The Defender Bulletin(December '23)
December 2023
Winter Ball
23-24 Yearbook
The 2024 Bryan Station High School Yearbooks are now for sale. This year's theme is "All Roads Lead to Station" and the price of the book is $55. You can purchase your 2024 Yearbook at YBPay.LifeTouch.com, Job ID # 15101024, or you can see Ms. Schentrup in room 131 to pay with cash or check made out to Bryan Station High School. Seniors, when you purchase your book an additional $10 fee will be applied to your order for shipping to your home.
State Testing Results
Congratulations to Station Nation on huge improvements and accomplishments during State Accountability Testing. Here are a few highlights:
- We had the largest academic growth of all Fayette County Public Middle and High Schools with an increase of 9.8 points.
- With a Postsecondary Readiness of 77.8%, we broke the all-time high percentage that was set last year at 68.2%.
- We increased PROFICIENCY in Reading, Math, Social Studies, and Combined Writing.
- 10th and 11th grade students decreased Novice in all areas.
This is awesome work from our Faculty, Staff, and Students! Thank you to everyone for the hard work and diligence.
Football Team Wins Regionals
In postseason high school football, Bryan Station Defenders are still in the playoffs. Down 14-3 at halftime, the No. 6 Defenders on Friday night unearthed enough points to topple No. 5 Ballard 24-21 and reach Kentucky’s Class 6A high school football state championship game. They’ll play Trinity, a 14-7 winner over Frederick Douglass in overtime across town, at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Kroger Field in Lexington.
Read more at: https://www.kentucky.com/sports/high-school/article282263948.html#storylink=cpy
Cinematography Students Visit WKYT
Thank you to WKYT for hosting our Cinematography Seniors at their station! Our students got to talk to numerous on and off air personalities about their careers as well as learning the ins and outs of running a news station and producing web and television content.
Ms. Zhenhua Sun
Ms. Zhenhua Sun came to Station in the middle of last school year, and filled in as a long-term sub as a math teacher in our EMR Academy. This year, Ms. Sun is teaching our Money Skills Intervention class in our Freshman Academy. Ms. Sun is a team player, who is always willing to support our students in every way possible. We appreciate Ms. Sun's commitment to the students of Station.
Ms. Lynn Schentrup
Ms. Lynn Schentrup has been a valuable member of Station Nation for several years. She is currently a Career and Tech Ed teacher within our Information Technology Academy. Additionally, Ms. Schentrup has been instrumental as our CTE Department Chair, and assisted our school's effort in our collective focus for increased positive student outcomes through Postsecondary Readiness. If you attend extra-curricular activities at any of our school functions, chances are you have seen her snapping fabulous photos of our students participating in these events, because she is our yearbook sponsor. Ms. Schentrup continues to invest time and energy into Station Nation, and we are thankful for her efforts. Keep up the great work!
Ms. Beth Gooch
Ms. Lori Durham
Ms. Lori Durham returns to Station as a math teacher in the IT Academy. Ms. Durham continues to make adjustments with her classroom structures and systems to meet students where they are at academically. Specifically, she has implemented Modern Classroom Project structures, and provides scaffolds to support student learning. Ms. Durham brings a positive culture through her incredible dance moves during the morning music, and is always sweeping the hallways to reinforce our collective commitment to a safe and secure learning environment. Thank you Ms. Durham for your time, effort, and commitment to Station Nation
Ms. Khalia Garvin
Ms. Khalia Garvin is in her first year at The Academies of Bryan Station. Ms. Garvin is a math teacher in the EMR Academy. Ms. Garvin has shown flexibility and jumped right in the classroom, and made it her own. Ms. Garvin has quickly developed authentic and genuine relationships with students, while maintaining high expectations for her students to perform at a high level. Additionally, Ms. Garvin agreed to help our WAR program with extra math assistance for students who need the math credits in order to earn their diploma. Thank you for your flexibility, team player attitude, and contributions to Station Nation, Ms. Garvin.
Mrs. Brittany Phelps
Ms. Brittany Phelps returns to Station as a math teacher in the Medical Academy. To say that Ms. Phelps is a representation of what it means to be part of Station Nation would be an understatement. Ms. Phelps passion for math is only second to her passion for the students in her classroom. In addition to providing high level of instruction to her kids, Ms. Phelps can be seen dancing in the morning during the music, at a ballgame as a fan cheering on our Defenders, organizing prom, and performing additional responsibilities of being a student council co-sponsor. Thank you Ms. Phelps for your continued time, effort, and commitment to Station Nation. Go Defenders!