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

Students cheer for the Berkeley Buccaneers at the football game on August 28, 2015.

6 Ways to Start the Year Off Right

Shezreh Haider, Section Editor September 10, 2015

Want to begin the 2015-2016 school year with a bang? Try using these six tips! Try New Things With a new year come new opportunities, and now is the time to take advantage of them! Whether this...

Sophomore Charly Pollet looks ready to take on the new school year.

Berkeley Welcomes New French Transfer Student

Eva Khademi, Web Editor September 8, 2015

It is a big year for 10th grader Charly Pollet. Imagine having to say goodbye to all your friends, your parents, your school and even your very own room. Imagine having to leave everything you have...

Yales both beautiful and historic campus can be seen here (as taken from the Yale admissions website).

College Column: Yale University

Zach Diamandis, Co-Editor-In-Chief September 8, 2015

The Fanfare is endeavoring to highlight some of our nation’s finest schools to help students find their match in the college process. This week’s issue highlights Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.   Listen...

Senior Nathan Bekesh knows how to stay cool with his Ray Ban shades

Top 13 Things Every Berkeley Student Needs in His or Her Wardrobe

Annie Phifer, Section Editor September 3, 2015

Every August, the start of a new school year is a great opportunity for students to flaunt their fashion sense and show off their new outfits.  For new freshmen and returning upperclassmen alike,...

Berkeley Robotics can now design and build on the second floor of the Gries center!

Seven Things You May Not Know About the New Gries Center

Hillary McLauchlin, Section Editor September 3, 2015

As Berkeley students returned from summer break, they were greeted by the new Gries Center for the Arts and Sciences. From the 10 3D printers to a state-of- the-art recital hall, the Gries building...

A lucky student finds a golden ticket in his book.

Try Your Luck at a New Book!

Mira Rajani, Staff Writer March 9, 2015

For some, the best parts of St. Patrick’s Day are the gold chocolate coins, the elaborate leprechaun traps and the sudden appearance of tiny green footprints everywhere you look. However, here...

Berkeleys espresso machine sees frequent use in the mornings.

Crazy for Coffee

Danielle Carolan, Staff Writer March 4, 2015

“Oh my goodness, I hope we get to the Café in time before all of the Mexican hot chocolate is gone!” exclaimed sophomore Kaitlin Murray.   We here at Berkeley are more than blessed to have...

Concert for a Cure posters around campus promote the event

Concert for a Cure

Rhea Thielbar, Staff Writer March 3, 2015

The Happy Feet club hosted a great event on Friday, February 20th. It was the third annual Concert for a Cure fundraising event where several Berkeley students performed music, songs, and even yo-yoing,...

The Divas compete at the 2015 ICHSA competition.

On to Bigger and Better Things

Shaila Ghanekar, Staff Writer March 2, 2015

Saturday, February 21st, Berkeley’s very own Mello Divas competed in the International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA) regional competition here at Berkeley Preparatory School. The competition featured 10 a...

Amol Dhaliwal

New President Promises Change in Upcoming Term

Anjali Kapadia, Staff Writer February 25, 2015

Sitting in the sophomore deck, one notices a plethora of things. Teachers wafting in and out of classrooms, students chatting on their way to lunch- normal day-to-day school activity. However today, as...

Berkeleys Advanced Drama

Theater: A Pleasurable Pastime or a Precursor to Success?

Mira Rajani, Staff Writer February 24, 2015

Struggling through hours of homework and projects, groggily studying until 1 a.m.—we’ve all been there at some point. Why would you even think twice about adding anything else to an already busy schedule?...

Mr. Ide, Katie Freedy, and Theo Vasiloudes compete in the Spring trivia tournament.

Teachers in the Trivia Tournament

Shezreh Haider, Staff Writer February 17, 2015

Maya Gandhi, Vice President of the History Bowl club asks, “Who doesn’t want to defeat their favorite teacher, or least favorite teacher, in a competition of trivia?” Twice a year, the History...

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