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The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

The Fanfare

The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

The Fanfare

BUCS USE MUSIC TO STAY CONNECTED: Maria Rios ‘17 sits in the Gries Student Lounge jamming out to Colombian music. “It’s how I stay connected,” she explained. Rios was born in Colombia, but moved to Ecuador after just a year.

Better Your Mind Through Music

Tess Fuller, Staff Writer March 7, 2017

Music is instinctual among humans. Our reactions to the genres of music we enjoy are universal. Yet new studies prove that the effects of music may be more than physical. As science holds it, the brain’s...

LIKE A BATTLEFIELD: The Mello Divas sing “Battlefield” by Jordin Sparks with soloist Kassidy Gavagan ‘19.

Speak Up at the Eat ‘n Speak

Gracey Maxwell, Staff Writer February 5, 2017

On Jan. 20 the Writing Center and Diversity Club co-hosted an Eat ‘n Speak centered around Diversity Club’s “Speak Up!” goal for the year with clever “Up” puns and decorations shaping the event.

WINNER: This drawing by Jessica Cascio ‘17 was awarded first place after a total of 87 votes from both students and faculty.

Foodie’s Delight: Sidewalk Chalk Drawing Contest 2017

Abigail Ellinor, Staff Writer January 24, 2017

On Jan. 11 the annual Berkeley sidewalk chalk drawing contest, headed by visual arts teacher Terrie Forester, took place. Participants in this year’s food-themed contest included sophomores, juniors...

LET’S GO BUCS: Bucky surprises the crowd at all school convo to help them get off their feet and cheer. At this all-school convo Richard Shao ’19 was the man inside the Bucky costume.

Pep Rally Builds Excitement

Nadia Al-Hassani, Staff Writer January 12, 2017

On Jan. 6, 2017, all the student of Berkeley Preparatory School gathered for a pep rally in the Straz building prior to Headmasters’ Challenge at Berkeley the following day. All sports participating...

FEATHERED THANKSGIVING: Lower Division students made their own versions of Native American headdresses for the all-school convocation.

Berkeley Gives Thanks at All-School Convo

Isabella Schlact, Nina Pastore, and Nadia Al-Hassani November 29, 2016

On November 22, Berkeley students came together at the 2016 Thanksgiving all-school convocation.  With a message from Headmaster Joseph Seivold, singing led by Lower Division and faculty and students...

Community Service Chronicle

Community Service Chronicle

Isabella Monticciollo, Staff Writer October 13, 2014

As a new school year begins, students are on the lookout for new volunteer opportunities. Besides receiving Berkeley-related hours over the summer by volunteering at sports and fine arts camps, students...

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