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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
Emmalie Herd

Emmalie Herd, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor

Emmalie Herd is a senior on newspaper where she is the co-editor-in-chief and on yearbook where she is the copy editor. She is involved in cross country and is an active member in the JROTC program. In her free time she loves to read, spend time with friends, and take photos. Follow her instagram @emmalie170.

All content by Emmalie Herd
Senior Amy Oltman runs down the court during the state basketball tournament in 2024.

[Photo] Senior athletes leave advice for underclassmen

Jake Breaux, Reporter
May 15, 2024
2022 alum Carlee Rigatuso stands in front of the capital building. Photo provided by Carlee Rigatuso.

Where are they now: ten Thunderbeat alumni forge new paths in college

Emmalie Herd, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2024
2022 alumnae Emily Mabitt prepares to cheer on the Jayhawks during a basketball game.

[Photo] 2022 Graduates

April 26, 2024
Senior Katie Crick dances with her teammates at halftime of a football game.

Junior Crick showcases leadership through dance

Emmalie Herd, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2024
During warmups, three Bellevue West shooters make the basket at the same time.

Photo Gallery: Girls state basketball quarterfinals vs. Papillion South, Feb. 28

Raegan Rains and Emmalie Herd
March 1, 2024
Teachers and students began using a new electronic pass system called SecurlyPass on Jan. 10, 2024.

New electronic system replaces written hall passes

Emmalie Herd, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2024
Senior Sofia Marquez hugs her teammate after the game.

[Photo] Volleyball wins 5-set thriller to advance to state semifinals

Jake Breaux, Reporter
November 3, 2023
Seniors win annual Powderpuff football game

Seniors win annual Powderpuff football game

Raegan Rains and Emmalie Herd
November 3, 2023
Junior Olivia Berger prepares to pass during the game against Omaha North on Sept. 19.

Photo Gallery: Volleyball vs. Omaha North Sept. 19

Emmalie Herd, Copy Editor
September 26, 2023
The student section on Aug. 18 wore Hawaiian shirts and leis for the football game’s theme. Student Council collected donations throughout the game to support Maui Nui Strong charity.

STUCO collects donations for Maui Nui Strong

Emmalie Herd, Co-Editor-In-Chief
August 30, 2023

Infographic: Wind and solar farms in Nebraska

Emmalie Herd, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2023
Junior Cade Zavala prepares for the pitch.

Photo Essay: Varsity Baseball, Lincoln Northeast v. Bellevue West, April 1

Emmalie Herd, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2023
Movie Poster for "Watch Your Back," to be screened at the Omaha Film Festival.

“Watch Your Back” directed by senior Althof to screen at Omaha Film Festival

Emmalie Herd, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2023
Senior Addi Stueve in costume as Elle Woods on Feb. 13, 2023. The theater department staged "Legally Blonde: The Musical" the first week of March.

Students prepare for ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’

Emmalie Herd, Co-EIC
March 1, 2023
Melcher commits to Northwest Missouri State

Melcher commits to Northwest Missouri State

Emmalie Herd, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2022
Team travel policy established

Team travel policy established

Emmalie Herd, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2022
The team cheers for their teammate after they scored.

Softball plays Pink Out Game, win over Central

Emmalie Herd, Co Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2022
Sophomore Haley deMontel pitches the ball.

Photo Gallery: Bellevue West softball vs. Omaha Central 9/20

Emmalie Herd, Co-EiC
October 9, 2022
Food Trends of summer 22'

Food Trends of summer 22′

McKenzie Hendrix and Emmalie Herd
September 13, 2022
Homer’s Record Store displays sale on rock genre vinyl records O-P

Records return: Record Store Day celebrated in downtown Omaha

Emmalie Herd, Features Editor
April 22, 2022
Fully Staffed Episode 4: Custodian special with Rick Spilker

Fully Staffed Episode 4: Custodian special with Rick Spilker

Emmalie Herd and Taylor Horton
April 22, 2022
Students provide feedback via advisory council

Students provide feedback via advisory council

Emmalie Herd, Features Editor
April 21, 2022
Left vs. right brain

Left vs. right brain

Emmalie Herd and Taylor Horton
April 20, 2022

Left brain “planner” still needs creativity

Emmalie Herd, Features Editor
April 20, 2022
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[Photo] Creativity still needs organization

Taylor Horton, Reporter
April 20, 2022
Zhyael Dotzler

Five things you might not know about girls tennis

Emmalie Herd, Features Editor
April 8, 2022
The members of the track team smile for a picture. “We’re taking pictures together as a team because we love each other,” freshman Lillian Costello said.

Photo Essay: Students who did not take ACT Test enjoyed their ‘free’ Tuesday

Emmalie Herd, Reporter
March 24, 2022
Fully Staffed Episode 3: Spanish teacher Machaella Fogarty

Fully Staffed Episode 3: Spanish teacher Machaella Fogarty

Emmalie Herd and Taylor Horton
March 10, 2022
It's a soup day: office special with Mrs. Wallace

It’s a soup day: office special with Mrs. Wallace

Emmalie Herd and Taylor Horton
February 2, 2022
Fully Staffed Episode 1: Social studies teacher Curtis Gocke

Fully Staffed Episode 1: Social studies teacher Curtis Gocke

Emmalie Herd and Taylor Horton
November 17, 2021
Photo Essay: Presenting the colors: JROTC color guard practices for upcoming performance

Photo Essay: Presenting the colors: JROTC color guard practices for upcoming performance

Emmalie Herd, Features Editor
November 16, 2021
The Thunderbrew hopes to recover from a missed year of business

The Thunderbrew hopes to recover from a missed year of business

Emmalie Herd, Features Editor
October 28, 2021
Teachers in BPS share their thoughts on this year’s virtual conferences

Teachers in BPS share their thoughts on this year’s virtual conferences

Emmalie Herd, Features Editor
October 21, 2021
Student Council looks to improve with new sponsors

Student Council looks to improve with new sponsors

Emmalie Herd, Features Editor
October 7, 2021
Custodian Nelly Carlson demonstrates how to use the disinfectant fogger machine in a classroom on Dec. 8, 2020.

Custodians busier as they ensure COVID-19 cleaning protocols

Emmalie Herd, Guest Reporter
December 9, 2020
Seniors Tyler Robert and Nova Faltin won a $525 cash prize after winning the Discover Your Genius Competition.

Seniors Faltin, Robert win Discover Your Genius competition

Emmalie Herd, Guest Reporter
October 21, 2020
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