Along with submitting college applications, keeping up grades, doing extracurricular activities, and maintaining a social life, Year IIs are faced with raising money for the senior trip, prom and graduation. The Year II Committee was formed to ensure that these momentous events run smoothly.
Archive for November, 2009
BHSEC’s 26-Tree Initiative
by Caleb Madison
As part of Mayor Bloomberg’s incentive to plant 1 million trees in New York City by 2017, BHSEC recently planted 26 trees in its yard. Funded by NYC Parks and the New York Restoration Project (a charity founded by Bette Midler), the city’s arboreal initiative, called PlaNYC, is part of a larger plan of 127 proposals for a greener city that was unveiled by Mayor Bloomberg in 2007.
Freshman Perform on Stage for their First Time at BHSEC
by Britina Cheng
On Friday, November 13, the 9th grade class enjoyed seven short plays, all written and performed by their peers. The first-quarter Intro to Theatre class presented final composition pieces with assistance from the Epic Theatre Ensemble, a group dedicated to working with Off-Broadway productions and NYC Public Schools.
BHSEC Meets World
by Riana Shah
Want to roam the streets of China or Spain? Want to experience another culture first hand? Want to learn another language in the country of its origin? Want to learn how to cook the authentic version of your favorite cuisine in its country of origin? BHSEC students have a chance to experience all of this.
Cara Greene: A Balancing Act
by Chloe Kekovic
From the rush of entering high school to the anxiety of it’s overwhelming workload, BHSEC freshmen always have a lot to deal with. The school’s new drama teacher, Cara Greene, faced these same pressure as a new faculty member.
Season Cut Short For Both Bard Soccer Teams
by Mayumi Kohiyama
Although both the girls and boys soccer teams had great seasons they were cut short by playoff losses. The girls got further than ever before in the A division and the boys lost only in overtime. Both matches were fought hard and, despite the end result, proved the strength of Bard’s soccer program.
College Visits Preview: Week of November 2nd
by Nathan Miller
There are seven schools scheduled to visit BHSEC this week. Brief profiles of the schools follow. The schools that will be visiting are Union, Edinburgh, Muhlenberg, Bates, Carnegie Mellon, Alfred and Hamilton.
Raptors Crush Their 2nd Round Opponent and Prepare to Play Jefferson
by Gabriel Wirz
Last week, The Bard Raptors had their second round playoff game. Beating Hunter High School in the first round 2-0, Bard was more than ready to play against Grand Street Campus who finished second in their division. Although it was raining heavily before the game, Bard was prepared for the challenge. All the players were fired up, knowing full well that every game in the playoffs could be their last.