by Joshua Crawford
On February 11, Barbourville Independent had their first Club Day. Students were able to join a club of their choice. The clubs included basketball, board games, coffee, card games, dodgeball, creative writing, movie enthusiasts, music, school spirit, stress management, photography, weightlifting, trivia, video gaming, yoga, Spanish, games and more, and student technology leadership.
One purpose of club day was to give the option for students to be able to socialize with other classmates about a particular interest they shared. It was a good way for students to forget about the stresses of school and have fun. A full hour of the school day was dedicated to the clubs.
My fellow students have said that they really enjoyed club day and can’t wait to have it again. As for me in particular, I am a part of the movie enthusiasts club, and I really enjoyed it! We were provided popcorn as we watched the movie, and all around had a pretty fun time. I believe that club day is a very fun program we have at our school, and I can’t wait to have it again.
Monday, February 17, 2020
Friday, February 14, 2020
Creative Corner #2: Art & Poetry
This edition of creative corner features a watercolor called A Trek Through the Woods by Chante Brown, a junior at BIS. The picture is based on a scene from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. We also feature an untitled poem by Chante, who is one of the most talented artists and writers we have at BHS. The poem's content will ring true to anyone who plays video games.
A Trek Through the Woods by Chante Brown:
A Trek Through the Woods by Chante Brown:
"Untitled" by Chante Brown
I think I've eaten my weight in Doritos
And drank my tears in Gatorade.
I collapse in this chair
Only three times a day.
That may not seem like much
But count the hours in between
And you'll be met with the gross, techno reality
Of your modern joystick king.
This self-deprecating attitude
Is the only way that I
Retain a bit of dignity
Despite this wasted time.
I've outlived most children
In my hour stats alone
And my kill streak is bigger
than anyone else's I know.
Despite my ear muff crown
I don't respect myself
Because this high cholesterol diet
Is detrimental to my health.
I eat and I eat
I game and I sleep
I'll win and I'll win
Until it's my turn to be reaped.
And drank my tears in Gatorade.
I collapse in this chair
Only three times a day.
That may not seem like much
But count the hours in between
And you'll be met with the gross, techno reality
Of your modern joystick king.
This self-deprecating attitude
Is the only way that I
Retain a bit of dignity
Despite this wasted time.
I've outlived most children
In my hour stats alone
And my kill streak is bigger
than anyone else's I know.
Despite my ear muff crown
I don't respect myself
Because this high cholesterol diet
Is detrimental to my health.
I eat and I eat
I game and I sleep
I'll win and I'll win
Until it's my turn to be reaped.
Students & Staff Dress to Support Mr. Hibbard
by Bville Buzz Staff
Several students and staff members took part in today's Superhero Day to support faculty member Stephen Hibbard. Here are just a few pictures:
Several students and staff members took part in today's Superhero Day to support faculty member Stephen Hibbard. Here are just a few pictures:
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Abbagail Smith Signs with Union College
by Bville Buzz Staff
2/13/20 -- Today, Barbourville Lady Tigers' point guard Abbagail Smith signed to play basketball at Union College.
Smith has been an integral part of the girls' program for the past six years. She has been a varsity starter since her arrival in seventh grade, and she has racked up 1457 points and 680 rebounds over that period. Several colleges have recruited Smith, but she decided to stay home and become a Bulldog.
Smith has an impressive list of accolades in her Barbourville Career, including the following:
2/13/20 -- Today, Barbourville Lady Tigers' point guard Abbagail Smith signed to play basketball at Union College.
Smith has been an integral part of the girls' program for the past six years. She has been a varsity starter since her arrival in seventh grade, and she has racked up 1457 points and 680 rebounds over that period. Several colleges have recruited Smith, but she decided to stay home and become a Bulldog.
Smith has an impressive list of accolades in her Barbourville Career, including the following:
- All "A" Classic All Tournament Team -- 2 years in middle school and all 4 years of high school.
- Joined the 1000 point club as a junior, becoming just the 8th Lady Tiger to have accomplished this feat.
- Named to the 51st District All Tournament Team and the All-13th Region Third Team in 2019.
- Chosen for multiple Kentucky All-Star teams and played on successful AAU teams in Kentucky and Tennessee.
- Received the All "A" Classic Scholarship and the WYMT Mountain Classic Scholarship.
In addition to her basketball achievements, Smith is also in the top 5% of her senior class with a 4.34 GPA. Teachers and coaches at Barbourville have often commented on her work ethic both on the court and in the classroom.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Tiger Glass & Co.: A Delicious New Business at BIS
by Isaac Gray and Autumn Messer
Tiger Glass & Co., which was started by Mr. Hillard’s 5th period FACS (Family and Consumer Sciences) Essentials class, desires to bring our school a variety of quality homemade glass candy every Friday at concessions. In order to promote our product, one of our proud workers will be making an announcement every Thursday at the end of the day to tell our valued customers what flavor we will have on Friday. Announcements will be posted about upcoming flavors on bulletin boards and teachers’ whiteboards. Also look out for our informative flyers around the school! Each flavor will have a school related name, such as Blue Grass Razz, Tiger’s Blood, Cumberland Gapple, and many more! Watch out for us on social media like Instagram and Facebook for announcements, as well!
To ensure our flavors are enjoyed among most of our demographics, we had a three-day long survey. This survey was given out to 165 students ranging from grades 6th-12th. The top three flavors, which will be offered every week for sale, included blue raspberry, watermelon, and cotton candy. These top three flavors will always be on sale, and the fourth flavor will interchange. This means we always keep a variety in the flavors available to our valued customers.
Our company is named after the school mascot, and our logo is an eye-catching paw print backdrop draped with a Tiger Glass banner. Our packaging design will feature a flashy bag tied together with a tiger print ribbon, and our logo with nutritional facts will be attached.
Tiger Glass & Co., which was started by Mr. Hillard’s 5th period FACS (Family and Consumer Sciences) Essentials class, desires to bring our school a variety of quality homemade glass candy every Friday at concessions. In order to promote our product, one of our proud workers will be making an announcement every Thursday at the end of the day to tell our valued customers what flavor we will have on Friday. Announcements will be posted about upcoming flavors on bulletin boards and teachers’ whiteboards. Also look out for our informative flyers around the school! Each flavor will have a school related name, such as Blue Grass Razz, Tiger’s Blood, Cumberland Gapple, and many more! Watch out for us on social media like Instagram and Facebook for announcements, as well!
To ensure our flavors are enjoyed among most of our demographics, we had a three-day long survey. This survey was given out to 165 students ranging from grades 6th-12th. The top three flavors, which will be offered every week for sale, included blue raspberry, watermelon, and cotton candy. These top three flavors will always be on sale, and the fourth flavor will interchange. This means we always keep a variety in the flavors available to our valued customers.
Our company is named after the school mascot, and our logo is an eye-catching paw print backdrop draped with a Tiger Glass banner. Our packaging design will feature a flashy bag tied together with a tiger print ribbon, and our logo with nutritional facts will be attached.
Lady Tigers Earn #3 Seed in District Play
Last week the Barbourville Lady Tigers completed their round of district matchups against Pineville to get their district tournament seed. The Lady Tigers fell short to Pineville and Knox Central, putting them at the 3rd seed. Lynn Camp, falling short to all three district opponents, is the 4th seed.
The 1st and 2nd seed is still undetermined as Pineville and Knox Central have yet to play. The district match between the Lady Lions and Lady Panthers will happen this Saturday the 15th. This winner will be the top seed while the loser will be the #2 seed. The Lady Tigers will play the #2 seed in this year’s 51st District Tournament.
The 1st and 2nd seed is still undetermined as Pineville and Knox Central have yet to play. The district match between the Lady Lions and Lady Panthers will happen this Saturday the 15th. This winner will be the top seed while the loser will be the #2 seed. The Lady Tigers will play the #2 seed in this year’s 51st District Tournament.
HS Academic Team Earns 2nd Place in District Competition
On Saturday, January 25th, Barbourville’s High School academic team went to Oneida Baptist Institute to compete at the district level of the Governor’s Cup tournament. The team got several wins. The Future Problem Solving team won first place, and the quick recall team placed second. Both teams will be advancing to the regional competition on Saturday, the 15th of February at Corbin High School.
Four students also placed and will be advancing to the regional competition as individuals. Those students are as follows:
Peyton Mills: 1st in Composition and 3rd in Language Arts
Cailin McDonald: 1st in Arts and Humanities and 4th in Social Studies
Stephen Smith: 3rd in Math
Lillian Partin: 5th in Composition
Overall, the team earned second place at the District competition.
Four students also placed and will be advancing to the regional competition as individuals. Those students are as follows:
Peyton Mills: 1st in Composition and 3rd in Language Arts
Cailin McDonald: 1st in Arts and Humanities and 4th in Social Studies
Stephen Smith: 3rd in Math
Lillian Partin: 5th in Composition
Overall, the team earned second place at the District competition.
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