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The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

The Fanfare

The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

The Fanfare

ROUGH TIMES: Despite being incredibly talented at Chess, the stress that results from it leads Beth to abuse sedatives and alcohol, displaying a very realistic portrayal of addition. (Photo by Phil Bray/Netflix, no changes made)

‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Review

Emma Reilly, Section Editor February 9, 2021

While searching through Netflix one day in mid-October, I scrolled to their “Trending Now” section. It was here that I saw the icon for Scott Frank’s The Queen’s Gambit decorated with a little...

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...

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....

Mr. Brandt, Co-Honor Council sponsor

Emma Reilly, Section Editor November 9, 2020

Q: What are the first words that come to mind when you think of Ms. Frank?   A: Kind, dedicated, intelligent and aloof.   Q: What is your favorite memory of Ms. Frank?   A:...

AN ADDITION TO THE ARTS: New choir teacher, Helen Westerfield, sits down with the Fanfare to discuss her excitement about Berkeley and her plans for this year.

Meet Helen Westerfield!

Emma Reilly, Section Editor October 17, 2020

Though Berkeley hosts a wide variety of talented performance-based groups, Berkeley’s choir, chorus and acapella groups have been some of the most treasured. This year, Helen Westerfield has stepped...

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