Best Coffee near Becton: A Blind Taste-Test
Anthony Berrios and Jessica Szewczyk
November 6, 2019
Walking into school in the morning, there is a plethora of coffee cups in the hands of upperclassmen. From Dunkin Donuts to Starbucks, to Carlstadt’s own The Bagel Store, the popularity of this beverage is apparent. Though some students enjoy it the traditional way, hot, most favor an iced coffee on...
Salutatorian Cecilia Kang has been chosen as the October Student of the Month
Jenny Marcinkowski, Staff Writer
October 23, 2019
“Not only do I feel honored, I am grateful to be part of the few chosen Seniors that have earned this recognition throughout the years,” said the new Student of the Month, Cecilia Kang. Cecilia’s hard work shows through her extensive participation in various Becton clubs. Starting Freshman yea...
New Nurse Navigates Becton
Noelia Moore, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2019
In addition to a set of new educators joining the Becton family this year, Mrs. Alyssa Cantatore enters as the school nurse. “I have really enjoyed meeting the staff, students, and families here at Becton,” she commented. Mrs. Cantatore was a school nurse for eleven years before her transiti...
Becton Dedicates Production Studio to Philanthropic Donor
Jenny Marcinkowski, Staff Writer
September 26, 2019
At the start of the new school year, Henry P. Becton Regional High School unveiled the nearly $850,000 Katherine Wickle-Ochipa Production Studio. The studio is dedicated to Wickle-Ochipa, due to the costs of the studio being partially covered by her generous endowment. “[Ms. Ochipa] wanted to ma...
New Teachers on the Block
Noelia Moore, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2019
To accommodate its recently added courses and opening positions, Becton Regional High School welcomes four new teachers to the Wildcat family. The group includes Special Education Math instructor Mrs. Jahn Maka, English and Journalism educator Mrs. Kara Sozzo, Baking and Pastry artist Mrs. Kimberly Dam...
Becton football: players and fans start the season off right
Sarah Oehlmann and Jenny Marcinkowski
September 20, 2019
This past summer, the town of East Rutherford renovated its’ turf football field. The former field reached a survival life of ten years in 2014. According to Dr. Dario Sforza, superintendent and principal of Henry P. Becton Regional High School, the field had “started warping and fading”. Dr. Sfor...
Highlighted changes for the upcoming school year
Noelia Moore, Editor-in-Chief
August 12, 2019
As the end of summer approaches, the Becton Regional High School Administration and Board of Education are in the process of making a number of positive changes for the upcoming school year. These main improvements include a larger Course of Studies, changes in faculty and staff, and facilities updates. C...
Board President delivers commencement address at alma mater 40 years later
June 21, 2019
“Strike another match, go start anew, and it’s all over now, baby blue” was the message of Becton Board of Education President Dennis Monks’ speech at his commencement ceremony exactly four decades ago when he was president of his senior class. At the Class of 1979 graduation, Mr. Monks discussed...
Athletic Director Mrs. Giancaspro is recognized as ‘AD of the Year’
Jenny Marcinkowski, Staff Writer
June 17, 2019
Athletic Director Mrs. Giancaspro has been awarded the title of North Jersey Interscholastic Conference 2019 Athletic Director of the Year for the Meadowlands Division. This award was presented to her at the Annual Sportsmanship Luncheon, which was held at the Chart House on May 29. “I think I am...
Forensics & Criminal Justice classes combine to perform CSI investigation, mock trial
June 10, 2019
The Becton Regional High School’s forensics class launched their annual school-wide CSI investigation, which required collecting data to solve this year’s case of a staff member who vandalized another school employee’s vehicle. At the conclusion of the three-month forensics investigations, w...
Junior Moore to pursue passion for journalism
Monserrath Martinez, Staff Writer
May 29, 2019
Junior Noelia Moore, who serves as an editor of her school news site, has been accepted to attend the Summer Journalism Workshop at the School of Communication and Media at Montclair State University. Approximately twenty-five high school students from New Jersey will attend the fourth annual Summer Journalism ...
Seniors Holland & Monahan recognized for artwork
Monserrath Martinez, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
Seniors Jennifer Holland and Alexander Monahan's artwork received recognition at the Congressional Art Competition on May 4, while Jennifer’s artwork, titled “Shout,” won third place in the ‘District 9 of NJ’ category. Their work is currently being displayed at the George Segal Gallery at...