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Terri Herbert was a swimmer in high school, but didn't exactly know what she was getting herself in to.

The Highs and Lows of High School

Taylor Shimamoto March 26, 2025

Some memories stay with you forever - and for many people, their high school experiences stick out the most. The same goes for teachers. Before they were standing at the front of the white boards, they...

Book Review: Resilience, Sacrifice and the Power of Friendship: A Journey Through Kristin Hannah's "The Women"

Book Review: Resilience, Sacrifice and the Power of Friendship: A Journey Through Kristin Hannah’s “The Women”

Ella Miller, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

Kristin Hannah's "The Women" is a triumphant story of strength, resilience, and the impenetrable bonds that connect women, even under the most challenging of circumstances. Set against a...

Bear River junior race car driver Izaak Sharp has built up quite a fan base among his fellow Bruins, which Sharp 24 merch always to be found.

Bruin Has Sharp Racing Career

Eden Cha, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

What’s made Bear River’s Izaak Sharp a standout racer is the family he has off the track and the rivalries he has on it. Now in his 10th year of racing, Sharp has always had a supportive family to...

Freshman Caden Hoffmeister missed the entire season with an injury and his fire was missed by his teammates.

Hoffmeister Aims To Return Better Than Ever

Brian Parker, Staff Writer March 6, 2025

Freshman Caden Hoffmeister has been waiting to play high school basketball since he was a kid. But a few months before the basketball season, he had the first season of four taken from him. While at...

Ella Miller (left) and Ruby Carpenter out in downtown Grass Valley

Meet Your Redbull-Crazed Online Editor, Sophomore Ella Miller

Monica Meszaros, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2025

Other than the BRCurrent.com, Ella is a member of Theater Production as a stage manager, the drama club as the secretary, the United States Institute for Theatre Technology club as the treasurer, the English...

The cover of Ashley Petrie's new album '25' which is available to listen to on Spotify and Apple Music.

Music Teacher Petrie Drops New Album

Andrew Izadjou, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

Ashley Petrie’s First Album, “25” is Now Out Ashley Petrie, the Music Lab instructor at Bear River, has recently released her first album, which is available on Spotify and Apple Music. She has...

Bear River has a new football coach it's none other than our own Jeremy Kerr.

Bear River Welcomes New Football Coach

Morgan Winovich, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

Jeremy Kerr has filled the position that former head coach Tanner Mathias used to occupy, taking over as head coach of the Bear River varsity football team. During a football meeting, Kerr spoke about...

Woof! Guide Dogs For The Blind A Big Part of Bear River Campus

Woof! Guide Dogs For The Blind A Big Part of Bear River Campus

Ella Miller, Staff Writer February 18, 2025

Guide Dogs for the Blind not only supports our community but also visually impaired people around the world. Many people do not see the true lengths it takes to train a guide dog. It takes commitment,...

Peter Gammelgard and his wife Katie in front of Prague Castle (background) and the Charles Bridge (foreground) in Prague, Czech Republic

Gammelgard’s Winding Road Lead Him Back Home

Margaret Ralston, Social Media Editor February 3, 2025

Peter Gammelgard may seem like an ordinary teacher with an ordinary life, but in reality, it is far from that. Gammelgard has been teaching for almost 15 years, and he began his journey at Gonzaga University...

Elizabeth Jens, right, and her daughter Lucy Lee In York, England

Elizabeth Jens, an Extraordinary Art Teacher With a Colorful Past and Personality

Andrew Izadjou, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

Elizabeth Jens, the art teacher at Bear River, has lived a colorful life full of music and travel. From the countless music bands and projects she’s been involved in to the 20 different countries she’s...

Bear River High School Wins Gold Medal For Exceptional Career Choices Class

Bear River High School Wins Gold Medal For Exceptional Career Choices Class

Andrew Izadjou, Staff Writer January 29, 2025

This October, Bear River High School received a gold medal in the Career Choices category for preparing freshmen for the life ahead of them, exceptionally. Bear River was found to be the most efficient...

Bear River updated its campus with pictures of some of our top athletes. From left Taryn Cleek, Kaden Nicholls, Dylan Donley and Eden Cha are featured.

A Touch of Athleticism At Bear River High

Eden Cha, Staff Writer January 29, 2025

Bear River recently spruced up its buildings with pictures of our athlete, by putting athletes on the McGrory gym doors and weight room windows. The creation of these doors and windows wouldn’t have...

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