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”
Category Archives: Student Life
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”
What are Students Reading for 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?”
Why Don’t High Schoolers Use Lockers?
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?”
Red Cross Blood Drive
By Emma Jordan The annual Anderson County Blood drive was held on Thursday, November 13. It was hosted by the American Red Cross and held at the ACHS gym. It started bright and early at 8:30 am and ended right before the end of the day at 2:30 pm. Anyone was welcome to sign upContinue reading “Red Cross Blood Drive”
Fall Sports Awards Ceremony
Students and coaches who participated in fall sports this year were recognized at the Fall Sports Awards Ceremony last night, November 11, at 6 p.m. at ACJSHS. Cross Country Coach Mike Sibley and Assistant Coach Everett Cox recounted their last season as coaches (they are both retiring). They acknowledged that it had been an honorContinue reading “Fall Sports Awards Ceremony”
Halloween Survey
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”
Cupcake Wars – Round Two
By Allie Kummer Mrs. Corley’s Baking and Pastry 1 class competed in their second competition of the year last Friday, October 24. The chosen theme for this Cupcake War was Mrs. Corley’s birthday. Table #1 Table one had the theme Alpha Delta (Mrs. Corley’s sorority). The cupcakes were funfetti with vanilla ice cream filling andContinue reading “Cupcake Wars – Round Two”
Varsity Football loses to Sante Fe Trail in Homecoming Game
By Addison Kettler For ACHS’s homecoming game, the Bulldogs put up a fight but lost to Sante Fe Trail with a score of 7-44. Brylie Kohlmeier and Zach Schaffer were crowned Homecoming King and Queen, and students danced until midnight at the Homecoming dance held after the game. Second picture: Allie Thompson and Braxton BarnesContinue reading “Varsity Football loses to Sante Fe Trail in Homecoming Game”
Hunting for Homecoming Dresses
By Brynna Owen With Homecoming approaching, it can be challenging to find an outfit that makes students feel their best. Not to mention even knowing where to start when buying a dress in the first place. Here are what other people are wearing and where they are buying their outfits, so students can get anContinue reading “Hunting for Homecoming Dresses”
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