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Beaverton Hummer
Fall Poetry Contest

Fall Poetry Contest

Samson Naleway, Editor-in-Chief • November 9, 2024

Hi Hummer newspaper readers and creative writing enthusiasts,  We are proud to announce a new collaboration between The Hummer and BHS’ Creative Writing Club! Creative writing club students have...

The end of the school year is here. Are you ready for the next one?

Comic: Goodbye freshman year

Wyatt Sweeden, Cartoonist • June 25, 2024

A poster featuring salmon at the Bonneville Dam visitor center.

Making Waves: Beaverton High’s New Fishing Club

Samuel Maanao, Staff Writer • April 21, 2024

The Beaverton Fishing Club meeting started off in Room 165. The smell of popcorn and donuts filled the room. Over 15 people showed up to the club’s inaugural meeting. At the meeting, the attendees and...

Attendees of first ever Walking Club meeting in fisheye lense photo.

Beaverton High’s Walking Club has first ever meeting

Hannah Kaufmann, Senior Editor • March 16, 2024

On Friday, February 23rd, Beaverton High’s new Walking Club met in room 183, a short walk from the track. Sunlight filtered in through the half-drawn window, reflecting off of yellow and white walls,...

When Andrew Kearl is not working he enjoys watching Blazers and Mets games and spending time with his golden-retriever, Gilbert.

Meet Beaverton High School’s new principal

Samson Naleway, Editor-in-Chief • September 7, 2022

Meet Andrew Kearl, the new principal of Beaverton High School. He’s taking over from Dr. Anne Erwin, Beaverton’s longtime principal, who retired in June.   Before coming to Beaverton, Kearl worked...

Seniors celebrate Dress Like Dr. Erwin Day during Prom Spirit Week.

Dr. Erwin to retire, remain core part of community

Samson Naleway, Editor-in-Chief • June 10, 2022

Dr. Anne Erwin loves Beaverton High School. From her involvement in festive assemblies to community events to ordinary announcements, it’s clear that Dr. Erwin’s passion is education.  “It’s...

Two Winx Club characters enjoy each other’s company. Netflix's live-action remake of Winx Club has drawn criticism for its whitewashing of the series' original characters.

The Winx Club live-action remake isn’t it

Jayda Maelani Salting, Staff Writer • January 15, 2021
Netflix continues the unfortunate trend of whitewashing in television and movie production
Then-presidential candidate Joseph R. Biden Jr. speaks at an event. Incumbent President Donald J. Trump has mounted numerous legal challenges against Biden's victory.

The Electoral College and what it means for 2021

David Davis, Staff Writer • January 8, 2021
An analysis of the election this year, and how it affects us.
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
With Zoom meetings, curriculum changes, and a new schedule, teachers make the most of school online
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
Plus tips on how to manage its effects
The work session on November 16 raised questions about how families in the Beaverton School District regard school resource officers and the district's next steps in light of the summer's Black Lives Matter protests.

BSD Work Session on School Resource Officers raises more questions than it answers

Beatrice Kahn, Editor • December 10, 2020
Lack of student voice contributes to a confusing work session
A TEDx event is coming to Beaverton High School this spring

TEDx at Beaverton High School

Beatrice Kahn, Editor • October 13, 2020
What you need to know about Beaverton High’s upcoming TEDx Event
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