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School board eyes budget cut possibilities: By Jimmy Gillispie; March 11, 2010; With hundreds of thousands of dollars already cut from last year’s budget, the Baldwin School Board is beginning to prepare for possible cuts next year. On Monday night, Supt. Paul Dorathy said the district has lost $933,000 from its budget, but that doesn’t include the reallocation of funds to pay for health insurance for all full-time employees.
School board holds off on naming facility policy: By Jimmy Gillispie; March 11, 2010; Scott Lauridsen’s idea to honor his former Baldwin High School football coach may have hit a snag within the Baldwin School Board. In January, Lauridsen mentioned the idea of naming the sports complex north and west of BHS after longtime coach Merle Venable.
BHS girls fall one win short of state: By Jimmy Gillispie; March 11, 2010; BASEHOR — Three-pointers weren’t falling here Saturday night for the Baldwin High School girls’ basketball team. Despite averaging more than three per game during the season, the Bulldogs couldn’t seem to find their touch from outside in their Class 4A sub-state final. They made two of 21 three-point attempts Saturday in their 46-37 loss to the hometown Basehor Bobcats.
Column: State drought extends to 13 years: Off the Rim column; By Jimmy Gillispie; March 11, 2010; Is the Baldwin High School girls’ basketball program cursed? Two years ago, I wrote a column about the possibility of BHS coach Eric Toot being cursed. He’s had several successful teams during his tenure as girls’ and boys’ coach at BHS. Yet, no trips to state for the alumnus.
BHS boys, coach disappointed with 6-15 season: By Jimmy Gillispie; March 11, 2010; Baldwin High School senior Camdon Schwartz didn’t dream of finishing his final basketball season 6-15, but he’s coming to terms with it one week later. Schwartz helped the Bulldogs to a 12-9 record a year ago, but had goals of a better season this year. However, the Bulldogs struggled down the stretch in the Frontier League, which was arguably as good as it’s ever been.
BHS wrestling squad excited about next year’s potential: By Jimmy Gillispie; March 11, 2010; Although the Baldwin High School wrestling squad proved any preseason rankings wrong, coach Kit Harris is excited about the possibilities next year. In 2009, the Bulldogs finished 22nd as a team at the state tournament. They returned only three state points from that team this season.
Education foundation hosting luncheon Thursday: By Jimmy Gillispie; March 10, 2010; Baldwin Education Foundation’s annual State of the District event will be starting a few hours later this year. For the first three years, the event was a breakfast. This year, it will be the fourth annual State of the District Luncheon.
BHS girls headed to sub-state title game: By Jimmy Gillispie; March 5, 2010; BASEHOR — Despite a sloppy start to its Class 4A sub-state semifinal game, the Baldwin High School girls’ basketball team defeated Sumner Academy 51-46 here Thursday.
Shoemaker takes state: By Jimmy Gillispie; March 4, 2010; Bryce Shoemaker is used to winning state titles, but Saturday’s was a first for the accomplished Baldwin High School freshman. During his illustrious youth career, Shoemaker won four Kansas Kids’ State Wrestling championships. He also finished third and fifth during two other seasons as a youth wrestler.
Performing Arts Center bids approved by school board: By Jimmy Gillispie; March 4, 2010; It took nearly 16 months after voters approved the November 2008 bond issue for the performing arts center bids to be approved by the Baldwin School Board. On Monday, the school board took the first step toward construction happening on the new facility.

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Baldwin High School’s girls’ basketball team accepted its sub-state runner-up plaque following Saturday’s 46-37 loss to Basehor. The loss ended the Bulldogs’ season and chance for a berth into the Class 4A State Tournament.

The Baldwin School Board listens Monday night as Kit Harris, left, introduces journalism students who were recognized for their achievements. He did the same with his wrestling team that finished ninth at the recent Class 4A State Tournament in Salina.

Baldwin High School senior Connor Twombly (No. 1) ties up a Basehor-Linwood player during Saturday's game. BHS lost the sub-state final 46-37 to the Bobcats.

Baldwin High School freshman Katie Kehl, left, is double-teamed by two Sumner Academy players as she tries to pass the ball to junior Ramie Burkhart, who is all alone near the basket. BHS won the game 51-46 to advance to Saturdays' sub-state championship contest.