The Student News Site of Bellevue West Senior High School

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The Student News Site of Bellevue West Senior High School

The Thunderbeat
The Student News Site of Bellevue West Senior High School

The Thunderbeat
Jacki Petrow

Jacki Petrow, Editor-in-Chief

Senior Jacki Petrow is the EIC on Newspaper. She also plays flute and is involved in local environmental activism. Her Instagram is @jackipetrow.

All content by Jacki Petrow
Rendering of planned cybersecurity facility in Bellevue. Photo provided by Harrison Johnson

Construction planned in Bellevue

Jacki Petrow, Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2024
Bellevue needs public transportation

Bellevue needs public transportation

Jacki Petrow, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2024
Graphic by Jacki Petrow

Cavetown’s EP “little vice” is a let down

Jacki Petrow and Jake Breaux
March 1, 2024
A simulator which makes use of a full range of motion will be used in the aviation program that launches in the fall. Photo courtesy of Dr. Robert Moore.

Aviation program to launch in the fall

Jacki Petrow, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2024
Narva starts West High Writers club at West

Narva starts West High Writers club at West

Jacki Petrow, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2024
Senior Eldon Turner runs after the ball.

Boys basketball captain Eldon Turner contributes leadership, skills for team

Jacki Petrow, Editor-in-chief
February 8, 2024
Math teacher Jacob Eitzen speaks to the assembly after winning the Milken Educator Award on Nov. 16.

Eitzen wins Milken Educator Award

Rory Vargas, Andrew Callison, Aurora Christensen, and Jacki Petrow
November 17, 2023
Athletic Trainer Jeremy Langer wraps a student’s knee before practice.

Students rely on athletic trainers

Jacki Petrow, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2023
Senior Kara Muller leads a group of runners at a cross country meet in Columbus, NE.

Muller breaks cross country school record, qualifies for state

Jacki Petrow, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2023
Hudl selected the Sept. 8 Westside vs. Bellevue West football game as a "Must-See Matchup" on their website.

Bellevue West vs. Westside selected as a Hudl ‘Must-See Matchup’

Jacki Petrow, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2023
Conductor AJ Reimer introduces the Bellevue Singers at their Aug. 20 concert at Bellevue West.

[Photo] Reimer launches alumni choir

Raegan Rains, Copy Editor
August 24, 2023

In-Depth Feature: Controversy over proposed development in Lincoln

Jacki Petrow, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2023

Infographic: Climate change and Nebraska agriculture

Jacki Petrow, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2023
A week of school lunch as a vegetarian

A week of school lunch as a vegetarian

Jacki Petrow, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2023
Junior Alaina Jenkins strikes a pose during the show.

Photo essay: March 25 indoor marching arts showcase

Jacki Petrow, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2023
Auditorium construction postponed indefinitely

Auditorium construction postponed indefinitely

Jacki Petrow, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2023
Sophomore Zhyael Dotzler and junior Kenize Melcher support senir Tia Chism during Senior Night on Feb. 17, 2023.

[Photo] West basketball dominates the courts

Beck Frazier, Broadcast Manager
February 24, 2023
Bellevue Public Schools’ civics committee mandated by Nebraska law

Bellevue Public Schools’ civics committee mandated by Nebraska law

Jacki Petrow, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2023
Kevin McCarthy elected Speaker of the House

Kevin McCarthy elected Speaker of the House

Jacki Petrow, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2023
Bellevue English Learners program provides support

Bellevue English Learners program provides support

Jacki Petrow, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2023
Metro basketball tournament to be held at West

Metro basketball tournament to be held at West

Jacki Petrow, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2022
Tools for stress relief sit on a desk in the Take 5 Room.

Take Five Room is an asset

Jacki Petrow, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2022
A table of merchandise from the Red Cross is offered for blood donors.

Photo Essay: Bellevue West Blood Drive

Jacki Petrow, EIC
November 10, 2022
A black bean patacon from El Arepon provides a vegetarian option at Bellevue's new Venezuelan restaurant.

El Arepon brings new dining experience to Bellevue

Jacki Petrow and Alex Jolley
September 2, 2022

Photo Essay by Layout Editor Jacki Petrow

Jacki Petrow, Layout Editor
May 19, 2022
A group of students pose with their “backpacks.”

Students bring ‘anything but a backpack’

Jacki Petrow and Tamir Morris
May 19, 2022
Security: State Patrol Officers prepare to screen students entering the trial.

Nebraska Supreme Court comes to Bellevue West

Jacki Petrow, Layout Editor
April 6, 2022
Gardens benefit all: steps to start your spring garden now

Gardens benefit all: steps to start your spring garden now

Jacki Petrow, Layout Editor
March 11, 2022
Trophies are lined up on a table in the cafeteria in preparation for the awards ceremony.

Photo Essay: Bellevue West hosts forensics tournament

Jacki Petrow, Reporter
November 15, 2021
Students and staff should be given half days on Wednesdays

Students and staff should be given half days on Wednesdays

Jacki Petrow, Reporter
November 4, 2021
Speaking up: Senior Arissa Speck advocates for change in the school dress code

Speaking up: Senior Arissa Speck advocates for change in the school dress code

Jacki Petrow, Reporter
October 14, 2021
From high school theatre to professional acting: alum Jimmy Nguyen wins Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship

From high school theatre to professional acting: alum Jimmy Nguyen wins Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship

Jacki Petrow, Reporter
October 8, 2021
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