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The eleven 2026 BGHS GSP selectees.
Eleven BGHS juniors selected for GSP 2026
The bin to donate clothes is located in front of the library in the Commons.
Asian American Club hosts clothing drive
President Trump speaks during the State of the Union address on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2025.
Four takeaways from the State of the Union Address
Gallery: Purples document their snowy week off
Gallery: Purples document their snowy week off
BGHS senior Byaombe Matendo plays against St. X on Oct. 25, 2025.
BGHS’ Byaombe Matendo named 2025 KY Soccer Player of the Year
Host of 'Supersize vs. Superskinny' Dr. Christian Jessen poses for a promotional photo.
OPINION: ‘Supersize vs. Superskinny’ should make an American comeback
Clipse and Pharrell Williams perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026.
Kingston Reviews: “Let God Sort Em Out” by Clipse
D'Angelo at the VH1 Men Strike Back concert at Madison Square Gardens in New York, USA on April 11, 2000.
Kingston Reviews: Voodoo by D’Angelo
Mr. Ries has been with BGHS for two years.
Faculty Feature: Mr. Ries
Students practice Quick Recall during Academic Team practice.
BGHS Academic Team prepares for Governor’s Cup in January
Students work the annual blood drive during the 2024-2025 school year.
“Give Local, Save Local”: BGHS HOSA to host Halloween Blood Drive
Stand, Speak, Argue: Speech and Debate Club
Stand, Speak, Argue: Speech and Debate Club
Contestants stand on stage at the annual Distinguished Young Women pageant on Saturday, Sept. 29.
BGJHS hosts annual Distinguished Young Women pageant
BGHS senior Byaombe Matendo plays against St. X on Oct. 25, 2025.
BGHS’ Byaombe Matendo named 2025 KY Soccer Player of the Year
Collage by J. Gardner, Photos via ESPN
College Basketball: It’s That Time a-Year!
'HIM': A Different Kind Of Spectacle
‘HIM’: A Different Kind Of Spectacle
Jaxson Dart: Legend in the Making
Jaxson Dart: Legend in the Making
BGHS Spotlight: Dance Team
BGHS Spotlight: Dance Team
Madison Beer makes a breakthrough in her career with "Locket"
Madison Beer makes a breakthrough in her career with “Locket”
Clipse and Pharrell Williams perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026.
Kingston Reviews: “Let God Sort Em Out” by Clipse
D'Angelo at the VH1 Men Strike Back concert at Madison Square Gardens in New York, USA on April 11, 2000.
Kingston Reviews: Voodoo by D’Angelo
MARINA ditches the 'Diamonds' to become pop royalty
MARINA ditches the ‘Diamonds’ to become pop royalty
Photograph sourced from The New Yorker
Lucy Dacus’ “Forever is a Feeling” Album Breakdown
Gallery: Purples document their snowy week off
Gallery: Purples document their snowy week off
Students present during the Cultural Celebration Flex Day on Wednesday, Dec. 10 2025.
Gallery: BGHS presents “Holidays Around The World”
FCA students gather at the courtyard on Wednesday, Sept. 24 for "See You At The Pole."
Gallery: FCA hosts “See You At The Pole” in courtyard
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Miriam Htoo is a senior at BGHS. She is planning on attending WKU and likes to crochet.

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