Future Farmers Battle to the Top

The John S. Battle Future Farmers of America (FFA) has set itself apart in the last few weeks by placing in several competitions.September competitions included such categories as livestock judging at

The Leaders of Tomorrow

Bristol Youth Leadership has a profound impact on the local community. Dating back to its start in 1990, the program is founded in its belief all youth are gifted and are capable of making a positive

Flour Child

The day I realized what a job my “flour baby,” a project which was a ten pound bundle of joy courtesy of Mr. Neil Mullins’ psychology class, had become it was raining and hailing and the weather was

Local Halloween Activities

The Real Homecoming Queen: Faculty & Staff Profile

Mrs. Tamara Lasley, business teacher and SCA advisor, has a tremendous impact on student life at John Battle. Battle’s latest SCA event was Homecoming, which takes three weeks to a month to plan. Mr

Hill Helps out Battle

During the first week of October, John S. Battle gained a new administrator—Mr. Dennis Hill. Superintendent Dr. Allen Lee asked Mr. Hill to help by serving as an interim assistant principal at John S

Racing Is My Life: Senior Profile

For Michael H., John S. Battle senior, weekends are filled with the excitement and adrenaline of drag racing his 1985 Mustang GT at Bristol Motor Speedway. Racing may be considered a hobby to most, bu

The Changing of the Guard

The longer one participates in a sport, the better one becomes. John S. Battle High school has a rare exception. Freshman Kelsey G. has only been playing volleyball for three years and is the only s

Sweeping Up Sugar

Spectators came out in abundance to watch the John S. Battle Boy’s Cross Country team sweep the top three places in their meet on October 4, at Sugar Hollow Park. It is the first time in many years th

2006 Homecoming Court