogs at Work: Sonic”
A Day in the Life of a Custodian at ACJSHS
By Eva Brecheisen Featuring Custodian Theresa Kettler When my shift starts, the first thing I do is get my supplies ready and organize everything I’ll need for the day. I always take a quick walk around to see what needs attention before I settle into my routine. If it’s a game day, my plan changes,Continue reading “A Day in the Life of a Custodian at ACJSHS”
Dance and Cheer perform at State competition
By Emma Jordan The Anderson County cheer and dance teams performed at the KSHSAA state competition at Stormont Vail in Topeka on November 21 and 22. The dance team performed on the 21st, while the cheer team performed on the 22nd. All students were welcome to go and support their cheerleaders. They were able toContinue reading “Dance and Cheer perform at State competition”
“The Drowsy Chaperone” premieres at ACJSHS
By Emma Jordan On Friday, November 13, the Anderson County drama department put on the annual fall musical. This year, they performed “The Drowsy Chaperone” directed by Mrs. Markham and Mrs. Goetz and choreographed by Holly, Rayan Kulhman, and Heidi Miller. The musical began at 7 p.m. and had no intermission due to its shorterContinue reading ““The Drowsy Chaperone” premieres at ACJSHS”
What Students Really Think About Thanksgiving Food & Fun
By Allie Kummer and Hailey Gregory We sent out a Thanksgiving survey to see what students actually like (and hate) about the holiday—and the results did not disappoint. First, the biggest shocker: Stuffing is the most hated food at our school. A few students wrote “Cranberry things,” and one person even put “human,” which… hopefullyContinue reading “What Students Really Think About Thanksgiving Food & Fun”
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