Category: General News

Danielle Welty Biography

My name is Danielle Welty. I am 17 and currently a senior at Bethany Christian. Other classmates would consider me as a “typical white girl.” I am strangely attached to my starbucks and smart phone. My cat, Mow Mow, is…

Carissa Woolace Autobiography

Hi guys, my name is Carissa Woolace. Some of my hobbies include watching Netflix and reorganizing my room and hissing like a mad cat. For those who know me well, this “reorganizing my room” is a new hobby of mine…

Spiritual Life Week: Reflections from the Sightline Staff

Bethany’s tradition of the annual Spiritual Life Week was continued with Bible professor Michelle Hershberger coming in to speak to students about the question of finding identity. She preached and offered Biblical reasoning to address this question and provided students…

Speech and Debate Preview, New Middle School Program

Despite only being established a mere four years ago, the Bethany Speech and Debate program is well developed and highly successful. Coach Michael Yeakey established the young team in 2009, due to heightened student interest and Yeakey’s opinion that the…

The Merge between Social Media and Sightline

Starting this year, Social Media and Sightline will be sharing a room. This will take some getting used to for both groups, but it will be a good change. Both groups now meet on Tuesdays during CAM, Wednesdays before school…

Staff Changes

Next year, several staff changes will happening at Bethany. There will be a shift in position, and a few heartfelt farewells. These people include: Benji Hurst, Barbara Slagel, Gwendolyn Kelly, and Rachel Sawatzky.   Benji Hurst, who is currently the…

Laptop Program Pros and Cons

For students returning to Bethany next year, the school’s new laptop program will be an adjustment. The program marks a transition towards classes that will involve more online resources and digital media. The staff has tried to work more computer…

“Arrested Development” Returns

Arrested Development, the beloved cult sitcom from the Fox network, is making a comeback.   Netflix purchased the rights to the series earlier this year, planning to bring the popular comedy back from cancellation for a brand new season, which…

At the Movies with Jesse: “Iron Man 3”

Iron Man 3 is a bold and energetic return to the Marvel world, excelling in practically every way.   Robert Downey Jr. (Sherlock Holmes, Tropic Thunder) returns as the iron-clad avenger in the third film of the character’s standalone franchise.…