The Bark

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Olivia Hailey

Olivia Hailey, News Editor

Olivia Hailey is a senior at Bearden and the News Editor for The Bark. She’s also involved in SGA as Historian, yearbook, and Bearden tennis. In her free time, she loves taking pictures and exploring Knoxville. Her favorite things include Honeybee coffee, her dogs and cat, and any bookstore. 

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Brinley Murphy looks for her next move in a game against Farragut in 2019. Murphy and the rest of the senior class have been integral to the program since they were freshmen, and as seniors, they're looking for back-to-back state titles.

[Photo] Lady Bulldogs aiming for second consecutive state championship in 2022

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
August 18, 2022
Elijah Bredwood and the Bulldogs will look to make another run to the state tournament this spring.

[Photo] LMU signee Bredwood ready to lead boys basketball back to state tournament

Joshua Lovett, Co-Sports Editor
November 17, 2021
Bearden's Fall Festival last occurred in 2019. It will make its return to campus Tuesday.

[Photo] SGA’s Fall Festival returns on Tuesday after one-year hiatus to raise money for Second Harvest

Bradynn Belcher, Editor-in-chief
October 22, 2021
Junior Sydney Branson watches her chip shot during a tournament last year. She along with the rest of the girls team have advanced to next week's region tournament.

[Photo] Girls golf, freshman Morrell advance to region tournament next week

Nolan Russell, Co-Sports Editor
September 25, 2020
Narrators Reagan Ruth (left) and Javier Castro (right) talk to Megan O'Neal, one of the seven dwarfs.

[Photo] Theatre II presenting Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon one-act show

Emma Kate Poole, Staff Writer
December 11, 2019
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[Photo] Returning vets, talented newcomers combine to lift Lady Bulldogs to unbeaten start

Logan Mize, Sports Editor
December 3, 2019
A group of Bearden students celebrates Friendsgiving last year.

Bearden students celebrating Friendsgiving to share appreciation for one another

Olivia Hailey, News Editor
November 21, 2019
Senior Committee meets this week in sponsor Mrs. Anne Fine's room.

[Photo] Senior Committee to sell Chick-n-Minis every Wednesday as fundraiser for senior gift

Emma Kate Poole, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
ProjectU sponsor Mrs. Kristen Heffern and founder Kristy Dean meet to make plans for the future of the club.

ProjectU club starts up at Bearden, hopes to positively impact school environment

Olivia Hailey, News Editor
November 7, 2019
Farragut SGA President Audrey Richards (left) and BHS SGA President Abby Ann Ramsey (right) work together to design the crown that will bring a new tradition to West Knoxville's classic rivalry.

[Photo] Bearden, Farragut SGA presidents introducing new tradition to West Knoxville rivalry

Lydia Battey, Entertainment Editor
October 17, 2019
Bearden's NJROTC takes top team honors at Knoxville's 2019 Marine Mud Run

Bearden’s NJROTC takes top team honors at Knoxville’s 2019 Marine Mud Run

Olivia Hailey, News Editor
October 16, 2019
Annual staff member Lauren Hall presents Meaghan Chase with her Best All-Around superlative.

[Photo] Theatre classes, annual staff work together for memorable senior superlatives

Lily Price, Staff Writer
October 2, 2019
Bearden alumna paints tribute to bullied UT fan on The Rock

Bearden alumna paints tribute to bullied UT fan on The Rock

Olivia Hailey, News Editor
September 27, 2019
Bearden's homecoming king candidates rehearse Wednesday for Friday night's festivities.

[Photo] Bearden set to add homecoming king to slate of fall homecoming activities

Emma Kate Poole, Staff Writer
September 12, 2019
Cups like this one are located around campus, and Bearden students are getting hands-on experience in helping UT with its data collection.

Environmental Club, ecology classes participating in UTK mosquito research 

Olivia Hailey, News Editor
September 10, 2019
Sophomore Alexis Rambowski practices delivering her arguments in front of her fellow debate team members.

Bearden’s competitive debate team seeking new members 

Olivia Hailey, News Editor
September 4, 2019
The 2019-20 student section leaders are trying to help Bearden up its school spirit game this year.

[Photo] New student section leaders hoping to up the energy level, bring back old traditions

Lily Price, Staff Writer
August 22, 2019
Mrs. Debbie Sayers speaks to Bearden's SGA after school one day.

Sayers re-acclimates to Bearden traditions, this time as principal, not parent

Olivia Hailey, News Writer
August 16, 2019
Assistant principal Mrs. Candace Greer supervises The Pit after school.

[Photo] Greer joins Bearden administration as new junior assistant principal

Lydia Battey, Entertainment Editor
August 15, 2019
SGA president Abby Ann Ramsey (right) and new member coordinator Tiana Sprowls (left) present to SGA members at a meeting after school last week.

[Photo] SGA introduces new application for 2019-20 membership

Emma Kate Poole, Staff Writer
August 14, 2019
Mrs. Victoria May looks on as prom committee members work on designing decorations in the art gallery this week.

Unique, student-created decorations add depth to Bearden’s 2019 prom

Olivia Hailey, Staff Writer
May 3, 2019
Bearden contributed this colorful bulldog to the Dogwood Festival's Chalk Walk on April 6.

NAHS proudly represents Bearden community at Dogwood’s Chalk Walk

Olivia Hailey, Staff Writer
April 16, 2019
Senior Ahmadi wins talent show with Spanish guitar medley

Senior Ahmadi wins talent show with Spanish guitar medley

Olivia Hailey, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
Holly Walker and Lydia Steimer are completely on board with the new weighted blanket trend.

New blanket trend weighing students down – but in a good way, they say

Olivia Hailey, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
Bearden theatre teacher Ms. Katie Alley (center) works with her new cast for The Odyssey during fourth block. Ms. Alley has announced the cast list, and students are moving forward with preparations for the show.

Bearden theatre announces cast list for April’s production of ‘The Odyssey’

Olivia Hailey, Staff Writer
January 18, 2019
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