Jenny Marcinkowski Dominates: Senior Wins Debate Award and Essay Contest
Noelia Moore, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2020
With college quickly approaching for the upperclassmen at Becton, Senior Jenny Marcinkowski has been making sure to dominate her extracurriculars this month. The senior recently won the VFW Voice of Democracy Essay Contest, as well as the award for Best Judge at the Debate Team’s meet in Becton on...
Senior Dylan Valenzuela Reflects on his Time as Team Leader of Robotics
Jenny Marcinkowski, Lead Editor: District Initiatives & Community Affairs
January 22, 2020
Senior Dylan Valenzuela has been chosen for a January student spotlight due to his dedication to the Becton’s robotics team. Dylan has been a member of the team for the last two years and has held the position of team leader, President, and head of engineering. “As a team leader, I am given the responsibility...
High Hopes For High School Musical Play
Noelia Moore, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2020
UPDATE: Purchase Tickets to High School Musical: On Stage! from TicketLeap Becton’s Theater Arts Department is setting the stage for its upcoming production of High School Musical: On Stage! the last weekend in February. Directing the play is Mrs. Michele Morrell, who previously directed Be...
Becton’s (Holiday) Spirit Week was Merry & Bright
Sarah Oehlmann and Jenny Marcinkowski
January 9, 2020
Becton’s annual holiday spirit week was full of festivities including hallway decorating, the pep rally, and dress-up days. Students worked on the hallways from the 9th to the 16th, each hallway with a different theme. The hallway that is decorated the best receives points that go towards the Battle o...
Saving the Earth One Water Bottle at a Time
Jessica Szewczyk, Staff Writer
December 9, 2019
Environmental club’s ultimate goal is to be aware of what's happening in this environment and finding small ways to have a big impact on our planet. We spoke with Junior Natalie Molina, who joined the club to be more aware of what's happening in the environment, also to be with other students who want...
The Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy enters its 3rd year with a “Big Thank You” to Unsung Heroes
Jenny Marcinkowski, Lead Editor: District Initiatives & Community Affairs
November 26, 2019
Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy is in full-force this year and has begun using their time for volunteering and donating items to charity. This is the academy’s third year at Becton and they have already completed two of their service projects. This school year, roughly 27,500 high school students are...
New Members Bring a Fresh Perspective to Debate
Sarah Oehlmann, Editor: Sports, Clubs & Student Activities
November 18, 2019
Becton’s “nearly famous” debate team has another amazing season underway, going up against schools including the Bergen Academies, Fort Lee, and River Dell. Debate’s advisor Mr. Carr, who’s been coaching for the past 30 years, expressed “I’m wicked optimistic about our team this season. We a...
Becton’s Halloween is a Hallo-win
Noelia Moore, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2019
Becton showed some spooky Wildcat pride at its second annual Nightmare on Wildcat Way pep rally on Halloween. The frighteningly fun event consisted of themed competitions between teachers and students, as well as the announcement of the costume contest winners. DJ Tropical, aka Junior Bryan Mendez, provid...
Beating Cancer One Step at a Time
Noelia Moore, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2019
“I thought we did a great job!” Physical Education Instructor Mrs. Jessica O’Driscoll expressed. The gym teacher and students Javier Pose and Francesca Dato won first place in each of their age divisions at the run. The school raised $2,359.25 in donations for children living with cancer, surpa...
BectoBot Valenzuela reflects on their increasing success
Jenny Marcinkowski, Lead Editor: District Initiatives & Community Affairs
January 20, 2019
Becton Regional High School’s Robotics Team is gaining significant momentum since its inception five years ago. Awards include earning the title of ‘Most Creatively Designed Robot’ at the group’s first competition this school year and placing in the top four out of 30 schools at the Robo-Wran...
PAW Club members visit local animal shelter with numerous donations
Jenny Marcinkowski, Lead Editor: District Initiatives & Community Affairs
December 3, 2018
Becton’s PAW Club recently visited the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center in Teterboro to drop off food donations and meet with the animals. Sixty-three students, along with faculty members, handed in items, and the first 30 to submit donations were permitted to go on the trip to drop off t...
Video Game Club helps students decompress, connect with others
Giancarlo Sanchez, Contributing Writer
October 30, 2018
Becton’s Video Game Club, run by Math Teacher Mr. Mendelsohn, is an extracurricular activity designed around having fun. Active on A and C days during the common lunch period, members engage in many different kinds of games. While some participants enjoy playing digital games, others may have a...