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The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

The Fanfare
The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

The Fanfare
Catherine Amburgey

Catherine Amburgey, Co-Editor in Chief

Catherine is a senior who has attended Berkeley since fourth grade. She is a member of SARC, Phoenix, Environmental club and Writing Tutor Leadership team. When not writing, Catherine loves updating her Spotify and aimlessly walking around campus.

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Samir Saeed ’21

Catherine Amburgey, Co-Editor in Chief
November 9, 2020

Mrs. McDaniels

Catherine Amburgey, Co-Editor in Chief
November 9, 2020

Charlotte Graham

Catherine Amburgey, Co-Editor in Chief
November 9, 2020

Nadia Sadanandan ’20

Catherine Amburgey, Co-Editor in Chief
November 9, 2020

Nick Hajjar ’20

Catherine Amburgey, Co-Editor in Chief
November 9, 2020
LAND DOWN UNDER: Passaro on her study abroad to Australia where she pursued Biology and made new friends, including this kangaroo. Photo from Leeann Passaro

Leeann Passaro: Future of Teaching

Catherine Amburgey, Co-Editor in Chief
October 17, 2020

Interviews with Commencement’s 2020 Senior Speakers

Catherine Amburgey, Co-Editor in Chief
June 4, 2020
SENIOR VOCALISTS: (back to front) Tallulah Nouss ’20, Nadia Al Hassani ’20, Sof Leche ’20, Kennedy Perry ’20 and Katherine Nerro ’20 perform at the Baccalaureate Service. (Photo by Catherine Amburgey)

The Baccalaureate Ceremony 2020

Catherine Amburgey, Co-Editor in Chief
June 2, 2020
Daniel Hayes on Adjusting to Online Learning

Daniel Hayes on Adjusting to Online Learning

Catherine Amburgey, Co-Editor in Chief
April 20, 2020
April Fools' Issue 2020

April Fools’ Issue 2020

Mara Xiong, Samir Saeed, Tess Fuller, Jack Mouch, Charvi Sharma, Sloane Daley, Raj Ghanekar, Catherine Amburgey, Emma Reilly, and Kendyl Kirtley
April 1, 2020
MATTHEW’S FUNERAL: Charlotte Graham ‘21 plays a priest who leads Matthew’s service, while snow falls from the sky. Photo from the Theater Department.

Behind the Scenes of The Laramie Project: An Interview with Katie Fletcher

Catherine Amburgey, Section Editor
November 7, 2019
“I really want to combine community service and art to present my ideas. I would love to do something with little kids and reach out. Someday, I really want to paint a mural and combine my love for art with service.” Photo by Chloe McLeod.

Chloe McLeod: Humans of Berkeley

Catherine Amburgey, Section Editor
September 29, 2019
ALL SMILES: Avery Moore '20 and Briana Orbegoso '20 with their Kindergartener buddy who loves playing tennis.

[Photo] Gallery: First All School Convo

Charvi Sharma, Head Photo Editor
September 12, 2019
HISTORY IN A BUILDING: Notre Dame is a famed cathedral in France that attracts tourists from all over the world.

After Notre Dame

Catherine Amburgey, Section Editor
May 14, 2019
April Fools' Issue 2019

April Fools’ Issue 2019

Isabella Schlact, Tess Fuller, Austin Cahn, Jack Mouch, Nina Pastore, Charvi Sharma, Catherine Amburgey, Kendyl Kirtley, Samir Saeed, and Mara Xiong
April 2, 2019
HOLIDAY TRADITIONS: Beatitones, Riju Datta '20 and Thatcher Crouch '21, gesture and sing “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Both members have performed this song in previous years as it is known as a Berkeley holiday staple.

Winter Concert 2018

Catherine Amburgey
January 7, 2019
BOTH BANDS: Mary Schneider '21 plays the pipes with PDC, along with the trombone for the Marching Buccaneers.

Sounds of the Stadium: The Bands of Berkeley

Catherine Amburgey, Section Editor
November 29, 2018
OVER TOO SOON: Students and faculty file out of the Doyle Gymnasium as the pep rally comes to an end.

Homecoming Pep Rally 2018

Catherine Amburgey, John Reilly, and Isabella Schlact
November 4, 2018
BLOWING BUBBLES: Scout balances her biggest bubble yet before lunch time.

Preschool’s Summer of Excellence: Learning the Importance of Social and Emotional Maturity

Catherine Amburgey, Section Editor
September 25, 2018
ENCHANTING ENTRANCE: The Seivold Center houses a tree in its entrance that stretches to the second floor of the building. It stands for the academic and emotional growth of students in the center.

Making Learning Fun

Catherine Amburgey, Section Editor
September 5, 2018
SNACKTIME SMILES: Emmy and Harper share crackers and apple juice during snack time.

PLAYGROUND POSING: Sarah eagerly poses for a picture after swinging on the bars.

SUNNY SLIDES: Eric slides down while playing "super heroes" in the old Lower- Division playground.

FANTASTIC FLYERS: Kenzie Azeman ’21 (left) and Ally Stoyan ’21 (right) get ready to flip in the cheerleaders’ first All-school Convo performance.

Back to School Gallery

Catherine Amburgey and Charvi Sharma
September 2, 2018
Commencement 2018

Commencement 2018

Isabella Schlact, Tess Fuller, Austin Cahn, Jack Mouch, Nina Pastore, Charvi Sharma, Mara Xiong, Kendyl Kirtley, Catherine Amburgey, and Samir Saeed
June 8, 2018
VICTORY IN VEGAS: At the University of Nevada, Krishna Menon ’19 won the fifth place Speaker Award and made it to finals. Here, he is joined by fellow debater, Michael Hellie, who lives in Chicago.

Hallway Chronicles: Krishna Menon

Catherine Amburgey, Section Editor
April 26, 2018
A PAIR OF TWOS: Parker Davis ’21 prepares to play defensive against another player, who also ironically happens to be number two.

Gallery: Spring Tailgate and Pep Rally

Sloane Daley and Catherine Amburgey
April 5, 2018
FRESHMEN FUN: Phyllis Sumpter ’21, Dani Sariana ’21, Julia Diecidue ’21 and Saundra Tun ’21 (from left) pose before Battle of the Bucs begins.

Gallery: Headmaster’s Challenge All-School Convo

Catherine Amburgey, Staff Writer
January 18, 2018
PENSIVE: Artist Alicia Rose ‘18, NAHS president, digital drawing of a woman, titled “Pensive”.

How the NAHS Will Benefit Art

Catherine Amburgey, Staff Writer
November 26, 2017
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