Recycling at BHS
January 23, 2012
I am not what society would consider a “green freak”, not to any extent. I fall asleep with my reading light on, I leave the water running while I’m brushing my teeth and I am the first to blast the heat when the thermostat goes even a degree below 60. I’m not proud... Read more »
Junior Café Opened Midterm Week
January 20, 2012
The Class of 2013 will be opening their Junior Café during midterm week, the 23rd – 27th of January. They will be selling regular coffee, flavored iced coffee, and other vending items to help support their class and contribute to important events in the future. These funds will help the Junior Class... Read more »
5 Reasons Why You Should Go to India
January 17, 2012
When the plane lifted off from JFK International Airport to go to Mumbai, India, I didn’t know what to expect. I had been exposed to the Hindu language and culture from almost 5 years prior but I still had a knot in my stomach – being immersed in a foreign culture would be exhilarating and terrifying... Read more »
The 12th Annual Cornell Trip
January 17, 2012
On December 6th, forty-eight students, including myself, embarked on the long trek to Cornell University in Ithaca, New York for the 12th annual field trip. The trip lasted four days. These four days were jam-packed with activities that were both educational and enjoyable. With Mr. Douglas, the trip’s... Read more »
Varsity Cheerleading: A New Season, A New Coach
Kristin Fong
January 17, 2012
As New Year Resolutions are promising new beginnings for some people, the Brewster Varsity Cheerleading team has found some changes of their own. After 5 years of coaching, Jaime Ferrucio parted ways with the squad at the conclusion of the fall 2011 season. Under her leadership, the team has been able... Read more »
BHS Student to Represent Team USA
January 10, 2012
Bear Facts editors Kerry and Shaugnessy sat down with BHS sophomore, Joe Wegwerth, on January 9th to discuss the underclassman’s plans to attend the 2011 Winter Junior Olympics in Austria at the end of January. Joe, who plays forward on Brewster’s Varsity hockey team, will join other top... Read more »
The Momentous Life of the Cashier
Jerry Merkel
January 5, 2012
“So how’s everything else going?” “It’s been good, Jer. My dad just had surgery on his knee the other day, I’m helping him pay off the medical bill; money’s been very tight lately.” “Oh yeah, that’s right… how is he doing?” “He’s been great! His complaining is back to its... Read more »
May the Brewster High School Ice Hockey Madness Commence
January 1, 2012
On November 25, 2011, the Brewster High School Varsity Ice Hockey team kicked off their season with a victorious game against Fox Lane. Junior Sean Hamilton initiated the quick goal scoring pattern that continued to evolve throughout the game. The first goal of the season was assisted by sophomore Sean... Read more »