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The Online Student Newspaper of Bethel High School, Hampton, VA 23666

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The Online Student Newspaper of Bethel High School, Hampton, VA 23666

Bear Facts News

The Online Student Newspaper of Bethel High School, Hampton, VA 23666

Bear Facts News

Ms. Woodruff stands in front of Bethel High School, where she has served as an educator for many years.

From Worksheets to Wisdom: Woodruff earns Teacher of the Year after 22 years of service

River Almond April 3, 2025

After 22 years of inspiring students and making a lasting impact with Hampton City Schools, Heather Woodruff, a dedicated and passionate educator, has been honored with her first Teacher of the Year award. Woodruff...

Bethel students that were admitted into HU joining the current HU students on stage.

HU X Bethel High School presents a D9 Invasion

Xavier Tisdale April 1, 2025

Hampton University presented and performed for Bethel juniors and seniors in the auditorium last week, sharing more about the university. During this event, graduating seniors from Bethel who have...

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performance in Hampton, VA in March 2025

The Greatest Circus on Earth: a modern retelling

Kaeleigh Ames March 31, 2025

Originating in 18th-century England, circuses are something that have been around for ages. Be it: Clowns, elepants, Knife Throwers, or Trapeze Artists, you’re probably familiar with at least one of...

HYC table in the BHS cafeteria

HYC allows youth voices to be heard

Kaeleigh Ames and Jaylene Portalatin March 26, 2025

The Hampton Youth Commission, sometimes referred to as the HYC, is an organization in Hampton famously known for the achievements it has acquired for the youth community. It plays an important role for...

Purple is the color adopted by campaigns to raise awareness and prevent violence against women.

Breaking the silence on violence against women

Kaela Jordan and River Almond March 15, 2025

The awareness of violence against women continues to be a conversation worldwide. Women have faced inequality for their gender since America was formed. Even after eras, movements, and passed laws,...

Teens' growing reliance on AI raises alarm bells

Teens’ growing reliance on AI raises alarm bells

Maia Hart January 31, 2025

AI has been around for many years, but the increased use of generative AI by teens has sparked a lot of controversy.  While AI has some hardcore supporters, others are concerned about how AI will impact...

Defensive Tackle Larry Dove making a tackle on Phoebus's running back

Bethel Bruins make history for the first time since 2015

Xavier Tisdale, Kennedy Fox, and Denim Vincent December 12, 2024

Despite constant criticism and doubt, this year the Bruins have flourished and had a record breaking varsity football season. Becoming the #6 seed, things are looking bright for the Bruins' future. Going...

"Off & Away": students weigh in on Virginia's bell-to-bell cell phone ban

“Off & Away”: students weigh in on Virginia’s bell-to-bell cell phone ban

Maia Hart, JaMya Ribbon, and Julian Torres December 10, 2024

A new cell phone ban that goes into effect after winter break has stirred up a lot of mixed reactions from students. While some see the benefit of banning cell phones during instructional time, others...

Cross Country: Rising Bethel Stars

Cross Country: Rising Bethel Stars

Qa’Dosha Mitchell November 20, 2024

As the leaves turn cold and the air cools, Bethel's cross county team has been having an impressive season thus far with leading athletes such as Jaiden Richardson, Clay Reece, and Trinity Faber. They...

Meet the Bethel Cheerleaders!

Meet the Bethel Cheerleaders!

Chaniya Timbers, Staff Reporter November 15, 2024

Bethel High experiences decline in fighting

Bethel High experiences decline in fighting

Jaylene Portalatin, Caleb Hubbard, and Ayana Barlow October 24, 2024

A throng of students crowd the halls, and everyone is holding up their phones and cheering loudly. Expecting something exciting, you push forward like everyone else. However, the disturbance turns out...

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