Category: Sightline

2012-2013 Basketball Preview

2012-2013 Bruin basketball seasons are beginning, with the first girls scrimmage today, November 1, and the guys beginning practice Monday, November 5. Girls began practice Monday, October 22. Coaches Krysten Parson, Margene Zink, Brent Reinhardt and volunteer Malaina Weldy (‘12)…

Fish Fry: A Head Perspective

It seems everyone is preparing for a busy Fish Fry– except me. For me, this Fish Fry is over. I’ve done the calculations, given the speeches, and clocked in the hours. But how did I manage to get off the…

Fish Fry History

It’s that time of year again where the seniors have the responsibility to run the biannual Bethany Fish Fry.  The Fish Fry has been a Bethany tradition for decades, serving as a great fundraiser to help raise money for Bethany’s…

‘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…