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 »
Habitat For Humanity Honored by County Legislature
June 13, 2011
On Tuesday, June 7th, Brewster’s very own Habitat for Humanity Club was recognized by the Putnam County Legislature and awarded a Proclamation. The group gathered at the County Courthouse, located in Carmel, to receive this prestigious award. I am a participant in this club and when I heard that we... Read more »
Habitat for Humanity Club Making an Impact
April 5, 2011
Members of Brewster High School’s Habitat for Humanity Club have been working on building a new house in Putnam Lake. The home is being built for a needy family that meets the Habitat criteria. The selection process has yet to be concluded so the family is still unknown, but it will be chosen shortly. At... Read more »
Importance of Student Involvement in Budget Decisions
March 9, 2011
Recent budget cuts have alarmed students in every school. They wonder which teachers won’t be returning, which sports will be cut, and which classes won’t be offered anymore. Last year in Brewster Central School District, students and parents fought to maintain almost all of the programs offered... Read more »
NJROTC Leadership Academy
March 6, 2011
Leadership Academy – Every Thursday in our high school you have probably noticed the multiple decorations on the uniforms of NJROTC (Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp) cadets. Out of them the rarest to see is a silver cord worn on the right shoulder, only five cadets in the entire unit possess... Read more »