BHS Today – The student news site of Bastrop High School

Tennis team closes out season closer than ever

James sanchez, reporter

November 4, 2017

Tennis season just concluded with its final match against Georgetown East View and the team is bonded closer than ever. Rookie and veteran players all worked as a family to come together and bring home a winning season. Senior Elexa Ashby said, “Tennis is so fun! Everyone is comfortable with everyone....

Elexa Ashby hitting a ball to get match point

Tennis team closes out season closer than ever
Proposed bond to benefit BHS

Minka Atkinson, Editor-in-chief

November 3, 2017

Bastrop ISD citizens will be able to vote on the passing of a bond at the November 7 bond election, or through early voting lasting from October 23 to November 3. The proposed bond will provide a total of $88 million district wide, with about $15 million set aside specifically for renovations at BHS. These r...

This leaky roof in the B-Hall is one example of the issues that BHS currently experiences. The bond would provide funds to repair this and other problems, as well as benefiting the school in other ways.

Proposed bond to benefit BHS
Student council honors lost friend through helping others

Alex Mitchell, Photo Editor

November 3, 2017

Everyone knows the name Christian Harman, the loving, caring, and helpful soul who many people called a friend. This summer, Christian unexpectedly died at the shore with his friends. There was a hole left in everyone in the community. Knowing such an kind and caring person who was gone so young and...

Taking time out of her lunch, sophomore Jamie McPhaul sorts through new donations for Christian’s Closet. “We get donations so frequently that we are always having to go through them and pick out the best clothes to put in the closet,” McPhaul said. Within a month, BHS Student Council has been able to fill Christian’s Closet at BMS, CCHS, and the original location at Bastrop High School.

Student council honors lost friend through helping others
Girls golf team striving for district

Makayla Bryant, Entertainment Editor

November 3, 2017

Placing sixth in their tournament at Colovista on Oct. 5th and placing 4th on their tournament in Pflugerville Oct.16, the girl’s golf team is striving to become better each and every day, hoping to place in district this year. “The golf courses are beautiful and fun to play, especially Legends in...

Junior Zoe Robinson lines up the golf ball strategically with the hole so that she is able to make the putt in one shot.

Girls golf team striving for district

New counseling team excels through beginning of year stress

Makayla Bryant, Entertainment Editor

September 20, 2018 • No Comments

Counselors are some of the most trusting people we associate ourselves with during the school year, but when a new counselor joins the staff it can be a bit daunting. It takes...

New policy creates lack of space in parking lot for students, band

Melina Pasillas, Reporter

November 4, 2017 • No Comments

At the start of the 2017-18 school year, Bastrop High School began enforcing student parking stickers at $10 for the first two weeks of school, and then increased to $20 for...

Teaching Across the World

Demonaye Rector, Editor

November 4, 2017 • No Comments

How many teachers can say they have the experience and expertise to teach half way across the world? Teresa Zinda taught in the states for many years before she made the impressive...

Student council honors lost friend through helping others

November 3, 2017

Faith on the field creates a stronger community

November 3, 2017

Homecoming parade, pep rally and football game amps up school spirit in Bastrop

November 3, 2017

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Entertainment

ASTROWORLD Review

Brandon Strambler, Copy Editor

September 20, 2018 • No Comments

On August 3rd, upcoming Houston rapper Travis Scott released arguably the most anticipated album of 2018, Astroworld, his third studio album which debuted at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200. As of August 24, it has sold...

Ariana Grande’s sweetest album yet. September 20, 2018

Christopher Robin: childhood magic coming back to life September 20, 2018

“Family is where we are.” The Glass Castle’s dysfunctional family mess shows the beauty behind the trauma. November 3, 2017

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Screen Time

Alex Mitchell, Reporter

May 1, 2017 • No Comments

Every day, students nonchalantly have their eyes glued to their cell phones and scroll through their social media for endless hours. Most think that this excessive amount of social media is “no big deal”,...

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Volleyball team starts off season strong with high rankings

September 20, 2018

From ranked 79 out of 240 in our region last year to 40 out of 230 this year, the Bastrop varsity volleyball team has made a huge advancement as a team so far this season. The team currently holds an overall...

Outdoor teams too hot to handle?

September 20, 2018

Bastrop’s football, band, golf and color guard teams have recently been challenged by the hot Texas weather during practices and games. In the month of August, the temperature has seen highs above...

New football district; New football team

September 20, 2018

As the team kicks off the ball on the other side of the field, the crowd begins to cheer. The offensive team catches the ball and puts their first offensive play to work. The boys are blocking and helping...

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News

Proposed bond to benefit BHS

Minka Atkinson, Editor-in-chief

November 3, 2017 • No Comments

Bastrop ISD citizens will be able to vote on the passing of a bond at the November 7 bond election, or through early voting lasting from October 23 to November 3. The proposed...