Becton diversity ranks within top 12% in NJ, 5% in USA
Aneta Ostasz and Brandon Zambrano
December 18, 2015
In a recent poll conducted by Niche.com, an evaluation system founded by a Carnegie Mellon student, Henry P. Becton Regional High School has placed within the top 12 percent of most diverse schools in New Jersey and within the top 5 percent of most diverse high schools in the United States. Founded in...
Special Education Teacher Ms. Eve Lee to retire from Becton
June 11, 2015
After teaching at Becton for 30 years, Special Education Teacher Ms. Eve Lee will be entering retirement this June. Ms. Lee was inspired to become a teacher back in 1981 because at that time in education, she wanted to teach the small percentage of students who were not served by the larger classes...
The Class of 2015: Where are they going now?
June 10, 2015
Arias Darlene Bergen Community College Aziz Kerolos Lehigh University Balaskovits Danyelle William Paterson University Banca Faith Wilkes University Barbo Nicholas Rowan University Barros Gian Monmouth University Bartlett Danielle Bloomsburg University ...
Prarthana Rajai earns title as Class of 2015 Valedictorian
Renee Kochinski, Feature Editor
June 9, 2015
The valedictorian of Henry P. Becton Regional High School's Class of 2015 is Prarthana Rajai. Her last four years at Becton have been spent taking vigorous courses, volunteering for a multitude of organizations and participating in numerous extracurricular activities. This fall, the valedictorian...
Tommaso Dato earns title as Class of 2015 Salutatorian
Jared Farhat, Sports Writer
June 8, 2015
Receiving the prestigious title of Salutatorian of the Class of 2015 takes extreme dedication throughout all four years of one’s high school career, and with the second highest grade point average in the senior class, Tommaso Dato is the student who earned this title. “A salutatorian to me i...
Senior Class President, Forys, reflects on past year
Devyn Di Meola, Editor
June 8, 2015
As the school year draws to a close, Senior Roy Forys anxiously awaits his upcoming semester at Wesleyan University, but he also reflects on his accomplishments and overall experience as Becton Senior Class President. “I truly enjoyed being able to branch out, ask questions, and get feedback from...
Senior Tawfeek awarded $1,000 for volunteerism
Sharon Skeahan, Media Editor
June 8, 2015
After being nominated by School Counselor Ms. Calvanico, Becton Senior Tasneem Tawfeek has been awarded the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship for her outstanding service and volunteerism within her community. Out of 75 winners, Tasneem was the only student awarded from Bergen County. The criteria...
Banca, Lewin recognized as top athletes
John Rotella, Staff Writer
June 4, 2015
The New Jersey Interscholastic Conference held their third annual Sportsmanship Awards Luncheon at the Chart House in Weehawken on May 27. One male and one female were selected from all 36 conference schools and were awarded plaques to celebrate their distinction for the honorable award. Nominated by...
BRHS talent recognized at annual Teen Arts Festival
June 3, 2015
Two of Becton's art students have been noted for their talented artwork at this year's Bergen County Teen Arts Festival, which was held on May 29 at Bergen Community College. Senior Gabriella Mino's digital photography image entitled "Pierced" will be displayed in the Bergen County Administrative...
Mrs. Cannarozzi named 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year
Brittany Welsch and Jared Farhat
May 7, 2015
English Teacher and Department Chairperson Mrs. Cannarozzi has earned the title as Becton’s 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year. “Mrs. Cannarozzi and I have worked together for over thirty years, and I believe she was the perfect choice,” said Superintendent Mrs. Clarke. Mrs. Clarke, Dr. Sforza,...
Becton administration to implement innovative ‘School Improvement Plan’ for next school year
Renee Kochinski and Sharon Skeahan
April 21, 2015
Along with a modified rotating drop schedule, the 2015-2016 school year will now offer approximately twenty new courses, a stronger ambiance and a curriculum better suited to prepare Becton students for their futures. Principal Dr. Sforza notes that this is not just an improvement plan, but “is necessary...