Top of Class: Simkovitch pursues perfection
Very few people have the drive to achieve the elusive 4.0 grade point average. Friends, extracurricular activities, and zits can easily distract from even the most studious student’s schoolwork. Ashley…
Teachers win Quiz Bowl challenge
In a friendly competition, the Quiz Bowl team challenged the faculty to a trivia match, hoping to beat their teachers in the very subjects they teach. Making their quiz bowl…
Jazz bands shine under stars
As the sun set behind the Kemosabe Commons Tuesday night, the Boone Jazz Band entertained spectators playing some of the classics and even one of their own tunes. In addition…
Review: “Geronimo” by Sheppard
“Geronimo” is the first single from Sheppard’s debut album, Bombs Away, released in the U.S. on March 10. The infectious tune from the Australian pop band calls upon the percussion…
Panther’s height proves too much for Braves
Coming into the game against the Dr. Phillips Panthers (11-7), the Braves (14-4) were short a key man in the middle, senior Jeremy Bouton. His presence was greatly missed as…
Boys fall to Oak Ridge in final minutes
Check out the pictures of the Boys Basketball team against the Oak Ridge Pioneers.
Braves squeeze past Winter Springs in thrilling home opener
Boone started at a sprint right out of the opening tip, suffocating the Winter Springs Bears with a 16-3 lead going into the second quarter. With the shots falling and…
Sam’s Soundtracks: ‘Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst’ by Kendrick Lamar
From Kendrick Lamar’s first full-length LP, good kid, m.A.A.d city, comes the 12 minute epic, “Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst”, a story of violence, tragedy and redemption. Like…
Sam’s Soundtracks: ‘Styrofoam Boots/It’s All Nice On Ice, Alright’ by Modest Mouse
From indie-rockers, Modest Mouse, comes the 7-minute powerhouse, “Styrofoam Boots/It’s All Nice On Ice, Alright,” off their second album, The Lonesome Crowded West. There is nothing wrong with the use…
Sam’s Soundtracks: ‘Wake Up’ by Arcade Fire
Sam’s Soundtracks is dedicated to the discovery and love of music. This blog is designed to bring songs from all genres and and time periods onto Braves’ music radars. These…