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 Sarah Wederquist
Adam Heuertz consults with students in his first hour English 12 A class about their poetry project. Next year, English 12 A will no longer be available along with other advanced classes.

[Photo] Bellevue eliminates three advanced class options for upperclassmen

AJ Forbes, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 13, 2018
Senior AJ Forbes signs his letter of intent to play football at the University of Nebraska. Coach Michael Huffman said Forbes was "one of the two hardest workers I've seen in my entire life."

[Photo] Athletes sign on National Letter of Intent Day

February 7, 2018

[Photo] Seniors: enjoy the last leg of your high school journey

Kortney Buresh, Sports Editor
February 7, 2018
Photo by Gauret Stearns

Noah Hammond signs with Dakota State University

Gauret Stearns, Photography Editor
December 20, 2017
Spanish teacher Machaella Fogarty has two daughters attending Bellevue West, seniors Sydney and Sara Fogarty.

[Photo] Families of Bellevue West

Taegan Jacobs, Reporter
November 18, 2017
Three baseball players signed letters of intent Wednesday Nov. 8: Cade Povich with South Mountain Community College, Cooper Allen with Barton Community College, and Micah Savine with Bellevue University.

T-Bird athletes sign National Letters of Intent

Gauret Stearns, Photography Editor
November 8, 2017
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[Photo] Taking knee during national anthem disrespectful, ineffective

AJ Forbes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2017
Senior Jon Copley prepares to complete an assignment in his Introduction to Computer Science class.

[Photo] Copley earns appointments to West Point, United States Naval Academy

LeAnne Bugay, Features Editor
October 18, 2017
High school: time for discovery

High school: time for discovery

Brooke Riley, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2017
A plaque displayed by the office shows past valedictorians from 1979 to 2016.

[Photo] Valedictorian goals shift as students age

Bex Rangel, Reporter
May 21, 2017
The Sarpy County Earth Day Celebration & Expo will be held at the Lied Activity Center on April 30.

Green Bellevue to celebrate Earth Day at Lied Center

Brooke Riley, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2017
A stack of ACT prep books sits on a table, waiting to be studied.

Staff Editorial: Take advantage of free ACT tests at school

Brooke Riley, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2017
Moderation required in taking advanced classes

Moderation required in taking advanced classes

Brooke Riley, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2017
Since prom is in Bellevue this year, the Beardmore Event Center will be hosting the dance on April 8.

[Photo] Bellevue hosts Prom: Dance moved to Beardmore Event Center

Sara Fogarty, News Editor
March 27, 2017
New calendar to be proposed in April

New calendar to be proposed in April

Brooke Riley, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2017
Senior Brooke Riley takes a selfie with a Snapchat filter.

Social media actions come with judgement: unspoken Snapchat rules users should know

Brooke Riley, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2017
A pantry sits in Colorado where community members can take food when needed. Bellevue citizens are starting similar pantries to abolish food insecurities.

Developing neighborhood pantries hope to eliminate food insecurity

Brooke Riley, Editor-In-Chief
February 10, 2017
Senior Collin Richards heads down the court in the annual West-East basketball game. Richards finished the night with 15 points.

[Photo] Boys’ Basketball Recap: Bellevue West wins annual rivalry game

Nathan Hawkins, Reporter
January 24, 2017

World News S2:E9

December 14, 2016
Captains from Bellevue West and Omaha North meet on field at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln prior to kickoff.

[Photo] Recap: T-Birds win Class A State Football Championship

Nathan Hawkins, Reporter
November 23, 2016
Signs dot the grass in front of Bellevue West Monday morning, wishing the football players good luck before their state final.

[Photo] State Football Final Preview: Huffman takes talented team to Lincoln

Nathan Hawkins, Reporter
November 21, 2016
Escape negative influences; create your own body image

Escape negative influences; create your own body image

Brooke Riley, Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2016
Senior Whitney Dockweiler's shirt showed her shoulder tattoo, the words "Always and forever, no matter what" in her father's handwriting.

[Photo] Family tattoo strengthens the Dockweiler’s ties

Bex Rangel, Reporter
November 19, 2016

New program sparks inclusivity, prepares students for employment

Brooke Riley, Editor-In-Chief
November 7, 2016
Freshman wide receiver Zavier Betts outruns Millard West defenders.

[Photo] Football Quarterfinals Recap: Bellevue West advances to state semifinals, break records

Nathan Hawkins, Reporter
November 5, 2016
New exterior bus cameras spread awareness to student safety

New exterior bus cameras spread awareness to student safety

Brooke Riley
October 13, 2016
Get a job: benefits of working part-time in high school

Get a job: benefits of working part-time in high school

Brooke Riley
October 8, 2016
Superintendent leads forum, answers questions concerning bond issue

Superintendent leads forum, answers questions concerning bond issue

Brooke Riley
September 1, 2016
On Oct. 24, the marching band performed in the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association competition. The band placed first.

Flock Squad supports fine arts at state

Brooke Riley
November 4, 2015
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