The Bark

The Student News Site of Bearden High School

The Bark

The Bark

Emily Simmons, News Editor

Emily Simmons is the News Editor for the Bark. A senior here at Bearden High School she is currently the president of the French Club and is involved in both Humanities Club and NHS. Her interests include listening to music, writing, ice skating, swimming, Harry Potter, playing with her dog, using the Word "snazzy", and hanging out with friends at the park.

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Emily Barnes and Ryan Smith star in this weekend's performances of Romeo and Juliet.

Barnes, Smith bring Shakespeare’s most famous romantic duo to Bearden stage

Emily Simmons, News Editor
April 27, 2018
Sign-up for Big Ball Soccer tournament available outside Room 404

Sign-up for Big Ball Soccer tournament available outside Room 404

Emily Simmons, News Editor
April 13, 2018
Bearden sophomore Thomas Knight works on decorations for this weekend's convention.

Statewide leadership conference lands at Bearden on Friday afternoon

Emily Simmons, News Editor
April 5, 2018
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[Photo] Bearden senior, now a survivor of testicular cancer, looks to raise awareness

Maggie Price, Entertainment Editor
April 5, 2018
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[Photo] Bearden announces Class of 2018 Valedictorian, co-Salutatorians

Fatima Bhidya, Staff Writer
April 3, 2018
Taylor Patton, who will play Sister Laurence in Bearden's interpretation of Romeo and Juliet, looks over a script before rehearsal.

[Photo] Theatre department brings unique twist to Romeo and Juliet cast

Emma Mink, Staff Writer
March 21, 2018
Mrs. Heather Jones brings experience in not only education, but graphic design, special effects makeup, and costume design, among other areas.

Bearden welcomes new art teacher with diverse experience

Emily Simmons, News Editor
January 30, 2018
Assistant principal Mrs. Anna Graham poses with her students last summer in the London Eye. Mrs. Graham is taking students to Paris this summer.

Bearden staff, students continue tradition of international travel

Emily Simmons, News Editor
January 26, 2018
Bearden's first Ethics Bowl team preparing to compete at UT

Bearden’s first Ethics Bowl team preparing to compete at UT

Emily Simmons, News Editor
December 6, 2017
Junior Amanda Carlevato is providing illustrations for The Perfect Cup by her grandmother Penelope Carlevato.

Junior Carlevato designing illustrations for second book of her career

Emily Simmons, News Editor
October 4, 2017
The new Culver's is located near the intersection of Kingston Pike and Cedar Bluff.

Review: Butterburgers, frozen custard at Culver’s live up to expectations

Emily Simmons, News Editor
September 21, 2017
Bearden had the first National Art Honor Society chapter in the country, and it's still active and productive almost 40 years later.

Nation’s first NAHS chapter upholding proud tradition at Bearden

Emily Simmons, News Editor
September 6, 2017
CEO Will Gross (left) work with fellow seniors Matt Stubblefield, Brandon Jacoby, and Justin Ketterl at the Forget Me Not 5k this weekend.

Virtual Enterprise builds camaraderie at charity run, chooses new path for company

Emily Simmons, News Editor
August 29, 2017
Mrs. Amanda Edsell works in her office as the newest Bearden assistant principal. She can be found in the East Mall office.

Bearden welcomes (kind of) new administrator to team

Emily Simmons, News Editor
August 17, 2017
Bearden senior Will Eakin has composed and will perform live the score for Bearden's production of Arabian Nights.

Senior Eakin composes score for ‘Arabian Nights’ production

Emily Simmons, Staff Writer
April 11, 2017
As one of Knox County's teachers of the year, Ms. Karen Latus is now a candidate for Tennessee teacher of the year.

Latus named one of KCS teachers of year because of ‘exciting, interactive’ classroom

Emily Simmons, Staff Writer
April 4, 2017
Junior Millie Runion is one of three BHS students selected to participate in either All-State Orchestra or Band.

BHS junior Runion joins All-State Orchestra for third straight year

Emily Simmons, Staff Writer
March 9, 2017
Sophomore violinist selected for All-State Orchestra for second year

Sophomore violinist selected for All-State Orchestra for second year

Emily Simmons, Staff Writer
February 24, 2017
Bearden junior Raymond selected to participate in prestigious All-State band

Bearden junior Raymond selected to participate in prestigious All-State band

Emily Simmons, Staff Writer
January 31, 2017
Ms. Alley works with her group of advanced acting students during a recent class.

Alley ready for challenge of directing ‘Arabian Nights’ in return to Bearden

Emily Simmons, Staff Writer
January 22, 2017
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