As we approach the observance of Veterans Day, we are often reminded of former BHHS graduates who have or are currently serving our country. Seen here is Robert Tate-Scott (Class of 2020), Machinist Mate-Nuclear, Petty Officer 3rd Class, currently stationed in Pearl Harbor and serving on the USS Missouri Virginia-class attack submarine. Robert is spending some liberty time honoring those that served before him and gave the ultimate sacrifice while visiting with his family at the Shrine Room at the USS Arizona Memorial. Thank you for your service!
Mr. Slover's Anatomy & Physiology class began their nervous system unit today by dissecting and labeling regions of the brain (using a sheep brain).
What a cool experience! Ryan Gaines, a senior at BHHS, is participating in a paid work-based learning opportunity at Helicopters, Inc. He is a flight coordinator for both charter and organ donor flights. This even includes recent charter flights to Philadelphia for the world series. Currently, his #1 career choice is to pursue a career at Helicopters, Inc. and to earn a pilot license. Way to go Ryan!
Kiersten Carlson, Reporter for the BHHS FFA, gave a summary of events during the FFA convention.
"This past week, the Bunker Hill FFA traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana to participate in the National FFA Convention. Bunker Hill was represented by 5 FFA members, none of which had ever attended due to the covid outbreak. Early Wednesday morning, we made our way to Indy to register and attend the opening session at Lucas Oil Stadium. We were able to listen to Tamika Catchings (nationally renowned athlete) give a speech about being bold and seizing opportunities in life. We will be able to bring some of these lessons back to our school to be better leaders. On Thursday we headed over to the Expo where we talked to many different agriculturally-based colleges and businesses. Their representatives talked about career opportunities and how we may further our education after high school. We are very thankful for this opportunity and are looking forward to attending again next year."
The Agriculture and Auto Tech students collaborated to restore a 1948 ford tractor back to working condition. This tractor had not been operated in 23 years. Students installed new brakes, starter, carburetor, filters and fluids. They also overhauled the electronics system, set the engine timing, replaced the tires and painted it. The tractor now runs and looks great!
A former foreign exchange student and friend visited BHHS today from Germany. Pictured here are Mrs. McElroy, Finn Gerdts, and Mrs. Albrecht-Tipler. When visiting, Finn and former teachers often reminisce about the positive impact BHHS made in his life, as well as the difference he made for BHHS. Thank you Finn!
The Macoupin County for the Developmentally Disabled (MCDD) and BHHS partnered together to construct, paint, and install a "legacy library" at the front of VDI. The ribbon cutting ceremony took place this morning. Thank you to the art and advanced carpentry classes for their service in this project. A special thank you goes to the MCDD and to Mackenzie David (Class of 2016) as the volunteer coordinator of this project. She gave a great presentation!
The Haunted Hallway turned out to be a great community event! More than 200 students attended. Great job Juniors!
Just one more reminder that the junior class is sponsoring a haunted hallway, trunk or treat, and hayride right here at BHHS starting at 6pm tonight. The class looks forward to seeing you!
Congratulations to Emmy-Lou Lefler on earning an All Conference Honorable Mention for volleyball in the Gateway Metro Conference.
In Mythology class today, students had fun in forming one of their favorite Greek Mythology creatures out of playdoh and other craft materials to portray prior knowledge from their readings.
The US History Honors class have been researching early 19th century inventions and the Market Revolution. Today, they showed off their skills with "Shark Tank" style presentations for 5 separate inventions of the time period, trying to convince investors to give them seed money so their product can take off. Needless to say, the sharks were ruthless, but the investors held their ground. In the end, some business deals were made!
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Want to know more about the Hoby Youth Leadership Program? Ask Kaylin Bartee and Lynzie Hill! Both students attended the program last summer and plan to attend again as junior staff members. Today, Kaylin and Lynzie presented to a group of interested sophomores. You will also see them as "natural leaders" standing front and center in the group picture. When asked about their experiences at Hoby, both students said, "I had the opportunity to be myself and be accepted as my true self."
It was a great night at the BHHS homecoming, with a total of 140 students attending! Our school spirit during the dance and the entire week was outstanding! Thank you to all of our parents and community members who attended the coronation.
Showing everyone the process our Advanced Carpentry Class is making on refurbishing this local building. Again, this is donated time and effort by our most prized possession--our students!
Our 8th grade students participated today in a game in which students named the harmful effects of nicotine use. Pictured here are the winners!
BHHS faculty and staff enjoyed putting a "pie in the face" of some courageous students during yesterday's homecoming pep rally. Also, our cheerleaders are leading the seniors in the loudest cheer of the afternoon during the rally. These are just a few of the many activities our student body and faculty enjoyed this week. There is definitely a positive "buzz" in the air here at BHHS!
Come out to BHHS tonight for senior night in girl's volleyball! JV game starts at 6pm. We will recognize our two seniors, Olivia Gresham and Kaylee Richert, right after the JV game. The varsity game will follow the senior night presentation. Congrats to Olivia and Kaylee and good luck to our Minutemaids!
In honor of BHHS homecoming week, we had a few bikers and surfers who showed up to school today!
The 8th grade PLTW class conducted an experiment today using play dough, distilled water, lights, and battery packs. The students used the battery packs and lights to make a circuit. Then they were encouraged to test out other conductive materials such as copper wire, electric thread, and more lights.
In the end, students noticed that if they put the insulation play-dough between the conductive play dough it caused a short circuit and the lights would not light up.
