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Veterans: the backbone of our country

Grant Taylor, Journalist May 6, 2024

There's no question that veterans are the backbone of this country. They risk their lives to help Americans lead a safe life in the United States. They made sacrifices so that citizens could live freely....

An Unseen Group: African American Women

Leo Byrd, Writer April 17, 2024

There are many unseen groups in Lucy Beckham High School and in the world. An important and easily underappreciated group that is often talked about is African American Women. African American Women throughout...

Networking Now

Networking Now

Aidan Kroll, Lead Journalist January 22, 2024

Networking might seem to be threatening and daunting to many students. But, if approached right, it can be insightful and exciting for just about anyone. It is not, however, limited to professionals only...

Making the Change: From One Career to Another with Janet Gertz

Making the Change: From One Career to Another with Janet Gertz

Owen Collins, Journalist November 29, 2023

Lawyer and musician, Janet Gertz, has been working in the field of law for 20 years. It was a life-changing move to switch jobs halfway through her career in marketing when Gertz’s mother asked her “Did...

Two puppies playing together in the Vet Science room! The black one, Jo-Dee, is up for adoption right now!

What’s the deal with Vet Science?

Ava Tweedy, Reporter October 24, 2023

As many at Lucy Beckham know, our school houses the only veterinary science program in the district. Taught by Ms. Alex McCarrell in Room 139, her class is a great opportunity for any aspiring veterinarian...

Phone Use in the Classroom

Sadie Hayes May 15, 2023

In high schools today, many teachers need help with students using their phones during class. Whether it is students going on them to avoid doing school work or using them to cheat on an assignment....

Screen Time’s Effect on Sleep

Screen Time’s Effect on Sleep

Annie Wilbourne May 15, 2023

In today’s world, a phone or device is more commonly a crutch and addiction than it is something people only occasionally use. Although technology can be extremely useful, being on a device for too long...

Spring Sports Recap

Annie Wilbourne May 15, 2023

With the school year coming to a close, soccer, lacrosse, and track are wrapping up their seasons. Beckham’s first ever seniors are approaching their graduation, and some athletes got to finish their...

Mothers Day Gifts

Emma Dickens May 9, 2023

Every mom deserves a day where she’s celebrated. Mothers Day is the perfect day to express your love for your mom. Whether it’s a fancy dinner or a nice card, kind gestures are what make mothers feel...

Top Prom

Top Prom

Elle Wheat April 28, 2023

Top Prom was a huge success! So many people showed up and the venue was beautiful. Owen Piotriwski and Elise Piotriwski won prom king and queen. Anthony Andrade and Kylie Freeman won prom prince and princess....

Screen Time in Adolescence

Emma Dickens April 28, 2023

Screen time regulation has remained a widely debated topic since the revolutionary iphone’s release in the early 2000’s. Since the unveiling of the iphone, people have questioned the benefits of screen...

History of Prom

Mattie Sneed April 26, 2023

Prom, the dance most high schoolers look forward to all year. The pretty dresses, the botineers, even the shoes. The first proms were in the early 1800s. These dances were originally known as the Promenade....

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