Bedford Jr. High Student Council has earned recognition as a Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) Sweepstakes Council, the highest honor a TASC council can achieve. Sweepstakes councils must first earn recognition as an Outstanding Student Council based on documentation of student council organization, specific project areas, participation in TASC programs, and an evaluation by your administrator. In addition, Sweepstakes Councils must earn recognition in the areas of Pride and Patriotism, Energy and Environment, and Drugs, Alcohol, Safety and Health. Finally, Sweepstakes councils must submit their accomplishments in School and Community Service. It takes passion, dedication, purpose, planning, and hard work to achieve this. Only exceptional councils earn this honor, and you set the bar to which other councils should aspire.

As of April 2023, only 233 student councils in Texas have earned this recognition for 2022– 2023 out of 1,166 member schools. We are in an elite group. BJH is the only Jr. High to earn this honor in HEB.

EDITOR IN CHIEFS:

Jillian Gamble

Natharie Lokuwaduge

Lillian Goodnough

CLUB PICTURE DAY

Mia Easter Clark

FALL/SPRING PICTURE DAY

Kayne DiCola

NEW STAFF MEMBERS:

Brooke Cole, Jason Hovland, Kimber Ceja, Kara McCurdy, Anna Potter

Lillian May, Noah Lomas, Riley Walker, Drew Cordova, Jillian Smith, Morgan Stralow

Wow, what a tremendous year we had! Active members logged in 146 service hours this school year. Our blood drive collected 28 whole blood and 5 double red donations. Insane! That is an increase from our first donation in 2022. We also added our student newsletter, written by our ninth grade officers, this year. We visited TCU during their epic football season. Mrs. Keneda is thankful for everyone’s commitment to our community. Remember that she is looking for officers for the 23-24 school year. Officer positions include President, Ninth Grade Vice President, Eighth Grade President, and Secretary. What will we achieve next year? Get active in NJHS and find out!

Prior to dismissal on Thursday all the students and teachers gathered in the hallways to say goodbye and wish Mr. Martinak good luck at his new position.

"I was flooded with emotions as I walked the campus one last time with my Bronco family. Bedford JH is a special place and will also hold a special place in my heart. I will miss all of the students and staff. This was an awesome surprise and a reminder of what makes Bedford the Best!", Mr. Martinak

Have you gotten your yearbook ordered? Order opportunities will close on Saturday, May 13th at midnight. The cost of the yearbook is now $60. Don't miss your chance to get your yearbook for the 22-23 school year. The link for ordering the yearbook is below.

Congratulations to the 8th grade soccer program for finishing out their season strong! Team 2 finished by outplaying Harwood down the stretch of a continuous improvement season.

8th grade Team 1 finished as UNDEFEATED District and District Tournament Champions! It was a great season led by team captains Crista Lopez and Ridgely Keith. Great efforts were given by MuRae Horn, Tia Lafeta, Aylin Erbatur, Mia Garica, Mia Sebastian, Grace Neil, Ana Flores, Jenna Fuchs, Jazz Williams, Corinne Schleuter, Natalie Roach, Shalom Harkins, Brooklyn Williams, Kenslee Turner, Sara Thapa-Magar and keeper Hailee Blocker-Smith. This group is now Back to Back Champions in 7th and 8th grade.

Way to go Lady Broncos Soccer!

Campus- https://www.hebisd.edu/page.cfm?p=1385

Boys Atletics- https://sites.google.com/hebisd.edu/bjh-athletics

Girls Athletics- https://sites.google.com/hebisd.edu/bjhgirls-athletics

Band- https://sites.google.com/hebisd.edu/bjh-band