The official student news site of Ben Davis High School

Spotlight
The official student news site of Ben Davis High School

Spotlight
The official student news site of Ben Davis High School

Spotlight

Tom Hayes, Advisor

After 20 years of covering sports in the Indianapolis area, I found myself teaching high school journalism in New Castle, Indiana. That was 20 years ago. This is my 18th year at Ben Davis, and I love the creativity displayed by the students here. Teaching newspaper, yearbook and photography is the culmination of a 30 year career in journalism for me. I hope to pass on my passion for responsible journalism to the next wave of would-be journalists.

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Head custodian Teresa Williams (left) poses with former BD athletic director Priscilla Dillow at the 2023 girls basketball sectional. Dillow passed away today leaving a legacy in girls athletics in Indiana that will never be duplicated.

[Photo] Giants lose a legend

February 19, 2024
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[Photo] Giants claim 10th state football title

Joleth Herrera, editor-in-chief
November 27, 2023
Business teacher Lisa Bugay helped lead a class on pickle ball during Tuesdy’s professional development day.

[Photo] Don’t get in a pickle

Deryus Tarleton, staff writer
November 8, 2023
Boys basketball coach Don Carlisle sports a mask during a game at Beech Grove earlier this week.

[Photo] Coaches navigate through difficult seasons

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January 14, 2021
Members of the girls golf team protect themselves with clothe masks before the first meet of the season.

[Photo] What is the best kind of mask?

Sophie Dorrance-Minch, staff writer
September 8, 2020
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[Photo] Pep rally was entertaining

October 7, 2019
Principal Sandra Squire takes part in the opening day festivities in the main gym. Squire is entering her seventh year as principal at Ben Davis.

[Photo] Success is a byproduct of excellence

Anna Eggers, News Editor
August 6, 2018
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[Photo] Gallery: Senior SWEAT

May 24, 2018
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[Photo] Gallery: Comedy Sportz

April 24, 2018
Coach Mark James talks to his team during the fourth quarter of the regional game against Warren Central. James was named head coach at Perry Meridian Monday night and will leave Ben Davis at the end of the school year.

[Photo] Giants ready for rematch with Warren

March 8, 2018
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[Photo] Band finishes 10th in state

November 8, 2017
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[Photo] North Central 2, Ben Davis 1

October 3, 2017
High School Nation visited Ben Davis on Wednesday and entertained our student body with a two hour show next to the football field.

[Photo] A High School Nation dedicated to the arts

Anna Eggers, Staff writer
September 21, 2017
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[Photo] Ben Davis 1, Carmel 0

August 23, 2017
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[Photo] Gallery: Graduation 2017

June 4, 2017
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[Photo] Gallery: Ben Davis 59, Lawrence Central 17

December 9, 2016
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[Photo] Education foundation celebrates 25th anniversary

September 19, 2016
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