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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...

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...

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...

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...

A security camera keeps watch on the Bear River campus.

Peterson And The Cameras Are Always Watching

Korin Kelly, Staff January 29, 2025

Vice Principal Cathy Peterson is always watching. You may not realize that there are about 200 different angles of security cameras around the campus that are on all day, every day. They are helpful...

Shannon Busse works in the Wellness Center and is always ready to welcome in Bruins who might need a break.

Feeling Like You Need A Break? Try The Wellness Center

Julianna Behlmer, Staff Writer January 29, 2025

The Wellness Ccenter is a place where students can go to reset and get a break from class if they need. If you ask your teacher to go they will let you go and catch a break which is something we all need...

Lara Bossek, Jude Slater and Jessica Cox at a tennis match.

From Germany to Bear River: Lara Bossek Joins The Bruins

Kamryn Prescott, Staff May 17, 2024

Every year at Bear River High School we host exchange students from all over the world. Last year we had students from Spain to Serbia. This year a student from Frankfurt, Germany is accompanying the senior...

Hurting even when no one notices

Mental Health Struggles Don’t Have To Be Lonely

Ella Miller, Staff Writer May 17, 2024

Mental health swarms my age group. I've both felt and seen what hurting mental stability will do to a teenager already trying to cope with the different twists and turns of school. Because of all the...

Bobbie Lee at Yosemite

Bobbie Lee Kliever: Outgoing, Funny and Involved

Kennedy Lyman, Staff May 1, 2024

In a community where individuality is key, Bobbie Lee Kliever stands out like no other with her vibrant personality and love for all things retro. Kliever is a true trendsetter, embracing her passions...

Lorita Riedel is always a bright spot in the Bear River community.

Lorita Riedel Rides Into Retirement

Briyelle Sikes, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

After 17 years at Bear River, Lorita Riedel, who is known for being sweet and helpful in the office, is retiring. There is so much about Riedel that makes her such a unique addition to Bear River. Lorita...

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