The Bark

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The Bark

The Bark

Kelsey Kinzer, Editor-in-chief

Kelsey Kinzer is Editor-in-chief for The Bark. She participates in SGA, and in her free time, she enjoys skiing, reading, watching every available show on Netflix. She also hates posing for pictures (see left).

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Even when West Knoxville was blanketed in 6 inches of snow, Bearden teachers found ways to keep their students working.

[Photo] Online teaching makes inclement weather days ‘snow’ problem

Tori Lafon, Staff Writer
March 2, 2015
Editor-in-chief Kelsey Kinzer enjoys a clear day on the coast of Northern Ireland during her trip abroad this summer.

Welcome from overseas (and back again)

Kelsey Kinzer, Editor-in-chief
August 18, 2014
Bearden students stayed home due to weather for the seventh time this semester due to Wednesday night's storm. Knox County Schools now only has one remaining day allotted for inclement weather.

White-out: Students enjoy time off, but KCS now out of extra days

Kelsey Kinzer, News Editor
February 13, 2014
The TASC board listens to Bearden's presentation for the conference in March.

[Photo] TASC preparations in full swing after presentation to board

Mackenzie Lee, Staff Writer
January 17, 2014
Review: Beyoncé’s surprise album her best yet

Review: Beyoncé’s surprise album her best yet

Kelsey Kinzer, News Editor
January 13, 2014
A snowflake hangs from the "Giving Tree," symbolizing another gift from a Bearden student.

Leadership classes find innovative ways to collect toys for annual holiday party

Kelsey Kinzer, News Editor
December 12, 2013
The new design of the bulletin boards in the West Mall allows for teachers to promote student accomplishments in the classroom.

New bulletin boards recognize students in the classroom

Kelsey Kinzer, News Editor
September 20, 2013
The first truck of MacBook Pros delivered its shipment Wednesday. Distribution begins Sept. 24.

Laptops arrive at BHS; rollout less than two weeks away

Kelsey Kinzer, Staff Writer
September 11, 2013
The lessons in advisory over the next few weeks are designed to prepare Bearden students for the arrival of the new laptops.

Extra advisories educating students on online ethics

Kelsey Kinzer, Staff Writer
September 4, 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
One of the new Second Harvest competitions this year involves access to The Pit for underclassmen.

[Photo] SGA plans for Second Harvest with new fundraisers, expectations

Allie Gruszkiewicz, Staff Writer
August 30, 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
Jake Grayson (right) had the opportunity to spend some time in China this summer.

Profiles: 3 BHS students reflect on summer trip to China

Kelsey Kinzer, Staff Writer
August 23, 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
Profiles: BHS senior spends summer working with AIDS charity in Ethiopia

Profiles: BHS senior spends summer working with AIDS charity in Ethiopia

Kelsey Kinzer, News Editor
August 19, 2013

Diversity Prom provides unbiased haven for East Tennessee students

Kelsey Kinzer
March 15, 2013

Recent survey shows public support for more funding to schools

Kelsey Kinzer
February 21, 2013

Nine students join finalist list for National Merit Scholarship

Kelsey Kinzer
February 7, 2013

Senior saxophonist enters third straight year of All-State band

Kelsey Kinzer
February 6, 2013
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