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The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

The Fanfare

The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

The Fanfare

HEADMASTER SEIVOLD KEEPS CUP: Beginning at 8:00 AM and ending at 2:30 PM, Saturday’s Headmasters’ Challenge was a game changer. This victory marks the 5th consecutive win (and longest winning streak in Headmasters’ history) for Berkeley. The Bucs have previously won the Headmasters’ Challenge in years: 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2016. The first ever tie was called in 2014.

Keeping the Cup

Nina Pastore, Staff Writer January 12, 2017

On Saturday Jan. 7, 2017, the Berkeley Buccaneers faced off against the Tampa Prep Terrapins on Berkeley’s campus for the annual Headmasters’ Challenge. Winter athletes from Middle Division to Upper...

FINALLY FALL: Brian Showalter ’19 and Makayla Rutski ’18 manage to look cheerful in the cold morning as they get ready to watch the team’s run.

Cross Country Ends An Era

Catelin Lipham, Video Editor November 11, 2016

  As the rest of the school sat in their B block classes early Friday morning, Berkeley’s cross country teams loaded onto a bus and set off for Tallahassee. Their next stop? The 2016 Cross...

ALWAYS SWIMMING: The Bucs couldnt stay out of the pool, pushing Coach Rosepapa and Coach Signorin in the pool with them.

Berkeley Buccaneers Continue to Dominate in the Pool

Emma Edmund, Web Editor November 9, 2016

It’s not hard to see why other teams are afraid of Berkeley Swimming and Diving. With the boys' team securing an undefeated record and the girls' team winning District Championships, the Buccaneers are...

BUCS THRIVE WITH CIAO: Every athlete hopes to find a coach who will bring out the best in them; a friend who shows passion for the sport while caring for the players like family. Coach Dominick Ciao, who just secured his 200th win, is just one of these coaches at Berkeley who embodies the true coaching spirit.

Bucs Keep Rolling

Eli Siegman, Staff Writer November 5, 2016

Last week the Berkeley Buccaneers defeated the Middleton Tigers 38-22 for Berkeley’s homecoming game. Anyone who attended the game could feel the intensity in the air as they stood in packed stands....

SENIORS BRING SPIRIT: A rambunctious crowd of Berkeley’s dedicated fans fill the student section, enthusiastically cheering on their peers during Friday night’s domination of Lakeland Christian School. Though the typical “Jawbone BIG Jambox” speaker was not present, the crowds kept the energy alive with frequent chants and cheers and many fluorescent glow sticks.

Berkeley Bucs Win Again

Nina Pastore, Staff Writer October 20, 2016

The Varsity Football Team won a game 42-24 on Oct. 14, 2016 against Lake Highland Prep, a district foe. Winning this game was crucial for the Bucs to get into the playoffs for Varsity Football.

GIRL POWER: The girl captains show off their senior status. Pictured above is Amanda Dumar 17, Sydney Corey 17, Kerry Horan 17 and Arielle Bader 17 (from left).

Just Keep Swimming… to College

Emma Edmund, Web Editor October 20, 2016

When the scoreboard is off and no other people are in the pool except for your teammates, things can get rough as you try to complete one of Coach Kevin Rosepapa’s practices. Luckily for the Berkeley...

DEFENSE: On Friday September 23, the Bucs defeated Admiral Farragut 10-0 thanks to a great defensive effort.

Buccaneer Football Strikes the Right Balance

Eli Siegman, Staff Writer October 6, 2016

The Buccaneer football team has started the year strong. Davis Koetter has run the offense with a steady hand, protected by a stout offensive line anchored by Nick Petit-Frere. The Bucs have also capitalized...

Berkeley Rows Into Districts

Berkeley Rows Into Districts

Emma Edmund, Web Editor April 28, 2016

Here in Tampa, we have a bay that most people in the country will never get the chance to see. We swim, go paddle boarding, or just lay out in the sun. But some students at Berkeley take advantage of Tampa’s...

Oliva Diecidue ’19, Lilly Paggio ’22, Mikae Provine ’19, Alicia Rose ’18 and Batia Friedman-Shaw ’18 can all be seen as they all prepare to compete (left to right).

Gallery: Archery

Arjun Gandhi, Photography Editor April 26, 2016

On March 19th, five members of the Berkeley Archery Team participated in their first competition in the Bay Area Renaissance Festival Archery Competition at MOSI in Tampa. “The five girls who were available...

The boys’ track team prepares to finish the track events with the 4x400-meter relay.

Berkeley Athletes Show Off Their Skills at Spring Tailgate

Emma Edmund, Staff Writer March 16, 2016

Last Friday, Berkeley students lit up the Straz during the pep rally, with everyone wearing glowing blue bracelets. Students at the pep rally showed their support for  tennis, baseball, softball, lacrosse...

Kaleeyl Findlay makes an amazing shot.

Berkeley Hosts ARS National Hoopfest

Emma Edmund, Staff Writer February 1, 2016

This past weekend, Berkeley hosted the ARS National Hoopfest, with some of the best teams in the country coming to play at our very own Straz Family Field House. As Upper Division Athletic Director Bobby...

Super Bowl 50: Predictions for the Upcoming Big Game

Super Bowl 50: Predictions for the Upcoming Big Game

Ryan Brudny, Sports Editor January 21, 2016

As the first round of playoffs pass by, we inch closer to unveiling  the matchup for Super Bowl 50. On the way to this championship game, we are treated to the classic matchup of Peyton Manning vs. Tom...

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