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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.

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....

Oh the Thinks you can Think, if You Come See Suess

Kassie Araque, Feature Writer • January 26, 2019

Braswell High School has been working on their Spring musical, Seussical the Musical, for three months now as closing night edges closer. With a company of 113, 34 in the cast, 39 people in the crew, and...

String Instruments, Rosin, & Bows, Oh my!: Orchestra at a Glance

Dani Wilson, Opinion Writer • September 7, 2018

The cacophonous sound of strings being tuned fills the room as orchestra students warm up before class. Some sit in their chairs, creating the illusion of being in individual glass bubbles as they fixedly...

Vocal about their Vocals

Haydn Burton, Reporter • September 7, 2018

Choir is a way for a small group of people to convey emotion and feeling through their voices. Braswell High School’s choir has always done big things, but they’re going above and beyond this school...

Broadway stars switch roles

Maya Dennis, A&E Critic • March 29, 2018

For twelve years, Broadway has signed up their biggest stars and put them on stage in opposite-sex roles. The event -- which helps supports BC/EFA and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community...

Technical theatre teacher embraces first year at Braswell

Sierra Bihon, News/Features reporter & Photojournalist • December 14, 2017

Tayler Daniels, the school’s new theatre teacher, desribes himself as enthusiastic and passionate, especially when it comes to theatre. “I've always loved theatre since I was young. It was the only...

New faces in fine arts: Jacobson joins art team

Sierra Bihon, News/Features reporter & Photojournalist • November 13, 2017

While growing up, Kiba Jacobson’s mother was an art student at the University of North Texas, and Jacobson was always around to observe and participate in her works. Since Jacobson was 7, her mother...

‘Midsummer’ a true dream

Sam Herger, Staff artist • October 30, 2017

In Act 1 of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Oberon (David) and Puck (Savanah) meet to plot the love quadrangle that dominates Shakespeare’s romantic comedy. The yin-yang dynamic between the characters...