By Julia Barnett She is a formidable force in the guidance department and her departure will mostly definitely be felt by both students and faculty. When Mrs. Buchman started at BHHS as a guidance counselor in 2000, the high school was a very different place. She explains that she had fewer students and there were very limited electives to choose from. Although a lot has … Continue reading Waving Bye to Mrs. Buchman
By Ellen Amico Not only is he the captain of the varsity tennis team, a saxophone player, and a member of the debate team, but Arjun Goyal, a Senior at BHHS and a student in the Authentic Science Research Program, is also a successful researcher with a potential solution to a current epidemic in America. For years now, doctors have turned to opioids to treat … Continue reading Arjun Goyal: An Admirable Academic and Athlete
By Alessandra Colella To All Teachers: About two weeks ago, almost three-fourths of our high school student body walked out of class at 10:00 am for 17 minutes to honor each victim of the Parkland shooting and speak out about gun safety and reform. We believed in the cause, took action, and stood outside while thousands of schools across the country did the same. First … Continue reading An Open Letter to Teachers from your Students About Gun Safety
By Renner Kwittken When Mrs. Greenwald was asked about Alex Remnitz, a senior at Byram, she described her as, “a burst of energy when she enters the room. She knows what she wants and she is very determined (in a polite and professional way) to get what she wants.” Alex studies, as she puts it, the “effects of near future CO2 on two GABAergic behaviors: … Continue reading A Sofishticated Study: Alex Remnitz’s Science Research Story
By James Bastone Byram Legend Robert Dimartino has decided that, unfortunately, this year will be his last. Junior Will Siege said he will remember him as “a powerful yet friendly person whose character fills the entire room.” Mr. Dimartino, or as he is commonly referred to by his students, Bobby D, is a mentor and foreign language teacher at the high school and I had the … Continue reading Exit Interview with Bobby D
By Samantha Krevolin When asked the classic question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” most children admit that they aspire to become an actor/actress. They watch TV shows and movies, and they hope that one day they will be on the big screen. They also dream to be the person on Disney Channel making the Mickey Mouse sign and saying “I’m … Continue reading This is Charlie Cohen and You’re Watching Disney Channel…
By Dani Cronin It is no secret that the Byram Hills theater department has a surplus of musical and theatrical talent! This year the Varley Players, the theater group at BHHS, welcomed an extremely talented freshman, Nate Bergman, to the stage! Premiering in his first high school performance this fall, Nate secured the lead role of Bobby Strong in the musical Urinetown. Earning a primary … Continue reading Nate Bergman: The Freshman Showstopper!
