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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
GPA on Steriods
April 3, 2011
Let’s play a game of “Would you Rather?”. Round One: Would you rather be labeled a) a liar or b) a high achiever? Okay, Round Two: Would you rather be a) a cheater or b) a winner? And for Round Three: Would you rather a) receive an A+ because you copied your homework or b) earn a B+ because you... Read more »
Pointing Fingers: A Response to “Race to Nowhere”
March 18, 2011
Last Thursday, March 10th, Brewster High School aired a film called “Race to Nowhere” for a gathering of interested parents, students and faculty. The film focuses on the pressures faced by students of all ages, most particularly with regard to the amount of homework assigned to them from... Read more »