What Do You Fear: The Thumb or The Paw?

Every Thanksgiving weekend, South Carolinians get ready for the biggest game of the year, USC vs. Clemson. Many wonder why there is a rivalry between these two teams.
One reason is the historical tension in regards to their respective charters, athletic programs, majors offered by each university, and other campus politics. Another reason is that both colleges are guilty of playing pranks on one another over the years. They have been rival teams since the 1880’s and the rivalry has proven to produce one of the most anticipated college football match-ups of the season.
Connor Shaw is the quarterback for USC; he’s had 32 career touchdown passes and ranks 9th in program history for pass completions. He has been named SEC player of the week 4 times during his career. Tahj Boyd is the quarterback for Clemson; he’s thrown for 73 touchdowns with only 28 interceptions in 2,095 snaps over 34 games throughout his career.
The Gamecocks have beaten the Tigers the past 4 years. Will Clemson fans fear the thumb this year or will Gamecock fans experience a Tiger comeback? The game will be held at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 30 at 7pm and will be broadcast on ESPN 2. Join in on the rivalry!

Bulldogs Take Charge to Defeat Gaffney Indians

Bulldog defensive line piles up to

take down a Mauldin receiver.

After a loss to Mauldin (83-70), the Boiling Springs Bulldogs made history against the Gaffney Indians on Friday, November 15. The final score was 48-41, advancing the Bulldogs to the next round of playoffs. This is the first time since 1984 that Gaffney has been defeated at a home playoff game. Senior Tre-Shaun Sanderlin had 18 rushes for 65 yards and junior Daniel Thompson finished 19 out of 32 passes for 350 yards and completed four touchdowns. Mason Sanders caught nine passes from Thompson and completed three touchdowns. Sanderlin stated, "It was a great win and I’m glad my team had the opportunity to beat Gaffney in playoffs; it is definitely something to remember!" After the big win in Gaffney, Boiling Springs’ fans crowded the field to congratulate the Bulldog football team. Friends of players were snapping picture after picture with their favorite players. The smiles on the Bulldog players were priceless.
Boiling Springs played Summerville in the second round of playoffs on November 22. The game came down to the last five seconds when Summerville kicked a field goal, ending the game with a score of 29-28. Congratulations to the football team on an outstanding season. Way to go Bulldogs!

Choosing a College Can Be As Easy As A B C!

   Graduation is just a blink away, and choosing a college may be difficult. There are a lot of questions students have to ask themselves in order to pick the right college. Many students feel overwhelmed with pressure, which is completely normal. Here are some tips in helping you pick the best college for you.
    First, make a list of all the colleges you are interested in attending. Include the price of tuition as well, and look for colleges in your price range that offer scholarships. Next, check out colleges that have your major and check to see if they offer any sports, activities, or clubs that interest you as an incoming freshman.
   Also, decide if you would rather attend a big college or a small one. By now your list should be narrowed down to your top schools. After your top choices are made, think about the climate. If your college is in a cold area are you prepared to tackle the frigid winters? Also, most colleges require students to live on campus the first year, so be sure to check out the housing on campus and make sure the dorm setup is suitable to your needs. The college you choose might be far away, so it is important to see if a car is allowed..
   Finally, tour your final top three choices. If you have
friends that attend the college you’re touring, ask them how they like it. Once you complete all of these steps, picking a college should be as easy as A, B, C!

Why Not Make Someone Thankful for You?

   It is getting close to the most wonderful time of year, but before Santa Claus comes down the chimney, it’s time for Thanksgiving! From the beautiful leaves changing color to spending time with friends and enjoying family dinners, there is so much to be thankful for this year. Before Thanksgiving arrives, it is important to know there is more to this holiday than just food. Thanksgiving began as an annual day of celebration by the Pilgrims. It became a proclamation in 1863, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt later decided that the fourth Thursday in November would be designated as a permanent holiday. From the English translation of the Bible, "Thanksgiving" means "Giving thanks to God." Today, we express the gratitude for the good things, people, and events in our lives and the greater world around us. Many families take part in activities like "30 Days of Giving Thanks" to share what they are thankful for each day. When the holiday arrives, it is ideal to be feasting upon turkey and dressing, while sitting around a table full of family. Some people are not as fortunate. Why not make someone thankful for you this Thanksgiving? Around the community, there are many service projects that need individuals and groups to help reach out to others.

Here are a few places around Spartanburg to lend a helping hand:

The Spartanburg Soup Kitchen
136 S Forest St Spartanburg, SC 29306
Telephone: (864) 585-0022

Mission:
"We seek to serve the poor and homeless of our community by sharing the love of God and giving them food for their bodies, kindness for their souls, & hope for the future."



Greater Spartanburg Ministries
Thrift Store, Food Pantry, Evangelism, Clothing, and Utility/Rent Assistance.

Spartanburg County Locations

Telephone: (864) 585-9371

Center Hours: Mon 10:00am - 12:00pm Tues 10:00am - 12:00pm

Thurs 10:00am - 12:00pm Resale Store Hours:Mon-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm


Mission:
"Feeding the Body and Soul"

Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, Inc.
Mobile Meals of Spartanburg is a not-for-
profit home delivered meal service available to frail and homebound citizens of Spartanburg County.

419 East Main Street

Spartanburg, SC 29302

Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00 am-4:00 pm

Telephone: (864) 573-7684
Mission:

"Mobile Meals’ mission is to glorify God by providing nutritious meals, services and fellowship to the frail and homebound citizens in Spartanburg County."

Marching to Success

This year’s marching
band’s theme
of Beyond the Mirror
has proved to
be successful thus
far as they placed
second, and also
ranked superior, on
October 12 at the
2013 Tournament of
Bands.
Rob Smith, the new
band director for BSHS, said he “wanted a completely
original piece that had never been used before to really
capture the judges’ attention,”which is exactly what he got.
Richard Saucedo, conductor of the Carmel High Band in
Carmel, Ind. and a consistent national finalist, wrote the
Bulldogs’ piece specifically for their show. It is a complex,
unique, and remarkable show that has wowed everyone in
the stands each time they have performed.
This year, BSHS band has placed second at Blythewood
and Providence band competitions. They also received 13th
place on October 26 in Atlanta at the Bands of America
competition. Their score was unfortunately only 0.05 points
from qualifying for finals.
Impressing the judges will be important as they compete
for a state title on November 2nd at Irmo High School, in
Columbia, and also on November 14-16 at Bands of America
Grand National Championship in Indianapolis, Indiana.
At the national championship, they will be competing
against 85 other bands.
BSHS band has had a tradition of success, being Upper
State Champions for four years in a row, and has high
expectations to continue their reign. The four-movement
show, just shy of 10 minutes, is continually improving
thanks to the members of the marching band. Their drive
to succeed encourages them daily as they work countless
hours to be the best. Good luck to the BSHS Band

Kosioreks Shine at County

The Bulldog Cross Country Team made history at Milliken Space Center as they competed in the County Meet this past Saturday, October 26th. The Boys’ Cross Country Team recorded their best count finish in Boiling Springs High School history. The boys missed first place, placing second to
were named to the all-county team. The Bulldog girls’ runners placed fifth as a team. In addition, girls’ runner Jace Kosierek placed tenth individually and received an all-county honor. The Bulldog Cross Country Team will be back running on the trails at next week’s Upper State Qualifiers at Dorman on November 2nd.
Dorman, 75-76. The top individual runners for the boys’ were Crew Kosierek, who finished second with a time of 16:24, and Tyler Fish, who came in seventh with a time of 17:01. Both runners

Cheersquad Flips Over Competition

Cheerleaders nail their stunts at the Viking Invitional

The Lady Bulldog Cheerleaders traveled to Spartanburg High School on October 19th, for the Viking Invitational, and took second place, competing against Dorman, Spartanburg, and Broome. The girls had a high energy soundtrack, accompanied by a complex routine that kept the crowd roaring. While the judges deliberated, the teams participated in a jump off and stunt competition. Katie Cobb and Hannah Smith participated in the jump off. Hannah Smith won the jump off overall out of all four teams. Senior Mackenzie Carey stated, “Losing on Saturday really motivated us to practice harder and perform better. We have to keep improving each week to hopefully accomplish our ultimate goal.” Coach Tina Svenson commented, “I was very pleased with our performance on Saturday. Going into the competition we had two goals: to hit our routine and to beat our previous score. We did both and we will continue to try our best to improve, making our State performance our
very best!” There are only a few more competitions left before State.The cheerleaders greatly appreciate all the support and enjoy seeing familiar faces as they perform. Do not miss out on the girls’ road to becoming back to back State champions

Cheerleaders in mid air

Bulldogs Leave No Doubt

Keion Page runs the ball down the field

Coach Davis leads the Dawgs in their
pre-game showdown

The Bulldogs turned heads as they defeated the Spartan High Vikings and Dorman Cavaliers in back-to-back wins. On October 18th, the Bulldogs had a thrashing game against the Vikings. They started out slowly, with the score 30-14 at halftime. Once the Bulldogs returned from halftime, a light sparked in the Bulldogs it seemed. Boiling Springs totaled 526 yards, with Mason Sanders catching nine passes, Sanderlin rushing 25 times for 142 yards and catching six for 76 yards, and Daniel Thompson throwing 335 yards to pull out the win 41-38.The Bulldogs kept the momentum going against the Cavaliers at their home turf last Friday night. Dorman made a lot of mistakes and Boiling Springs took advantage of each opportunity. Treshaun Sanderlin, senior runningback, stated enthusiastically, “We showed a lot of heart, and it really showed out on the field. It was a great win.”
Sanderlin ran for 132 yards and 2 touchdowns and Daniel Thompson ran for one and passed for two. One of the best plays of the season was made by senior lineman, Montel Lipscomb, as he plowed through the Cavalier blockers to sack QB Grayland Fowler. Bulldogs defeated Cavaliers 35-31, the 4th region win. They’ll be back on the field November 1st against Gaffney.

Ride or Die

“It’s such an adrenaline rush!” exclaims Savannah Humphries, senior at Boiling Springs High School, about the fast-paced competition when horseback riding. Savannah has been riding horses for three and a half years and says she’s all about the “horse life.” She started riding horses when one of her friends took her on a horseback riding trip to the Sugar Ridge Arena in Inman, SC, for her birthday. Savannah realized she
has a natural ability for riding horses and initially came back to the arena to hone her skills even further. Savannah participates in two types of horseback riding: barrel racing and goat tying. Barrel racing consists of the rider steering his/her horse around 3 barrels, in a particular pattern, as fast as possible. Goat tie is when the rider directs the horse, jumps off the horse, captures a goat, and ties its legs together. Out of the two, Savannah says she’s better at barrel racing, but enjoys goat tying more. Humphries has been very successful in her horseback riding career. She placed 5th in state for Barrel Racing in 2011 at a competition in South Carolina. When asked about her overall opinion about riding horses, Savannah cleverly stated, “Ride or die.”

Bulldog Swimmers End on High Note

 

On September 27th Bulldog Swim Team competed in the Region Meet at the Middle Tyger YMCA for a chance to advance to the State Championship meet held on October 5th. The Region meet was against teams from Mauldin, Dorman, Riverside, Spartan High, Byrnes, Wade Hampton, and Gaffney. It was a tough competition, but the Bulldogs were
prepared and conditioned for the meet. "We showed a lot of effort at the meet," says senior girls’ swimmer, Brooke Elmore. Many Bulldogs qualified for State, but three major stand-outs for Boiling Springs were junior David Lopez, who earned silver and bronze medals at the Region meet, and top girls’ individual swimmers, Allison Rundquist and Brooke Elmore. The Bulldog relay teams for both the boys and girls also advanced
to the State Championship. On October 5th, the State Championship meet was held at USC Columbia. "We did pretty good, a lot of people with best times," stated senior Allison Rundquist. The top Dog swimmer was boys’ swimmer David Lopez, who placed 6th in the 500m Freestyle and 10th in the 200m Freestyle. Lopez, junior, a 4th year varsity boys’ swimmer, says, "We trained as hard as we could and did the best we could at State."The Bulldog Swim Team plans to keep improving for next season. "I hope that next season the team will place higher and more team members will make it to State to represent Boiling Springs." Bulldog Nation plans to see great things from the swim team next season.

McMannus Is New AD

In addition to the many new teachers at Boiling Springs High School, Hal McManus, the athletic director, is also a first timer at Bulldog Nation. Coach McManus may be new to the school, but he is not new to the job. McManus started coaching football and basketball at Easley Middle School. He then moved to Conway High School and worked as an assistant football coach, head basketball coach, and assistant
AD. From there, he went to Broome and was an assistant football coach, head basketball coach, and AD. Finally, before moving to Boiling Springs, he was head basketball coach and AD at Spartanburg High School. Bulldog Nation is excited for all the successes that are sure to come as a result of the new athletic director, Hal McManus.

Seniors Dominate In An Unforgettable Homecoming

Queen, Katie Cobb, poses with 1st runner up Jacosha Simpson

(left), and 2nd runner up Ally Nisbett (right).

On Friday, October 4th, the homecoming court lined the field at half time to crown Katie Cobb the 2013 Homecoming Queen. First runner up was awarded to Jacosha Simpson, and second runner
up to Ally Nisbett. “Well, I can definitely say I wasn’t expecting it, but it gave me a different kind of happiness and gratefulness to know that I have so many people who are there for me,” says Katie Cobb. On Friday, students crowded inside the gymnasium for the homecoming assembly, where the contestants for Homecoming Queen were announced. After the assembly, students returned

Katie Cobb is crowned the
2013 Homecoming Queen.

to their first block to vote for their queen. Later in the school day, the bleachers filled with Bulldog colors for the beginning of the pep rally, which involved several activities for the classes to compete in. Based on a cumulative score of categories such as class cheer, class game, class skit, class float, and class shirt count, students had the opportunity to win the 2013 Homecoming Spirit Stick. Everyone responded to the class cheerleaders with their loudest shouts, which echoed across the school. The pep rally was then led into the class game: a scavenger hunt. As the objects were announced, student council members raced through the stands to fellow class mates and gathered them to hand to Mr. Gordon, who announced the winner for each round. Already pumped up with spirit, each class performed their class skit for the school. Sophomores’ skit was a battle against Riverside, juniors’ was a Miley Cyrus party scene, and seniors’ was a class reunion. In addition to skits, each class created their own homecoming float to represent their classes’ school spirit. The themes included a dog house, a party bus, and the man in the moon. During half time on Friday night,
seniors across the stadium went crazy as they were announced the winners in every category, and presented with the Spirit Stick. Homecoming week was a huge success, and it brought the classes

Seniors dress as old people at their 50 year reunion for the
senior class skit.

together for some friendly competition and school spirit.

Terrifying Trails

   Are you ready to experience the frightening but exciting thrill ride that is sure to put you in the Halloween Spirit? Freddy Krueger, Jason, and Jeepers Creepers are all waiting to terrify you as you walk cautiously along their gruesome trails this season.  Below are some spooky trails that are sure to give you the adrenal rush you crave:

1. The Boneyard

   Green Road off Fort Prince Boulevard near Wellford
(864) 439-5524

2. Nightmare Hollow

   3411 Reidville Road, Spartanburg
(864) 809-8115

3. House of Screams

   Off Fork Shoals Road, Simpsonville
(864) 918-7549

4. Fear Farm

   424 Ninety-Nine Island Rd Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 839-1022

5. Nightmare on Pendleton

   904 Pendleton St., Greenville
(864) 271-9200

Locks You Will Love

It’s almost that time again to put away the summer clothing and bring out the fall gear. With that in mind, in the fall girls like to wear infinity scarves, turtle necks, and cowl neck sweaters, making it hard for some girls to figure out what they want to do with their hair. Here are some helpful hairstyles to help you guys out.

Hidden Braids

Bandanas

  

Sock Buns

High Ponytails

Fishtail Braid

Bulldogs Stomp the Clover Blue Eagles

Coach Goff giving his players an

encouraging speech to motivate them to play their best

   The Boiling Springs High School football team traveled to Clover this past Friday. The visitor side of the Clover stadium was full of BSHS fans who came out to support their Bulldogs. The team certainly had something to be proud of after ending the game against the Blue Eagles with a mean final score of 49-21.

   Senior Tre-Shaun Sanderlin, running back and wide receiver, finished with three touchdowns. Senior Mason Sanders, had five receptions, totaling nearly 100 yards and junior, Colin Reed, scored two touchdowns.

   Coach Tate stated, "I was very proud of the team, and Clover played a good game too." Bulldog Nation definitely stepped back up after a close loss against York on September 6th, (46-45.)

The football team plays an away game this Friday, September 20th against the Rock Hill Bearcats. Come out and support the Dogs in their quest to bring home the State Title. Go Bulldogs!
 


Quarterback Daniel Thompson steps up into the pocket to pass the ball.

Bulldogs Show Their Stars and Stripes

   On September 6th, students filled Bulldog stadium wearing red, white, and blue in tribute to the first tailgating theme of the season, ‘Merica. The newly renovated student section fulfilled its purpose to pep up the crowd as the students hollered and cheered for their Bulldog football players through the good plays and the bad, under the Friday night lights.
Prior to the coin flip, the home fans were all invited to enjoy a hotdog cook out at Tailgate Corner, complete with corn hole, music, and painting up. Once the crew was painted, they charged into Bulldog stadium to take their place at the head of the new student section.

Bulldogs show their pride in the newly renovated student section.

The Student Council had been considering the idea of repainting the student section in the BSHS Stadium in order to encourage students to show more school spirit during the games. On August 25th, the student council took this idea and began to make it reality. Alex Bryson created the concept; however, other student council members helped to fulfill the goal of repainting the student section. They began by pressure washing the entire stadium to have it cleaned before painting. Bryson not only decided on repainting the section, but also changing the colors to red and black.
Before the renovations began, the bleachers were muddy and the color had faded to a light pink. Now it’s a bold red and black, in hopes of capturing the student body’s attention.
Kaleb Elliot, Student Council member over Club Adjuncts stated, “I felt like it was overwhelming and exciting with all the people in the stands cheering, but the people lost their spirit halfway into the game.”
Kaleb and the rest of the student council expect the newly improved student section to not only keep the stadium bleachers more lively, but to be a reflection of Bulldog Pride at every home game.

Breanne Waddell (BSHS Newspaper staff)