Samiya Highsmith-Hollins, Senior Class President
My plans after High school are to attend University of Houston and major in Political science and business administration.
I’m most looking forward...
Class of 2026,
As we approach graduation, I simply want to take a moment to tell you how proud we are of each of you and all that you have accomplished during your time at Ray Braswell High School.
This...
In pockets, on belts, and on key chains hang detailed, hand-crafted leather pieces personalized to suit every holder’s interests. These custom designs are the work of senior Marleigh Jett, founder of...
Julie Ixco, Yearbook Chronological Editor
• January 22, 2026
Chef Paul Niles never started with a clear plan. At fifteen, he stepped into a restaurant kitchen and kept going, moving from Boston to Washington, D.C., Florida, California, Nevada, and then Texas.
“It’s...
As auditions for the fall show "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [revised] [again]" wrap up, Braswell theatre students are preparing to take the stage in a fast-paced, hilarious production...
Julie Ixco, Yearbook Chronological Editor
• September 26, 2025
Sometimes school days blur together with the same routines, but for FFA members, Ag Olympics proved there’s more to them than projects and competitions. The event, held Oct. 21 at Ryan High School gave...
Kylie West, News 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.
Myrical Roberts, Co-Editor-in-Chief
• April 19, 2023
Despite being an iconic part of the high school football season’s halftime performances, color guard is a style of dance that is often overlooked in the world of performance art. Unlike other styles...
With nearly 62 percent of its student population coming from minority backgrounds, Braswell High School has become synonymous with diversity. This unique composition of demographics is reflected in the...
Seven Henry, The Bengal Beat Staff Writer
• April 10, 2023
Despite being a part of Braswell’s UIL competition offerings for nearly five years, the Braswell Bass Fishing team has remained one of the school’s hidden gems. Three-year-veteran Griffin Curtis, 12,...
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...