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 »
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 »
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 »
Skip Barber Racing School Educates Brewster’s Teen Drivers
November 11, 2011
At 7:15 on Saturday November 5th, Brewster High School students travelled to Lime Rock Park, Connecticut, to participate in the Skip Barber Driving School for the fourth consecutive year. After a lengthy bus ride, 55 teenagers were awakened by the crisp morning air as they exited the bus and saw rows... Read more »
The Class of 2013 Council Updates
Jimmy Barry
November 8, 2011
It has been a hectic, yet exciting time for the Junior Class Council. Fresh off the football season and spirit week, the council is delighted to look up at the beautiful amusement park-themed banner in the cafeteria and recall memories of both the creation and aesthetic value of its spirit hallway.... Read more »
Students Honored at Scholar’s Night
June 16, 2011
Brewster High School’s 24th Annual Scholar’s Awards were held Thursday, June 9th to recognize academically successful students. To be invited to the ceremony, students are required to be on the High Honor Roll at BHS during the first three quarters of the school year; this means the... Read more »
SEE Fair
June 16, 2011
This is the first year that Brewster seniors participated in the SEE project. The idea initially came from our principal, Dr. Castagnola. He brought the idea from New Fairfield, the school district he previously worked for. The SEE project stands for the Senior Enrichment Experience. After the AP examinations... Read more »
National Honor Society Induction
June 16, 2011
On Monday, June 6th, over fifty juniors were inducted into National Honor Society. The hour long ceremony began with short speeches by the officers of the current chapter. The president, Alex Alam El Din, discussed the purpose and pride associated with NHS. She was followed by Alexandra Tschinkel, Chris... Read more »