May 22, 2026 Like a final will and testament, a will-maker (the senior) gifts or passes something down to a beneficiary or beneficiaries. Over the next few weeks, The Bulldog Barker will release the “Senior Wills” of the seniors who have granted permission for their wills to be published. Be sure to stay tuned andContinue reading “Senior Wills Continued”
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Senior Wills II
Day 2: May 11, 2026 Graduation season is here, and ACHS seniors are set to receive their diplomas and turn their tassels on Saturday, May 16, beginning at 10 a.m. at the football stadium. In reflection of their high school experiences, students in Mrs. Elliott’s 12th-grade English class were asked to leave some final wordsContinue reading “Senior Wills II”
Senior Wills
Graduation season is here, and ACHS seniors are set to receive their diplomas and turn their tassels on Saturday, May 16, beginning at 10 a.m. at the football stadium. In reflection of their high school experiences, students in Mrs. Elliott’s 12th-grade English class were asked to leave some final words of wisdom and advice inContinue reading “Senior Wills”
Students Share Ideas for a Printed Bulldog Barker
By Emma Jordan What would students think about a printed copy of The Bulldog Barker? The school is considering creating a printed version of the newspaper that students could pick up around campus. It would share information about school activities, sports, and events, similar to the online version. This raises the question of what studentsContinue reading “Students Share Ideas for a Printed Bulldog Barker”
Teacher’s Thoughts On Gen Z Slang Terms
By Paisley Clinton and Karlie Feuerborn Teachers can have a reputation for not exactly being “with it” (if you catch our drift!). However, when we asked six teachers to try to define some common Gen Z terms, we were surprised to find that they weren’t as out of the loop as we thought! Mr. SmithContinue reading “Teacher’s Thoughts On Gen Z Slang Terms”
Why Some Students Think the Dress Code Is Outdated
By Brynna Owen A lot of students feel like the school dress code is outdated and doesn’t really match how students dress today. One of the biggest complaints is the rule against shoulders and crop tops, which are often called “distracting” or “inappropriate.” Many students disagree with that. Shoulders and stomachs are just normal partsContinue reading “Why Some Students Think the Dress Code Is Outdated”
Students Share Their Dream Colleges
By Lilly Wadewitz Many students at ACJHS plan to attend college after graduation, each with their own goals and dream schools. A group of students was asked where they hope to go and why. Freshman Landon Totton shared that his dream college is Louisiana State University. He said he is excited about the opportunity toContinue reading “Students Share Their Dream Colleges”
Day in the Life of Students
By Paisley Clinton and Karlie Feuerborn From early alarms to late nights on their phones, students stay busy all day long. Between school, sports, jobs, and responsibilities at home, their routines can be packed and sometimes exhausting. Even though every student’s day looks a little different, they all have to balance a lot. Senior LizzyContinue reading “Day in the Life of Students”
What If Students Made the Rules?
By Kora Gaines What if students made the rules instead of teachers and principals? While the idea may seem unrealistic, it raises an interesting question: would school be more enjoyable and effective if students had a stronger voice in decision-making? To explore this idea, several students were asked which rules they would change and whichContinue reading “What If Students Made the Rules?”
Giving Back: How ACHS Students Are Earning Service Hours and Making It Count
By Lilly Wadewitz One of the graduation requirements at Anderson County High School is completing 60 service hours, and students are finding plenty of ways to get those hours while also giving back to the community. Teachers recommend getting about 10 hours during freshman and sophomore years, and 20 hours during junior and senior yearsContinue reading “Giving Back: How ACHS Students Are Earning Service Hours and Making It Count”
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