Bedford Bulletin : Bedford High

Athlete of the Month: Nutter a focused force on golf course

Bedford Editor — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:28:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR It’s entirely possible that when Jake Nutter graduates from Bedford High School in 2011, he’ll have had a hand in leading his golf squad to both a Class I and a Class L state title. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves....(read more)

Closer to winning: ‘Inexperience,’ says coach, thwarting BHS … for now

Bedford Editor — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:06:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY They weren’t playing horseshoes at Souhegan High School, so “close” didn’t count for the girls of Bedford High School’s volleyball team. The Lady Bulldogs found themselves in the thick of a road contest against...(read more)

Healthy living featured at Rotarian festival

Bedford Editor — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:30:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE To call it a health fair might be something of an understatement. After its two annual road races on Saturday, May 17, the Rotary Club held an event in the Bedford High School gymnasium that was part health education, part entertainment....(read more)

Bedford High School boys impress tennis coach with maturity, tenacity and quality

Bedford Editor — Wed, 14 May 2008 21:11:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR After five increasingly successful seasons as Manchester West boys tennis coach, including a 13-1 record and trip to the Class L finale in 2007, Shawna Morley was offered an opportunity at Bedford High she couldn’t refuse....(read more)

No pink slips for Manchester West's teachers

Bedford Editor — Wed, 14 May 2008 20:47:00 GMT

BY JENN McDOWELL MANCHESTER – The Bedford School Board has scheduled a sit-down with Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta to hash out some concerns surrounding the city’s proposed school budget, which could cut off programs to Bedford students. The...(read more)

Bedford school staff revised

Bedford Editor — Wed, 14 May 2008 20:10:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE The School Board is making preparations for the fall when 11th-graders enter Bedford High School, and is considering filling additional positions for all three elementary schools. Instead of hiring a vocal and drama teacher, the School...(read more)

To date, Bedford’s deep group has returned most challenges

Bedford Editor — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:49:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR A team of freshmen and sophomores should not be able to compete against junior- and senior- year opponents. Try telling that to the Bedford High School girls tennis team. The Lady Bulldogs could care less about conventional wisdom....(read more)

Intersession brings travel and learning

Bedford Editor — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:03:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Spring vacation meant a lot more for Bedford High School students than just hanging out with nothing to do. Instead, some students spent three weekdays before April vacation traveling to Puerto Rico, watching Star Wars movies or turning...(read more)

Quick fix seen for Nashua Road

Bedford Editor — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:55:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE The specter of impatient and inexperienced high school drivers making risky left-hand turns onto Route 101 from Nashua Road may yet be averted. A meeting on Tuesday, April 29, at BCTV between state officials and Bedford town and school...(read more)

Bedford High’s freshmen, sophomores impress at five-team meet

Bedford Editor — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:48:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR The Bedford track and field team, once it stepped outside, quickly began running, jumping and throwing its way to Class I success. On Saturday, April 19, in a five-team meet at Stevens High School, the Bulldogs, a group of freshmen...(read more)

Tuition at West increases

Bedford Editor — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:40:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE The cost of sending Bedford students to West High School in Manchester has gone up as enrollment has gone down in high schools across the city. Manchester had projected it would have 6,000 students in its high schools this year, however,...(read more)

Bedford girls face increased speed at varsity level

Bedford Editor — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:07:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR In two games as a program, the Bedford High School softball team is already showing marked improvement. After collecting one hit in an 8-0 shutout at Portsmouth to open the season April 9, the Lady Bulldogs gave Pembroke Academy...(read more)

Bedford Rotary adds health fair to annual road races

Bedford Editor — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:56:00 GMT

BY SUSAN CLARK This year’s Bedford Rotary Memorial Road Races will have something for everyone – whether you’re cheering runners on from the sidelines or visiting the many displays at the new health fair. In addition to the 34th annual...(read more)

Grading system raises the bar

Bedford Editor — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:08:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Bedford High School is redefining what it means to pass or fail. It takes more than a blanket 70 average to pass a course at this school. Now, Bedford High students must demonstrate competency in all the major skills and knowledge taught...(read more)

Access road a go

Bedford Editor — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:57:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY The Bedford School District will now be able to move forward with its land purchase-and-sales agreement and begin plans to build an emergency access road to Bedford High School, as voters narrowly approved the article on Election Day....(read more)