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Bear Witness Student Newspaper

The Bear Witness is Branham’s nationally award-winning newspaper run entirely by student staff writers and editors. The publication covers topics related to the Branham community, including sports and school events. Students develop skills in interviewing, writing, photography, and graphic design.

The Bear Witness publishes content through social media platforms, its website, and free newspapers hand-delivered to classrooms every six weeks.

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Awards

The Bear Witness has received numerous awards from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA), a national nonprofit organization supporting student journalism.

  • 2017 – Pacemaker Finalist
  • 2018 – Pacemaker
  • 2019 – Pacemaker
  • 2020 – Pacemaker
  • Spring 2022 – Fourth Place, Best of Show (1,500+ students)
  • Spring 2023 – Best of Show Newspaper (1,800+ students)
  • Fall 2023 – Pacemaker
  • Spring 2024 – Third Place, Best of Show (1,800+ students)
  • Fall 2024 – Pacemaker
  • And more

Contact

Email the staff at [email protected]

Or send a direct message on Instagram (@bhsbearwitness) (opens in new tab)

Adviser: Yale Wyatt