The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

Mike Arbucci stands with his wife in front of Angkor Wat just outside of Siem Reap during his summer trip to Cambodia, 2014 (photo courtesy of Arbucci).

Benefiting from credit

Xiqing Wang, Staff Writer April 4, 2016
Orchestra teacher Mike Arbucci owns more than 20 credit cards, allowing him and his wife to earn travel points and miles. Because of this, they have gone on many trips for little to no cost. Arbucci explains how the process and experience of maintaining his credit cards.
Revisiting Italy

Revisiting Italy

Madison Graves, Business Manager March 25, 2016
Choir students and Choral Director Kevin Coker recount their Spring Break trip to Italy.
Substitute teacher for Spanish teacher Kari Hillen, Garciela Scannapieco, instructs her fifth hour Spanish 3.5 class in place of Hillen.

Temporary teachers

Xiqing Wang, Staff Writer March 7, 2016
Several BVNW teachers are on or planning on going on maternity leave this school year. With a transition to classes conducted by long term substitutes, students discuss differences in the learning environment due to the absence of their original teachers.
Adorning their autos

Adorning their autos

Avery Mojica, Puzzle Editor March 6, 2016
Students explain the items they decorated their cars with and the significance behind them.
Senior Joey Mitchell shops for Sweetheart gear prior to the dance.

Dresses and dinner

Abdul Qaddour, Staff Writer February 17, 2016
Students discuss the planning their groups put in to the dance, from dresses and suits to dinner and after parties.
Students cheer during the 2015 Homecoming assembly.

A change in spirit

Morgan Lewis, Sports Coordinator February 15, 2016
With spirit week beginning tomorrow, students and staff reflect on the rules created for Homecoming spirit week and their effects on spirit week.
Class of 2016 Secretary Arman Alhosseini walks in the cage during Homecoming spirit week, where decorations are stored for spirit week.

StuGo: Decorations and spirit week

Olivia Baird, Online Editor February 8, 2016
StuGo manages the decoration of the school for the Sweetheart dance and for spirit week. Executive and grade level StuGo members discuss their responsibilities.
2015 BVNW graduates, from left, Charlie Anderson, Adeline Ellis, Morgan Welch, Lauren Gensch, Kathleen Lutz and Sarah Fugate (photo courtesy of Welch).

Lessons learned

Madison Graves, Business Manager January 26, 2016
Five BVNW graduates reflect on their experiences in high school and how well they were prepared for their college experiences.
Ready for ACTion

Ready for ACTion

Avery Mojica, Puzzle Editor January 15, 2016
Students reflect on the success of their chosen standardized test study methods - from classes to private tutoring and prep books.
Wintertime workouts

Wintertime workouts

Xiqing Wang, Staff Writer December 9, 2015
Even with cold winter weather around the corner, there are still several ways to stay active.
Exchanging lifestyles

Exchanging lifestyles

Abdul Qaddour, Staff Writer December 8, 2015
Senior Bruno Biazetto and junior Sophia Stedile are guest residents from Sao Paulo, Brazil, experiencing the life of a U.S. high school student at BVNW.
Letters for success

Letters for success

Abdul Qaddour, Staff Writer December 6, 2015
Teachers face the trials and tribulations of writing recommendation letters for seniors applying to college.
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