The Bengal's Purr

The student news site of Lewiston High School
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Jasmine Schmidt

Jasmine Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief

Hey, I’m Jasmine. I like food, dinosaurs, and being cool. This is my second year on the Bengals Purr, and it has been one of my favorite parts of LHS. I’m excited to be an Editor-in-Chief this year and work alongside some of my favorite people to create a newspaper.

All content by Jasmine Schmidt

Senior Survey

Jasmine Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2023
Madison Morgan smiles for her senior pictures.

Madison Morgan taking her skills to Iowa State

Jasmine Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2023
Lane Riggs plays his instrument while sitting by his car.

Lane Riggs continuing his musical journey to U of I

Jasmine Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2023
Maggie Carr practices her the fitness portion of the DYW program. Photo courtesy of Greta Boreson.

DYW to perform in May

Jasmine Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2023
Olivia Wilson sorts through some of the schedule requests she has gotten with the new semester. Photo by Jasmine Schmidt.

Counselors working hard behind the scenes

Jasmine Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2023
Swim team succeeds in state competitions

Swim team succeeds in state competitions

Jasmine Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2022
Thrifting provides essential resources and benefits

Thrifting provides essential resources and benefits

Jasmine Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2022
Tiger Breathing Tantra by Squeak Meisel

Center for Arts and History features local artists

Jasmine Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2022
Rachel Sheppard was awarded the Interscholastic Star Award. Photo courtesy of Sheppard.

LHS senior wins Interscholastic Star Award

Jasmine Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2022
Grace Qualman, a senior and captain of the LHS swim team, flies through the water during a meet last season.

LHS swim team starting season

Jasmine Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2022
Drama club students discuss the year during a meeting on after school on Tuesday, August 30

Drama club details exciting plans for the school year

Jasmine Schmidt and Madeline Gibson
August 31, 2022
LHS teacher runs 100K

LHS teacher runs 100K

Jasmine Schmidt, Features Assistant
June 5, 2022
Niemela moves on from LHS

Niemela moves on from LHS

Jasmine Schmidt, Features Assistant
June 1, 2022
Wicks retires after a 29 year long teaching career

Wicks retires after a 29 year long teaching career

Jasmine Schmidt, Features Assistant
June 1, 2022
Cornelia retires after 18 years at LHS

Cornelia retires after 18 years at LHS

Jasmine Schmidt, Features Assistant
June 1, 2022
Students compete in 2022 DYW for scholarships

Students compete in 2022 DYW for scholarships

Jasmine Schmidt, Features Assistant
June 1, 2022
Color guard places 2nd at competition

Color guard places 2nd at competition

Jasmine Schmidt, Editor in Chief
May 9, 2022
Playful seniors

FAKE NEWS: Moscow, Idaho changes name to cut ties with Russia

Jasmine Schmidt, Editor in Chief
May 9, 2022
FAKE NEWS: Ye changes legal name to “Kim’s Husband”

FAKE NEWS: Ye changes legal name to “Kim’s Husband”

Jasmine Schmidt, Editor in Chief
May 9, 2022
Kadence Musser checks the pulse of one of the CNA dummies. Photo by Jasmine Schmidt.

Health Occupations classes at LHS adapt to national health crisis

Jasmine Schmidt, Features Assistant
March 14, 2022
Rylee Wimer and Annika Huff prepare for a WEC meeting. Photo by Jasmine Schmidt.

WEC Club takes shape

Jasmine Schmidt, Features Assistant
March 14, 2022
Photo courtesy of wikipedia.org.

Man on the Street: Golden Throne

Jasmine Schmidt, Features Assistant
February 1, 2022
Sugar cookies are a wonderful homemade gift for the holidays

Try going Homemade for the Holidays

Jasmine Schmidt, Features Assistant
December 17, 2021
Hallmark Movie Bingo

Hallmark Movie Bingo

Jasmine Schmidt, Features Assistant
December 17, 2021
Honoring those who served

LHS Celebrates Veterans Day

Jasmine Schmidt and Seyi Arogundade
November 23, 2021

Homecoming royalty takes reign

Jasmine Schmidt, Features Assistant
November 4, 2021
Greggain wears PPE during a COVID clinic.

Local healthcare workers still experience burden of COVID-19

Jasmine Schmidt, Features Assistant
November 2, 2021
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