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Emily Brown

adviser — Fri, 14 May 2010 16:14:46 +0000

Emily Brown is the Copy editor of the Tiger Print and has been on staff for two years. Emily was born in Kansas City, but has lived most of her life in Overland Park. She enjoys writing feature stories. Emily spends her free time reading reading, writing and cooking. Emily is in Quill and Scroll and National Spanish Honor Society.

Snow and cold day specifications

adviser — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:43:49 +0000

With the recent severe winter weather, the requirements for a snow day may seem unclear.

If there is a chance of bad weather, at 5 a.m. Superintendent Dr. Tom Trigg and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Al Hanna share a conference call with the superintendents of the Olathe and Shawnee Mission districts. According to weather reports, the districts discuss the safety of sending students to school in the severe weather.

Hanna said the deciding factors include the ability for buses to pick up students and student driving on icy roads. If the weather inhibits students from arriving safely, school must be cancelled.

Although there may not be threatening snow or ice on the ground, the district may decide to call a cold day if the temperature is too low for the buses to start or for students to walk safely to school.

Once a consensus is made, the superintendent contacts the major TV stations WDAF-TV, KCTV ,KMBC-TV, KSHB-TV and the radio stations KCUR, KFKF, KBEQ, KMBZ, WDAF.

If inclement weather begins during the school day, the district may decide to dismiss early to ensure all staff and students can arrive home safely.

If unsure of a school cancelation due to severe weather, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org or call (913)239-4600.

By Brice Goldenberg

Substitute to fill Allam's role during maternity leave

adviser — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:42:51 +0000

While assistant principal Megan Allam is away on maternity leave, substitute administrator Jan Draper will be in charge of some of Allam’s duties.

Along with her previous responsibilities of running the Tardy Tracker and Overtime, Christyn Haberly took over Allam’s full-time position.

Draper started her teaching career at Blue Valley High in Communication Arts from 1978-1988 before holding positions at other Blue Valley schools.

Draper is in charge of freshmen discipline, senior activities, graduation, Prom, state assessments and community service day.

“I’m impressed with the student body so far,” Draper said. “I love being back.”

Allam’s return is tentatively scheduled for mid-April.

By Maegan Kabel

Journalism students receive honors in 7 categories; Tiger Print takes 9th in Best of Show at national convention

adviser — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:58:02 +0000

Ten BV journalism students attended the National Fall High School Journalism Convention in Washington, D.C., from Nov. 10-15, with seven of them receiving honors in JEA Write-Off Contests.
The Tiger Print was a finalist for the Pacemaker Award, and received 9th place in the Best in Show contest.
Three newspaper staff members received awards at the convention: junior Connor Cape with an Excellent rating in Feature Writing, junior Ryan O’ Toole with an Excellent rating in Sports Writing and senior Tori Freisner with an Excellent rating in Review Writing.
Four yearbook staff members received awards: junior Gretchen Hess with an Excellent rating in Sports Writing, senior Sarah Clancey with a Superior rating in Yearbook Academics Writing, sophomore Megan Kuharich with an Excellent rating in Clubs Writing and sophomore Jen Kranjec with an Excellent rating in Student Life Writing.
By Matthew Gruber

Players sign to play college baseball

adviser — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:23:26 +0000

On Friday Nov. 13, seniors Ryne Stanek, Kyle Brady and Taylor Drake pose with their parents while signing to play college baseball. Stanek signed with the University of Arkansas, Drake with McNeese State University and Brady with Northwest Missouri State University. Photo by Haley Hickman.

Chess club experiences success at tournament

adviser — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:31:50 +0000

BV took third place overall at the annual Blue Valley Chess Classic on Saturday Nov. 7.
More than one hundred chess players competed in the tournament ranging in three categories: K-3, K-6, and K-12.
Senior Henry Chan placed 19th, sophomore Spencer Ho placed 21st, and junior Jennifer Lester placed 25th. Also competing in the competition were BV students junior Jesse Hartl, senior Brady Jerome, and sophomores Matt Coole and Carlos Cheung.
Supervisor Richard Gill said the club is working hard to get better each practice and hopes that will carry over to the competitions.
“We’re at the point where we’ve got people winning three games,” Gill said. “We just need to get to the point where they’re winning four.”
By Rachel McCullough

Tiger Band Takes Road Trip to St. Louis

adviser — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:03:28 +0000

Tiger Band Takes Road Trip To St. Louis.

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Blue Valley High Extends Season By Beating Shawnee Mission West In Playoff

adviser — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:53:59 +0000

Blue Valley High Extends Season by Beating Shawnee Mission West in Playoffs

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Blue Valley Frosh Football Team Finishes Season Undefeated,9-0

adviser — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:25:01 +0000

Blue Valley Freshman Football Team Finishes Season Undefeated with a 9-0 record.

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Club plans 'sleep in a box' activity, raises poverty awareness

adviser — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:43:07 +0000

On Friday, Nov. 20, a group of Clubs for Change members will camp in cardboard boxes in front of the school from 3 p.m. until 12 a.m.
The members hope this event will raise awareness for homelessness and poverty in our area.
In addition to the “sleep in a box” activity, Clubs for Change is also holding a raffle, with prizes provided by several local businesses.
All the proceeds will be given to the Johnson County Multi-Service Center. This center helps the homeless and struggling with poverty in Johnson County get the help they need.
By Jane Webb