A photogenic early rise the morning of NOF 2026 in San Francisco with BHS Chamber Orchestra. Image by Evan Du In late April, Chamber orchestra (the most advanced ensemble here at BHS) received word that they had been accepted to the National Orchestra Festival for the second year running. NOF is one of the top orchestra conferences in the nation, and even being admitted is an accomplishment. It took months of preparation and rehearsal beforehand to submit the best possible a

Invincible seen in his signature blue and yellow fists towards the audience. Illustration by Oz Galeano. While TV is often seen as a dying medium, many studios would beg to differ, while Youtube and Tiktok dominate media consumption, studios around the world are still pouring billions of dollars a year into television. In fact, just last year 8,824 new TV shows were filmed according to SG Einwatchter, a professor at Aalborg University. Among the thousands vying for eyes only

Movie poster for Poject Hail Mary. I've always wanted to see it. Photo from IMDb. When “Project Hail Mary” hit the theaters this in spring, it quickly became an internet sensation. “I thought the movie was great adaptation of the book. The actors did a phenomenal job, and I really enjoyed watching it with my family,” said senior Milo Blanco. So, as always, The Barque had to report on it. Down below is our comprehensive review of the movie. As always, stop reading now if yo

Baked goods display at BA Artisan Bakery. They look really good. I might pay a visit soon. Photo by Cece Wang. This spring, many bakeries have opened their stores in Bellevue, bringing a spectrum of sweet pastries and aromatic breads. The Bellevue community is incomplete without food businesses, and that’s why The Barque is excited to share a comprehensive review on some of the most popular places for Bellevue High School (BHS) students and the community. First, one of the

David Kline. Photo by Ivy Green. The average high school teacher stays at a single school for about seven years . However, Bellevue’s drama teacher, David Kline has spent more than 40 years at Bellevue. In honor of Kline’s remarkable career at Bellevue, which is concluding, we decided to highlight some of his favorite memories during his and hear from some students whose life he has profoundly shaped. Kline’s journey at Bellevue started in 1986, and, contrary to popular b