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Aaliyah Garcia
Staff Writer The 2023-2024 school year is coming to an end, and the school’s yearbook was wrapped up on the 29th of March. The yearbooks are coming to show everything that has happened, and are made by the yearbook staff. Yearbook is an elective class where students express some personal creativity while making a themed book of memories. When people move on from high school, it is important to be able to have something to capture those memories. Haelie Snover, freshman, is one of the social media managers of Bonneville High School (BHS) yearbook. Although Snover primarily takes pictures, writes captions,and creates pages, she is also one of the staff members tasked with running the yearbook’s instagram @bhsofficialyearbook. Snover mentioned that she joined the yearbook staff because “so many people talk about it in middle school, and [she] just really wanted to make something that [she] would always remember.” With the help of social media, Snover and the rest of the staff work diligently to include and identify as many students in the book as possible. However, with the high number of students at Bonneville High School, it can be challenging to identify every student. When trying to find the name of an unknown student, the staff will consult one another. If that fails, the staff will face a match, which includes utilizing "the roster for whatever activity they are in" and pulling up portraits to compare eyes, lips, hairline, etc. The yearbook staff tries to include a variety of students, and with the help of face matches they are allowed to include anyone they want. The yearbook staff needs to find out student’s names for the pictures in the yearbook though, Snover explains, “Personally I do not choose the pictures, I choose the pictures I want on my spread, but other people choose the pictures they want.” The spread is pages in the yearbook, and Snover carefully decides what pictures to put on the spreads that she is assigned to. Each student has the chance to provide their own input on the page. This includes any and all photos as well as incorporation of the yearbook theme. Abigayle Shelley, junior, is one of the social media managers for the BHS yearbook. The themes incorporate creativity, and add cute designs to the yearbook. After finishing the book, Shelley explains that the yearbook staff “gets into groups and come up with different themes” for the next year, then they choose a theme. A yearbook theme is a common visual that reflects the student body, faculty, and community. The yearbook staff tries to choose themes that will connect with the majority of the school while still allowing the staff members to show their own creativity and uniqueness. The pictures are also something that express uniqueness from our school. The pictures capture memories throughout the school year and are made to last forever which is why they are carefully chosen. Shelley revealed that “After we do photoshoots the editors sift through all the photos we take and download the best ones.” In the yearbook it is about what looks good and what doesn’t and by selecting the photos that look the most pleasing, the yearbook has photos of fun activities BHS does throughout the school year. The yearbook staff focuses on pictures that are clean, have action, and have different students. With all of these incorporated into the yearbook it is filled with lively, and energy fulfilled pictures. With that, the yearbook staff have worked hard to make this yearbook epic. To appreciate their hard work, go and get a yearbook! Yearbooks can be purchased through May 12 2024. Buy online at yearbookforever.com.
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Ash Merritt
Assistant Editor Taking care of babies can be a difficult experience as well as a look into the delightful parts of having a baby. Bonneville High School provides students with a Child Development class to learn about becoming a parent. Taught by Mrs. Child, the class teaches students about all aspects of childbirth and parenting like anatomy, conception, development, and cost. One of the main projects called the “Baby Think it Over.” This project consists of taking a robotic baby for a three to four day period and taking care of the baby as if it was real. Many individuals choose the weekend to take a baby because they would prefer to care for the baby outside of school hours. Aspen Gooding, a freshman, explains she did not want the baby during school as she “didn't want to be embarrassed at school” because of the baby crying in the middle of class or carrying a baby around the halls. Additionally, she could spend more time with the baby if she took it for the weekend. Other students choose to take the baby from Tuesday evening to Thursday morning instead of over the weekend. Ashley Delehanty, a freshman, explains that she took the baby for the weekdays because she “didn't want to have [her] weekend dedicated to a baby doll.” Similarly to having a real child, caring for the robotic baby comes with a few challenges. One of the many dilemmas parents face is not having the tools to take care of the child. Unlike reality, this class gives students some tools: a bottle, two diapers, and a carrier. Since parents are not given all necessities in real life, students must bring one outfit and a blanket for the baby because parents are not given everything it would need in real life. Other challenges are night time; the robotic babies do not care what time it is, and it will cry in the middle of the night. Delehanty discloses that “Some challenges I face[d] while with the baby [were] definitely when I was woken up at night by [the baby]. It helped me realize how hard it must be to be a parent of a real baby.” The babies have four goals the student has to achieve: burping, feeding, rocking, and changing the diaper. Full of sensors, the baby releases different cries based on its needs. The diapers have two different coloured sensors to show the student has changed the diaper; furthermore, the baby coos once the sensors on the baby and diaper connect. As for feeding the baby, there is a magnet on the bottle tip that connects to a sensor in the baby's mouth. Once the bottle is inserted, the baby will begin "eating" and finish with a drinking sound to indicate its done. After eating, the baby must be burped for a maximum of twenty minutes or until a burping sound is made. Just as real life babies these robo babies need to be rocked, and this action is difficult to achieve. Students may accidently rock the baby too harshly or too softly. Once the baby coos, the students can stop rocking the baby. The students are graded based on achieving the needs of the baby and head support. The babies are set up as newborns to teach students to support the head of a baby. If head support is not being done the baby will scream and wail for three minutes; furthermore, the student will be docked ten points for each head support mishap and unmet needs. The project adds up to 200 points. Child Development's baby project shows how difficult child care can be. Furthermore, the students gain a new experience. These sensitive babies may not be real: however, it may leave a deep bond between the student and child. Baylie Kress
Staff Writer Valentine's day we spend with our loved ones. There is a moral story for Valentine’s Day; however, it was chosen because it spoke to the essay, the mouth is of romantics, and saint Valentine's Day. Valentines is celebrated in the middle of February. It is the anniversary of the death and burial of Valentines, a person who was in jail. It was around the 270 A.D. and other people in the world such as the Christian church want to have a little St. Valentine's Day parties therefore they can build an effort for their Christianity. They had other big stories about the Christians who killed Valentines because people would help them escape the prison in Rome and beat them up. Valentines, one of the prisoners, mentioned being in love with a girl while imprisoned. He would ask for paper to send love to his girlfriend. He did not want anyone to know they were dating so whenever she would visit they would say she was the jailer's daughter not his girlfriend while Valentine was in jail he was growing more ill. He wanted to see his girlfriend before he died and say everything he ever wanted to tell before he died. Knowing that he was struggling he wrote her a letter. When she read it, she was overcome with grief and cried to the point an officer had to escort her out. The man, Valentines, was Christian; it is one of the reasons he was in jail. He wanted to fight, as such he was caught when he did. He did not tell his girlfriend, Valentines, that he was in jail. When she finally found out, she was distressed that she could not spend her Valentine's Day with him. This couple’s Valentines Day was not at all special because they could not have a happy ending. “May your day be filled with love, laughter and unforgettable memories with your beloved ones.” Grisel Gonzalez
Editor The Culture and Dance club started around April of 2021 when a group of Latin students asked Mrs. Bair if they could dance in her classroom at lunch. Bair expressed that she loved how enjoyable the dances were and how well it represented their culture, so she asked them if they wanted to turn it into a club. The purpose of the club was to allow more cultures to be represented at Bonneville High School and to bring people together. To join the Culture and Dance club all students have to do is talk to Bair in room 110 to receive a form and pay a small club fee. Meetings usually take place a couple times a month during lunch time. Currently there are eleven committed members, along with a few other students who pitch in occasionally. Isabel Trujillo, a senior, serves as the club president. Bair speaks of the activities the club partakes in. “Currently we have been doing fundraising, practicing a dance for Hope Week, and float for homecoming, selling Mexican candy, and last year we were able to throw a multicultural dance at the highschool with music representing more than one culture.” A great amount of effort is put into all the events the Culture and Dance prepare and set up. Bair also shares her favorite memory saying, “the multicultural Jairpeo themed dance was amazing and so fun!” Apart from all their achievements so far, Bair mentions how she wants to continue expanding the club. “We are still growing and fundraising, but someday I hope we will be able to do way more in the community. I love that anyone can join without any grade point average, [and] that anyone can belong somewhere.” The Culture and Dance club provides various opportunities for not only the hispanic community, but for every other community of students here at BHS. It allows students to venture out and explore different cultures. No matter who they are, any student is welcome to join Culture and Dance. Mrs. Bair is located in room 110, so stop by with any questions. Students should continue to support the Culture and Dance club as it promotes diversity, enhances their ability to work outside of their comfort zone, and creates new memories and friendships. Allyson Wilson
Staff Writer For this month's foreign exchange highlight, Panni Lida Balogh was chosen to be interviewed. Originally from Hungary, Balogh prefers to be called her middle name, Lida (Lee-duh). Since Balogh has made such a life shift, she was asked about how the academic system at Bonneville High School (BHS) compares to the one in Hungary. Balogh replied: “You have a schedule, but you don't choose it… here you can choose so many classes it was shocking to me.” The students in Hungary receive their schedule with no chance to alter it. The class sizes are significantly smaller; typical classes usually range in the teens. Balogh mentioned that while in Hungary, “[she] had one [classroom]. Students either stay in one class for the whole day or follow the assigned schedule. Balogh emphasized that schooling here is more well rounded and flexible because the students can choose what they want on their schedule. Not only do the academics differ in her home country, but sports do as well. When Balogh was asked about her athletic history, she stated “In Hungary [she] did track and field for five or six years… [she] was very serious about it. [She] wanted to grow up and go elite.” Early in life, Balogh found her love for track and field, and she wanted to continue her running career in Hungary. Even though Balogh felt she had to be perfect to become elite, she continued the sport because “[she] never really felt enjoyment” anywhere else. However, her time on the track did not last forever. In the end, she needed to quit because “[the environment] was toxic.” Her love for track never faded, and she is planning on joining the Bonneville track team. Outside of academics and sports, Balogh discussed a few differences between Hungary and her current home. When the end of December rolls around in Hungary, the students enjoy Christmas break for two weeks. For participating families in the United States, Christmas is usually celebrated on the 25th; however, Hungary honors the holiday a bit differently. Balogh announced that her family celebrates on “the 24th in the night [to] have dinner then open gifts.” The 25th is reserved for visiting relatives. In Eastern Idaho, the winter is characterized by heavy snowfall, while Balogh stated that “the weather in Hungary is very mild, so [she] never [saw] snow. Bologh was completely shocked when she first saw snow because it is rarely seen in Hungary. Life as a foreign exchange student requires flexibility, open mindness, and curiosity. Living in Idaho so far, Balogh has been able to experience frigid weather and typical American school days. Wish her luck for the upcoming track season and remainder of the school year! Ash Merritt
Assistant Editor Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Idaho (ARTI) performs many shows. One being The Play That Goes Wrong; this play is a reenactment of the play The Murder at Haversham Manor. The play continues to go “wrong” from the set falling apart to actors being knocked out by doors. The cast of this show consists of Wyatt Parks as Chris, Nate Olaveson as Trevor, Christian Brefle as Jonathan, Casey Wayne as Robert Haversham, Jack Loomis as Dennis, Payton Nash as Cecil, Azucena Luna as Florence Haversham, and Danni Westbrook as Sandra. The event starts out with Beci Beck, the director, talking about ARTI and how they are a non-profit theatre with activities to join and many shows to see. These events' funding is from the sponsors' donations, and the theatre does a giveaway every show. The funding buys new equipment and caters dinners. After Beck finishes her speech, the show begins with Trevor coming to introduce the premise. Sandra is in the background to fix the set. The set is broken from the start and becomes a running joke through the whole play. Jonathan starts the full play by tripping onto the stage and being the first of four deaths. Florence, Mr. Haversham, Max, and Dennis are the first to see Jonathan's body. Afterward, Mr. Haversham calls Chris to figure out what had happened to Jonathan. Chris, being the detective, runs around to interview each character to see what they had to say about the murder, and he looks for evidence of any clues or leads to this mystery. Within this time, it is found out there is an affair in the mix and a scandal of trying to tempt someone to trust another. By the end, there have been sword fighting, broken decor, poisoning, and the full set falling to pieces leaving the actors to plead for the play to end. By the end of this play, it is as if the audience has become aware of the quirks of some characters who need some “help” to remember their lines and how to say and spell certain words such as cyanide. These become amusing jokes and bring the audience and actors together. The actors have their own quirks out of character as well. Wayne is one of the actors who have been with ARTI since 2016. He explains that he feels that he is a part of the “ARTI family” being able to connect with anyone and everyone. ARTI being diverse and accepting of everyone to join and act with them. Another actor is Olaveson who has done many plays with ARTI and explains he does not enjoy doing “double wide Texas” plays because he loathes doing the heavy accent. ARTI is an experience and a different way to see entertainment. They perform many different shows and it is encouraged to enter an audition or see one of the plays they put on. Lia Hendrix
Staff Writer Everyone needs a break once in a while; for some people, it could be going on a run or reading a book. For many students at Bonneville High School, that break is going to choir. Two students, Mikaila Young and Walker Steffen, provided additional information on this. Mikalia Young, a senior at Bonneville, is a member of Bonnevaires, the top choir at Bonneville. Young is an alto section leader and in Chanteuse. Young reported that “going to choir is a bit of relief from the rest of high school.” At Bonneville, there are several choirs available for students to join. Two of those choirs, Bel Cantos and Bonnevaires, are “audition-based choirs” according to Director Steven Dresen. Bel Cantos is an all-women choir, while Bonnevaires is mixed. Joining Bonnevaires is a significant achievement because students must compete against others and try out for a spot in the group. Another student in Bonnevaires, Walker Steffen, declared that since he has been in choir for a long time, auditioning was not really a problem for him. However, for some students who have never gone through an auditioning process, it might be stressful. After auditioning, the students who have been selected start rehearsing for their various concerts and performances. Although rehearsals may differ, each practice follows a similar structure. When asked what a normal day of rehearsal looked like, both Young and Steffen responded by saying they warm up first by doing scales and some sort of vocal exercise. After warm ups, the students break off into groups to dive deeper into the music. The chosen piece is usually dependent on the upcoming event or performance. The last five minutes are reserved for talking about goals and how the group can accomplish them together. In choir, it is essential for individuals to work together to ensure that the end result is the best it can be. Young mentioned that the choir's friendly atmosphere creates a positive working environment. She stated: “There's something so beautiful about being surrounded by people who love music as much as you, and just being able to create with them is a pleasure.” Steffen stated that the only thing he would change about choir would be the time. Steffen wished the classes and rehearsals were longer to avoid being rushed. Even though the classes may be on a time crunch, a devoted vocalist will dedicate the necessary time to be successful. Bonneville provides students the chance to unwind by joining a choir. Regardless of whether it is men's, women's, mixed, Bel Cantos, or Bonnevaires, everyone is offered the chance to feel included and relaxed. Joanna Dickson
Staff Writer The holidays are coming quickly. Many people have different holiday traditions for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, New Years, and many more. There are many holiday traditions like spending time with family, opening gifts the night before Christmas, and getting pajamas for Christmas Eve. Some individuals celebrate Christmas on December 24th instead of the 25th. Most people can not spend all their time with their family because the families all have different Christmas plans. Ana Grover's family, “meets at [her] grandma's house on Christmas Eve for a traditional German dinner. Which consists of Schnitzel, red cabbage, potato salad, Sauerkraut, and plum cake.” Other people watch the same movie every year, for example, Elf, is a movie that some watch while eating homemade food. Including watching movies and eating something from the movie that's being watched, for example eating a chocolate orange while watching the movie “A Chocolate Orange.” Most people do a white elephant gift exchange where people exchange gifts with friends and family. A fair amount of people build gingerbread houses or decorate ornaments to put on their Christmas tree. People set up lights around their house for everyone to see and set up multiple Christmas trees in their house. There are people who swim on Christmas Eve and then have their favorite foods for dinner before going to bed. One family does 12 days of Christmas to a family where Rylann Jones family “find[s] a family in need and anonymously give them money. Secret Santa gifts with my family, opening Christmas Pj's on Christmas Eve, [and] getting an orange in my stocking.” This tradition started because his mom loves doing kind things for people. Many people watch Christmas lights on Christmas Eve or a church Christmas service that night. A great deal of people do advent calendars leading up to Christmas from 12 days or even 24 days. Numerous people participate in hiding Elf on the Shelf for their younger siblings during the Christmas season. Many people stay up till midnight playing games with family and friends to count down to all the holidays. Based on the survey results most of the students at Bonneville celebrate Christmas. Happy Holidays Bonneville! Allyson Wilson
Staff Writer During the 2023-2024 school year, the Bonneville High School (BHS) wrestling team consisted of over 50 students. On and off the mat there are two teams divided into boys and girls. Out of the 50 students, two of them were chosen to be interviewed for The Bonneville Buzz. The two students that were chosen were Garrett Davis and Laityn Jones. Garrett Davis is in ninth grade, and he has been wrestling for ten years. In those ten years, he discovered his love for wrestling. While being interviewed, Davis mentioned he has “never gotten [a] [serious] injury.” Although he would not classify it as a serious injury, Davis remembered the time he was punched in the face during a match. When wrestling is out of season, Davis can be found on the football field.. After being asked about his athletic preference, he added, “Wrestling is more of an individual sport”; therefore, Davis prefers it over football. Since he prefers to work alone and considers himself an “individual worker,” Davis would rather wrestle than play team-based sports like football. Throughout the season, Davis and his teammates face a variety of challenges. According to Davis, one of the biggest challenges he faced was “... having to wrestle some of [his] teammates…'' because of the pre-existing relationships. Since most athletes form bonds with their teammates, practices in which teammates compete against each other are often intense. Knowing each other’s strengths and weaknesses pushes athletes outside their comfort zone to defeat their teammates. Not only does wrestling help athletes grow physically, it further improves their mental state. Laityn Jones, a ninth grader at BHS, is one of the athletes on the girl wrestling team. When Jones was asked how the female wrestling experience was, she replied “... for some girls it can be hard because this is probably the most physically and mentally demanding sport.” According to Jones, wrestling is an extremely challenging sport for all girls, yet it is worth it in the end because they earn the boys’ respect. When asked why she started wrestling, Jones answered, ”Wrestling is really big [on] my dad’s side of the family.” As Jones watched her brother wrestle, she thought about doing it herself, but she decided against it. At that time, due to low numbers, female wrestlers were required to wrestle boys. Over time, rules and regulations changed, and Jones eventually stepped on the mat. Looking ahead to the wrestling season, one of Jones’ “biggest goals is trying not to physically break herself…” Since injuries are so common and nearly unavoidable in wrestling, Jones' goal is to not accidentally injure herself or an opponent. Davis and Jones’ interview revealed their wrestling history and love for the sport. According to both students, wrestling is more of an individual sport since it teaches them how to identify their strengths and weaknesses in order to be a better wrestler. Not only are students held accountable for their own performances, wrestling pushes them mentally and physically. If passing a wrestler in the hall, wish them the best of luck this season. Grisel Gonzalez
Editor Halloween is one day of the year where frightening and creative costumes are worn, and trick or treating is a fun custom as well. Unique costumes are seen throughout the night. A survey was sent out to the students and staff at Bonneville High School, asking questions about halloween costumes. There are many different categories that people dress up as during this spooky holiday season. Some favorite costumes at Bonneville this year include inflatable costumes, Minions, Disney characters, Star Wars characters, Lightning McQueen, Tinkerbell, Minecraft characters, and Spongebob characters. Many of these favorite costumes are classic characters in famous movies and video games. The scariest costumes some people at Bonneville have seen are clowns, the Grim Reaper, werewolves, zombies, the Boogie Man, scary dolls, demogorgons, and Michael Myers. Along with that, the strangest costumes seen are spiders, hot dogs, frogs, Plankton, a toaster, inflatable aliens, teletubbies, inflatable chickens, Shrek, and goats. Isaac LeCheminant mentions that the strangest costume he has seen is, “A rug. An actual rug.” Aside from all these bizarre costumes, the most common costumes people have seen include M&M’s, Spiderman, ghosts, vampires, superheroes, pumpkins, nerds, firefighters, lifeguards, skeletons, cheerleaders, and witches. Some of the costumes that students and staff are thinking of wearing this year are Marilyn Monroe, butterflies, cowgirls, Winnie the Pooh, Edward ScissorHands, and Care Bears. Several of the faculty and students added that their favorite costumes as children have been Cruella deVile, dalmatian puppies, Disney Princesses, Harry Potter, ladybugs, lambs, ninjas, Peter Pan’s shadow, a pumpkin, rubix cubes, tigers, and walruses. Many of these costumes are homemade as well. Corinne Inglet talks about the costume she made from scratch, “I have made a dragon and a supervillain by getting regular clothing and doing add-ons. I also made a cardboard dragon mask too.” Along with Inglet, other people have also put together homemade costumes such as pumpkins, M&M’s, ghosts, Cinderella, unicorns, dragons, Optimus Prime, stereotypical nerds, cowboys, and Captain Jack Sparrow. Several people enjoy matching costumes with another person; some of these matching costumes include superheroes, the Heathers, Elmo and Cookie Monster, Mario and Luigi, Twilight fangirls, football players and cheerleaders, and the Chipmunks. Emiley Mortensen talks about the matching costume she has had by saying, “It was Ken and Barbie, and it was with my cousin Evan.” Various diverse costumes are worn and seen by the people at Bonneville High School. Dressing up for Halloween is a way these people can convey their ideas to the world and be themselves. |
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