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Blue Mountains Gender and Sexuality Alliance pose for a photo after their book discussion in the BMU library on April 16, 2024. Pictured (from left to right) Erin Nelson, Susanna Nelson, Isabel Hand, Karli Blood (kneeling), River Woods, Jennie Lund, Joy Solomon, Bella Craige, Melissa Beaulieu, and Jess Pinette.
GSA Hosts Book Discussion
BMU Budget Approved by Voters
BMU Budget Approved by Voters
Snow Day
Snow Day
Senior Spotlight: Luke Peters
Senior Spotlight: Luke Peters
Community Spotlight: Collins Maple
Community Spotlight: Collins Maple
Senior Spotlight: Hayden Carle
Senior Spotlight: Hayden Carle
Senior Spotlight: Matthew Webster
Senior Spotlight: Matthew Webster
Senior Spotlight: Luke Peters
Senior Spotlight: Luke Peters
The BMU high school studio art class is seen here on Monday, April 9, 2024, posing In front of a recently finished mosaic piece representing Blue Mountain. This piece is currently on the bulletin board in front of the art room but will be moved to the cafeteria.
BMU Studio Art Class Creates Mosaic
Senior Spotlight: Dawntae Gelsleichter
Senior Spotlight: Dawntae Gelsleichter
BMU juniors Kason Blood, Kris Fennimore and Brody Kingsbury chat with senior Hayden Carle, sophomore Jamal Saibou and freshman Jacob Roberts before the inning gets underway.
The Bucks Ain’t Afraid of No Ghosts
On Wednesday April 17th in Wells River VT, Blue Mountains varsity softball team celebrated BMU sophomore Kaylee Hamletts home run. The Bucks welcome Hamlett to home plate.
The Bucks Win Back to Back by Mercy Rule
BMU Freshman Addison Murray poses in the varsity softballs home run attire, after hitting a home run on Tuesday April 16 in Wells River VT.
Blue Mountain Defeats BFA by Mercy Rule
The Blue Mountain Bucks run back into the dugout after their win with pitcher Owen Murray leading the team. Tuesday April 16, 2024.
Blue Mountain Defeats BFA Fairfax in Season Opener
Baseball Preseason
Baseball Preseason
Blue Mountains Gender and Sexuality Alliance pose for a photo after their book discussion in the BMU library on April 16, 2024. Pictured (from left to right) Erin Nelson, Susanna Nelson, Isabel Hand, Karli Blood (kneeling), River Woods, Jennie Lund, Joy Solomon, Bella Craige, Melissa Beaulieu, and Jess Pinette.
GSA Hosts Book Discussion
Members of Blue Mountains GSA take a photo at Teen Lit Mob on April 10, 2024. Pictured (right to left) is Joy Solomon, Karli Blood, Jessica Pinette, Susanna Nelson, Isabel Hand, and Mathew Webster.
Teen Lit Mob
The Power of Toys
The Power of Toys
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo is a Vermont Reads book for 2023. This book is the topic of the book discussion run by the BMU GSA on April 16, 2024.
GSA to Run Book Discussion
Interactive bulletin board made by Mrs. Hills sociology class features paper dolls to be sorted into the appropriate decade. The board can be found in BMUs back hallway behind the library on March 25, 2024.
Sociology Class Makes Interactive Bulletin Board
New Years Resolutions
New Year’s Resolutions
BMU kindergartners enjoy the warm weather at recess. April 11th, 2023.
Kindergartners Enjoy the Nice Weather
Thomas Gardner in 5th grade says, My favorite part of this class is working with others and helping them do their work.
Humans in Buck Territory: Thomas Gardner
Mrs. Nancy Perkins is a regular presence at BMU . She serves as a score keeper for basketball games and as a substitute teacher. Mrs. Perkins said, I really enjoy being a substitute, and I really enjoy being around the students.
Humans In Buck Territory: Nancy Perkins
Brady Johnson is a kindergartner who is watching a video on number blocks. He is not sure what he will be doing over February vacation.
Humans in Buck Territory: Brady Johnson
Your Vote is Your Voice
Your Vote is Your Voice
Kaylee Hillesland Op Ed: Child Poverty
Kaylee Hillesland Op Ed: Child Poverty
Abigail Emerson Op-Ed: College
Abigail Emerson Op-Ed: College
Tom Huang Op-Ed: Food Prices
Tom Huang Op-Ed: Food Prices
Kaydence McKean Op-Ed: Type 1 Diabetes
Kaydence McKean Op-Ed: Type 1 Diabetes

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Oliver Despins

Oliver Despins, BNN Staff

Oliver Despins is a senior at Blue Mountain Union School and a first year reporter. He loves to take pictures and lay down looking at the sky. Oliver also loves to write and wants to become a Forensics Scientist. In his free time you can find him watching a TV show or writing.

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Senior Spotlight: MaKayla McNerney

Senior Spotlight: MaKayla McNerney

Oliver Despins, BNN Reporter
June 5, 2022
The trees are budding at BMU, showing that spring is here.

Trees are Budding in VT

Oliver Despins, BNN Reporter
May 12, 2022
Dr. John Barone: New OESU Assistant Superintendent

Dr. John Barone: New OESU Assistant Superintendent

Oliver Despins and Jared Lakin
April 21, 2022

Mrs. French: A Global Explorer

Jared Lakin and Oliver Despins
April 13, 2022
Senior Spotlight: Jared Lakin

Senior Spotlight: Jared Lakin

Oliver Despins, BNN Reporter
March 30, 2022
On February 12th, 2022, the BMU Cheerleaders placed 5th at the VCCA Competition at Mill River High School. Pictured L to R. Back row: Sarah Frey, Rachel Frey, and Dawntae Gelsleichter. Front row: Coco Huang, Oliver Despins, and Kenzie Carle. Not shown: Coach Amber Carle.

BMU Varsity Cheer Competition

Oliver Despins
March 3, 2022
Restaurant Review: Sarkys Smokehouse

Restaurant Review: Sarkys Smokehouse

Oliver Despins and Jared Lakin
February 23, 2022
BMU Teacher Kristen Robinson plans for a student-run coffee bar.

BMU Coffee Bar

Jared Lakin and Oliver Despins
December 16, 2021
On Friday, November 19th, BMUs Forensics team went to Colchester, Vermont for their first tournament of the year. Jacob Faucette (far left) won first place under the Impromptu category. The next Forensics meet is again in Colchester on December 4th. From left to right: Jacob Faucette, Lizzy Woods, Izzy Hand, and Oliver Despins. Not in the photo is Nancy Kane, Coach.

First Forensics Tournament at Colchester, Vermont

Oliver Despins, BNN Reporter
November 23, 2021
BMU 7th-grade student, Tori Florentine, decides what to do with her clump of clay in art class. When asked about the project she said, My favorite thing about art is being able to create stuff that I like. 

Humans in Buck Territory: Tori Florentine

Oliver Despins
November 19, 2021
Ms. Emily Provine Joins Blue Mountain Science Department

Ms. Emily Provine Joins Blue Mountain Science Department

Lilly Hand and Oliver Despins
September 17, 2021
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