The student news site of Bellaire High School

Three Penny Press
The student news site of Bellaire High School

Three Penny Press
The student news site of Bellaire High School

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Sophomore Aldric Tanzil performs in the group sword form. “This was the climax of the performance and one of the hardest sections,” Tanzil said.
Striking into success
Joseph Chii, Reporter • Sep 5, 2025
Junior Sydney Kottukkal visits a Taiwanese night market with her host family, while in Taipei over the summer of 2025. Kottukkal bought Tanghulu, jelly popsicles and a fruit drink from the night market.
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Sydney Kottukkal
Dhara Agrawal, Photo Editor • Sep 4, 2025
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE - Luke Wang
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Luke Wang
McKenzie Le, Editor-in-Chief • Jun 9, 2025
Senior Ethan Liu works on an animation. Liu took HADV Art 1 and 2 in his freshman and sophomore year before getting interested in animation.
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Ethan Liu
Mallika Mohan, Reporter • Jun 8, 2025
NHS co-adviser Jennifer Kuhleman gets emotional when receiving the certificate of appreciation. Kuhleman’s mother was in the audience, which made her feel “as if it was a recognition of her efforts as well.”
Closing a chapter
Bethel Kifle and Yuna Ji • Jun 3, 2025
Senior Jacob Lee chucks the Frisbee away from senior Veer Tummala in a scrimmage with Carnegie Vanguard High School. Lee often played in weekend frisbee tournaments against other schools. (Photo by JESSICA WANG)
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Jacob Lee
Elly Zhang, Reporter • Jun 3, 2025
Senior Pedro Batarse looks to his coach as he tries to pin his opponent. Bellaire competed against Episcopal High School and Jordan High School at the Episcopal Tridual.
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Pedro Batarse
Eva Muscal, Reporter • Jun 3, 2025
Senior Alejandro Turley
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Alejandro Turley
Jessica Wang, Reporter • Jun 3, 2025
Senior Hayden Hessel blocks a goal from a Clear Springs player. Hessel was the starting junior in the cage during the last game during the 2023-24 season.
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Hayden Hessel
Cindy Tint, Reporter • Jun 3, 2025
Senior Travis Barber faces off during Houston Districts for boy's wrestling in 2024.
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Travis Barber
Mallika Mohan, Reporter • May 30, 2025
Senior Camila Patino poses at Buffalo Bayou for her senior photos. She wore her college shirt as she will be attending the University of Southern California next year.
Becoming both
Sarah Nitsun and Yuna Ji • May 29, 2025
Eight-year-old Adam Kay sits next to his pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. Sandberg. Kay is wrapped in a hospital blanket to keep himself warm.
Shear determination
Tessa Spencer and Leila Shahrestani • May 29, 2025
Mangupli wears a blue and gold traditional outfit for the fourth weekend performing at the Renaissance Festival inside the Red Lion tavern. Her smile is big as she takes the stage solo with confidence.
A cultural foundation
Camila Chandler, Reporter • May 28, 2025
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE - Ella Nicholson
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Ella Nicholson
Davis Adams, Reporter • May 27, 2025
Sun poses for the evening gown competition at the National American Miss pageant. The evening gown competition is one-third of the total contestant’s score.
Beyond the gown
Alia Hassan, Reporter • May 27, 2025
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