The Bengal's Purr

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Josie Hafer

Josie Hafer, Editor-in-Chief, Opinion Editor

Hi, I’m Josie! I am the Editor-in-Chief of The Bengal’s Purr! I love overseeing something so crucial to our school’s history. I am also the Opinion Editor here on the Purr. Journalism is a passion of mine and I can’t wait to see where it takes me. Go Bengals!

All content by Josie Hafer
One student's take on springtime land art. Art by Renae McGarry. Photo courtesy of Scout Larson.

Students find art in nature following school closure

Josie Hafer, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2020
President Donald Trump. Photo courtesy of time.com.

Spanish classes banned under new executive order

Josie Hafer, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2020
Six LHS choir students find time to meet up during All-State Choir in Nampa, idaho. Photo courtesy of Kari Wilsey.

All-State choir offers unique experiences for students

Josie Hafer, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2020
LEWISTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT LEADERSHIP, listed alphabetically: Benjamin Birdsell, Karson Bottens, Paige Boudreaux, Jennah Carpenter, Selah Chavez, Alec Eckert, Arielle Feucht, Tia Flaig, Ally Frazier, Jacob Hale, Shelby Hobbs, Logan Hunt, Allison Jacks, Laura Kokernak, Kash Lang, Nathan Littlejohn, Lillie Manyon, Logann Martin, Breanna Nine, Kit Pancheri, Audrey Parkey, Andujar Perez, Alexis Poxleitner, Skylar Raymond, Harrison Smith, L E Swanson, Kendall Teichmer, Eli Thomas, Gabby Trigsted, Annella Tucker, Lily Van Mullem, Elle Wagner Uhling, Devin Zagelow. Advisers: Emmett Dougherty. Photo by Josie Hafer.

Behind the scenes of Golden Throne 2020

Josie Hafer, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2020
Racism resurfaces at LHS following band incident

Racism resurfaces at LHS following band incident

Josie Hafer, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2019
Anne Bollinger now rests in Lewiston’s Normal Hill Cemetery. Photo by Josie Hafer.

Local theater’s haunting history

Josie Hafer, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2019
Women gather in support of women’s reproductive rights in Washington, D.C. Photo courtesy of newshub.com.nz.

Trump-Pence administration limits women’s rights

Josie Hafer, Opinion Editor
September 30, 2019
Best hiking trails in Idaho, Washington

Best hiking trails in Idaho, Washington

Josie Hafer, Editor-in-Chief
June 11, 2019
Natasha, left, leans on Daniel, right, in the official poster for "The Sun is Also a Star."

“The Sun is Also a Star” brings new light to clichés

Josie Hafer, Editor-in-Chief
June 11, 2019
Tribal officer Josh Rigney on the day of his discharge from St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Raffle for injured officer insensitive to gun violence victims

Josie Hafer, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2019
Shawnta Pankey attended Lewiston High School during her sophomore year.

Remains confirmed as missing Grangeville woman, LHS alum

Josie Hafer, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2019
Students of Lewiston High School promote change to stop girl-on-girl bullying. Photo courtesy of @kindcampaign on Instagram.

Girls assembly inspires kindness throughout audience

Josie Hafer, Co-managing Editor
April 10, 2019
Students at the LHS Kindness Campaign assembly March 7 present their kindess cards in front of their classmates. Image courtesy of @kindcampaign on Instagram.

Girls assembly motivates schoolwide change

Josie Hafer, Opinion Editor
April 10, 2019
Rapper Mac Miller, who died from a fentanyl overdose in September of 2018. Photo courtesy of imdb.com.

Deadly drug fentanyl arrives in LC Valley, surrounding area

Josie Hafer, Co-Managing Editor
April 1, 2019
Snow covers the Lewiston High School campus in late February 2019.

FAQs: Extreme snowfall causes chaos in school district

Josie Hafer, Opinion Editor
March 1, 2019
The above diagram portrays the Activity Center at LCSC, where Golden Throne is held. The main entrance to the building is in the bottom left corner. Key and diagram created by Josie Hafer. Floor plan courtesy of Brooke Henze.

Upperclassmen ask for order during upcoming Throne

Josie Hafer, Opinion Editor
January 25, 2019
Christmas Drama Show

[Photo] Play travels to spread cheer

Krystal Barber, News Assistant
December 14, 2018
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testifies against Brett Kavanaugh Thursday, Sept. 7, during a meeting at Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Photo courtesy of www.dangerous.com.

Results of Kavanaugh trial spark worldwide outrage

Josie Hafer, Opinion Editor
October 31, 2018
Approximately 200 students participated in a survey to express what fears they face today. The wordcloud above expresses the most common responses. Word cloud compiled by Josie Hafer.

[Photo] How have teens’ fears changed throughout the years?

Abby Bower, News Editor
October 31, 2018
It may be difficult to focus on schoolwork if one is anxious about their safety. Photo courtesy of wikipedia.org.

School shootings remain looming concern this year

Josie Hafer, Opinion Editor
September 24, 2018

Students display work at gallery, Manske sells

Josie Hafer, Opinion Assistant
May 18, 2018
A.J. Balukoff campaigns for Idaho governor.

State candidates aim to help students

Josie Hafer, Opinion Assistant
May 18, 2018

Avengers: Infinity War astounds audiences

Josie Hafer, Opinion Assistant
May 18, 2018
President Trump turned to Twitter Feb. 15, to offer explanation for a recent shooting. Image courtesy of twitter.com.

Trump turns to Twitter: Americans turn to Constitution

Josie Hafer, Opinion Assistant
March 2, 2018
U.S. Olympian Adam Rippon smiles while fellow athlete Gus Kenworthy kisses him on the cheek the morning of Feb. 9 in Pyeong-Chang, South Korea.

USA Olympian fires back at Pence after presidential invite

Josie Hafer, Opinion Assistant
March 2, 2018
Orders open for L-C Valley singing valentines

Orders open for L-C Valley singing valentines

Josie Hafer, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2018

LHS drama unravels mystery through Jan. 27

Josie Hafer, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2018
James and the Giant Peach plays at the Clarkston High School auditorium through Dec. 16.

LHS-CHS ‘Giant Peach’ on stage through Dec. 16

Josie Hafer, Reporter
December 13, 2017
Josie Hafer

Josie Hafer

Left to right: Teachers Ricky Guzman, Kristin Delp and Matt Dabbs with their school winnings from the Idaho Lottery.

Teachers scratch success for school

Josie Hafer, Reporter
October 31, 2017
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