Category Archives: Student Life

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?”

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”

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”

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”

By Addison Kettler According to Mrs. Velvick, the top two checked-out books in the library are currently “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” and “Dork Diaries”. The most popular genres in the library are currently humor and graphic novels.  Freshman Hailey Gregory is reading “They’ll Never Catch Us” by Jessica Goodman. She picked this book becauseContinue reading “What are Students Reading for Fun?”

By Cambree Miller It’s the age-old question at ACHS. Why don’t high school students use their lockers?  There are a few exceptions, including Freshman Vivian Riblet. Riblet said she uses a locker because ¨I just needed a place to store extra stuff, ¨ such as pencils, extra notebooks, and snacks. However, she has only usedContinue reading “Why Don’t High Schoolers Use Lockers?”

By Brynna Owen The Barker sent out a survey to 80 students at ACHS about Halloween participation. Here are the results! 1️⃣ What is your costume for Halloween?Some people did not have a costume, but others did and dressed up as Jason Voorhees (the character in Friday the 13th), a deer, and a vampire. 2️⃣Continue reading “Halloween Survey”