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

Starbucks’ Christmas Drinks Review

Meghna Bukkapatnam, Staff Writer February 9, 2021

’Tis the season for the Starbucks’ Christmas drinks with classics such as the Peppermint Mocha and the Caramel Creme Brulee Latte accompanying the newer Chestnut Praline Latte and the Toasted White...

The Fault in Our Stars: Book Review

Mia Steele, Staff Writer February 9, 2021

The young adult novel The Fault in Our Stars, written by John Green, is a novel that defines epic teenage love. Main characters Hazel Grace and Augustus Waters are two love struck teens who believe that...

“The Social Dilemma” Review

Kaitlyn Mang, Staff Writer February 9, 2021

When I was given an assignment in my English class to create a presentation about the documentary “The Social Dilemma” on Netflix, I was intrigued. The assignment was to answer the question, “is...

Meet Tiffany Landau!

Emma Reilly, Section Editor February 9, 2021

Counseling has always been Landau’s gift. Since a young girl, she has been understanding, helpful and empathetic. It was not until college, however, when she realized she could pursue a career from this...

B.R.A.K. Week: Frontline Worker Interviews

Aryana Makati and Sofia Pena December 4, 2020
The Fanfare sits down with several frontline workers to highlight their work, interests and experiences in celebration of Berkeley’s Random Acts of Kindness week

A Celebration of Ms. Frank

November 11, 2020

As soon as Ms. Jen Frank joined the Berkeley community to teach Latin 13 years ago, she quickly became beloved by all. For her co-workers, she could always be counted on for a good laugh or as a motivator....

Katie Fletcher ’21

Emma Reilly, Section Editor November 11, 2020

Q: What are the first words that come to mind when you think of Ms. Frank?   A: So, the first one is kind, like the kindest and most purely good person I've ever met. And also, she was hilarious....

Andre Partykevich Interview

Emma Reilly, Section Editor November 11, 2020

Q: What are the first words that come to mind when you think of Ms. Frank?   A: I would say, and these aren’t necessarily in any order, but she had a deep concern for her students and not...

Helping the Heroes: Kristen Cleary

Aryana Makati, Staff Writer November 9, 2020

For a brief moment, the once-bustling, lively streets of New York City were completely silent. Police officers draped an American flag over the excavated body, then carried it to the ambulance from the...

Samir Saeed ’21

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

Q: What are the first words that come to mind when you think of Ms. Frank? A: Mentor, friend, kind and funny. Ms. Frank was always there for us. She was one of the kindest people that I know; if...

Mrs. McDaniels

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

Q: What were your first impressions of Ms. Frank?    A: I actually had a really great first impression, and she's one of the main reasons I chose to come to Berkeley. She was very honest and...

Jared Watson ’21

Rachel Mintz, Section Editor November 9, 2020

Q: What are the first words that come to mind when you think of Ms. Frank?   A: She's the easiest person to talk to. She is probably one of the most understanding humans I've ever interacted...

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