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Braswell’s Marching Band Wins First Place at Bands of America Midland

Staff Report • September 28, 2024

MIDLAND, Texas – The Braswell High School Bwell Marching Band claimed first place at the 2024 Bands of America Regional Competition held in Midland, Texas, scoring an impressive...

Fourteen Braswell fine arts seniors take next step

Aliyah Esteban, The Bengal Beat Staff Writer / The Ambush Yearbook Editor-in-Chief • April 26, 2024

Orchestra Cadence McLean, 12, will be attending Texas Woman's University starting in the fall. McLean started orchestra at Rodriguez Middle School as a violinist and transitioned into the Braswell...

Spirited High School Students Bring Noel Coward’s ‘Blithe Spirit’ to Life on Stage

Kylie West, The Bengal Beat Print Editor-in-Chief • October 3, 2023

In this timeless comedy, audiences will be transported to a world where the living collide with the dearly departed, and hilarity ensues. The story follows Charles Condomine, a skeptical writer who seeks inspiration for his next book by inviting the eccentric medium, Madame Arcati, into his home for a séance. Little does he know that this spirited gathering will lead to the unexpected return of his deceased first wife, Elvira. Chaos, laughter, and a touch of the supernatural are guaranteed in this unforgettable production.

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish review

Diego Gonzalez, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 10, 2023

Some pretty big spoilers ahead. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is a very classic take on fairy tale quests. Puss in Boots, (Antonio Banderas), a returning Kitty Softpaws (Salma Hayek), as well...

Into the Woods to the Braswell Auditorium we go!

Diego Gonzalez, Co-Editor-in-Chief • January 16, 2023

This year’s musical put on by the Fine Arts Department has been announced as “Into the Woods”. The musical is set to be performed during the final weekend of January 2023 in the Auditorium. Though...

Braswell Bengal Steppers

Markayla Howard, Staff Writer • December 12, 2022

Each pep rally, the Braswell Steppers brings school spirit to everyone. The black-out pep rally, our beloved pink pep rally and even our homecoming celebration; they constantly brought their A-game....

Braswell Bravo Co opens Hamlet this weekend

Myrical Roberts, Co-Editor-in-Chief • October 5, 2022

The spirit of the Bard is in the air in the halls of Ray Braswell High School. The Braswell Bravo Company is buzzing with excitement as they prepare to put on the first production of the year, William...

Painting a bigger picture

Mia Romani, Staff Writer • October 4, 2020

Although some connected learners find it more difficult to work on their art projects this year, many find inspiration in encouraging words from their teachers. Covid has impacted the way students learn....

Movies to binge watch of Valentine’s Day

Kassie Araque, Feature Writer • February 13, 2020

As someone who cries at almost every rom-com and gets overly invested in any movie with a couple, I consider myself a romantic movie expert. So get ready to curl up in bed with a box of chocolates and...

“The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse”

Graci E. Mabie, A&E Critic • February 6, 2020

Truth be told, there really is no such thing, there is such a thing as you. Cartoonist and illustrator for the Oxford University Press, artist Charlie Mackesy, has brought tears to many eyes with his...

The Wizard of Oz

Mary Miller, Editor • January 22, 2020

Being the school’s third musical, following High School Musical and Seussical, the company and school alike are buzzing with excitement. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, originally written by L. Frank...

Braswell’s ‘Art’ of the Soul

Graci E. Mabie, A&E Critic • December 12, 2019

“Come to the ‘Art’ side,” fine arts teacher Angelia Ford once said to empower artistic growth for every student each day of teaching. Throughout the four years, the school has been open...