Mu Alpha Theta and the Pajama Program
Anthony Parks
December 13, 2011
Mu Alpha Theta’s work with the Pajama Program was a huge success! Some would even call it a triumph. Collecting over 70 pairs of PJs for boys and girls- ranging between all age groups- proved to be very rewarding for both the club, and the recipients. The program ran for the majority of November into... Read more »
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Review
December 2, 2011
There was a lot of discussion surrounding Brewster’s fall drama; the producer and director made changes to Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which was a very risky move. It was worth it. The play was very entertaining and well directed and produced. Andrea Perdicho and Mat Young (producer... Read more »
Who Needs a License Anyway?
December 2, 2011
The Driver’s License. It’s a simple card that allows you to drive under the DMV’s strict rules; it’s a basic card that allows the freedom everyone desires from parental guidance; it’s a tiny, little card that gives social status in the high school teenager’s eyes. But what do you have... Read more »
Brewster Supports Putnam CAP’s Thanksgiving Food Drive
November 13, 2011
This weekend, on November 19th and 20th, Brewster Young Philanthropists will be collecting food for Putnam Community Action Program’s Thanksgiving Food Drive. Every year, Putnam CAP distributes Thanksgiving Food Baskets to the lower income residents and families of Putnam County. Last year, they were... Read more »
The Phantom Pen
Jerry Merkel
November 13, 2011
People often mention, “the pen is mightier than the sword”- well I am doubtful. In our current situation and era, the pen has lost its power. It is being used less and less throughout the world. In fact, the saying should be changed to “the sword is mightier than the pen” – at least the sword... Read more »
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Review
Kristina McDermott
November 13, 2011
Brewster High School’s 2011 fall drama, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, took stage the second week in November. To take Shakespeare’s ancient lines into modern day lingo seemed like such a tedious project.At first I was worried I’d need subtitles for what seemed like a foreign film before me.... Read more »
An Interview with A Midsummer’s Night Dream Cast Members Liam Lonegan and Jerry Merkel
Gabrielle Treiling
November 13, 2011
On another fine Tuesday afternoon, Liam Lonegan, Jerry Merkel and I, sit against the brick wall outside of the cafeteria. Just seconds before, I was greeted with a genuine smile and a warm hello. We sat down, our backs against the wall indian style; a very casual and comfortable interview... Read more »
Bears Varsity Boys XC Season Comes to a Close
November 13, 2011
The 2011 Cross Country season has come to a close for the Brewster Bears. Although high hopes were established early on and slowly degraded throughout the fall, the team finished with a solid record. The Boys Varsity Team topped off the season with their 4th straight league title with preceding victories... Read more »
Bear Facts Revamped: Part Two
Amanda Ruyack
November 13, 2011
Throughout my high school career, I have heard only bits and pieces of information regarding Brewster High School’s online newspaper, Bear Facts. Due to its lack of publicity, I rarely attended the website. However, after distributing a survey to my classmates about ways to make the site more appealing¸... Read more »
Bear Facts Revamped
November 12, 2011
This past Thursday, Amanda Ruyack and I desperately chased our peers up and down the BHS hallways in an effort to get them to take our survey concerning Brewster High School’s online newspaper. After rummaging through dozens of surveys and tallying their ideas, we managed to get a substantial amount... Read more »