November/December 2017
007 Licensed to Drive
It is easy to forget that a 4 year age gap separates many of the freshman from the seniors at Bigfork High School; while some freshmen have only recently finished going through puberty, seniors are consistently transitioning into legal adults and in turn, earning more rights. This lofty age gap poses unique accomplishments for each grade. Though underclassmen are not gaining the right to vote like many of the seniors are, they are reaching a big milestone in their lives: becoming a new driver.
Freshman Audrey Buenz just recently took driver’s ed this past fall and she says that the “hardest part of [the course] was having to quit sports, but also having so many tests.” Though everyone can agree that driver’s ed class is not the most exciting way to spend your free time, it teaches ample and lifelong lessons. “The most valuable thing I learned was to always wear my seatbelt,” Buenz shared “After a few near death experiences in the driver’s ed van, I never forget to put my seatbelt on”.
With this new power and responsibility in their hands, it is not uncommon to see underclassman crawling down the street with their eyes glued to the road and their hands plastered on ten and two. The same is not true of seniors however, who, with a few years of experience under their belt, confidently cruise down the highway, music on full blast, one hand on the wheel, the other on their half eaten Hot Pocket.
Provided that she lives in Kalispell, senior Ellie Berreth has to drive further than most students do to get to school every morning; throughout the years, she has gained a lot of driving experience. Berreth has some great pieces of advice to offer new drivers.
“Always pay attention to the car in front of you and make sure to have the best tunes playing. No one wants to drive to the opera, unless you’re into that, then drive to that,” she said.
With the cold weather approaching very quickly the roads are soon to be extremely icy, so for new drivers as well as for those who are seasoned behind the wheel, take precaution and drive according to the conditions.
Freshman Audrey Buenz just recently took driver’s ed this past fall and she says that the “hardest part of [the course] was having to quit sports, but also having so many tests.” Though everyone can agree that driver’s ed class is not the most exciting way to spend your free time, it teaches ample and lifelong lessons. “The most valuable thing I learned was to always wear my seatbelt,” Buenz shared “After a few near death experiences in the driver’s ed van, I never forget to put my seatbelt on”.
With this new power and responsibility in their hands, it is not uncommon to see underclassman crawling down the street with their eyes glued to the road and their hands plastered on ten and two. The same is not true of seniors however, who, with a few years of experience under their belt, confidently cruise down the highway, music on full blast, one hand on the wheel, the other on their half eaten Hot Pocket.
Provided that she lives in Kalispell, senior Ellie Berreth has to drive further than most students do to get to school every morning; throughout the years, she has gained a lot of driving experience. Berreth has some great pieces of advice to offer new drivers.
“Always pay attention to the car in front of you and make sure to have the best tunes playing. No one wants to drive to the opera, unless you’re into that, then drive to that,” she said.
With the cold weather approaching very quickly the roads are soon to be extremely icy, so for new drivers as well as for those who are seasoned behind the wheel, take precaution and drive according to the conditions.
October 2017
From Bigfork to the Big World
Seventeen Bigfork High School students are making the long journey to Europe, for a hands on learning experience this spring. Read about some of the neat adventures that these students will embark upon.
Sophomore Ben Keller is happily partaking in the excursion to England, Ireland, Wales, and Paris. Learn more about the significant benefits of this trip and how you can help support the kids who plan on going.
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As you may know, this spring of 2018 Bigfork High School (BHS) students are taking a trip to Europe. For eleven days, their classroom will consist of castles, coastlines, and cathedrals. History teacher, Stormy Taylor is the head organizer for the trip. “The kids [will get] to see stuff that they will here about for the rest of their lives,” Taylor says, “It is a cultural change and it opens kids’ eyes wider... sometimes we are so narrow in our [own] culture that when we go to another culture you get to see people live differently.”
Junior Hailey Boisvert is one of the seventeen students planning to go on the trip. “ I have always loved to travel,” Boisvert revealed, “and I have never been out of the country so when I found out about the trip, I knew I had to take advantage of such a great opportunity.” Boisvert is super excited to go to Europe and learn firsthand about the culture there. The eleven day excursion is comprised of six days in Ireland, two days in London, as well as two days in Paris. And then finally, the students will depart back for home on the eleventh day. If you are now interested in becoming a part of this great travel group it is not too late. However, the cost will be more expensive due to late enrollment. If you are not interested in going on the trip but would like to help support the kids who are, then you can do your part by purchasing a ten dollar raffle ticket from any of the participants for a chance to win a five hundred dollar Costco gift card. Who does not love Costco? As it appears, this trip will provide the students with spectacular ferryboat rides, trips to the birthplace of Shakespeare, and a cultural awakening. As for the rest of us, we will get an Instagram feed filled with incredible pictures. |