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A Fond Farewell to Mrs. Trevorrow
A Fond Farewell to Mrs. Trevorrow
Photo of Anthony Stetzenmeyer speaking to his AP Chem class discussing his favorite memories over the year. Taken 05/08/25 at 8:38 AM
Anthony Stetzenmeyer recently accepted into MSTF Fellowship
Career and College Days Prepare Juniors for Life Beyond High School
Career and College Days Prepare Juniors for Life Beyond High School
Seniors Malik Murrell, Payton Mathis, Liv Jager, Ivana Goff, Logan Castellani, and Ryan Brenay proudly display their scholarship awards.
Senior Scholarship Recognition Night
A vacant building that was once Rite Aid takes up real estate on Rawsonville Road.
Tariffs and Turbulence: The Fallout of Trump’s Tariff Tactics
Class of 2025 V. Class of 2028: Differences between Freshmen and Seniors
Class of 2025 V. Class of 2028: Differences between Freshmen and Seniors
If I knew then what I know now, I would have…
Dear Grace...
Dear Grace…
Make Meaning of Your High School Experience
Events at Belleville High School.
Advice For Incoming Freshmen
Skilled Trades Offer Bright Future for the Class of 2025
What’s Next for Class of 2025?
Ms. Sprague teaches multiple courses, coaches tennis, and is the Early College Advisor.
Kiwanis Teacher of the Year
I cannot help but wonder if this is one of those common experiences that nobody speaks of.
The Dying Inner Child
Image created on canva. Showing a picture of the white haired and icy eyed Dire Wolf.
De-extinction: Are Wooly Mammoths, Dodo Birds, & Dire Wolves Coming Back?
Cade Cunningham driving in with the ball against Jaylen Brunson and the Knicks during the 3rd playoff game.
Piston Playoff Recap
The 2024-2025 Belleville High School Varsity Girls Basketball Team and coaches (behind) , beam toward a camera for a photo with the “MSHAA Champion” title in front of them.
Belleville High School Girls Basketball Wins First-Ever State Championship Title
The NFL logo for the 2025 Draft. This draft is taking place in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
The NFL Draft and Combine
BHS Varsity and JV soccer players listening to Coach Joe Zarka talk about the recent game played. After 7 hours of school, practice can be very tiring but we still show up.
Sports and Life Balance
Belleville High girls' flag football roster include many students eager to play. The Detroit Lions and the NFL are working with and funding the program, and pushing for an official football team.
The Detroit Lions and NFL kickstart a collab with Belleville for girls’ flag football
Rockstar has delayed the launch of GTA 6 to May 26, 2026.
Highly Anticipated RockStars Game Delayed
Senior Bookshelf
Sunshine and Rain by Kali Uchis apart of the Sincerely, Album.
Kali Uchis’ New Album “Sincerely,”
Doechii is a rising artist at the Billboards Woman of the Year Awards. Gives a speech for receiving the Woman of the Year Award.
Billboard Women in Music
Snow White played by Rachel Zegler, released on March 21, 2025. Watching a trailer for the Snow White movie, on YouTube by Disney.
Snow White Review

Beneath the Stripes

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Hannah Borders

Hannah Borders, Editor in Chief

I am Hannah Borders, a senior at Belleville High School. This is my second year working on Beneath the Stripes. At school I am involved with Tiger Drama as a member of the tech crew. Outside of school, I love to read and care for my pets.

All content by Hannah Borders
Image of a person standing on a scale, but instead of reading numbers the scale reads the common phrase, "just lose some weight."

Large Bodies are not Wrong Bodies

Hannah Borders, E.I.C.
May 15, 2025
Class of 2025 Top Ten

Class of 2025 Top Ten

Hannah Borders, E.I.C.
May 9, 2025
Canva graphic depicting an overwhelmed person thinking about all of the different reasons why they should and should not choose a college.

It’s (Probably) Okay That You Aren’t Going To Your Dream School

Hannah Borders, E.I.C
April 22, 2025
John Green's seventh book, "Everything is Tuberculosis," was released March 18, 2025. "Everything is Tuberculosis" is a 198-page nonfiction novel about the persistence of the world's deadliest infection.

Everything Is Tuberculosis but Tuberculosis Isn’t The Problem, Humanity Is

Hannah Borders, E.I.C
April 22, 2025
Drawing depicting a transgender person struggling to decide which bathroom to enter because regardless of what they choose, someone will think their choice was wrong. Drawing by Summer Stratton

You Have a Gender Identity Whether You Want One or Not

Hannah Borders, E.I.C.
March 18, 2025
Janice was a very happy, vibrant, beautiful leopard gecko. She was the kindest animal one could encounter.

Tips to Avoid Suffocation by Grief

Hannah Borders, E.I.C
March 18, 2025
The harm caused by the rollback of DEI programs are causing many sources to go public with their opinions.

Recent Trump Executive Orders Leave People Misinformed on What DEI Actually is

Hannah Borders, E.I.C.
February 21, 2025
Pitbulls are one of the most common breeds of dog subjected to ear cropping because their breeders and/or owners want them to look intimidating or scary. This is a very happy pitbull with full ears. Our pets need to be happy, not cosmetically appealing.

Cosmetic Surgeries Are Hurting Our Pets

Hannah Borders, E.I.C.
January 23, 2025
As of fall 2024, students from the class of 2023 and beyond who complete the FAFSA form are eligible for the Michigan Community College Guarantee, which covers tuition for the first two years of community college in their district.

Community College is Cool

Hannah Borders, E.I.C.
January 23, 2025
Topaz is a betta fish. On the left is him when he lived in a bowl at the pet store, on the right he has been moved into a ten gallon planted tank, he has developed lots of beautiful colors and is thrivng in his environment.

Things to Consider Before Adding a New Pet to Your Family

Hannah Borders, E.I.C.
December 17, 2024
Panelsists Sara Sych, Veronica Horn, Dana Davidson, Jordan Currie, Sheree Calhoun, Bryan Carstarphen, Anya Fuller, Justin Green, and Jason Strzalkowski share career experiences and advice at Belleville High School's December Arts and Communications Career Pathway Assembly.

New Career Pathway Panels Keeps BHS Moving with Purpose

Hannah Borders, E.I.C
December 17, 2024
Infographic by Maddison DeLano

Growing Mental Health Crisis Among Teens

Hannah Borders, E.I.C
November 18, 2024
Infographic by Anya Fuller

Belleville High School Welcomes New College Advisor for the 24-25 School Year

Hannah Borders, E.I.C
November 18, 2024
Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe

The Impact of Banning Books

Hannah Borders, E.I.C
November 18, 2024
New Teachers at BHS

New Teachers at BHS

Hannah Borders, E.I.C.
October 24, 2024
BioMed Focus coordinator Megan Radyk (left), Scholar Olivia Scheil (center), and coordinator Sarah Steiner (right) are ready to begin presenting Olivia Scheil's research at the BioMed Focus symposium.

Belleville Students Attend University of Michigan’s BioMed Focus Program

Hannah Borders, E.I.C.
October 23, 2024
BHS Offers New CTE Courses: Hands on Experiences for Students

BHS Offers New CTE Courses: Hands on Experiences for Students

Hannah Borders, E.I.C.
October 21, 2024
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