Author: Sightline Staff

A Fictional Christmas Story: Angela

Angela Sandy True’s moist, pudgy hands formed the sugary dough into a perfect ball. She sniffed loudly and wiped her chapped nose on the back of her hand. Pesky cold. However, Sandy didn’t mind too much because Angela had a…

‘Tis the Season to be Crafty

It’s hard to believe, but Christmas is just around the corner. Whether you’re looking for new ways to spice up your holiday or trying to find easy and cheap gifts for the ones you love, creating them is always a…

Holiday Deserts, From my Family to Yours

Christmas Peanut Butter Bars Christmas Peanut Butter Bars have been a tradition in my family for many years. It all started when my mom was a teenager. She was introduced to this recipe by my grandmother, her mother.  My grandmother…

Boys Soccer: Regional Champs

  Bethany boys soccer team walked away from Laville Saturday night as repeat Regional champions. With Andrew Snyder (‘13) scoring three goals and Josh Stoltzfus (‘13) netting two, the boys beat Michigan City Marquette 5-2. Goalkeeper Trent Yoder (‘15) had…

First Presidential Debate Summary

President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney met at Denver University Wednesday night for the first of three presidential debates. Moderator Jim Lehrer of PBS came up with six different topics for candidates to discuss: three on the…

Senior Nights: Cross Country, Volleyball

Cross Country senior night was Thursday October 4, hosting a dual meet with Elkhart Christian Academy. Seniors Jesse Bontreger and Sadie Gustafson-Zook both ran well, with Jesse running an 18:26, over thirty seconds faster than last year’s senior night. Sadie…

Fall Instrumental Concert Preview with Barb Slagel

Bethany’s fall instrumental concert promises to be an exciting event, featuring music from the lower school orchestra and the high school orchestra and jazz band. I had a chance to sit down and speak with Barb Slagel, director of the…

Hank Update

Last year, Assistant Principal Hank Willems shocked the Bethany community with news that it would be his final year working at the school. Along with being assistant principal, Hank was the boy’s varsity soccer coach and taught Algebra I to…

Student Survey: What are You Looking Forward to at Christmas?

What are you looking forward to at Christmas?   Mags Dutchersmith (‘16) – making wreaths out of chocolate covered pretzels Martin Gerig (‘16) – eating his mom’s awesome food!   Jordan Helmuth (‘15) – traveling to Virginia to see family…