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Skylar Jones

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter

Hello, my name is Skylar Jones, and I am a current senior at Bainbridge High School. I have been a part of the Golden Graffiti Newspaper staff for three years now. At BHS I’m involved in Key Club, FBLA, Skills USA, and the National Honor Society. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis and basketball. After graduation, I plan to attend a 4-year public university and major in pharmacy or sports management.

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Keenan Phillips recovering base.

Baseball Out!

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter May 3, 2023

In a doubleheader on May 1, the Bainbridge Bearcat baseball team hosted the Starr's Mill Panthers in the second round of the state playoffs. The first game ended in a 2-9 loss for the Bearcats, and the...

Caption: Some high-scoring students (pictured from left to right are Kennedy Boyd, Neveah Butler, Jha’Bria Anderson, Megan Ornelas, and Treasure Jenkins)

ECE Achievers

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter May 3, 2023

Students who complete the ECE Pathway (3 classes), and make the cut score on the NOCTI EOPA (End of Pathway Assessment) earn 3 college credit hours in lieu of EDUC 2110. The End of Pathway Assessment covers...

The Bearcat baseball team holding up 1’s for winning the region championship

Baseball Region Champs

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter April 14, 2023

The Bearcat baseball team played Port Saint Joe on Friday, March 24, and won 9-4. The Bearcat baseball team played the Shaw Raiders on March 28 and defeated them 16-2 in a region sweep. Following that,...

Breynanna Collier buying snacks from Sariyah Porter and Addison Cook at the Bake Sale.

HOSA BAKE SALE

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter March 27, 2023

The HOSA club held a one-day bake sale on Friday, March 17, to collect money for their upcoming events and food drives. Between every lunch, they sold treats for $2 each. Cakes, pastries, and brownies...

Kedrick Bryant warming up by the basket.

Bearcat Basketball Final

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter February 28, 2023

On Friday, February 17, the Bainbridge Bearcats Varsity Boys Basketball team traveled to Columbus,GA where the Region 1-4A tournament was hosted in the Hardaway Hawks Gym. In the first region play-in tournament...

Zriyah Solomon warming up before basketball game.

Bearcats defeats the Bobcats and the Syrupmakers

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter February 21, 2023

The Bainbridge Bearcats and Lady Cats traveled to Blakely, Georgia on Tuesday, February 7, to take on the Early County Bobcats and Lady Bobcats. The Lady Cats were up throughout the first game against...

Bearcats waiting for the ball to come down the court.

Boys and Girls Basketball Update

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter February 15, 2023

The Bainbridge Bearcats and Lady Cats traveled to Blakely, Georgia on Tuesday, February 7, to take on the Early County Bobcats and Lady Bobcats. The Lady Cats were up throughout the first game against...

AJ Grant setting his defensive pose.

Bearcat & Hawk Fight

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter February 15, 2023

The Hardaway Hawks hosted the Bainbridge Bearcats and Ladycats on Saturday, February 4, in Columbus, Georgia. The Lady Hawks defeated the Lady Cats 61-28 in the opening game. This left the Lady Cats final...

Bearcats huddling up during a timeout.

Region Basketball Update

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter January 27, 2023

On Tuesday, January 17, our Bainbridge Bearcats Basketball teams took on the Hardaway Hawks. For the first half the boys played magnificently scoring an impressive 35 points to Hardaway’s 17. After halftime...

Lady Cats doing a defensive dribbling drill before the game.

Basketball TCC & Seminole Update

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter January 19, 2023

On Tuesday, January 10, the Bainbridge Bearcats and Lady Cats traveled to Thomasville, Georgia to play the Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets. In the first half, the Lady Jackets, who were playing first,...

Denise Chapell warming up before the game.

Basketball Week #3

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter December 12, 2022

The boys' and girls' basketball home games this week were as follows. The Varsity Bearcats brutally defeated the Colquitt County Packers 71-35 on Tuesday, December 16. The Lady Packers defeated the Lady...

Starting point guard Vontrelle Ervin ready for defense.

Basketball Week #2

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter December 8, 2022

The boys' and girls' basketball home games this week were as follows. The Varsity Bearcats ruthlessly defeated the Thomas County Yellow Jackets 67-39 on Tuesday, November 29. The Lady Jackets defeated...

Bearcats Tackle Down Cedartown Offense.

A Concluding Season For The Bearcats

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter November 29, 2022

The Bearcats' season came to an end on Friday, November 25, when they were defeated by the Cedartown Bulldogs. Even though they had a fantastic start to the game, the Bearcats fought valiantly but it did...

Bearcats getting ready for tip off.

Bearcats & Lady Cats Basketball

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter November 29, 2022

On Thursday, November 17, the Bainbridge Lady Cats and Bearcats opened their seasons by facing the Thomasville Lady Bulldogs and Bulldogs in Thomasville. The Lady Cats were down in the first quarter 8-18....

Senior Night

Skylar Jones and Jimmy Williams October 31, 2022

The band, football, cheer and AFJROTC annual senior night took place on Friday, October 28, at 7:00 p.m. They held a brief ceremony prior to the football game to recognize the senior football players,...

Students waiting in line to purchase from the bake sale. (photo submitted by Golden Graffiti)

HOSA Bake Sale

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter October 27, 2022

HOSA held a bake sale all day on Tuesday, October 26, to earn money for the club. There were a ton of snacks and sweets available for the students to purchase such as cakes, cookies, and brownies. Every...

Breyanna Collier purchases her graduation package.

BowenGrad

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter October 26, 2022

Bowen Grad Cap and Gown Services arrived on Tuesday, October 18, to promote and sell senior graduation packages. Additionally, they were present to accept and collect the $100 deposits for each of the...

Football team running out the field house. ( photo submitted  by Golden Graffiti)

HOMECOMING GAME

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter October 24, 2022

The Westover Patriots were mercilessly defeated by the Bearcats on Friday, October 7, with a score of 59-7. This match marked the Bearcats' homecoming. The Bearcats scored exceptionally well in the first...

Caption: Brian Pugh happy after a winning game.

Senior Spotlight Brian Pugh

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter October 24, 2022

Name: Brian Pugh   Sport: Varsity Football   Position: Left Tackle   Accomplishments: Football GPA Award, Football Spirit Breakout Award, Region Champs for 2 years since...

Mrs. Peggy Davis being gifted a rocking chair for her retirement.

Starting a New Chapter

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter October 18, 2022

In recognition of her 25 years of dedication to Decatur County, Bainbridge High School, and the educational system, we wish Ms. Peggy Davis a happy retirement.  As a gesture of appreciation for their...

ECE students listening to the guest speaker.

ECE class options

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter October 18, 2022

During the third block on Friday, September 30, a guest speaker spoke to Mrs. Welch's ECE ll students. For our BHS students who are preparing to intern at the nearby elementary school, Mrs. Michele Dechman,...

 Rylan Bland receiving 5th place in the cross country invitational

Senior Spotlight Rylan Bland

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter October 18, 2022

Name: Rylan Bland Sport: Cross Country Position: Varsity Runner Accomplishments: Top Female Varsity Athlete Runner Award Future Goals: Attend ABAC for 4 years, then go off to vet school to...

SRTC students demonstrate skill work for the health care students.

A Healthcare Experience

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter September 26, 2022

Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) guest speakers visited the healthcare science classes on September 21. SRTC program instructors and Licenced Practical Nurse (LPN) students spoke to the healthcare...

The software used for credit recovery.(photo by google)

Edgenuity

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter September 23, 2022

Tuesday, September 16, saw the return of after school Credit Recovery. By attending Credit Recovery, students can get credit for courses they didn't finish or pass. Students were introduced to the Edgenuity...

Bearcats communicating with the referee.(photo submitted by Golden Graffiti)

Bearcats vs. Trojans

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter September 22, 2022

The Bearcats' football team traveled to Brooks County on Friday, September 16, to take on the Trojans. This was their first game at a greater distance. The first touchdown was scored by the Bearcats in...

Ms. McMahan representing her college table to inform students.(photo submitted by Golden Graffiti)

Georgia College and State University

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter September 15, 2022

To enlighten students about the college admissions process, Ms. Jo McMahan, an admissions counselor from Georgia College & State University, visited Bainbridge High School on Tuesday, September 13....

Bearcats running out of the field house ready to compete. (photo submitted by Golden Graffiti)

Smoking that “Dog Pack”

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter September 13, 2022

On Friday, September 9, the Bearcats brutally defeated the Thomasville Bulldogs with a score of 31-7. Dontavious Broadnax had a stunning interception for a 50-yard touchdown with 7 minutes and 20 seconds...

Bearcats on offense about to snap the ball.

Fighting the Jackets

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter September 7, 2022

The Bainbridge Bearcats and Thomasville County Central Yellow Jackets squared off on Friday, September 2. This was the first game of the season with no weather delay. The game, despite the Bearcats' several...

Mr. Kelley receiving breakfast from FFA.

FFA Ahead of the Game

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter August 18, 2022

During the summer before the 2022-2023 school year, Bainbridge High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) members were engaged in a lot of exciting activities. Brent Miller, Georgia FFA state secretary...

Aiddan Blassey plays a video game he created.

SkillsUSA Time to Arise

Skylar Jones, Senior Reporter August 18, 2022

Ever since COVID was introduced in 2019, SkillsUSA has been very inactive, but this year they have plenty of events on their calendar. There are even enough events to cover the years they missed. Mr. Lewis,...

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