Robotics Club continues to expose students to world of programming language
Simran Kaur, Staff Writer
October 10, 2016
Filed under Becton 2016-2017 Highlights, Clubs & Activities
Due to an ongoing interest from Becton students, Science Teacher Mrs.Mackanin and Math and Science Department Chairperson Mr. Sawyer are bringing back the Robotics Club for the third consecutive year. This past September, the club adviser, Mrs. Mackanin, held the first informational meeting and 20...
Mrs. Gatto makes learning fun with ‘Gatsby Day’
Taina Soler, Staff Writer
October 6, 2016
Filed under Becton 2016-2017 Highlights, Clubs & Activities
Becton Regional High School English Teacher Mrs. Gatto has organized the school’s first ever ‘Gatsby Day’ for all students in her senior classes on October 6. The purpose of this day is to allow students to gain knowledge of the book by using fun tactics as well as give them an opportunity to gain...
2017 Becton Prom Preview
Jana Christiano, Staff Writer
October 4, 2016
Filed under Clubs & Activities, Features
Prom Committee Adviser Ms. O’Driscoll has a very exciting night planned for the junior and senior students this year. The Becton Prom will take place on Thursday, June 1 from 6 p.m. to 11p.m. at the Liberty House Restaurant in Jersey City. “You get a very nice view of New York City,” stated...
BRHS welcomes Ms. Prinzo as new moderator of GHG
Cecilia Munoz, Staff Writer
October 4, 2016
Filed under Clubs & Activities, News
The Girls Helping Girls Club eagerly welcomes a new moderator, English Teacher Ms. Prinzo, for the 2016-2017 school year. “I really love the idea of this club because it promotes positive interactions between girls,” said Ms. Prinzo. Ms. Klamerus, a Becton Special Education Teacher and Student...
Art Classes Visit World Renowned Museum of Modern Art
Liya Kowlessar, Staff Writer
May 1, 2016
Filed under Clubs & Activities, Showcase
On Friday April 8th, selected students in Mrs. Savincki’s Art experience class and students in Mrs. Colangelo’s photography class took a trip to the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) located in Midtown Manhattan, New York. This was the first year these classes went to the MOMA, though in prior years, the...
Marine Biology and AP Biology Classes Take Trip to Meadowlands Environmental Center
Aneta Ostasz, Staff Writer
May 1, 2016
Filed under Clubs & Activities, Showcase
Teachers are always looking for educational opportunities for students when it comes to broadening their knowledge. Recently, Mrs. Muniz conducted a field trip with her Marine Biology class to the Meadowlands Environmental Center for a workshop entitled Urban Estuary Ecology. Mr. DiDomenico’s AP Biolo...
Becton Robotics Club referees middle school tournaments
Savannah Jones, Staff Writer
March 16, 2016
Filed under Clubs & Activities, Showcase
After just a year since the club's inception, the Becton Robotics Club has recently been involved in refereeing middle school tournaments. At these tournaments, Becton students are responsible for checking each team’s robot to make sure it meets all of the requirements, mostly involving size, before t...
English Teacher Mr. Shin reflects on first year as debate coach
Catherine Dinapoli, Staff Writer
March 1, 2016
Filed under Clubs & Activities, News
The Becton Debate Team is currently preparing for the upcoming Varsity Invitational on April 15, 2016, and Mr. Shin, the 2015-2016 adviser of the Becton Debate Team, stated that the varsity team has improved in record, and one junior varsity team has gone undefeated. “We’re small but strong,” he...
Field trip to Museum of Mathematics offers hands-on geometry lessons
Patrick Cao, Staff Writer
February 5, 2016
Filed under Clubs & Activities
Special Education Teacher Mr. Symms and his geometry classes have recently enriched their minds with knowledge and experienced fun by attending a field trip to the Museum of Mathematics. The Museum of Mathematics is an educational center dedicated to math and located on the eastern side of Manhattan....
Images Magazine is accepting admissions
February 5, 2016
Filed under Becton 2016-2017 Highlights, Clubs & Activities
Attention students interested in submitting artwork, writing poems or stories, or just working on the magazine staff. It is not too late! Please see Ms. Savincki in room 112 if you would like to submit work or join the Images Magazine Club . This is a chance to showcase your talents for all to see!...
BRHS musical Little Shop of Horrors to debut at end of month
Liya Kowlessar, Staff Writer
February 4, 2016
Filed under Clubs & Activities, News, Showcase
The Becton Regional High School cast and crew will be performing ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ directed by Ms. Connie Avila and Ms. Jackie Lacik on February 26 and 27. This will be the first musical at Becton in the past seven years. The students have been working hard practicing for the play, and...