The Bark

The Student News Site of Bearden High School

The Bark

The Bark

Cassidy Bailey, Photographer

 Cassidy Bailey is the photographer of The Bark. She is currently involved with National Art Honors Society. Cassidy also enjoys costuming, photography, marine biology, scuba diving, and volleyball in her free time.  

All content by Cassidy Bailey
Mr. Glen Ellington works with the cast of "Marigolds," his final production at Bearden before retirement.

[Photo] Ellington leaving lasting legacy in Bearden theater department

Madison Tenney, Staff Writer
April 28, 2016
Final preparations are nearly complete for this weekend's production.

[Photo] ‘Dirty Work at the Crossroads’ debuts tonight in Bearden auditorium

Kira Suerth, Staff Writer
April 7, 2016
Ms. Erika Long puts one of her favorite books on display in the BHS library.

[Photo] New librarian excited to start next chapter in BHS library’s story

Madison Chan, Staff Writer
February 2, 2016
Bearden senior Avery McKinney practices on a CPR dummy.

[Photo] New academy prepares BHS students for healthy competition in workforce

Danielle Fannon, Staff Writer
January 28, 2016
Bearden junior Natalie Campbell prepares artwork for Friday's Uncommon Core art show.

[Photo] Ijams Nature Center hosts Bearden’s 3rd annual Uncommon Core show

Madison Tenney, Staff Writer
December 4, 2015
Bearden is hoping to see more full classrooms like this with this month's attendance incentive.

[Photo] Bearden faculty promotes perfect attendance with prizes

Madison Tenney, Staff Writer
November 13, 2015
Senior Eli Derrington has had to quit playing football, but he's finding other ways to contribute.

[Photo] National Merit semifinalist balances academic rigor, football practice

Madison Tenney, Staff Writer
October 27, 2015
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[Photo] SGA makes changes to pep rally to raise school spirit

Madison Tenney, Staff Writer
October 22, 2015
Bearden's campus is already covered with beautiful trees, but the class of 1978 is helping sponsor even more.

[Photo] Class of ‘78 branching out to beautify campus with dogwood trees

Allie Gruszkiewicz, News Editor
October 14, 2015
Bearden art teacher Anna Boyd is pursuing another degree.

[Photo] Bearden art teacher finds new way to pursue her love of art

Madison Tenney, Staff Writer
October 5, 2015
Virtual Enterprise seniors Morgan McGavic (left) and Brooke Hobbs (center) sell coffee drinks, tea, and hot chocolate to Bearden students.

[Photo] Dawg House Café already booming after first week of business

Maggie Kimber, Entertainment Editor
September 25, 2015
Make their own 3d objects, students can.

[Photo] Visual art students welcome 3D opportunities

Madison Tenney, Staff Writer
September 3, 2015
Students get hands-on experience in Bearden's new health sciences academy.

[Photo] New health science academy brings career opportunities to Bearden

Katie Matthews, Editor-in-chief
September 1, 2015
Coach Mark Blevins brings his love of historical reenactments into the classroom.

[Photo] Coach Blevins wins East Tennessee History Teacher of the Year

Madison Tenney, Staff Writer
September 1, 2015
Bearden students are voting for the name of the new coffee shop, which is set to open soon in the library.

[Photo] Virtual Enterprise to sell coffee where it’s never ‘bean’ before

Allie Gruszkiewicz, News Editor
August 27, 2015
Seniors Michaela Leib and Morgan Brown will have some unique challenges, as they prepare to portray a 102-year-old granny and 10-year-old boy, respectively.

[Photo] Two ‘Addams Family’ cast members embrace challenges of being young and old

Maggie Kimber, Entertainment Editor
August 25, 2015
President Madison Daniels is ready for another great year with Bearden's SGA.

[Photo] Daniels brings new ideas, traditions to SGA

Katie Matthews, Editor-in-chief
August 17, 2015
Despite summer being over, Bearden students are still frequenting Bruster's to get their favorite flavors.

[Photo] Staff picks: Best flavor of Bruster’s ice cream

August 17, 2015
The Bark's staff is hard at work, getting the site ready for the new year.

[Photo] Welcome back: from one family to another

Katie Matthews, Editor-in-chief
August 14, 2015
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