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.”