The Student News Site of Bellevue West Senior High School

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

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

The Thunderbeat
All content by Melissa Irish
Volt app offers unique workout platform

Volt app offers unique workout platform

Melissa Irish, Editor-In-Chief
April 13, 2018
New policy will discontinue valedictorians

New policy will discontinue valedictorians

Melissa Irish, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2018
(From L-R): Bryan Cranston as "Chief," Bob Balaban as “King,” Koyu Rankin as “Atari Kobayashi,” Bill Murray as “Boss,” Edward Norton as “Rex” and Jeff Goldblum as “Duke” in the film ISLE OF DOGS.

“Isle of Dogs” impresses with unique style

Melissa Irish, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2018
An impacted wisdom tooth is positioned perpendicular to the adjacent teeth and will need to be removed.

Wisdom teeth: Making the removal as painless as possible

Melissa Irish, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2018
A map shows the 10 states involved in the Midwest Student Exchange Program: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Out-of-state colleges more accessible due to Midwest Student Exchange Program

Melissa Irish, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2018
AP Computer Science Principles is one of the new courses that students can register for in January.

New science and math classes available in 2018-2019 school year

Melissa Irish, Editor in Chief
January 10, 2018
Tom Kudirka speaks to DECA and FBLA students about business practices and his experiences.

Alumni presents about business success at Bellevue West

Melissa Irish, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2017
Planning last-minute Halloween costumes

Planning last-minute Halloween costumes

Melissa Irish, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2017
College Choose Graphic

[Photo] Picking a college: which qualities to look for

Sara Fogarty, Copy Editor
October 16, 2017
High hopes for HOPE Squad

High hopes for HOPE Squad

Melissa Irish, Editor-In-Chief
October 12, 2017
Bellevue West hosts walk for Alzheimer’s

Bellevue West hosts walk for Alzheimer’s

Melissa Irish, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 1, 2017
Teacher Erik Johnson presents a powerpoint on the upcoming solar eclipse to his fifth hour medical biology students.

Bellevue West prepares for solar eclipse viewing

Melissa Irish, Co-Editor-In-Chief
August 20, 2017
Awareness helps those with autism

Awareness helps those with autism

Melissa Irish, Features Editor
June 29, 2017
Body Positivity

[Photo] “Summer body” counteracts body positivity

Andrea Gonzalez, Reporter
June 22, 2017
Ecology Club members juniors Kat Woerner and Alexandra Janca and the club sponsor Steve Thyberg prepare to read to children at the Sarpy County Earth Day on April 30.

Bellevue West ecology club faces uncertain future

Melissa Irish, Features Editor
May 17, 2017
Marya Lucca-Thyberg and members of the Bellevue West Chapter of the International Thespian Society attend their annual conference in Jan of 2017.

Theatre teacher leaves behind large impact at West

Melissa Irish, Features Editor
May 15, 2017
Nebraska Representative Jeff Fortenberry reaches out to the crowd of students gathered in the Bellevue West auditorium.

Congressman discusses America with students

Melissa Irish, Features Editor
April 17, 2017
Senior Audrey Edris performs an original solo at the Songwriters Club's spring showcase.

Student songwriters showcase abilities

Melissa Irish, Features Editor
April 5, 2017
Beetles the Armadillo enjoys additional enrichment on her birthday.

Animals can still thrive in captivity

Melissa Irish, Features Editor
March 26, 2017
Senior Dawsen Ragone practices for his role in the musical as Robert Martin while senior Jimmy Nguyen excitedly looks on as the character The Man in the Chair.

Musical theatre newcomer earns starring role

Melissa Irish, Features Editor
March 16, 2017
Senior Alek Balaberda works on his homework with some assistance from his longtime para, Beth Andersen.

Student and para paired for twelve years

Melissa Irish, Features Editor
February 19, 2017
One of the boxes dispersed by Key Club throughout the school awaits donations. These donations will go the homeless population in the local area.

Key Club sponsors blessing bags for homeless

Melissa Irish, Features Editor
February 14, 2017
Illustration by Melissa Irish

[Photo] Eight years and counting: Obama presidency has long-lasting impact

Avery Spencer, Reporter
February 12, 2017
for Kortney

[Photo] Must have foods at any Super Bowl party

Kortney Buresh, Entertainment Editor
February 3, 2017

[Video] Happy Holidays from Bellevue West (A Lip Dub)

December 25, 2016
Maria (senior Sierra Silva) and Sir Tobey Belch (junior Jaeden Starling) await Sir Andrew Auguecheek (senior Autumn Kaspar)'s reaction to their advice.

New student-written play hits the stage

Melissa Irish, Features Editor
November 3, 2016
Attendees enjoy German pep rally

Attendees enjoy German pep rally

Melissa Irish, Features Editor
October 27, 2016
Graduates with disabilities prepare to work

Graduates with disabilities prepare to work

Melissa Irish
October 5, 2016
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