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Bradynn Belcher, Editor-in-Chief

Bradynn Belcher is a senior and she is Editor-in-Chief of The Bark. She is the CEO of this year’s Virtual Enterprise class, and also participates in Key Club, FBLA, and National Honors Society. She is a captain on the softball team and hopes to play at the collegiate level. Bradynn enjoys hearing dad jokes and defending the Kardashians.

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Bearden sophomore Sarah Stanley has completed her first solo flight, a big step toward formally earning her pilots license.

BHS sophomore Stanley soars above the typical teenage experience

Bradynn Belcher, Editor-in-chief
May 6, 2022
Bearden Singers rehearse with director Mr. Steven Brown.

[Photo] Bearden Singers earn highest possible rating at first state festival appearance in 10 years

Maddux Morse, Staff Writer
May 5, 2022
Beardens performance of Metamorphoses incorporates on stage seating, meaning the actors have been putting a greater focus on their facial expressions.

[Photo] Bearden actors emphasize facial expressions with onstage seating for ‘Metamorphoses’

Abigail Smith, Staff Writer
April 21, 2022
Crew set head Josh Leslie checks the levels in the pool on stage for Beardens production of Metamorphoses. Leslie led the construction of the pool.

Set crew plunges into unique challenge for ‘Metamorphoses’ set

Bradynn Belcher, Editor-in-chief
April 13, 2022
When Bearden students and staff returned from spring break, the federal mask mandate had been lifted.

[Photo] Teachers, students reflect on Covid-19’s BHS impact two years after initial school closure

Maddux Morse, Staff Writer
April 8, 2022
Beardens improv team performs in December of 2021. Its in the Jeans will host shows at 6:30 and 8 in the chorus room on Friday night.

Bearden improv team set to host two shows on April Fools Day

Bradynn Belcher, Editor-in-chief
March 30, 2022
Math teacher Mrs. Gale Jones asks her freshmen to write a letter to their senior selves, and editor-in-chief Bradynn Belcher is thankful for this tradition.

Jones’s freshman letter tradition makes an impact on The Bark’s senior editor-in-chief

Bradynn Belcher, Editor-in-chief
March 10, 2022
Bearden orchestra students rehearse for their performance with FABBA at the Bijou.

Bearden orchestra students perform with ABBA tribute band at Bijou

Bradynn Belcher, Editor-in-chief
February 15, 2022
Bearden annual editors Ellie Foster and Anna Moore work on designing the 2021-22 yearbook.

[Photo] Bearden annual staff working hard to bring fresh ideas to 2021-22 yearbook

Maddux Morse, Staff Writer
February 11, 2022
Avery Treadwell takes a free throw against Ooltewah. The junior center averaged 16.3 points per game in district games during the regular season.

[Photo] Treadwell’s post presence helps lift Lady Bulldogs to unbeaten district record

Nolan Russell, Sports Editor
February 10, 2022
Bearden chorus students rehearse with Mr. Steven Brown.

Bearden choir students to showcase talents at ‘Coffee House’

Bradynn Belcher, Editor-in-chief
February 9, 2022
The cast of Metamorphoses rehearses during fourth block.

[Photo] ‘Metamorphoses’ cast embraces challenges of playing multiple roles

Abigail Smith, Staff Writer
February 4, 2022
Darian Bailey drops in a floater against Farragut earlier this year.

[Photo] Bailey adding new dimension to Bulldogs, as postseason approaches

Davis Taylor, Staff Writer
February 3, 2022
Most Bearden seniors graduate in May, but a few have found great opportunities in graduating in December.

[Photo] BHS early graduates finding success in college, work force

Abigail Smith, Staff Writer
January 28, 2022
Some Bearden students take their DE courses virtually, but others can be found walking on Pellissippi States campus.

Bearden students finding success in both virtual, in-person DE courses

Bradynn Belcher, Editor-in-chief
January 27, 2022
Knoxville did not end up getting as much snow as was forecasted, but students still appreciated the opportunity to return to traditional snow days.

Snow days make triumphant return to Knox County Schools – kind of

Bradynn Belcher, Editor-in-chief
January 12, 2022
Beardens band performs with WVMS 8th graders at Friday nights holiday concert in the gym.

Review: Bearden welcomes WVMS 8th graders for packed holiday concert

Bradynn Belcher, Editor-in-chief
December 13, 2021
Senior Joe Johnson rehearses VEs business presentation with several of his classmates.

[Photo] Virtual Enterprise to compete at state in Murfreesboro, hoping to qualify to advance to New York

Lauren Upham, Staff Writer
December 7, 2021
Bearden NJROTC students march in Thursdays Veterans Day parade.

Bearden NJROTC students pay tribute to veterans in parade, but also strive to honor them daily

Bradynn Belcher, Editor-in-chief
November 12, 2021
Bearden juniors all have access to Power Prep, an online individualized ACT prep program.

[Photo] Bearden launches personalized online ACT program for all juniors

Lauren Upham, Staff Writer
November 8, 2021
Beardens marching band performs in the stand at Oak Ridge earlier this year.

Bearden marching band sends seniors off with win in final competition of 2021 season

Bradynn Belcher, Editor-in-chief
November 4, 2021
Jordan Hellman, who scored one of the goals in Beardens 2-0 semifinal win, carries in midfield in a game earlier this season.

[Photo] Lady Bulldogs set for second showdown with Houston in state championship game

Joshua Lovett, Co-Sports Editor
October 29, 2021
Beardens Fall Festival last occurred in 2019. It will make its return to campus Tuesday.

SGA’s Fall Festival returns on Tuesday after one-year hiatus to raise money for Second Harvest

Bradynn Belcher, Editor-in-chief
October 22, 2021
A resident who lives in a nursing home reads one of the letters she has received through the Letters for Rose organization.

Bearden students continue nursing home outreach during Covid-19 through ‘Letters for Rose’

Bradynn Belcher, Editor-in-chief
October 4, 2021
Freshmen Kendyl May, King Stephney, and Isabella Meisner (left to right) perform at Tuesday nights annual skits.

Annual staff, theatre department name Class of 2022 superlatives, Who’s Who

Bradynn Belcher, Editor-in-chief
September 30, 2021
BHS marching band excited about expanded opportunities in 2021

BHS marching band excited about expanded opportunities in 2021

Bradynn Belcher, Editor-in-chief
September 9, 2021
Returning virtual learners reflect on last years experiences, their transition back to in-person

Returning virtual learners reflect on last year’s experiences, their transition back to in-person

Bradynn Belcher, Editor-in-chief
September 3, 2021
Bearden is hoping the new student sports info program will increase the amount of coverage on all BHS sports.

Bearden launches sports information director program for students

Bradynn Belcher, Editor-in-chief
August 24, 2021
Disposable cameras may not deliver the efficiency, convenience, or quality that smartphone technology offers, but that hasnt stopped them from gaining popularity amongst tech-savvy teens.

Social media reviving trends, styles from 80s, 90s among current Bearden students

Bradynn Belcher, Editor-in-chief
August 19, 2021
The cast of A Midsummer Nights Dream rehearses for this weekends performances.

Bearden’s production of ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ running through Sunday

Bradynn Belcher, Staff Writer
April 23, 2021
Mr. Dave Gaddis substitutes in the Bearden social studies department.

Substitute teachers help maintain in-person education amid pandemic

Bradynn Belcher, Staff Writer
March 26, 2021
Students are completing the class registration process for 2021-22 via a Canvas module.

Bearden counselors launch virtual class registration system for 2021-22 school year

Bradynn Belcher, Staff Writer
February 17, 2021
Students stay to the right going around The Pit during class change now.

The Pit’s traffic circle pattern continues to work, even as some return to in-person learning

Bradynn Belcher, Staff Writer
January 19, 2021
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