14 students of academic excellence, dedication inducted into National Honor Society
Devyn Di Meola, Editor
November 15, 2014
Filed under Clubs & Activities
The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, which took place in the Becton Performing Arts Center, warmly welcomed a total of 14 new members on November 13. The ceremony not only served as a formal induction into the prestigious organization, but also commended new inductees and returning members...
Becton continues to offer variety of clubs, extracurricular activities
Akemi Yara & Devyn Di Meola, Staff Writer, Editor
November 11, 2014
Filed under Clubs & Activities
Becton Regional High School has an abundance of clubs and extracurricular activities to offer its students. The wide variety allows to accommodate each individual’s interests. Although the school year has already started, it is never too late for a student to join. The following list is an update of...
Ambitious Student Council made up of Kochinski, Penna, Horan and Banca
Sharon Skeahan, Media Editor
October 29, 2014
Filed under Clubs & Activities, News
After much anticipation, the winners of the Student Council elections were recently announced. With Renee Kochinski as President, Joe Penna as Vice President, Claudia Horan as Secretary and Faith Banca as Treasurer, Becton now has a very determined panel of students who will represent this year’s Student...
Senior-Senior Prom gets positive reviews
Miranda Febus, Editor
October 9, 2014
Filed under Clubs & Activities, Community, Features
Becton’s Senior-Senior Prom held at the Hilton Homewood Suites was a huge success. Many voluntary members of the graduating class were accompanied by National Honor Society members to volunteer at the dance. Patsy Rose, a local senior citizen noted that this year’s dance was especially fun...
Environmental Club awarded $1,000
October 8, 2014
Filed under Clubs & Activities, News
Ms. Annitti’s Environmental Club has been awarded $1,000 by the Bergen County Utilities Authority. The club adviser applied for the grant at the conclusion of the 2013-2014 year and attended a ceremony on Oct. 3 where all the grant recipients were presented with an award. “The money will be used...
Senior Council made up of strong leadership with promising goals
John Rotella, Staff Writer
October 6, 2014
Filed under Clubs & Activities, Features
President Roy Forys, Vice President Nick Barbo, Secretary Jared Farhat, and Treasurer Claudia Horan have been elected as the new Senior Council for the 2014-2015 school year. “Roy is definitely fit for the job. He’s been captain of the football team for two years now, di...
NHS fundraises and volunteers year round to help others
Miranda Febus, Editor
October 4, 2014
Filed under Clubs & Activities, Features
If you are looking for an easy way to give back to the community or world, just ask any National Honor Society member about all the fundraisers he or she participates in. Mrs. Colangelo, the NHS advisor, has organized many fundraisers to raise awareness and money for people in need. “We’re trying...