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Ella Parker

Ella Parker, Editor in Chief

Ella Parker is a senior and this is her third year on staff at The Bark. Ella enjoys drinking sparkling water and winning pickleball matches, sometimes at the same time. Follow Ella on Letterboxd: @ekparkk

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Bearden's VE students were successful once again at this year's national competition in New York.

Bearden’s VE firms place at national competition in New York

Ella Parker, Editor-in-chief
May 7, 2024
"Treasure Island" cast members rehearse during school on Friday. The cast and crew are inching closer to next Friday's opening night.

[Photo] Dialect use in Bearden’s production of ‘Treasure Island’ adds to show’s authenticity

Max Mead, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
Senior Zoe Blakeman and Mrs. Tricia Leslie get cookies ready to sell to students.

BLC students get hands-on experience in helping to manage school store

Ella Parker, Editor-in-chief
April 9, 2024
The Bearden theatre program can track much of its sustained success to the community that starts before students ever come on campus and continues long after they graduate.

[Photo] Bearden theatre’s sustained success largely comes from students’ dedication to the program’s community

Max Mead, Staff Writer
April 4, 2024
Construction has started on the renovations to the softball facilities.

Bearden softball adjusts to a season on the road while construction starts on new facilities

Ella Parker, Editor-in-chief
March 6, 2024
Mrs. Kelley Darnell prepares to take Bearden students on the next field trip connected to academy pathways.

Academies give students hands-on experience in career pathways through field trips

Ella Parker, Editor-in-chief
February 16, 2024
Taylor Haun (left) and Jack Stapleton (right) rehearse for Treasure Island, as director Ms. Katie Alley and other students look on.

[Photo] Cast reveal builds excitement for Bearden theatre’s production of 'Treasure Island'

January 29, 2024
The college applications process has evolved dramatically over the years, and the college and career center is helping students navigate those changes.

Evolution of college application process presents new challenges for students

Ella Parker, Editor-in-chief
January 11, 2024
Band director Mr. Jamie Wilson helps his students get ready for the winter concert.

[Photo] Performing arts programs ready for concert season to come to Bearden

Millie Lovett, Staff Writer
December 5, 2023
Bearden senior Nicholas McIntyre (second from left) arranged two songs for this week's Bearden orchestra concert.

Bearden senior arranges two holiday pieces for orchestra’s winter concert

Ella Parker, Editor-in-chief
December 4, 2023
Members of Bearden's two VE firms gather at this week's state competition.

Both Bearden VE firms place in top 3 for business plan at state competition

Ella Parker, Editor-in-chief
November 17, 2023
Mr. Steven Brown rehearses with cast members and Bearden orchestra students for upcoming performances of The Music Man.

Three Bearden students join professional orchestra accompaniment for ‘The Music Man’

Ella Parker, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023
Alivia Stott has scored in both of Bearden's state tournament games. The Lady Bulldogs will play for their third straight state title Saturday.

Lady Bulldogs aiming for third straight state title in final against Ravenwood

Ella Parker and Davis Taylor
October 27, 2023
HOSA students welcome Fall Festival guests to their table at last year's event.

SGA set to host Bearden’s 2023 Fall Festival in staff parking lot Tuesday

Ella Parker, Editor-in-chief
October 23, 2023
Bearden students change class in the hallways of the Freshman Academy, which is now in its second year.

Student ambassadors help to expand implementation of academy model at Bearden

Ella Parker, Editor-in-chief
October 4, 2023
Senior Tyler Raiman (center) was one of two members of the Bearden band to participate in a professional marching program this summer.

Two Bearden students spend their summer marching with prestigious program

Ella Parker, Editor-in-chief
September 6, 2023
Bearden's marching band has been hard at work getting ready for the 2023 competition season.

Bearden band set to compete on national level with halftime show ‘Watercolor Dreams’

Ella Parker, Editor-in-chief
August 17, 2023
Bearden's 2021-22 choir poses for a picture after a show last year.

Bearden choir’s winter concert set to help students prepare for New York trip this spring

Ella Parker, Editor-in-chief
December 13, 2022
Melinda McBay, Campbell Boney, Mr. Cody Martin, Madeleine Davis, and Chloe Ayo (left to right) accept recognition for The Simply Smart Grant.

[Photo] Leadership 3 students write successful grant application for Fall Festival, class supplies

Alyssa Gast, Staff Writer
December 7, 2022
Bearden athletic trainer Nicole Medina practices treatment with her student assistants.

Bearden’s athletic training program provides students with practical healthcare experience

Ella Parker, Editor-in-chief
December 6, 2022
The freshman academy classrooms are grouped together upstairs to make it easier for students to navigate to classes and for teachers to collaborate.

[Photo] Academy system will shift physical organization of Bearden through co-location

Maddie Borth, News Editor
December 5, 2022
Teenagers say one of the reasons they flock to TikTok over other platforms is because it also sparks in-person interaction, such as the dance that juniors Elle Kate Huck and Lydia Lively perform here.

[Photo] Special Series: TikTok influences Bearden students’ social dynamics, daily interactions 

Valerie Kinson, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022
Abigail Cade (left) and Alyssa Ella (right) have been hard at work with the rest of the costume crew all semester long to get ready for November's showings of Curtains.

Bearden stage tech faces new challenge of hand-making majority of costumes

Ella Parker, Editor-in-chief
October 20, 2022
Dawgathon is hosting "Screen on the Green" on Friday with a requested $5 donation.

Dawgathon set to host inaugural ‘Screen on the Green’ to raise funds for children’s hospital

Ella Parker, Editor-in-chief
October 4, 2022
Dr. Dave Rynkiewicz talks with librarian Mrs. Kristen Heffern at a faculty meet-and-greet in September.

[Photo] Rynkiewicz happy to find ‘positive’ community at Bearden as new curriculum principal

Alyssa Gast, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
Bearden students celebrate Honky Tonk homecoming in 2021. SGA is excited to build on what they started with last year's dance.

[Photo] SGA hopes to build on last year’s momentum with ‘Greece vs. Peace’ homecoming dance

Millie Lovett, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022
Class changes look a little bit different with the freshman academy, and they will continue to evolve over the coming years as Bearden rolls out the full academy system.

[Photo] Future of Bearden academies starting to take shape, although detailed timeline still up to KCS

Millie Lovett, Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
A Black Hawk helicopter lands at Bearden on Sept. 7 for a Congressional Medal of Honor ceremony.

Bearden welcomes Congressional Medal of Honor recipients for official ceremony

Ella Parker, Editor-in-chief
September 20, 2022
New administrator Mr. Steve Harris (left) talks with U.S. history teacher Mr. Chris Taylor before school Friday morning.

[Photo] Harris transitions to new role in administration as Bearden’s junior class principal

Maddie Borth, News Editor
September 16, 2022
The Bearden band performs their new halftime show "Avion" at a recent football game.

Marching band’s new halftime show preserves traditions, explores new ground

Ella Parker, Editor-in-chief
September 8, 2022
Mrs. Amy Davis leads a recent Key Club meeting in the auditorium.

[Photo] SGA, Key Club leaders collaborate for upcoming service events

Valerie Kinson, Staff Writer
September 7, 2022
Bearden volleyball is benefiting from having more height in its front row.

[Photo] Bearden volleyball benefiting from more height in key front row positions

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
August 31, 2022
If a Bearden student has an 80s song pulled up on Spotify, there's a good chance it has had a resurgence of popularity thanks to Stranger Things.

[Photo] ‘Stranger Things’ inspires resurgence of 80s pop culture for Bearden students

Maddie Borth, News Editor
August 31, 2022
Millie Lovett and Cade Crum celebrate with assistant coach Patty Thewes (left) and head coach Ashley Schott (right) after a race last year.

Lovett, Crum return to lead Bearden cross country after standout seasons as freshmen last year

Ella Parker, Editor-in-chief
August 24, 2022
Bearden football returns on Saturday at 7 against West.

[Photo] Bearden football will start new era under Coach Jones with new offensive scheme

London Owens, Staff Writer
August 19, 2022
New Bearden tennis coach Dana Forsyth poses with a group that she coached to a junior team tennis state championship.

Forsyth brings wealth of experience as new Bearden tennis coach

Ella Parker, Staff Writer
December 8, 2021
Nicco Young gets one of his 25 carries against Cleveland on Friday. The senior scored both touchdowns in the second half to complete Bearden's 14-10 comeback win.

Young’s big night preserves Bearden’s playoff hopes heading into final two games

Ella Parker, Staff Writer
October 21, 2021
Tammy Kregel's personality, as well as her photography, are leaving a significant impact on the Bearden community.

Kregel’s photography, bonds with athletes bring joy to Bearden sports

Ella Parker, Staff Writer
October 7, 2021
Senior Bradynn Belcher waits for a pitch during a game last spring.

Boles brings range of experience, local ties as next Bearden softball coach

Ella Parker, Staff Writer
September 20, 2021
Kam Smith (92) makes a play in the backfield against Jefferson County last year.

Smith’s progression from freshman to senior year key to Bearden’s defensive success

Ella Parker, Staff Writer
September 15, 2021
Bearden volleyball is relying on team chemistry to carry the Lady Bulldogs this year.

Volleyball’s team chemistry gives players excitement about future of program

Ella Parker, Staff Writer
August 31, 2021
Carson Hammond (left) and Kam Smith (middle) are two of the Bearden captains who have helped to develop camaraderie on the football team.

Football’s senior class develops tight-knit team atmosphere

Ella Parker, Staff Writer
August 20, 2021
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