Seniors Not Allowed to Sign Beanies
October 4, 2011 • beginning Journalism students Caroline Schuckman, Katy Merth, Rachel Schwindt and Tiffany Lapore
Filed under News, Top Stories
At Bishop Carroll, the beanie represents a long-time tradition as “a rite of passage” for incoming freshmen. Along with the freshmen wearing the beanies during Homecoming Week, the seniors have had the opportunity to sign the beanies. This privilege will no longer exist for the current seniors, or... Read more »
Homecoming Bonfire
September 23, 2011 • Emily Jaccobs, Writer
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In an effort to make the annual bonfire more exciting for students, many changes are being planned. In previous years, the bonfire consisted of students simply standing around the fire for a while, then leaving. The administration wanted to make this year’s bonfire more structured, and have more activities... Read more »
BC Student is in the Semi-Finals of National Merit Contest
September 14, 2011 • Melissa Lies, Web Editor
Filed under News, Student Life, Top Stories
It was announced today that senior Mitchell Meyer has made it into the semi-finals of the National Merit Contest. The honor of being named a semi-finalist in this competion is given to 1,600 out of 160,000 applicants. Below are Meyer’s reactions to the news. How does it feel to be in the... Read more »
Homecoming Week Breaking News
September 7, 2011 • Melissa Lies, Web Editor
Filed under News, Top Stories
The Homecoming schedule has been released and changes this year include a different approach to the bonfire and no Homecoming Mass. But first things first, as most students are eager to learn about the costume days. Dress-down days are as follows: Monday: Holiday Day (Christmas, Valentine’s Day,... Read more »
English teacher wins honor
August 29, 2011
Filed under News, Staff, Top Stories
Senior English teacher Billie Ramsey received a Golden Apple award last week during class. See the video of the presentation here. The Flash Player and a browser with Javascript support are needed. var so74_1 = { params : { wmode : "opaque", allowfullscreen : "true", bgcolor : "#006600"}, flashvars... Read more »
Freshmen’s First Day
August 29, 2011 • Melissa Lies, Web Editor
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Three hundred and seven freshman had their first day on August 17th. As the nervous smiles and uncertain atmosphere filled the school, there was only one thing to say. Welcome freshmen! Some freshman looked up, and others down as they were cheered on by their future upper-classmates as they entered the... Read more »
BC Welcomes new Wal-Mart on Maize
August 28, 2011 • Emily Jacobs, Writer
Filed under News, Student Life, Top Stories
The Bishop Carroll choir, band, and cheerleaders played a special part in the grand opening of the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market store on August 24. At 7:30 am, the new Wal-Mart opened for the first time. The Carroll choir sang “The Star Spangled Banner”, while the band accompanied with music.... Read more »
Blackout Causes Early Dismissal on 8/25/11
August 26, 2011 • Caroline Schuckman, Journalism Student
Filed under News, Student Life, Top Stories
A primary J-can isn’t usually the main subject of any typical conversation. On August 25, 2011, this is exactly what it was. Emily Hanna, a Bishop Carroll Catholic High School student, ran into the primary J-can with her car. This certain “box” provides the school with all the electricity... Read more »
Prom Theme Chosen
August 26, 2011 • Molly Bogner, Writer
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Prom may still be eight months away, but Junior class officers are already working hard to make the night memorable. “Light Up the Night” has been chosen as the official theme. Prom coordinators Megan Hall and Baylie Jurgensen are excited about the theme, which will include black and white decorations... Read more »
Yearbook Update
August 24, 2011 • Haylee Buckingham, Writer
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Yearbooks arrived on the 18th and the adviser, Tracey Fox, hopes to pass them out on Friday. There are still yearbooks available for students to buy from Mrs. Fox in room 302 for $53. The theme for the book was Simply Unforgettable. “I think it turned out real nice,” Fox said. “We really ramped... Read more »

