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Students apart of the bands loading crew help unload the uniforms for the Lyman football game. During away games the band loads and unloads trucks of equipment, uniforms and instruments in order to perform at halftime.  Photo provided by: Angelina Jonkaitis

Band Show on the Road!

Angelina Jonkaitis, Staff Reporter March 11, 2020

The band travels to every football game and performs a halftime show that an audience won't forget. Behind the scenes of these off campus performances is a crew of students and parents working as a team...

Students gathered at Camp Wewa, because of English teacher Peggy Leis, showed unity and their love for one another. “Camp let me be me and talk about how I felt,” freshman Chris Gillon said. “It built a trust between people and I that I never thought would happen.”

Camp Wewa

Camryn Hoyt, Journalism 1 Reporter March 9, 2020

YMCA Camp Wewa, a place to meet new people, try new things and even get closer with one another. A group of students at Lake Brantley had the chance to experience it over a weekend on Jan. 17-19. Students...

On Feb 21, School Administrator Brian Shafer cheered on as senior Anayansi Santiago won the three point basketball challenge. The spring pep rally held in the main gym introduced all the springs sports that were being played.

Spring pep rally

Jo'Tazshya Stephens, Staff Reporter March 6, 2020

There are a multitude of spring sports including Track and Field, Lacrosse, Tennis, Water Polo and Volleyball. To introduce the sports, the final pep rally of the year was held in the main gym on Feb 20....

Seniors Anna Wesley and Madison Harris share what they have learned throughout their last year in high school with Junior Shelby Brunson.

Ask a Senior: Episode 1

Madison Harris, Shelby Brunson, and Anna Wesley March 3, 2020

In this episode, junior Shelby Brunson asks Madison Harris and Anna Wesley burning questions juniors have about senior year, the college application process and other important decisions!

Students in Peggy Leis’s 7th period English Honors class prepare for community circle.  “It gives me great feedback about what their learning and also what their needs are,” Leis said. “It gives me an idea of how I can reach them better”.

English community circle

Avery Ranum, Journalism 1 Reporter February 17, 2020

On certain Friday’s in Peggy Leis’s classroom, students can be found in a circle with their fellow peers, sharing their opinions on different topics. This ‘community circle’ gives students a break...

The wall outside of the ESL classes in Building 5 display a puzzle made up of pieces created by students in the ESOL program on August 30.

Life as a student immigrant

Marcela Maya Escalona, Journalism 1 Reporter February 11, 2020

Students from around the world get their education in American schools where they may encounter different struggles than their peers.  It is no secret that there are students from other countries, but...

Taylor Swift was our staffs chosen artist of the decade. She has been the recipient of a plethora of awards and recognitions as the most awarded artist at the American Music Awards in addition to 10 Grammys.

Artist of the Decade – Taylor Swift

Porter Huyck, Staff Reporter February 5, 2020

Taylor Swift is the preeminent artist of the 2010’s. Swift began her career young, writing and performing her own songs from a young age. She experienced early success, becoming the youngest artist...

This American Life by National Public Radio (NPR) was our staffs chosen podcast of the decade. The podcast is a weekly hour-long program is hosted by Ira Glass and is in collaboration with Chicago Public Media.

Podcast of the Decade – This American Life

Anisa Velazquez, Features Editor February 3, 2020

This American Life encompasses exactly what a podcast should be. Three far-expanding stories with a common theme that all ties nicely into a little bow. Being well-rounded and perfect for a long drive...

The chosen article of the decade from the Brantley Banner was Gregified.

Brantley Banner Article of the Decade – Gregified

Katie Turkelson, Adviser January 30, 2020

Greg was on the newspaper staff when I started teaching the class. It was his second year on staff and the adjustment to a new teacher and new expectations for the publication was a rocky transition. Greg...

Mario Kart was the chosen video game of the decade. It has evolved to be available on a variety of consoles over the years, with its latest release being on  September 25, 2019.

Video-Game of the Decade – Mario Kart

Joelle Wittig, Editor in Chief January 30, 2020

Despite being first released in 1992, Mario Kart still plays a significant role in today’s video gaming world. Nintendo consoles were a huge part of my childhood and with each one came additional versions...

Movie of the Decade - Get Out

Movie of the Decade – Get Out

Shelby Brunson, Opinions Editor January 30, 2020

Jordan Peele’s Get Out was a standout movie that will be remembered for generations to come. It maintained a serious tone while still being hilarious for all viewers. Between the talented cast and remarkable...

Our staffs choice for animated film of the decade was Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.  The move ended up winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film.

Animated Film of the Decade – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Julia Moon, Staff Reporter January 30, 2020

In a time were big animation companies are making mainstream 3D animated films, I think Sony and Columbia Pictures brought a fresh new look to the 3D cinematic industry. The use of original comic art and...

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