The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

The Fanfare

The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

The Fanfare

The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

The Fanfare

Im Ann Johnson and I have a true passion for photography. My favorite type of photography is photojournalism. I love being able to take a picture that tells a story.

Self-Aware

October 22, 2015

The arrival scene of the Queen of Hearts undeniably captured the audiences attention.

Traveling to Wonderland: Critic’s Review

Anjali Shah, Staff Writer October 19, 2015

This past weekend, Berkeley’s Advanced Theater Ensemble (ATE) put on the production of Alice v. Wonderland. Chris Marshall, ATE’s new director, described these actors as one of the most talented group...

Advanced Theater Ensemble has worked hard not only to perfect their show but also to actively promote it.

Behind the Fall Play

Sarah Mohammadi, Staff Writer October 15, 2015

        Advanced Theatre Ensemble’s  fall play, Alice vs. Wonderland, opens tonight at 7 o’clock! There’s something different about this play, however. Shrouded in mystery, details of...

I love photography that captures exact moments. Shooting water droplets is one of my favorite things, the shapes that occur are so interesting and cannot be recreated. I had the hose turned on, lying on the ground and as water was shooting up, I zoomed in on the knob and took the photo just as a droplet was falling.

Water Droplets

October 15, 2015

A lucky student finds a golden ticket in his book.

Try Your Luck at a New Book!

Mira Rajani, Staff Writer March 9, 2015

For some, the best parts of St. Patrick’s Day are the gold chocolate coins, the elaborate leprechaun traps and the sudden appearance of tiny green footprints everywhere you look. However, here...

Berkeleys Advanced Drama

Theater: A Pleasurable Pastime or a Precursor to Success?

Mira Rajani, Staff Writer February 24, 2015

Struggling through hours of homework and projects, groggily studying until 1 a.m.—we’ve all been there at some point. Why would you even think twice about adding anything else to an already busy schedule?...

Harper Lee

Harper Lee Announces the Publication of Go Set a Watchman

Malvika Menon, Staff Writer February 12, 2015

Many To Kill a Mockingbird fans were elated to hear of author Harper Lee’s recent announcement. On February 3rd, Ms. Lee announced that she would publish her second novel titled Go Set a Watchman on...

AD prepares for the musical.

Behind the Scenes: Advanced Drama

Danielle Carolan, Staff Writer December 7, 2014

Every Friday night, students look forward to attending football games or other sporting events. However, athletic performances are not the only events for students to watch. Advanced Drama puts on incredible...

Statistics for illegally downloaded music

Trouble in the Music Industry

Ryan Brudny, Staff Writer November 19, 2014

The music industry has been an important source of happiness, relief and fun for millions of people. However, since the industry’s shift from compact discs to online files, illegally downloading music...

Book it to the Library: Check out These Books!

Book it to the Library: Check out These Books!

Daniela Marques, Staff Writer October 23, 2014

This summer was sizzling. What better to accompany your tall glass of iced tea than a book? Some of Berkeley’s book enthusiasts shared their favorite summer books. Berkeley Prefect, senior, and...

Berkeleys Advanced Drama

Dracula the Musical?: Finding the Comedy in Horror

Mira Rajani, Staff Writer October 8, 2014

Dracula. Sound familiar? An isolated, macabre castle. A ghastly Count with no reflection. A classic horror story featuring bloodsucking vampires, an asylum, and…travelogues? Berkeley’s Advanced...

The heroes of Guardians of the Galaxy

The Biggest Summer Blockbuster: Guardians of the Galaxy

Nicole Stevens, Arts Editor September 4, 2014

Guardians of the Galaxy is the newest superhero movie that everyone with a spirit of adventure and a love of comedy should see! It features an unlikely group of heroes, misfits from around the galaxy,...

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