The Bark

The Student News Site of Bearden High School

The Bark

The Bark

Katie Matthews, Editor-in-Chief

Katie Matthews is the Editor-in-Chief for The Bark. She is involved in Senior Committee, NHS, and Helping Hands. Her hobbies include singing, acting, writing, baking, and spending time with her family and friends.

All content by Katie Matthews

Review: Judah & the Lion’s new album captures elements of old releases

Katie Matthews, Editor-in-chief
March 4, 2016
Tyler Hotz eats a banana every morning for breakfast, and he wants everybody to know it.

[Photo] Staff picks: Quick and easy breakfast ideas

January 27, 2016
Bearden seniors Annie Smith, Perry Johns, Graham Benefiel, Derek Anderson, Matt Howard, and Jackson Craig celebrate after their successful escape game experience.

Escape games becoming breakout trend for Bearden students

Katie Matthews, Editor-in-chief
January 14, 2016
Review: Adele’s '25' well deserving of saying 'Hello' to No. 1

Review: Adele’s ’25’ well deserving of saying ‘Hello’ to No. 1

Katie Matthews, Editor-in-chief
November 23, 2015
B-Natural is hoping to learn and grow at this weekend's workshop in Ohio.

B-Natural traveling to Ohio for a cappella workshop

Katie Matthews, Editor-in-chief
November 12, 2015
BBN anchor Callie Dowd's costume was not last minute, but it was too priceless for us not to post.

[Photo] Staff picks: Last minute Halloween costumes

October 29, 2015
Review: 'Once Upon a Time' brings fresh plot to season 5

Review: ‘Once Upon a Time’ brings fresh plot to season 5

Katie Matthews, Editor-in-chief
September 29, 2015
Lizzy Noon and Griffin Davis were named Best All-Around for the Class of 2016.

Noon, Davis named Best All Around at Annual Skits

Katie Matthews, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2015
Review: Ben Rector’s new album is his best yet

Review: Ben Rector’s new album is his best yet

Katie Matthews, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2015

Bearden names nine National Merit semifinalists

Katie Matthews, Editor-in-chief
September 9, 2015
Students get hands-on experience in Bearden's new health sciences academy.

New health science academy brings career opportunities to Bearden

Katie Matthews, Editor-in-chief
September 1, 2015
President Madison Daniels is ready for another great year with Bearden's SGA.

Daniels brings new ideas, traditions to SGA

Katie Matthews, Editor-in-chief
August 17, 2015
The Bark's staff is hard at work, getting the site ready for the new year.

Welcome back: from one family to another

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

Prom committee creating an ‘Enchanted Evening’ for Bearden students

Katie Matthews, Entertainment Editor
April 24, 2015
Top 10 Songs of 2014

Top 10 Songs of 2014

Katie Matthews, Entertainment Editor
January 9, 2015

Faculty, alumni band Vinyl Tap to make debut at ‘Uncommon Core’ art show

Katie Matthews, Entertainment Editor
December 5, 2014

MATTHEWS: People don’t actually judge girls with no makeup on

Katie Matthews, Entertainment Editor
December 2, 2014
REVIEW: 'Mockingjay Part One' lives up to fans’ high expectations

REVIEW: ‘Mockingjay Part One’ lives up to fans’ high expectations

Katie Matthews, Staff Writer
November 25, 2014

‘No Makeup November’ aims to grow girls’ self-confidence

Katie Matthews, Staff Writer
November 7, 2014
Students rehearse with chorus teacher Ms. Mary Sexton, as they prepare for All-East choir.

Five BHS students preparing for challenges, rewards of All-East chorus

Katie Matthews, Staff Writer
October 28, 2014

REVIEW: ‘All Spell Breaks Loose’ in The Vampire Diaries Season 6 premier

Katie Matthews, Entertainment Editor
October 7, 2014

REVIEW: Season 11 premier of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ is typical

Katie Matthews, Entertainment Editor
October 2, 2014
Review: ‘V’ sees Maroon 5 return to their roots 

Review: ‘V’ sees Maroon 5 return to their roots 

Katie Matthews, Entertainment Editor
September 8, 2014
NeedToBreathe's Bear Rinehart plays at a concert that BHS junior Annie Smith attended.

Two BHS juniors proof of concerts’ permanent, growing resonance with students

Katie Matthews, Entertainment Editor
August 29, 2014
Merielle Luepke works on a piece of art in preparation for "Uncommon Core," Bearden's contribution to December's "First Friday" art exhibition downtown.

BHS students ready for their first contributions to ‘First Friday’ art show

Katie Matthews, Staff Writer
December 6, 2013
Wearing a tie, "Tie Guy" Michael Lepard stands in front of his closet filled with ties.

Profiles: Lepard knot your average ‘tie’p of guy

Katie Matthews, Staff Writer
November 22, 2013
Latin club vice president Jake Fountaine prepares for Saturday's all day event.

Latin club prepares for Latin Fair, Convention

Katie Matthews, Staff Writer
November 16, 2013
Senior Zane Gray, senior Shelby Sexton, and junior Dalton Kizer rehearse for their performances in "Thoroughly Modern Millie."

Drama students brace themselves for ‘Millie’ tech week

Katie Matthews, Staff Writer
November 11, 2013

Female a cappella replaces bearden singers for fall semester

Katie Matthews, Staff Writer
October 8, 2013
Parker Dodson is ready to DJ his second Electro Night.

Dodson, SGA preparing for Electro Night to raise money for Second Harvest

Katie Matthews, Staff Writer
September 25, 2013
The first truck of MacBook Pros delivered its shipment Wednesday. Distribution begins Sept. 24.

[Photo] Laptops arrive at BHS; rollout less than two weeks away

Kelsey Kinzer, Staff Writer
September 11, 2013
By the look on his face, Christian Bale clearly can't believe anybody would think Ben Affleck was the right choice to replace him.

Staff picks: Who should play Batman (instead of Affleck)?

Jack H. Evans, Kelsey Kinzer, Hannah McElroy, Graham Benefiel, Litza Craig, Ed Dudrick, Allie Gruszkiewicz, Taylor A. Johnson, Helen Law, Zoey Line, Katie Matthews, and Emily Price
September 4, 2013
Junior Dalton Kizer (left) and senior Zane Gray (right) rehearse for musical theatre with chorus teacher Ms. Mary Sexton.

Musical theatre prepares for ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’

Katie Matthews, Staff Writer
August 28, 2013
Staff picks: Dream pets

Staff picks: Dream pets

Jack H. Evans, Kelsey Kinzer, Hannah McElroy, Graham Benefiel, Litza Craig, Ed Dudrick, Allie Gruszkiewicz, Taylor A. Johnson, Helen Law, Zoey Line, Katie Matthews, and Emily Price
August 28, 2013
Of all the shows listed, The Office is probably the entire staff's top pick.

STAFF PICKS: The best Netflix streaming shows

Jack H. Evans, Kelsey Kinzer, Hannah McElroy, Graham Benefiel, Litza Craig, Ed Dudrick, Allie Gruszkiewicz, Taylor A. Johnson, Helen Law, Zoey Line, Katie Matthews, and Emily Price
August 21, 2013
The band practices in the cafeteria as they get ready for their first performance of the year later this week.

Marching band prepares for debut of new show Friday

Katie Matthews, Staff Writer
August 19, 2013
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