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2024 Preschool Art Show
2024 Preschool Art Show
The Book Fair's New Look
The Book Fair’s New Look
Blue Mountain Costume Parade
Blue Mountain Costume Parade
The student run mock elections at BMU on the 28th of October 2024.
BMU Mock Election
BMU Hosts Blood Drive
BMU Hosts Blood Drive
Senior Spotlight: Riley Hatch
Senior Spotlight: Riley Hatch
BMU girl's varsity soccer practice includes dogs on November 5th, 2024. The last practice of the year is considered a fun practice.
Soccer’s dog days
Senior Spotlight: William Emerson
Senior Spotlight-Kaydence McKean
Senior Spotlight-Kaydence McKean
On Monday, October 28th, Kasey Ingerson looks at BMU 8th graders’ bulletin board in Wells River, VT. The board informs students about the candidates in the upcoming election.
BMU Student Learns About Politics
Boys participate in warm ups before the start of Open Gym, on November 13, 2024 in Wells River, Vermont.
In Shape: ‘Outa’ Season
BMU girl's varsity soccer practice includes dogs on November 5th, 2024. The last practice of the year is considered a fun practice.
Soccer’s dog days
Girls Varsity Soccer Seniors pose for a picture before their game on October 7th, 2024. (Left to right) Susanna Nelson, Maya Christy, Kaydence Mckean, Madisyn Christy, and Madalyn Houghton.
Senior’s Say Goodbye
Sophomore Ava Kingsbury saves the ball after a shot on goal at Winooski on October 15, 2024.
The Bucks Battle With The Spartans
A group of middle school runners taking off behind the soccer field at the Ron Brown Athletic Field, BMU on October 1, 2024. The runners (left to right) are from Kingdom East, BMU, Barre City Elementary, Barre Town, and Webster Christian Academy.
BMU Cross Country Breaks One Year Hiatus
2024 Preschool Art Show
2024 Preschool Art Show
Plants waiting to be sold inside the greenhouse at BMU on June 3rd.
Blue Mountain Brings Life to Communal Garden
A robot piloted by Jamal Saibou moves objects around the classroom, on May 23, 2024 at Blue Mountain Union School.
Blue Mountain Robotics Class Finally Drives Robots
The Show Goes On
The Show Goes On
BMU Studio Art student Bella Craige is seen here with first grader Jaxson Carle on Friday, May 17, 2024 holding the art project they have been working on recently. The Studio Art class took on the project to recreate the monster drawings of first grade students.
Art Class Brings First Grade Dreams to Life
Jerry Allen is holding up his state record bass caught in Ticklenaked Pond on June 11th. Allen claims to have caught this fish on a hotdog.
BMU Mental Health Day
New Year's 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
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, BMU's 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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