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Beaverton Hummer
The Official Website of Beaverton High School's Student-Run Newspaper

Beaverton Hummer
The Official Website of Beaverton High School's Student-Run Newspaper

Beaverton Hummer
Anouk Clendenning

Anouk Clendenning, Editor-in-Chief

Anouk is a senior who writes and edits articles, takes the occasional photo, and helps everything run in the background. 

All content by Anouk Clendenning
A student enters the girls locker room. Recently, a dress code policy banning tank tops in PE has become controversial in some classes.

[Photo] The problem with PE dress codes

May 27, 2022
Students mask up in the Student Center, a sight that may become rarer as the mask mandate lifts next Monday.

[Photo] District to lift mask mandate on March 14

March 8, 2022
Junior Emile Bejarano uses his cats carrier to transport his belongings, including a stuffed animal borrowed from a teacher.

[Photo] Gallery: BHS celebrates Anything But a Backpack Day

February 19, 2022
The No Thank You Table in the cafeteria is one of the few options BHS students have to prevent their unwanted food from being wasted.

[Photo] As climate change concerns rise, BHS must take action

February 18, 2022
In early December, some Child Development 3 students brought realistic baby simulators home over the weekend.

Education Pathway students dabble in parenting with baby simulators

Anouk Clendenning, Editor-in-Chief
December 30, 2021
As students return to a more normal school environment, many have taken the time to reflect upon their experiences in online school.

[Photo] Coming out of CDL, students reflect on academics and mental health

December 14, 2021
Recently opened in downtown Beaverton, Loyal Legion has something for everyone on its menu.

[Photo] Loyal Legion: A tasty spot in downtown Beaverton

November 17, 2021
Beavertons new teachers shared many interesting stories and are hopeful for this school year.

New teachers join Beaverton High School community

Anouk Clendenning and Melody Cosgrove
November 8, 2021
Parker displays one of his stories from 2020, The Virus of the Computers

Parker writes action-packed stories, comics

Anouk Clendenning, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2021
With the Skyhawks score inching closer to the Beavers at the end of the second quarter, players are on high alert.

[Photo] Beavers rout Skyhawks for 55-28 win

September 26, 2021
Students take a group photo in the main gym at this year’s Prom, which occurred on campus on June 5.

Students cap final year of high school at Prom

David Davis and Anouk Clendenning
June 22, 2021
Beaverton High School band director Mary Bengel, who recently announced she would be changing her teaching focus, at the 2017 fall band concert.

Beloved Beaverton band director steps down

Anouk Clendenning, Editor-in-Chief
June 11, 2021
BHS ninth grader Emma Fonseca Halverson has recently published a short play called Not Going Anywhere

Fonseca Halverson publishes play challenging politicization of immigration

Anouk Clendenning, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2021
Testing the hybrid model at school recently was an interesting experience

[Photo] What testing hybrid learning at school was like

April 19, 2021
Unable to experience many of the traditions theyd dreamed of, Beaverton High School seniors are frustrated and disappointed by the loss of one they had expected to keep: their yearbook quotes

Amid cancellations of school traditions, seniors mourn loss of yearbook quotes

Anouk Clendenning, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2021
The lack of Black teachers at Beaverton High School may leave Black students with fewer opportunities to connect to school staff.

[Photo] Where are the Black teachers at Beaverton High School?

February 10, 2021
A malfunctioning Zoom meeting interrupts a teacher as a dog barks in the background and phone buzzes on their desk. Teachers have met many challenges this year as they adjust to teaching online.

Beaverton teachers persist through distance learning

Anouk Clendenning, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2020
A student sits at a desk, suffering from the effects of Zoom burnout. With classes and most homework online, students are spending more time on screens than usual, leading to increased stress and symptoms of burnout.

How to reduce Zoom burnout

Alejandra Chavez Garcia, Anouk Clendenning, Ayame McCarthy, Beatrice Kahn, Jennifer Soto, María de los Angeles Reyes Mondragon, and Melody Cosgrove
December 11, 2020
A new schedule and off-campus learning make for an unprecedented school year, and students appreciate the flexibility that comes with it.

[Photo] Beaverton High’s first week of synchronous learning: success or failure?

September 21, 2020
Books lean against a laptop featuring Netflix shows.

The Hummer’s summer picks

Anouk Clendenning, Cassidy Ochoa, Melody Cosgrove, and Natalie Foote
June 11, 2020
A teacher draws a map on a chalkboard.

A glimpse into the lives of teachers

Anouk Clendenning and Melody Cosgrove
May 8, 2020
A set of AP preparation books and textbooks.

[Photo] A student’s guide to the 2020 AP test

May 5, 2020
Purple bunny Peeps hide in a cluster of white flowers, hoping to avoid being eaten.

Should we pipe down about Peeps or are they a tasty treat?

Melody Cosgrove and Anouk Clendenning
April 28, 2020
The Hummer team smiles together during a Zoom meeting.

Zoom: The solution to remote learning or an unreliable program?

Anouk Clendenning and Natalie Foote
April 24, 2020
A tree branch reaches for the sky in the same way that you should be shooting for the stars. Or even just thinking about shooting for the stars. Or being positive. Whatever it is, we challenge you to make someones day better in any way—and it doesnt have to be grandiose.

[Photo] The future is ours to decide

April 17, 2020
The tennis courts at Mitchell Park are locked with a notice nearby notifying community members of the closure.

[Photo] THPRD should reopen the tennis courts in May

April 15, 2020
An assortment of reusable items and plants sit by a window.

[Photo] Don’t reuse until you rethink your mindset

April 14, 2020
The cast and crew of BHS’ recent production of Anne Frank pose onstage. Mlodinoff, who played Anne Frank, will serve as a State Thespian Officer this coming year.

Mlodinoff elected Oregon State Thespian Officer

Anouk Clendenning, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2020
A copy of Scythe enjoys a luxurious existence upon a fluffy blanket, surrounded by lights.

[Photo] Scythe is a powerful book for just about anybody

April 6, 2020
Two TriMet employees sanitize a vehicle at night.

TriMet further restricts transit operations in response to coronavirus

Anouk Clendenning, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2020
Vinson holds the Silent Servant Student Award.

Vinson recognized for outstanding community service

Anouk Clendenning, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2020
A student delves into math at home.

[Photo] Make the most of your online learning

April 1, 2020
A workspace is set up at a students home.

[Photo] A closer look at Zoom

March 26, 2020
An assortment of fun objects sits on the floor in front of a wall.

[Photo] Quarantine? More like quarantime to try new things

March 24, 2020
As coronavirus cases propagate, the Beaverton community moves forward

As coronavirus cases propagate, the Beaverton community moves forward

Anouk Clendenning and Melody Cosgrove
March 20, 2020
The art piece Party Lyfe made its creator, Nate Taft, a Silver Medalist in this years Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

Taft recognized in national art competition

Anouk Clendenning, Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2020
Due to the novel coronavirus, Governor Brown has extended school closures to the end of April

Governor Brown extends Oregon school closures another four weeks

Anouk Clendenning, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2020
Kate Brown, Oregon Secretary of State, addresses service members, families and dignitaries in attendance at the Demobilization Ceremony for the 142nd Fighter Wing Civil Engineer Squadron and Security Forces Squadron at the Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., Dec. 7, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Hughel, 142nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs/Released)

Oregon Governor Brown introduces new statewide measures on COVID-19 pandemic

Anouk Clendenning, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2020
Bags of food line a hallway at Beaverton High School.

Beaverton community steps up to help as coronavirus prompts school closures

Anouk Clendenning, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2020
Two students are hard at work in Beaver Lodge.

Work ethic is more important than regurgitating a textbook

Anouk Clendenning and Natalie Foote
March 6, 2020
Beaverton player Mary Kay Naro hurls the ball across the court to her teammates. 

Girls varsity basketball team fights to victory against Southridge

February 14, 2020
Social studies teacher Peter Edwards explains the 2016 election to his AP Government class.

The hidden dilemma of Social Studies 9/10

Anouk Clendenning, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2020
Photos and notes of encouragement line the walls of the Merle Davies Lecture Hall, where the Leadership class has been relocated.

Leadership on track to recovery after BHS fire

Anouk Clendenning, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2020
Actors in The Odd Couple share an emotional moment.

The Odd Couple is a resounding comedic success

Anouk Clendenning and Melody Cosgrove
February 15, 2020
Beaverton player Laura Erikstrup and Mountainside player Carly Stone vie for the ball near the basket.

Girls basketball scores another victory against Mountainside

Anouk Clendenning, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2020
Two actors in Just Mercy have a serious discussion.

Just Mercy hits home

Anouk Clendenning, Melody Cosgrove, and Natalie Foote
February 14, 2020
The girls varsity basketball team prepares for a game

Girls basketball team and BHS spirit win over Sunset

Anouk Clendenning, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2020
The main hallway in the Merle Davies building stretches on into oblivion, making it a challenge for some students to reach class on time.

[Photo] Passing time: The solution isn’t to make it longer

December 18, 2019
The large OSU campus is worth a visit.

How to visit colleges over winter break

Anouk Clendenning, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2019
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