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

Harper Lee

Harper Lee Announces the Publication of Go Set a Watchman

Malvika Menon, Staff Writer February 12, 2015

Many To Kill a Mockingbird fans were elated to hear of author Harper Lee’s recent announcement. On February 3rd, Ms. Lee announced that she would publish her second novel titled Go Set a Watchman on...

Deke Sharon and the Mello Divas

Deke Sharon’s Visit Hits the Right Note

Abhi Bukkapatnam, Staff Writer February 4, 2015

From the moment he walked up on stage during convocation today, Deke Sharon energized the students at Berkeley and had a one of-a-kind presentation showing off his superb a capella skills. He taught the...

Berkeley students wait in line at the Main Ingredient.

Crossing the Line

Sarah Mohammadi, Staff Writer January 20, 2015

It’s common knowledge that chicken finger day is the best day at the Berkeley Café. Though the lines are long no matter how early you try to get there, the wait is worth it because you know that at...

AD prepares for the musical.

Behind the Scenes: Advanced Drama

Danielle Carolan, Staff Writer December 7, 2014

Every Friday night, students look forward to attending football games or other sporting events. However, athletic performances are not the only events for students to watch. Advanced Drama puts on incredible...

Alex Livingstone enjoys a final tennis clinic with the children she has helped.

Throwback Thursday: Advantage Tennis Spreads the Love of Tennis

Annie Phifer, Arts Editor December 4, 2014

On October 24, kids from all over the Tampa Bay area attended their final Advantage Tennis clinic of the year.  Even though it was the children’s last lesson, the mood on Berkeley’s tennis courts...

Unfortunately car crashes are a reality for many Berkeley students such as one student whose car, damaged after an accident earlier this year, is shown here.

Crash Course

Ryan Brudny, Staff Writer December 2, 2014

As some sophomores, juniors, and seniors earn their learner’s permits and driver’s licenses, they face the risks associated with this new found freedom. Berkeley juniors Josh Hodorski and Elizabeth...

Statistics for illegally downloaded music

Trouble in the Music Industry

Ryan Brudny, Staff Writer November 19, 2014

The music industry has been an important source of happiness, relief and fun for millions of people. However, since the industry’s shift from compact discs to online files, illegally downloading music...

Sophomore Kerry Horan

Outfit of the Day – 11/4/14

Danielle Carolan, Staff Writer November 7, 2014

Sophomore Kerry Horan is dressed to impress on this cool, crisp school day. She is sporting a warm flannel from ROSS. Layering over the flannel, Kerry has on a cream knit cardigan from Banana Republic....

The Mello Divas practice new songs after school.

Mello Divas Start the Year off on the Right Note

Krishna Menon, Staff Writer November 6, 2014

It’s hard to find a student in Berkeley Preparatory School’s Upper or Middle Divisions who doesn’t know who the Mello Divas are. The talented, all-female a cappella group keeps us enthralled...

The Student Forum logo

Student Forum Gears Up for a Busy Year

Sean Nguyen, Opinion Editor November 4, 2014

As Berkeley students get back into the groove of their daily routine, the Student Forum would like to publicize its goals for the upcoming school year. Headed by President Jake Franz and Vice President...

A life-size inflatable blue whale visits Berkeley

A Whale of a Day

Nicole Stevens, Arts Editor November 3, 2014

On Thursday, October 30, Berkeley had an enormous visitor. In fact, it was the largest living creature that’s ever lived—the blue whale. Although it was not alive, the creature’s dimensions were...

Technology at Berkeley While We Sleep In

Technology at Berkeley While We Sleep In

Brandon Maxewell, Staff Writer October 30, 2014

Most students knew Wednesday, Sept. 17 as a day when they would not have to arrive at school until 11:00 AM. However, the day also served as the first ever Berkeley Technology Conference. At this event,...

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