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NHS and StuCo adviser Lauren Rodriguez helps senior Oswaldo Garcia blindfold his partner, junior Alexa Sanchez, for one of the games. Students earned tickets to draw for prizes.

[Photo] Holly jolly Christmas

Ashtyn Barzda, Reporter
December 21, 2024
Senior Kirstyn Dennix grabbed a spot at the table to decorate her Christmas ornament. The Student Council has also hosted a friendship bracelet table and giving thanks cards for Thanksgiving.

[Photo] Deck the halls

Yuliet Gonzalez, Editorial Team
December 21, 2024
Cheerleaders Madison GIlliam and Brock Corbitt perform at a pep rally.

[Photo] Aiming for the next level

Haley Brown, Reporter
December 21, 2024
The Bison Brigade takes the field at their first competition of the year in Teague. The group competed last week for UIL.

[Photo] Band competes at UIL

Raegyn Dennix, Reporter
October 26, 2024
Sophomore Genevieve Arabie cheers at a pep rally.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Genevieve Arabie

Raegyn Dennix, Reporter
November 16, 2024
Junior Kaylen Sanchez helps her group plan their emotions skit at the StuCo District 8 Fall Leadership Conference.

[Photo] Leader of the pack

Yuliet Gonzalez, Editorial Team
November 16, 2024
The cast of Southern Fried Funeral has been rehearsing for weeks to bring laughs to the audience.

[Photo] Get ready for side-splitting laughs

Haley Brown, Reporter
November 16, 2024
NHS adviser Lauren Rodriguez pins new inductee Genevieve Arabie. Rodriguez and teacher Donna Vann head up the National Honor Society; the group is planning several joint events with Student Council this year.

[Photo] Gearing up

Ashtyn Barzda, Reporter
November 16, 2024
Coach Austin Ashley watches the Bison warm up before an August scrimmage.

[Photo] Teacher Spotlight: Austin Ashley

Yuliet Gonzalez, Editorial Team
November 4, 2024
Junior Alexa Sanchez crosses the stage as she lights her candle to be inducted into the Spanish Honor Society.

[Photo] Cream of the crop

Ashtyn Barzda, Reporter
October 24, 2024
Football coach Jeremy Evans and several of the Bison players watch the action on the field during the game against Winona. The Bison took a narrow loss.

[Photo] Offensive shootout

Jaxon Hardin, Editorial Team
October 22, 2024
Sophomore Millie Pena dances in the Hispanic Heritage program. She said the performances are important to help people outside of the Hispanic culture to learn about their customs and traditions.

[Photo] Cultural showcase

Ashtyn Barzda, Reporter
September 24, 2024
Theatre tech students Taylor McDaniel and Joseph Slay work on props for the theatre kiddie camp. Taylor is also on tech crew for Southern Fried Funeral.

[Photo] Audition time

Ashtyn Barzda, Reporter
September 24, 2024
Speech students show off their medals before leaving Princeton to head home from their biggest meet of the year so far.

[Photo] Bringing home the hardware

Ashtyn Barzda, Reporter
September 14, 2024
Junior Kaylen Sanchez is currently double-qualified for the state Texas Forensic Association speech tournament this spring after placing in three TFA tournaments this season.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Kaylen Sanchez

Raegyn Dennix, Reporter
September 20, 2024
Coach Cameron Wendel talks to players on the sidelines between plays. The weather was hot and muggy and both teams struggled with cramps.

[Photo] Double-dub

Jaxon Hardin, Editorial Team
September 9, 2024
Players and dads always huddle up for a group photo when they are done with their helmets.

[Photo] Decals with Dads

Haley Brown, Reporter
September 1, 2024
Mason Nedbalek carries the ball in an attempt to push up the Bison score. The offense snagged six points early on but struggled for the rest of the game, although they won the game after the defense held Centerville to eight first downs.

[Photo] Winner’s circle

Jaxon Hardin, Editorial Team
September 3, 2024
Seniors sit around and share stories with each other and sponsor Maria Salazar. The group had breakfast together before the first day of school.

[Photo] Back to the beginning

Ashtyn Barzda, Reporter
August 18, 2024
The Bison head to the sidelines to start their scrimmage against Mexia last week.

[Photo] Rivalry ahead!

Jaxon Hardin, Editorial Team
August 26, 2024
FCCLA members handed out pencils with a positive message to staff members to kick off the school year. The group has a successful run at their national convention in Seattle last summer.

[Photo] FCCLA kicks off year with interest meeting

Yuliet Gonzalez, Editorial Team
September 1, 2024
Cosmetology students help get students ready for their haircuts at the Back to School Bash. This was the second year for the event, which was open to all BISD students.

[Photo] Back to School Bash

Yuliet Gonzalez, Editorial Team
August 15, 2024
Coach Braelynn Harris Taylor joined the Lady Bison staff this season after graduating from Texas State University in May. She joins her parents, head Lady Bison coach Judith Harris and Assistant Principal Clayton Harris at the high school campus.

[Photo] Spotlight: Coach Braelynn Taylor

Haley Brown, Reporter
September 6, 2024
Sophomore Brock Corbitt works during the master class students worked in before their clinic.

[Photo] Up all night

Tristan Cole, Reporter
March 1, 2024
Junior Andie Kilgore focuses on her lift at a Bison powerlifting meet. The girl's season ends a week earlier than the boys.

[Photo] Super flex

Jaxon Hardin, Reporter
February 21, 2024
Senior Ryan Brown checks the pictures they have taken during a pep rally while photographing the event with classmate Mason Ayles. Brown hopes to medal at state in journalism again this year.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Ryan Brown

Molly Hirsch, Reporter
February 21, 2024
The cheer squad hits the mat at state competition. The team made the first cut for finals but missed the second.

[Photo] Top of the pyramid

Yuliana Porras, Reporter
January 23, 2024
Debaters Nicollette Arabie, Kaylen Sanchez and Alyncia Jackson competed at state in Congress earlier this month.

[Photo] Up for debate

Ryan Brown, Editorial Team
January 23, 2024
A quick stop at Buc-ee's after the meet gave competitors a chance to show off their medals to the beaver.

[Photo] Earning honors

Yuliet Gonzalez, Editorial Team
December 17, 2023
The drumline works their magic during the jazz band performance at the Christmas Concert.

[Photo] Music magic

Kaylen Sanchez, Editorial Team
December 15, 2023
The city tree will stay lit until after the new year. The tradition of a city-wide event started after the new city hall was built a few years ago.

[Photo] Tis’ the season

Jozalynn Easton, Reporter
December 6, 2023
Student Council members spent their December meeting wrapping Angel Tree presents and enjoying cookies. The students each donated $5 to help pay for the gifts.

[Photo] Playing Santa

Kadance Britt, Reporter
December 14, 2023
Nicollette Arabie poses with the trophy that earned her the final bid she needed to qualify for the Tournament of Champions in Kentucky in March. She is the first student in BHS history to do so.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Nicollette Arabie

Kadance Britt, Reporter
December 14, 2023
Senior Nicollette Arabie shows off the trophy she earned at the Katy-Taylor tournament. She placed in both Extemp and Impromptu.

[Photo] On the road again

Kadance Britt, Reporter
November 12, 2023
Genevieve Arabie, Kaylen Sanchez, Nicollette Arabie and Alyncia Jackson get ready to head in to start competing in UIL Regional Congress.

[Photo] Debate it out

Yuliana Porras, Reporter
November 14, 2023
Senior Billy Duncan leads the drum line while the group waits for the senior pep rally to get started.

[Photo] Never say goodbye

Jaxon Hardin, Reporter
November 14, 2023
Freshman Yurit Espiino performs at Meet the Bison in August.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Yurit Espino

Yuliana Porras, Reporter
November 18, 2023
The Coffee Nook was the site of the first Open Mic Night for NHS. Students read poetry and prose and enjoyed coffee and snacks for the event, which lasted nearly two hours. There was standing room only for most of the event.

[Photo] Poet at heart

Yuliet Gonzalez, Editorial Team
November 11, 2023
Speech students show off medals they won at the Centerville tournament.

[Photo] Close to home

Kadance Britt, Reporter
October 24, 2023
The cheerleaders lead the way out of the tunnel before the start of their game against Lexington to round out their distract season.

[Photo] Playoff bound

Jaxon Hardin, Reporter
November 1, 2023
Coach Chuck Winkelman offers tips on dribbling during an early-morning practice. The Ladies started daily basketball practices as soon as volleyball ended.

[Photo] Out of the starting gate

Alyncia Jackson, Editorial Team
October 30, 2023
Senior Alyncia Jackson flashes her trademark smile as she is introduced at Meet the Bison this fall.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Alyncia Jackson

Kadance Britt, Reporter
October 23, 2023
Second period seniors Maddox Hardin and Aiden Savage pitch their business plan to "Sharks." The second period panel was Lower Junior High Principal Kelli Moore, Assistant Superintendent Tina Rayborn and Superintendent Adam Ivy.

[Photo] Shark attack

Jaxon Hardin, Reporter
October 1, 2023
Speech and debate students celebrated their wins after hosting a meet on Saturday.

[Photo] Off to the races

Nicollette Arabie, Editorial Team
October 3, 2023
Senior Michael Brauer lifts at a meet last spring with coach James Talley spotting.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Michael Brauer

Jozalynn Easton, Reporter
September 25, 2023
Senior Nicollette Arabie preps for finals in Congressional Debate at the Lindale tournament this weekend. Arabie placed second overall, qualifying for state competition and picking up one of two bids she needs to make nationals this spring.

[Photo] Meeting goals

Kadance Britt, Reporter
September 24, 2023
Caleb Montano gets ready to jump into action after the Bison kick off to the Westwood team. This was the first home game for the JV team.

[Photo] Looking for a dub

Jaxon Hardin, Reporter
September 4, 2023
Coach Jesse House lends a hand putting decals on helmets at Decals with Dad. This is the second year for the team to host the event.

[Photo] Decals with Dad

Kadance Britt, Reporter
August 25, 2023
The seniors line up for pictures after they polished off pancakes and sausage patties cooked by the senior parents. This was the second year for the seniors to hold the sunrise event.

[Photo] Seniors kick off year with sunrise gathering

Nicollette Arabie, Editorial Team
August 21, 2023
Maylene Caceres gets set to lift at a powerlifting meet at Buffalo. She will compete at state on March 16.

[Photo] Caceres advances to state powerlifting

Yuliet Gonzalez, Reporter
March 8, 2023
Juniors Nicollette Arabie, Emma Cocking and Billy Duncan will compete at NSDA nationals this summer in Phoenix.

[Photo] Speech students qualify for national competition

Alani Jones, Editorial Team
February 22, 2023
The CX debate teams placed first and fourth at district competition last week. Nicollette Arabie and Kaylen Sanchez will move on to compete at state.

[Photo] CX teams take district honors

Harley Sanders, Reporter
February 13, 2023
The cast isn't in full costumes yet, but they are attending clinics to help them get ready for district competition.

[Photo] OAP company attends clinics and master class

Nicollette Arabie, Editorial Team
February 27, 2023
Freshman Brody Duncan gets ready to lift during Wednesday's meet at Buffalo.

[Photo] Powerlifting team takes medals at home meet

Tristan Cole, Editorial Team
February 12, 2023
Nicolette Arabie and Kaylen Sanchez show off their medals along with Yuliet Gonzalez and Evalngeline Arabie. The students, along with Tristan Cole and Lindsey Hardin, competed at an invitational meet in Waco.

[Photo] UIL students compete in Waco

Yuliet Gonzalez, Reporter
February 1, 2023
Freshman Victoria Brooks brings the ball down the court during a home game.

[Photo] Lady Bison power through Elkhart

Tristan Cole, Editorial Team
January 19, 2023
Abby spent all four years of her high school volleyball career playing on varsity.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Abby Brewer

Harley, Reporter
January 27, 2023
Senior Lindsey Hardin and junior Cylen Brown sort tests after returning from an invitational meet in Ennis last Saturday.

[Photo] UIL students compete at invitational

Nicollette Arabie, Editorial Team
December 12, 2022
The cast of blackmail victims shout at Mr. Boddy, played by sophomore Johnny Clements, just before Boddy is murdered.

[Photo] Theatre presents on-stage “who done it?”

Nicollette Arabie, Editorial Team
November 15, 2022
Terrell Brooks sends the ball across the court to his teammate during a Bison game. Terrell hopes to keep basketball in his life even after high school.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Terrell Brooks

Harley Sanders, Reporter
January 7, 2023
Senior Xander Cheek gains some rushing yards during the Bison Bi-District game in November.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Xander Cheek

Alani Jones, Reporter
January 1, 2023
Junior Mollie Hirsch gets ready to serve the ball during a home volleyball game.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Mollie Hirsch

Harley Sanders, Reporter
December 12, 2022
Freshman Alexa Sanchez cheers at a Friday pep rally.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Alexa Sanchez

Kaylen Sanchez, Reporter
December 10, 2022
Sophomore Madison Gilliam spends her out-of-class time working on cheer and FCCLA

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Madison Gilliam

Alani Jones, Reporter
December 2, 2022
Kyle Harrison and his classmates listen to the Army representative's spiel.

[Photo] Campus hosts college and career fair

Kaylen Sanchez, Reporter
November 18, 2022
Football players spray paint an old car before they tear it apart to symbolize what they hope to do to Boling tomorrow night.

[Photo] Community pep rally focuses on beating Boling

Yuliet Gonzalez, Reporter
November 10, 2022
Jema Flores and Aryonna Young work on props for Clue.

[Photo] Clue cast and crew hold lock-in

Tristan Cole, Editorial Team
November 9, 2022
Freshman Brock Corbitt works on his sketches for Theatrical Design.

[Photo] Theatre students attend workshop

Nicollette Arabie and Lindsey Hardin
November 10, 2022
Senior Xander Cheek takes the handoff from senior Zayne Johnson during a home game against Teague.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Xander Cheek

Harley Sanders, Reporter
November 8, 2022
Senior Julissa Lechuga and her family try to stay dry during Senior Walk.

[Photo] Senior Walk goes on despite the rain

Kaylen Sanchez, Reporter
November 2, 2022
Senior Jaycee Harris catches some air to make the spike in an early-season game against Centerville.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Jaycee Harris

Harley Sanders, Reporter
November 1, 2022
Junior Nicollette Arabie gets equipment set up for an online Congress competition last weekend. She placed fourth out of more than 70 debaters.

[Photo] Debate team is hitting contest season

Nicollette Arabie, Editorial Team
October 25, 2022
Senior Lane Freeman works his magic on defense Friday night in a wet game against Florence.

[Photo] Lane Freeman named as KBTX’s Classroom Champion

Yuliet Gonzalez, Reporter
October 29, 2022
Film students Nicollette Arabie and Emma Cocking interview Rick Garcia at Eastwood Hill.

[Photo] Film students spend weekend on documentary

Kaylen Sanchez, Reporter
October 20, 2022
Sophomore Maylene Caceres watches as some of the team moms take their turn at punting at s special football event last month.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Maylene Caceres

Nicollette Arabie, Editorial Team
October 25, 2022
Varsity girls take off at the beginning of their district race. Freshman Victoria Brooks will compete at regionals.

[Photo] Cross country competes at district

Alani Jones, Editorial Team
October 12, 2022
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