• September 25Sporting Events: Students 17 years old and younger without a BHS ID must be accompanied by an adult.
  • September 25Sporting Event Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at GoFan (see Athletics on the BHS website) or at the door/gate by using a credit card.
  • September 25Saturday (9/28): B-Mountain Painting: BHS seniors who turned in a permission slip: 7:15am at the BHS gym
  • September 25Saturday (9/28): Senior Sunrise: All BHS seniors are ​welcome: 6:30am at the BHS stadium
  • September 25Thursday (9/26): Girl's Tennis vs Oak Hills: 3:15pm at the BHS tennis courts
  • September 25Thursday (9/26): Volleyball vs Hesperia: 3:15pm at the BHS gym
  • September 25PSAT: The PSAT exam is scheduled for Wednesday, October 16. This exam is for juniors. Sophomores will have an opportunity to take the test in the spring. Juniors may sign-up at the Burroughs Online Store or in the Finance Office. The test costs $20 and space is limited.
  • September 25ASVAB: BHS is offering the ASVAB exam on October 2 at BHS . The ASVAB is required to join the US Military (all branches) and is a great tool to explore your strengths, weaknesses, and careers. Registration is taking place now through September 30th with Mrs. Rolfness in the counseling center. There is no cost.

The Blockbuster Blast

The Student News Site of Burroughs High School

The Blockbuster Blast

The Blockbuster Blast
Julia Hechanova

Julia Hechanova, Chief Editor

Julia Hechanova, a senior at Burroughs, is ecstatic to return to Newswriting this year for her last year of high school. She loves to meet new people and learn about their backgrounds and cultures. She is a part of the Multicultural Club, Link Crew, Key Club, and California Scholarship Federation, and aspires to reach out to even more people. Her interests include cooking, singing, and spending time with friends and family. She hopes to continue being a valuable asset to Newswriting.

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Students milly Cazares Bogarin, Josie Perez, McKayLynn Zissos Baird, Chloe Johnson, and Yasmine Flores have their hands full with their "Ready or Not" infant simulators.

Ready or Not? Healths Career students take on baby challenge

Kairi Davis and Julia Hechanova
November 7, 2024
Senior Julia Hechanova makes her move at the reopened bowling alley.

High schoolers discover the joy of bowling

Julia Hechanova and Lynkim Phan
November 7, 2024
Junior Will Horning uses refillable water bottle station in multiuse room

Burroughs introduces water bottle refill stations

Julia Hechanova, Editor
October 9, 2024
Class of 2025 kicks off HOCO season

Class of 2025 kicks off HOCO season

Julia Hechanova, Editor
October 3, 2024
“We're both most excited about seeing the floats. We want to see how they turn out.” said both freshmen Gabriella Ritchie and Olivia Cauley.

“I’m most excited for powderpuff. I’m doing it this year so it's exciting.” said junior Beverley Delerea.

“Powderpuff, because I get to dance with my homies,” said senior Eldrick Lopez.

“Dodgeball because I’m doing it this year with my friends.” said sophomore Callen Froede.

Seniors Cate Quackenbush, Lola Chierotti, Colin Pendergast, and Carl Ross attended this year's Boys & Girls State program in Sacramento this summer.

The American Legion Boys & Girls State empowers future leaders

Julia Hechanova, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2024

QOTD: How are you going to make the most of the year?

Julia Hechanova and Lynkim Phan
August 23, 2024
The cast of "The Outsiders" conducts their initial table read.

[Photo] Cast list announced for "The Outsiders"

August 22, 2024

Review: Saddling up for Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter

Julia Hechanova, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2024
Juniors Giorgia Falappa and Sarah Sari-Poitrasson and senior Hiroju Fujiwara are making the most of their year abroad in the United States.

Exchange students embrace their year at Burroughs

Julia Hechanova, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2024
Senior Elliot Martinez pins her opponent at a wrestling match.

Burroughs high school wrestling wraps up the season with determination and optimism.

Julia Hechanova, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2024
Freshmen Tamanh Nguyen and Annie Ngo prepare bags of baby clothes.

Key Club helps the community’s tiniest members with clothing drive

Julia Hechanova, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2024
Senior Jayani Croos-Peterson hunts for a deal at a local thrift store.

Senior creates a second-hand reselling business

Julia Hechanova, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2023
¨I prefer Birkenstocks! They are just cuter." said junior Kayla Santiago.

"None of the above, I like Vans the most." explained sophomore Maggie Phan.

"I love Crocs because of their comfort." said senior Ben Gamboa.

"Obviously, Crocs are the best. They're just the most comfy." said freshman Damyah Dean.

Juniors Lynkim Phan and Julia Hechanova converse with a robot at the Bakersfield College Industrial Automation booth at the East Kern Career Expo.

East Kern Career Expo showcases job opportunities

Julia Hechanova, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2023
An array of appealing choices now greets students in the cafeteria, as the state’s universal meal program offers free lunches and breakfast to all.

Cafeteria makes big improvements to school lunch

Julia Hechanova, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2023
Getting back to school, getting back to normal

Getting back to school, getting back to normal

Julia Hechanova, Staff Reporter
August 25, 2023
Junior Evan Shine and seniors Dylan Hagewood and Conner Auld from the winning team “The Purple Cobras,” watch their opponents and swiftly dodge their hits.

Students have a ball at annual Dodgeball tournament

Julia Hechanova, Staff Reporter
May 5, 2023
Economics teacher and guitarist Eric Lawrence is happy to share his passion for music.

Economics teacher Eric Lawrence offers guitar lessons to Burroughs students

Julia Hechanova, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2023
Junior Avery Thibado says, "No, I believe Earth was the only planet made to sustain life."

Sophmore Skyler Shulz says, "I definetly believe there is life outside Earth. There is just so much we haven't discovered yet."

Senior Jason Romero says "Yes, but I don't really have an explaination. I just think there is possibly life that we don't know of."

Burroughs athletes gather for the “Women in Sports” conference.

‘Women in Sports Conference’ encourages women athletes to aim high

Julia Hechanova, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2023
BHS Cheer performs at Orlando Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, too!

BHS Cheer performs at Orlando Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, too!

Julia Hechanova, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2023
Sophomore Jayden Bostick: "I'm rooting for Mexico, since we're out and they're the neighbors of the US."

Junior Joseph Buchan "I'm rooting for Argentina or Brazil, since USA is out."

Senior Anessa Bishop: "I have been supporting Brazil. I just started rooting for them one day, and so far they've been doing great!"

Freshman Jayden Nevarez: "I'm rooting for Brazil, since Mexico is out."

Athletics Kristin Wheeler: "USA, duh! Until they were out. Now, I am rooting for Brazil."

“Christmas Creep” threatens holiday season

Julia Hechanova, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2022
Sophomore Isabella Frisbee promotes cystic fibrosis awareness on the Nov. 4 "What's Your Cause?" spirit day.

[Photo] “What’s Your Cause” Day inspires participation

Mahnoor Ahmad, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2022
Sophomores Sasha Silva and Lisha Bryant explore a rock’s many layers with one of the many interactive displays.

[Photo] STEM Day opens students’ eyes to career possibilities

Emaan Ahmad, Reporter
November 10, 2022
Forensics begins their chicken body lab by laying out two raw chickens and taking the temperatures.

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Students keep cool and have fun at the second annual Fall Kickback.

[Photo] ASB Kickback brings friends together

August 16, 2022
Artwork by Lisha Bryant

Freshmen navigate first week reality

Julia Hechanova, Staff Reporter
August 19, 2022
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