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The Spearhead

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The Spearhead

The student news site of Battle High School

The Spearhead

See-ya Seniors

See-ya Seniors

Story by Breleigh Moore, Coverage Editor May 12, 2025

This year, on April 9, Battle held their annual Senior Day, where various events were held to celebrate the upcoming graduates. The day started with an early senior meeting held in the gymnasium beginning...

Brilliant Move

Story by Amin Gozal, Copy Editor Apr 28, 2025

The 2025 Missouri State Scholastic Championship for chess took place at BHS on March 22 from 8:30 to 8:00. K-12 students were eligible to participate and had to sign up between March 10 and March 20 for...

Celebrating Earth

Story by Grant Hughes, Photography Editor Apr 24, 2025

Every year Earth Day is celebrated around the world on April 22 to show appreciation and love for the planet that we call home. These celebrations range from big festivals and parades to small community...

Battle DECA Means Business at State

Story by Coen Buxton, Layout Editor Mar 19, 2025

Six Battle High School seniors—Lori Arnold, Grant Hughes, Breleigh Moore, Evie Pemberton, Madeline Samb, and Michelle Flores-Martinez—are moving on to the State Career Development Conference. The Missouri...

Poster for Love/Sick hanging outside of the guidance office.

Sick of Love

Story by Grant Hughes, Photography Editor Feb 4, 2025

The new semester brings a new line of rehearsals to Battle Performing Arts. The new play put on by the theater is Love/Sick written by John Cariani. The play follows a series of nine different relationships...

Carter Peck, Brandon Schoeneberg, Sarah Moore, Helena Duvnjak, and Grant Hughes participate in an intensive game of corn hole.

Your Backyard Friends

Story by Amin Gozal, Copy Editor Jan 21, 2025

Backyard Club was approved at the October meeting of Battle’s Executive Council. The new club, influenced by Rock Bridge’s Pickleball Club, wanted to create an environment in which students could get...

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

Reversing the Roles

Story by Grant Hughes, Photography Editor Nov 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...

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

Opinion: The Senior Meeting Felt Like a Sales Pitch

Story by Amin Gozal, Copy Editor Nov 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...

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

What’s the Buzz?

Story by Zachary Wood, Lead Editor Oct 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

Story by Grant Hughes, Photography Editor Sep 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...

Brushfire: The High School Art Competition

Story by Cloie Clayborn, Reporter Mar 21, 2024

Columbia College hosted the 19th Annual High School Art Competition on March 9, 2024 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Sidney Larson Gallery in Brown Hall. Sixteen art students from Battle had art featured...

History of Easter

Story by Angel C, Reporter Mar 21, 2024

Easter falls on March 31 this year. But what exactly is Easter? Why is it celebrated? Where does it come from? And what does a bunny have to do with it all? What is Easter?  Originating in Europe,...

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