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The Optimist
The student news site of Bloomington High School South

The Optimist
The student news site of Bloomington High School South

The Optimist
All content by Mari Walter-Bailey

How to get involved on MLK day

Mari Walter-Bailey, Photographer
January 13, 2017
Sophomores (named left to right) Calvin Prenkert, Christopher Piekarsky, Alan Morris, and Jackson Moore went all out for prep day. Tomorrow's theme is Throwback Thursday!

Prep day brings out the polos

Mari Walter-Bailey
January 11, 2017
Fashion club member, Kristen Adams works during lunch to help advocate for the clubs' upcoming clothes swap. Those who donate clothes are able to trade for another piece of clothing. Items that are not taken will be donated to the salvation army, the clothing swap will take place on December 19th during SRT and after school.

Fashion Club collects clothes for ‘swap’

Mari Walter-Bailey, Photographer/ Staff Writer
December 9, 2016

Girls cross country headed to state

Mari Walter-Bailey, Staff writer/ photographer
October 24, 2016
Today is national walk to school day. For many though, including sophomore Lola Kennedy everyday is a day to walk to/from school.

[Photo] National walk to school day… or everyday?

October 5, 2016

What team? Panthers!

Mari Walter-Bailey, Staff writer/ photographer
September 16, 2016
Sophomore Savannah Bruhn works on her "jewelery box" for Mrs. Berzins stained glass class. This is their second class assignment.

[Photo] Student finalizes stained glass work

Stellie Henke, Photographer
September 14, 2016
Photo courtesy of Karyn Taylor

Summer photo gallery

Mari Walter-Bailey
August 18, 2016
Girls basketball prepares for sectionals

Girls basketball prepares for sectionals

Mari Walter-Bailey, Photographer
February 5, 2016

Student works on stained glass project

Mari Walter-Bailey
November 16, 2015
When is it appropriate to start listening to Christmas music?

When is it appropriate to start listening to Christmas music?

Mari Walter-Bailey, Photographer
November 11, 2015
South Speaks: Halloween

South Speaks: Halloween

Mari Walter-Bailey, Photographer
October 28, 2015
Boys soccer gets pumped for first round of regionals

Boys soccer gets pumped for first round of regionals

Mari Walter-Bailey, Photographer
October 15, 2015
Anatomy students view human blood cells, malaria

Anatomy students view human blood cells, malaria

Mari Walter-Bailey, Photographer
September 11, 2015

Boys soccer team shines brighter than BNL Stars in season opener

Mari Walter-Bailey
August 25, 2015

South Football shuts out BNL in season opener, 28-0

Mari Walter-Bailey
August 25, 2015
"It's nice that you don't have to run to your locker between classes."

[Photo] South Speaks: Backpacks

August 13, 2015
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