Healthier options provided
Liz Kucera
October 16, 2009
If you are a regular in the lunch line, chances are you have noticed some changes this year including food and drink. The National School Beverage Guidelines, published in 2006, is the reason for the changes in the soda machines. The guidelines affect drinks sold before, during, and after school, but... Read more »
McGrath, skeet wonder, shoots for stars
Sam Littlefield
October 11, 2009
With 16 world skeet championships and a world record under his belt, Jon Michael McGrath II is living the dream. Beginning at age 11, McGrath was winning tournaments left and right. In fact, he was winning so many tournaments that he had to be moved up to the maximum age limit competition (18+ years... Read more »
V-ball aims for three-peat
Jack Cameron
October 11, 2009
The varsity volleyball team is on track to clinch another state title. The girls have posted an impressive record of 27-3, taking down powerful opponents: 6A No. 1 Edmond Santa Fe, 6A No. 2 Edmond Memorial, 6A No. 4 Jenks, and the No. 1 team from Arkansas, Bentonville. The Comets began post season play... Read more »
Only Mr. & Miss Kelley to tie the knot
Bailey Heldmar
October 11, 2009
When Robyn Thomas and Michael Hartmeyer were named Mr. and Miss Kelley at the 1994 prom, neither realized that they would one day make Bishop Kelley history. On October 19, 2002, Robyn and Michael became the first and only Mr. and Miss Kelley to get married. During her time at Bishop Kelley, Robyn... Read more »
Dietary Changes: Helpful or Controlling? Healthier choices benefit students
Liz Kucera
October 11, 2009
The changes to the cafeteria have been made in the students’ best interests. We don’t need 10 teaspoons of sugar 20 minutes before we go back to class. In addition, the large amounts of sugar found in non-diet soda promotes tooth decay. Soda is a fast way to take in 140 or more calories almost... Read more »
Dietary Changes: Helpful or Controlling? Students can make their own decisions
Danny Nguyen
October 11, 2009
Since changes to healthier options in cafeterias have spread all over the nation, it’s no surprise that Bishop Kelley is also affected. In order to promote healthy options this year, regular sodas and french fries, ordered separately, have been taken off the lunch menu. Removing these options for lunch... Read more »
‘You snooze, you lose’ is not so accurate
Mary W. Allen
October 11, 2009
It’s third block, and your teacher is giving a lecture as you stifle a yawn. You try to pay attention, but your mind can’t help but zone out. You’re getting drowsy now, and your eyes are starting to close against your will as your head slowly nods forward. A few minutes later, someone shoves your... Read more »
The buzz on energy drinks
Cady Carlson
October 11, 2009
Thirty-one percent of Bishop Kelley students said they drink one to two energy beverages a week with the majority prefering Red Bull. However, few students may know about the recent studies coming to light regarding just how unhealthy energy drinks are. A press release by the American Heart Association... Read more »
The man in the golf cart
Sam Littlefield and Jack Cameron
October 11, 2009
For the past four years, he has made thousands of trips chauffeuring students back and forth from the STC to the main building. Making at least four trips a day on the Schmitzmobile, computer teacher Mr. Dan Schmitz has befriended all of the students with crutches, which he jokingly refers to as the... Read more »
Kelley Clunker
Jack Cameron
October 11, 2009
Beat up, worn down, decrepit, dilapidated and tradition rich: Lucy Heinrich’s ’88 Buick Century meets all the criteria for this year’ first Kelley Klunker. In 1988, when the ’88 Century was introduced, it was described as a feature -packed, luxury car ride, and reliable with great mileage. While... Read more »