From the Archives - Dec 4, 2025

This Week in History ~ 100 Years Ago ~ "Although the Bonners Ferry High School basketball team has some old material left from last year, it will blossom forth this season under a new name - The Badgers. The name was chosen by the players."

Image: One of the first sketches of the Badger.

The Boundary County Historical Society and Museum, 7229 Main, Bonners Ferry, Idaho sponsors this column. 

Visit the museum, Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m., or visit the website at boundarycountymuseum.org or the museum’s Facebook page for historical photos and stories, and to see upcoming events. The museum can be reached via email at [email protected] or by phone at 208-267-7720.