![Out of 441 responders, 211 AP Precalculus students feel prepared for the AP exam. On the other hand, 230 believe they are not ready. The exam will take place on May 13 at 12 p.m.](https://threepennypress.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pcalc-piechart-2.png)
Serena Li, Copy Editor • May 2, 2024
![NHS co-advisor Jennifer Kuhleman recognizes NHS scholarship semi-finalists seniors Katelyn Ta, Aaditya Krishna and Akshay Kapur (left to right). All three of the seniors demonstrated the four pillars of NHS during their time at Bellaire.](https://threepennypress.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Lydia-2-1200x800.jpg)
![Burgjohann was awarded First Year Teacher of the Year, having moved from her home in Rhode Island to the state of Texas just two weeks before the start of the 2023 academic school year.](https://threepennypress.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Julie-B-1200x675.png)
Ada Arya, Reporter • Apr 27, 2024
![Junior Elyse Chiou and sophomore Miranda Wang prepare a plate of Pepperonis vegan pasta for sophomore Sydney Nguyen. The club assembled an array of vegan foods for the celebration.](https://threepennypress.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2563-1200x800.jpg)
Avey Gannaway, Sports Editor • Apr 27, 2024
![Junior Feifan Liu delivers his candidacy speech as his supporters hold campaign signs. His FART platform focused on fundraising, activism, regionalism and transparency.](https://threepennypress.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_0246-1200x800.jpg)
![The jazz band performs on the front patio of Lankfords Bellaire. The band mainly performed bebop songs with some bossa nova and blues sprinkled in.](https://threepennypress.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_4944-1200x900.jpg)
Alexander Tang, Reporter • Apr 16, 2024
![Burnside explains a topic in Algebra 2. Her goal is her teaching will make math seem doable and fun.](https://threepennypress.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0651-1200x800.jpg)
Grace Turney, Entertainment Editor • Apr 14, 2024
![The next solar eclipse visible in the US will occur in 2033 in Alaska. At least I’ll be alive in 40 years to see the next [eclipse],” junior Eric Stevenson said.](https://threepennypress.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/8EF06B43-69CB-485D-A5F1-0DC4A5AE43AE-961x1200.jpg)
![The majority of Bellaire faculty and the Shared Decision-Making Committee voted for an eight-period schedule for the 2024-25 school year. In addition to eight periods a day, the new schedule also includes the dismissal time moving to 4 p.m., the discontinuation of zero periods and more elective options for students.](https://threepennypress.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Changes-to-Schedule.png)
Claire Bradford, Head Business Manager & Features Editor • Mar 18, 2024
![Congress and public forum students, including sophomore Catherine Xue, Samantha Tran, and junior Emerald Tang (left to right, second, sixth, ninth respectively) commemorate their time at TFA State 2024 with a photo booth. For Tang, this is her last tournament, but Xue and Tran look forward to competing at state next year.](https://threepennypress.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_4853-1200x877.jpg)
Jason Deng, Managing Editor • Mar 14, 2024
![Senior and Mr. Bellaire winner Joshua Percy beams on the podium next to second- and third-place winners seniors Flynn Collins and Jermaine Hayden. All three of the top winners are members of Red Bird Productions.](https://threepennypress.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_1271-1-887x1200.jpg)
Joy Xia, HOB Editor • Mar 9, 2024
![Junior Kohlman Dutton scores a layup during the second quarter. Dutton was an integral part of the Cardinals comeback during the second quarter.](https://threepennypress.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/LYD_0659-800x1200.jpg)