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  • September 19Phantom of the Opera starts Oct. 11 at South
  • September 19IHSAA adding girls flag football as an "emerging sport"
  • September 19Rosh Hashanah begins Sept. 22 at sundown
  • September 16IHSAA will meet about the possibility of high school lacrosse Sept. 17
  • September 10Cross Country is at Brown County Sept. 13.
  • September 10Volleyball is Sept. 11 at Franklin Comm.
  • September 9North-South tennis Sept. 9 at 5:30 p.m.
  • September 96-week grading period ends Sept. 12
  • September 19Sept. 22 is the first day of autumn
  • September 19PSAT is in October
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The Optimist
The student news site of Bloomington High School South

The Optimist
All content by Tommy Mcevilly
Noah Moore, who plays Joesph, sings "Close Every Door."

South students perform in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” production

Calvin Prenkert and Tommy McEvilly
February 28, 2019
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Clubs show what they're all about during Purple Carpet Day.

The death of Student Advisory Committee

Tommy McEvilly, Staff Writer
February 18, 2019
South students voice their opinion on the 91st Academy Awards

South students voice their opinion on the 91st Academy Awards

Tommy McEvilly, Staff writer
February 6, 2019
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Genetically edited babies – yes, you heard that right

Tommy McEvilly, Staff writer
February 4, 2019
10 interesting college application prompts of 2018-2019

10 interesting college application prompts of 2018-2019

Tommy McEvilly, Staff Writer
January 14, 2019
Song of the Week: December 10

Song of the Week: December 10

Jackson Moore, Tommy McEvilly, Noah Moore, and Calvin Prenkert
December 18, 2018
Song of the Week: December 3rd

Song of the Week: December 3rd

Calvin Prenkert, Tommy McEvilly, Noah Moore, and Jackson Moore
December 10, 2018
Good morning Bloomington High School South, it's Alex Coniaris

Good morning Bloomington High School South, it’s Alex Coniaris

Tommy McEvilly, Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
Distracted driving and the perils of teenage driving

Distracted driving and the perils of teenage driving

Tommy McEvilly, Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
Song of the Week: November 26

Song of the Week: November 26

Tommy McEvilly, Noah Moore, Jackson Moore, and Calvin Prenkert
December 1, 2018

Season preview of local theatre in Bloomington

Tommy McEvilly, Staff Writer
November 28, 2018
Song of the Week- November 12th

Song of the Week- November 12th

Calvin Prenkert, Tommy McEvilly, Noah Moore, and Jackson Moore
November 16, 2018
Editor-in-chief Stan Lee

Editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, Stan Lee, dies at 95

Tommy McEvilly, Staff Writer
November 16, 2018
Senior guard Addy Blackwell (21) holds the ball as she sets up a play for the team

South girls fall in tough contest to the Bedford North Lawrence Stars

Tommy McEvilly, Staff Writer/Photographer
November 14, 2018
The student section hushes and raises their hands as they await a free throw from Anneke Furr (1)

South junior Anneke Furr (1) prepares for a free throw

South senior Addy Blackwell (21) on the ground after being fouled by the BNL Stars

South junior Kristen Ridner (20) cuts toward the basket

Senior Addy Blackwell (21) prepares for a free throw

Senior Addy Blackwell (21) dribbles the ball as she prepares to make a play

Junior Clara Voskuil (15) switches direction while dribbling the ball to juke out BNL's Madison Webb (32)

Junior Clara Voskuil (15) holds the ball as the team sets up a play

South juniors Clara Voskuil (15) and Hannah Miller (23) watch the team warm-up during half time

South freshman Kendall Harmon (5) dribbles the ball during halftime

[Photo] Harmon provides a promising future for girls basketball

December 19, 2018
Junior Clara Voskuil (15) and senior Addy Blackwell (21) watch the team as Lauren Conner (24) walks toward them

Junior Cameron Gillard (4) waits for an opportunity to engage in the play

The whole team gathers during a timeout to discuss the game

Junior Clara Voskuil (15) chases and guards BNL senior Jorie Allen (33)

Grania Whelan, Liliana Wagner and Ava Vanderkolff perform a scene from "Quilters"

Stages Bloomington presents “Quilters”

Noah Moore and Tommy McEvilly
November 9, 2018
The Juul (pictured above) is a trendy, little smoking device with a flashdrive-like design that has swept the nation over the past year.

Druuling for Juul

Tommy McEvilly, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018
New motorized "Bird" scooters parked across the sidewalk on Kirkwood avenue.

Bird is the word

Tommy McEvilly, Staff Writer
November 4, 2018

PSAT Q&A

Tommy McEvilly, Staff Writer
October 11, 2018

BEAT Fall Show

Tommy McEvilly
September 24, 2018

A guide to college apps and scholarships

Tommy McEvilly, Staff Writer
August 29, 2018
Scissor-kicks and strong serves

Scissor-kicks and strong serves

Tommy McEvilly, Staff Writer
August 15, 2018
Senior Lucas Lobring

Senior Wesley Webb

Junior Seth Glasscock

Junior Paul Gabhart

Senior Creighton King

Bloomington's Aidan Lowinger (30) watches from the goal.

Blades drop senior night match against Central Indiana, 4-1

Calvin Prenkert and Tommy Mcevilly
January 18, 2018
Bloomington's Sam Franklin (88) shoves a Central Indiana opponent.

Bloomington's Ethan Baer (3) skates towards the goal.

Bloomington's Sam Franklin (88) glides on the ice.

Bloomington's Eli Prather (27) looks towards the bench.

Bloomington's Hayden Strieb (4) looks at the goal.

Bloomington's Ryan Hunt (16) falls whil fighting for the puck.

Bloomington's Austin Rawlins (22) prepares for a face off against Central's John McCarthy (13).

Bloomington's Ethan Berkley (84) charges towards the goal.

Bloomington Blades players huddle on the bench during a timeout.

Bloomington's Anthony La Bella (17) fights for possesion against Central's Rhye Helt (42).

Bloomington's Sam Burris (6) wathces a face off.

Bloomington's Ryan Hunt (16) watches a face off.

Bloomington's Aidan Lowinger (30) defends the goal.

Bloomington's Aidan Lowinger (30) watches from the goal.

Bloomington's Aidan Lowinger (30) defends the goal.

South's Hailey Landis poses during her floor routine. Landis finished second overall on the floor, and South narrowly lost to North, 95.4-93.7.

South gymnasts battle butterflies and beams in opening loss to North

Calvin Prenkert and Tommy Mcevilly
January 9, 2018
South's Hailey Landis (left) and McKenzie Hales stand next to North winner Brittany Laffon on the poduim for the beam event.

South's Delaney Blubaugh prepares to do a stunt during her floor routine.

South's Delaney Blubaugh poses at the beginning of her floor routine

North's Brittany Laffon poses during her floor routine. Laffon was first in all-around, beam and floor.

South's Carissa Moore watches as teammate Delaney Blubaugh preforms on the beam.

North's Zach Herzing during his floor routine.

North's Sarah Bickford preforms a back hand spring during her floor routine.

The South girls team poses together after their first meet.

South's Erica Huntington moments after she receives her ribbon.

(left to right) South's Delany Blubaugh, Hailey Landis, and McKenize Hales pose together on the podium for the vault event. (they went 1-3-5 respectively)

South's JV team of Carissa Moore and Brenna Batalon pose after receiving their ribbons.

South's Hailey Landis strikes a pose during her floor routine.

South's McKenzie Hales poses during her floor routine.

South's Erica Huntington poses during her floor routine.

South's Brenna Batalon poses at the start of her floor routine.

South's Delaney Blubaugh chalks up her hands before she begins her beam routine.

North's Brittany Laffoon swings up during her bar routine.

South guard Noah Jager (15) drives to the basket against Lowell during game one of the BHSS Classic. South went 3-0 and took home the inaugural classic title.

Boys basketball dominates at BHSS Classic

Logan Hanchett, Calvin Prenkert, and Tommy Mcevilly
December 25, 2017
South's Chance Coyle (33) looks at an opposing player.

South's Wil Stockman (13) backs down a Lowell player in the post.

South's Adam Graham (21) hustles back to the defensive end.

South Security guards stand after the final buzzer.

The South cheerleader preform a routine during a timeout.

South's Noah Jager (15) drives to the basket in the second half.

South's Ryan Parker (41) defends a Lowell player.

South's Phillip King (10) stares at a teammate.

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South shakes hands with the Lowell team.

South's Anthony Leal (3) looks for a pass.

[Photo] South basketball stars pick their NCAA men’s tournament champion

Calvin Prenkert, Staff Writer
March 28, 2018
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