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The winners of the scavenger hunt from left to right: Katie Valdois (12), Emily Miller (12), Grace Weitzel (12), Hannah Miller (12), Katie Miller (12), Ben Homan (12).
Winners Take All- The First Annual Make-A-Wish Scavenger Hunt!
By Hannah Miller, Co-Editor • March 21, 2023

On Friday, March 17, the Palmer Ridge High School Student Council hosted their first annual Make-A-Wish Scavenger Hunt! This activity, provided as an outlet for PRHS students to have fun and explore the areas of Palmer Lake and Monument, was also paired with a...

Lawson McVay, Ben Homan, Grace Weiteal, Ryan Gallagher, Ryan Sauter, Fox Everton, and Brylan Graber posed for a photo outside Liberty High School with their victory trophy.
Dominating The Playing Field: Palmer Ridge's Knowledge Bowl Success
By Riley Troy, Reporter • February 14, 2023

Knowledge Bowl is an intense academic competition involving questions surrounding anything from typical school subjects and beyond. The participants work together in their teams and answer both oral and written questions. This may look easy, but it’s a tough...

Sydney Livingston (11), a Gold Key winner. Photo by Hannah Miller.
Palmer Ridge Art Students Take Home the Gold!
By Hannah Miller and Lauren Russo January 25, 2023

The Denver Art Museum is one of the largest art museums between the east and west coast. The DAM is home to art from all over the world and a total of 70,000 diverse cultures shown. Palmer Ridge High School, a public high school in Monument, Colorado, is home...

A Bear-y Good Job!
A "Bear-y" Good Job!
By Hannah Miller, Co-Editor • November 4, 2022

Palmer Ridge High School has started a brand new tradition recognizing one outstanding student every month for their excellent character and overall positive presence around the school. Sean Ray has been nominated as Palmer Ridge High School’s September Bear...

The Lewis-Palmer goalie faces a shot in a shoot out. Photo by Hannah Miller.
The Palmer Lake Outdoor Classic
By Hannah Miller, Co-Editor • March 22, 2023

The Lewis Palmer Ice Hockey team hosted the second annual Palmer Lake Classic on the night of January 6th. The event, taking place on a frozen Palmer Lake outside in Palmer...

Corrina Eckberg (12) currently has a job at Top Golf.
Student Jobs at Palmer Ridge
By Amaya Taylor March 22, 2023

Palmer Ridge students constantly excel in all areas. Whether it’s academics, sports, or any other extracurricular activities, our student body knows how to give their all. A...

Anisa Hajibrahim (12) jumps with her horse Consul. Photo provided by Anisa Hajibrahim.
The Art of Equestrian
By Hannah Miller, Co-Editor • March 22, 2023

Equestrian is a highly competitive sport involving horses and a rider. As it is very popular overseas, the overwhelming presence of equestrianism in Western culture is growing,...

Food War: What Mexican Restaurant Has The Best Tacos?
Food War: What Mexican Restaurant Has The Best Tacos?
By Olivia Sargent , Contributor • November 12, 2021

All photos by Olivia Sargent unless otherwise noted Everyone loves tacos. When it comes to picking a taco restaurant, it's difficult to decide where to go. I reviewed...

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The Lewis-Palmer goalie faces a shot in a shoot out. Photo by Hannah Miller.
The Palmer Lake Outdoor Classic
By Hannah Miller, Co-Editor • March 22, 2023

The Lewis Palmer Ice Hockey team hosted the second annual Palmer Lake Classic on the night of January 6th. The event, taking place on a frozen...

Anisa Hajibrahim (12) jumps with her horse Consul. Photo provided by Anisa Hajibrahim.
The Art of Equestrian
March 22, 2023
Ashley competing with her teammates on her club team, Real Athletico. We as a team make each other better.
School vs Club Soccer
November 3, 2021
Taking The Studying World By Storm - Lofi Girl
By Riley Troy, Reporter • January 19, 2023

Picture this, you’re in your room, homework was especially brutal today, five of your teachers are expecting projects due by the end of the...

Meet the Staff
Hannah Miller
Hannah Miller
Co-Editor

Hannah Miller is a senior at Palmer Ridge High School. This is her second year on the Bear Truth staff, and she is very excited to be Co-Editor this year! She plays field hockey and plans to play in college....

Amaya Taylor
Amaya Taylor
Co-Editor

Amaya Taylor is a senior at Palmer Ridge this year and is looking forward to her third year on the Bear Truth staff. Amaya seeks to pursue a career in law after high school. She loves to participate in...

Tom Patrick, CJE, is the founding adviser of The Bear Truth and is proud to be one of the few remaining staff members from Palmer Ridge's inaugural year way back in 2008. When not advising the newspaper...

Anneliese Gracey is a senior at Palmer Ridge High School. This is her first year on the staff! Anneliese loves to read, write, and swim. She is currently swimming for COSA swim team and hopes to continue...

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