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

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Berkeley Hosts Special Olympics Basketball Meet

Chloe Davis, Staff Writer December 17, 2015

     Beaming with branded smiles and pacing in anticipation, the Special Olympics athletes made for an electrifying day by bringing excitement and enthusiasm to the courts of the Straz Family Field...

Several families fight for control of the mythical land, Westeros, on HBO’s “Game of Thrones”.  “Game of Thrones” is available for streaming on HBOGo.

Best Shows to Binge Watch Over Break

Katie Freedy, Staff Writer December 16, 2015

After the stress of exams is over, many  students look for a way to rest and recuperate after two long, tiring weeks of studying and testing. One popular way to unwind after a long semester is some good,...

No clocks can be found in this classroom in the Gries.

It’s Time to Investigate the Gries’ Clock Shortage

Jennifer Luo, Social Media & PR Editor December 15, 2015

     After spending an entire semester roaming the Gries, wandering up and down the Doyle Science Wing hoping to eventually stumble into room two twenty-something, barging into the wrong classrooms...

The Classic, Rudolph, Christmas Candy, and Christmas Tree wrapping styles--Happy Holidays!

How to Wrap a Present

Annie Uichanco, Staff Writer December 15, 2015

     Wrapping presents is an art form, to say the least. Sitting under the tree, beautifully-wrapped presents add to the anticipation of the e paper-shred frenzy that is Christmas Day. A well-wrapped...

Several big tables in the Aye were filled with different kinds of cookies and sweet treats baked by members of the Parents Club!

Annual Cookie Extravaganza is a Treat

Isabella Schlact, Staff Writer December 8, 2015

From grading endless papers to supervising students at pick-up and drop-off, teachers have a lot on their plates.  But at holiday time, teachers can put something sweet on those plates at the annual Cookie...

Sophomore Charly Pollet from Perpignan, France, shows his solidarity for France with the French flag filter on his Facebook profile picture.

Paris Attacks Leave Their Mark on the Berkeley Community

Emma Edmund, Staff Writer December 3, 2015

     One of the deadliest attacks in France since World War II, the November 13 Paris attacks will not soon be forgotten.  Civilians were attacked in a Paris; 130 were left dead, including 89 at the...

Here the Mello Divas can be seen at the National Kettering A Cappella Workshop.

Singing on a High Note

Anjali Shah, Staff Writer December 3, 2015

     Berkeley’s very own Mello Divas flew to Dayton, Ohio, to star in a nationally-ranked a cappella showcase. Out of the 112 groups that sent audition tapes, the Mello Divas and nine other groups...

Students were able to compete against their friends in different trivia subtopics such as sports, math and science, and pop culture.

Upper Division Rallies Around History Bowl Trivia Tournament

Austin Cahn, Staff Writer November 24, 2015

   Throughout the week from November 9 to the 13, students could be seen devouring their meals while rushing to Gills Hall or the Jean Ann Cone Library. Crowds gathered to watch their favorite teams...

Tough Luck for Berkeley Bucs on Homecoming Game Night

Chloe Davis, Staff Writer November 23, 2015

It was a tough game for Berkeley’s varsity football team on Homecoming night against the Steinbrenner High School (SHS) football team. Despite numerous efforts by dedicated and impressive players...

Making Music

Making Music Club Review: It’ll Just Take a Minuet

Emma Edmund, Staff Writer November 17, 2015

     Looking for some stress relief? Sophomore Natalie Belluccia has started the Making Music Club for any students who want to  create and listen to music. Even if you’ve had no experience with...

The crew of the Berkeley Broadcast Network watches over a regular season Varsity Football game in late October.

What You Need to Know About the Berkeley Broadcasting Network

Isabella Schlact, Staff Writer November 16, 2015

     Students see TV broadcasters all the time, and some might even dream of becoming one someday.  What many Berkeley Buccaneers may not know is that several Upper Division students are realizing...

Junior Freyda Mannering enjoys the sunny beaches of Florida.

Hallway Chronicles: Freyda Mannering

Elizabeth Corn, Staff Writer November 12, 2015

Although most new Upper Division students join the Berkeley community as freshmen, there are a handful of students, including Freyda Mannering, who start Berkeley before their junior or senior years....

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