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Brooke McDermott, Editor-In-Chief

Brooke is a senior and it is her third year on The Bear Witness as the Editor-in-Chief. Brooke is part of the environmentalism club, Young Democrats and National Social Studies Honors Society. With her free time, she likes to go to North Georgia with her family, paint, bake and online shop.

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Mrs. Agans sitting at her desk in her office.

Where “Laser-focus” Can Get You: How Principal Ashley Agans Overcame the Challenges of the Pandemic During Her First Year at the School

Brooke McDermott, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2021

Prom is Confirmed for April 24th

Brooke McDermott, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2021
In Memory of Mann: Students Reflect on History Teachers Warmth and Passion

In Memory of Mann: Students Reflect on History Teacher’s Warmth and Passion

Brooke McDermott, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2020
Students Top Film and Television Recommendations for Quarantine

Students’ Top Film and Television Recommendations for Quarantine

Brooke McDermott, Managing Editor
April 22, 2020
Taken from the CDC website, a graphic of the corona virus in a microscopic form.

How FCS Coronavirus Closures Impact Classroom Instruction

Brooke McDermott, Managing Editor
March 10, 2020

School Shifts to Infinite Campus for Course Selection, Elective Registration

Brooke McDermott, Managing Editor
March 10, 2020

The Final Stretch To Second Semester: How Different Grades Choose Which Finals To Exempt

Brooke McDermott, Managing Editor
December 9, 2019
An illustrated photo of a 2017 edition AP World History book, nicknamed the AMSCO, ripped in half.

Blasting the Past: AP World History Curriculum Drastically Changed for 2019-20

Brooke McDermott, Managing Editor
October 21, 2019

Tentative Graduation Date Set

Brooke McDermott, Managing Editor
October 17, 2019
Junior Sylvie Huss signs into the attendance office.

To Skip Or Not To Skip? Changes to Attendance Policy Incentivize Study Hall, PAWS

Brooke McDermott, Managing Editor
September 24, 2019
Art completed by freshman Heather Hummel, depicting the emotional toll of depression.

Undiagnosed Claims of Depression: How Far is Too Far?

Brooke McDermott and Rachel Lichtenwalner
May 8, 2019
A graphic design done by sophomore Isabel Conrath, in an artistic depiction of depression.

What is Depression?

Brooke McDermott and Rachel Lichtenwalner
May 8, 2019
AP Human Geography teacher Brad Coulter gives his third period class a warm-up.

America’s Next Top Teacher: Coulter’s Win for the Teacher of the Year Award

Brooke McDermott, Reporter
March 22, 2019
The 3D printer, which is located in the Student Center.

Student Center’s New 3D Printer Manufactures Excitement Amongst Students

Brooke McDermott, Reporter
February 27, 2019

What Students Are Doing On Their Day Off

Libby Jones and Brooke McDermott
January 28, 2019
Senior Jacob Furr

Senior Jacob Furr

Brooke McDermott, Reporter
January 28, 2019
Sophomores Victoria Karp and Liliana Valdivia

Sophomores Victoria Karp and Liliana Valdivia

Brooke McDermott, Reporter
January 28, 2019
Sophomore Camryn Bryant

Sophomore Camryn Bryant

Brooke McDermott, Reporter
January 28, 2019
Seniors Lily Hall and Brittany Ver Steege

Seniors Lily Hall and Brittany Ver Steege

Libby Jones and Brooke McDermott
January 28, 2019
The student center green screen, which is now open for student use.

New Green Screen and Audio Mixer Now Available to Students in Student Center

Brooke McDermott, Reporter
January 28, 2019
This is a photograph of the mural that sits top of the door to the joint offices of Harris and Hudson.

AP Art Teacher Natalie Hudson

Brooke McDermott, Reporter
November 28, 2018
Students are hard at work in Photography and Graphic Design Teacher David Battermans graphic design class.

“A Hunger to Create”: A Spotlight on the School’s Visual Arts Teachers

Brooke McDermott, Reporter
November 29, 2018
A counter space in Harris room where different art materials are stored underneath for students to use on a regular basis.

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A cart of pinch pot teapots made by Harriss Ceramics 1 class.

Ceramics, Sculpture and Jewelry Teacher Samantha Harris

Brooke McDermott, Reporter
November 28, 2018
A project that is being worked on by one of Battermans graphic design students.

Photography and Graphic Design Teacher David Batterman

Brooke McDermott, Reporter
November 28, 2018
Harris shelf of pottery made by students in her Ceramics I class.

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A mural on top of the door to the joint offices of Harris and Hudson.

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A picture of the interior of Harris classroom where she teachers her students.

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These are Harris kilns that are used to fire up her students pottery.

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A drawing setup for Hudsons drawing classes.

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Senior Carter Washington

Senior Carter Washburn

Brooke McDermott, Reporter
November 16, 2018
Senior Liam Kozma

Senior Liam Kozma

Brooke McDermott, Reporter
November 16, 2018
Jack Goldscheitter

Sophomore Jack Goldscheitter

Brooke McDermott, Reporter
November 16, 2018
Haley Spradling

Sophomore Haley Spradling

Brooke McDermott, Reporter
November 16, 2018
The list of Thanksgiving sides is endless.

“Gobble Gobble”: Students Share Their Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Brooke McDermott, Reporter
November 16, 2018
According to the National Safety Council, about 5% to 20% of people in the U.S. get the flu each year, and an average of 200,000 people are hospitalized for it annually.

“Avoid it Like the Plague”: How to Not Get Sick this Flu Season

Brooke McDermott, Reporter
November 5, 2018
Freshman Caleb Tyler

Freshman Caleb Tyler

Rachel Lichtenwalner and Brooke McDermott
October 26, 2018
Senior Chelsea Robbins

Senior Chelsea Robbins

Rachel Lichtenwalner and Brooke McDermott
October 26, 2018
Sophomore Shir Hafton

Sophomore Shir Halfon

Rachel Lichtenwalner and Brooke McDermott
October 26, 2018
The new student IDs with lanyards are part of the schools safety and security plan. Students are expected to wear their ID at all times.

Students Speak Their Minds on the New Lanyard Policy

Rachel Lichtenwalner and Brooke McDermott
October 26, 2018
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