Clubs & Activities
NHS hands over spelling bee trophy to Rutherford High School
John Rotella, Staff Writer
December 2, 2014
Becton’s National Honor Society put up a long and hard fight against Rutherford High School in the November 26 NHS Spelling Bee after failing to properly spell the word ukulele. One of the hardest words in the bee was Ecclesiastes, with one of the easiest being neither. The spelling bee took place in...
Becton community donations fill entire bus for Stuff the Bus charity drive
Greg Dickman, Staff Writer
December 1, 2014
The fifth annual Stuff the Bus donation drive was a huge success, bringing in the second most donations since 2012, the year of Hurricane Sandy. While last year’s contributions only filled half of a school bus, the 2014 collection filled the entire bus from front to back. Stuff the Bus is a charitable...
Theatre Arts Club prepares for upcoming production of ‘A Tough Act to Follow’
Jamie Scangarella, Staff Writer
November 26, 2014
As winter sports begin, athletes are preparing for their upcoming season. Meanwhile, Becton’s thespians are rehearsing for their sport: the annual school play. This year, Director Mrs. Settembrino and Co-Director Mrs. Laura Heber have picked out a play titled A Tough Act to Follow by Pat Cook. “I...
Images club in search of magazine cover artist
Angela Cheung, Staff Writer
November 24, 2014
The Images club is currently searching for a drawing to be placed on the cover of the yearly magazine. Mrs. Savincki, the club adviser, stated, “There should be a lot of thought put into the cover drawing. It definitely needs to be an original idea, creative, and well drawn.” The cover contest...
14 students of academic excellence, dedication inducted into National Honor Society
Devyn Di Meola, Editor
November 15, 2014
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...