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  • The Sounds of South Finale is at 7 p.m. May 22
  • Varsity baseball plays Linton at 6 p.m. May 20 in an away game
  • Seniors, if you didn't order a cap and gown, you can buy one in the main office
  • Sounds of South spring concert is May 15 in the auditorium
  • The boys volleyball sectional will be May 14 at Martinsville
  • Tennis vs. Center Grove will be at 5:30 p.m. May 13 at South
  • BHSS 2026 graduation is at 10 a.m. May 30 in the Purple Gym
  • Healthapaloza is April 23 at BHSS-families can receive free bike helmets and gun locks
  • Girls tennis plays THS at South April 23
  • Boys golf plays Martinsville April 22 at Martinsville
The student news site of Bloomington High School South

The Optimist

The student news site of Bloomington High School South

The Optimist

Five ways to stay busy in quarantine

Five ways to stay busy in quarantine

Hailey Allgood, Staff writer, Ad manager March 26, 2020

It’s the third day of your quarantine adventure, maybe your 10th depending on your spring break plans. You have played Barbies with your little sister more than should be allowed, and you now know the...

The African American Dance Company at Indiana University.

Friday’s Schedule

Celie Kreilkamp, Staff Writer February 27, 2020

Tomorrow, February 28th, South will have an adjusted schedule due to the final day of ISTEP testing as well as the performance of the African American Dance Company in fifth period. The AADC, directed...

Panther Profile: Alex Straube & Photography

Panther Profile: Alex Straube & Photography

Fahad Aloufi, Staff Writer February 13, 2020

For those of you who don’t know him, Alex Straube is a senior at Bloomington South. You might have seen him walking through the hallways with the usual one earbud plugged in and rocking his unique style...

Courtesy of Lil Bub's Instagram.

Rest in peace, Lil Bub

Fahad Aloufi, Staff Writer December 11, 2019

Internet cat celebrity, Lil Bub, recently died on December 1st at 8 years old. Her death sent waves across social media with millions of fans wishing her condolences and recounting her short-lived life.  Her...

Photo by Joel McKay.

Down the ‘Rabbit Hole’

Melissa Thomas, Editor November 17, 2019

This year, Theatre South presents a production tackling the complex issue of losing a child. ‘Rabbit Hole’ is a 2007 play written by playwright David Lindsay-Abaire, who was inspired by his Juilliard...

"Ivy Witch" by Senior Julia Victor

Inktober among student body

Hanh Tam Bui, Staff Writer October 30, 2019

With every new October, there is a new Inktober. For all thirty one days of the month, there is a different prompt for artists to follow and create an ink illustration. Inktober began ten years ago by...

Calling all creatives: life and career lecture

Hanh Tam Bui, Staff Writer October 30, 2019

Broadway and Beyond, a lecture meant for parents and students interested in the performing arts, is coming to Bloomington. It is intended to provide advice within the field and outside to youth from insiders...

Behind the Friday music

Hanh Tam Bui and Melissa Thomas October 11, 2019

For as long as many students at South have known, one of the defining traits of Fridays at school is the music playing in between each passing period. However, little do they know that there is a method...

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