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The Spearhead

The student news site of Battle High School

The Spearhead

The student news site of Battle High School

The Spearhead

At halftime, players Arriana Marli (12), Mylisa Shultz (12), and Amiya Burnett receive a play call from coach Chris Brown (12).

Reversing the Roles

Grant Hughes, Photography Editor November 14, 2024

This year, the senior class put on the annual powderpuff game on the football field. The game was rescheduled after the original November 4 was canceled due to rain. Powderpuff football consists of senior...

Free Dinner sign outside of the lunch lines.

Get a Loaf of This!

Coen Buxton, Layout Editor November 8, 2024

Starting on November 6, Battle students were offered free dinner in the commons every day after school from 4:05 to 4:30. Students could acquire said dinner by punching in their student identification...

Jostens order form and preview magazine on Sharla Hyler's desk.

Opinion: The Senior Meeting Felt Like a Sales Pitch

Amin Gozal, Copy Editor November 6, 2024

With some seniors fretting the costs of college, the additional fees for graduation seem intimidating. Even though seniors already had a lot to think about, Battle held a mandatory senior meeting on October...

Raising Awareness Through Talent

Angel Collins, Coverage Editor October 30, 2024

Junior Kaia Mawhinney will be hosting this year's winter talent show.  “It ties into my advanced seminars and investigations class, which just helps me run it. It gives me a sponsor guarantee but...

Kaeligh Smithburg, Lila Morris, Mason Kuhl, Ethan Morris, Kerynna Jarman, Breleigh Moore, and Amin Gozal pose with plaque after victory

What’s the Buzz?

Zachary Wood, Lead Editor October 24, 2024

The BHS Scholar Bowl team is off to a good start. The team is currently 9-0, winning all competitions and tournaments they’ve participated in. This is the second year the team has been active. The team...

Spectators buy tickets at entrance of football stadium. The clear bag policy started on the first game of the season and will continue throughout.

Keeping Things Clear

Grant Hughes, Photography Editor September 20, 2024

All attendees at the Battle-Hickman varsity football game tonight at Hickman must adhere to the new clear bag policy aimed at providing more security for CPS facilities. This policy states that only clear...

Students going through Opengate security system

New Security System Ensures Safety, According to Admin

Angel Collins, Coverage Editor September 16, 2024

As of this year, Columbia Public School District has decided to permanently place weapon detection systems at student entrances of Battle, Hickman, and Rock Bridge. The detectors may also be used at sporting...

Stack of Parking Passes on Ms. Hannah Hanneken's desk

PPP: Parking, Passes, and Painting

Amin Gozal, Copy Editor September 12, 2024

Parking passes have undergone a considerable change from last year. In contrast to the rules of the 2023-2024 school year, parking passes are being enforced, according to administration. Athletic and...

AJ Schwarz poses during final song

Musicians In The Making

Zachary Wood, Lead Editor September 10, 2024

Four bands of Columbia Public School students performed at the Stephens Lake Park Amphitheater on September 5. The event was held by Darkroom Records, the CPS recording studio led by Mr. Jordan Smith,...

Members of DECA line up, Breleigh Moore, Coen Buxton, Alexander Fernandez, Aiden Butler, Alijah Jackman, Grant Hughes, Alaijah Cummings, Madeleine Samb

Financing the Future

Zachary Wood, Lead Editor March 21, 2024

  Battle DECA members went to the DECA state competition held at the Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 3 through 5. Doing well in the state competition can qualify participants...

Let's Go StuCo

Let’s Go StuCo

Zachary Wood, Lead Editor March 21, 2024

The StuCo meeting on February 27th talked about the MASC Conference, the polar plunge fundraiser, and the SOMO volleyball event. StuCo to Attend MASC Conference The Student Council or StuCo went...

Spartans break for practice

Shooting for Gold

Jacei Roland, Reporter February 21, 2024

The Lady Spartans are one step closer to obtaining a district championship. The Spartans ended their season on March 4 against Grain Valley in the Semi-Finals of the Class 6 District 7 Tournament.  The...

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