R. FULLER
Theresa Fisher, a junior at Berkshire, is very excited to start the program.Berkshire Student Wins International Scholarship
By Rachael Fuller, BP Staff Writer | Friday, May 2, 2008
Berkshire junior Theresa Fisher recently learned that she was chosen for Miami University of Ohio’s Junior Scholars Program, an admirable scholarship program that not many people receive. This international program picks about sixty juniors to participate each summer. The program allows students to take two courses from a . . . read more
A Look Back At Prom Promise
What the day was like for junior and seniors
At 8:30 on Tuesday morning, students gathered in the lobby to load the buses and travel to Parkside Church in Bainbridge where they would attend the annual Prom Promise field trip. Students were . . . read more
Berkshire at the Polls
The school year is drawing quickly to a close, but already, students and faculty are making plans for next year. Class elections will be held on May 15 th . Students interested in becoming an officer are required to fill out . . . read more
Keeping Your Teen Busy This Summer
There are many athletic and academic camps located in our area this summer.
The summer is fast approaching and the question of what to do this summer will be a prominent topic of conversation. Parents are often wondering how to get . . . read more
Berkshire's Fashion Show
The students of fashion design I, II, III, and IV have been working very hard all year. On May 15, the students will be putting on the annual fashion show to show off all their creative designs. The show will have a . . . read more
Berkshire's Production of Grease
A Review
On April 18 th and 19 th , the Berkshire Thespians took to the stage to present Grease , a rock and roll 1950’s musical written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Grease follows the love story of Sandy Dumbrowski and Danny Zuko . . . read more
Is Jarod's Law for the best or for the Worst?
An Editorial
There is a new law that is affecting students all over the nation which is Jarod’s Law. Jarod’s law was established because in 2003 . . . read more
Spaghetti Dinner a Success
Relay for Life and the After Prom Committee team up for a spaghetti dinner fundraiser
On Friday, April 18, Berkshire’s Relay for Life team continued its fundraising for the May event with a spaghetti dinner . . . read more
Upcoming Events for the Closing of the 2007-2008 School Year
The last few months of school are always hectic and packed with tons of important dates. This year is no different. As the end of April is . . . read more
March Students of the Month
Miranda Carver is the senior student of the month. Her favorite class is journalism, and she coordinates Berkshire’s Relay for Life teams. Carver is also involved in Interact and works at the New York Deli. Carver . . . read more
Parking Lot Pandemonium
An Editorial
You buy a parking pass. You hang it in your car. You park in your assigned spot. It is a simple concept and yet some find it to be a very difficult task. Parking passes are bought at the beginning of the year for $25.00 on a first come . . . read more
Softball Senior Spotlight
What The Senior Are Up To This Season
Softball at our school has been booming with success for some time now. Under the coaching of David List and Kelly Mathews, these girls have been putting a lot of heart . . . read more
Staying Safe after Graduation
Tips and Advice to Avoid Dangerous Situations
Everyone has been taught the stop, drop, and roll procedure in case of fire. Most everyone has been taught fire escape plans and practiced tornado drills. Parents . . . read more
The College Recruiting Process:
Everything the high school student needs to know to get noticed
The college recruiting process can be intimidating for many high school students. Many students do not understand how the process works or how they can get noticed. It can . . . read more
Driving Drunk Is Not Cool
Prom Promise and its efforts to stop underage drinking
Every twenty-two minutes, someone dies in an alcohol related car crash. Many of these fatalities are that of teenagers. Underage drinking has become a serious issue on the rise especially with teenagers. One can not say exactly as to . . . read more
February Students of the Month
Congratulations to the February Students of the Month: 7th Brian Arnold 8th Kelly Balcer 9th Noelle Jurcak 10th Alicia May . . . read more
Badgers Shine at Sectionals
Berkshire Wrestling places third at sectionals despite crowning five champions
The Berkshire Badgers had a very productive weekend at the Division III Beachwood Sectional. The Badgers placed third overall with 174 points, finishing four and a half . . . read more
Tips and Advice: Valentine's Day Dilemmas Answered
One Staffer answers your burning questions.
Valentines Day will be arriving shortly; do you have a valentine or special someone this year? Whether you’re single or in a relationship, Valentines Day can be a big deal and come with a great amount of . . . read more
French Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society Fundraisers
An explanation of what each club has to offer.
A well rounded high school education includes the study of a foreign language. It provides insight and knowledge to a culture other than a student’s own. At Berkshire . . . read more
Teacher Profile: Karen Fortier
Insight on Berkshire's Art Teacher
Karen Fortier, a resident of Geneva, has been an art teacher at Berkshire for 17 of her 22 years of teaching. Before she came to Berkshire, she taught at St. John’s High School in . . . read more
Interact in Action
Interact has had a busy year so far, and they have raised a lot of money, too. They spent two days last December in front of the Middlefield Wal-Mart trying to raise money for the Rotary. The members of the club dressed up in . . . read more
Running Off with Their Own Plans
Berkshire Indoor Track Members Make Big Plans for the Future
This year, Berkshire track and cross country coaches have decided to continue their running during the winter by starting an indoor track program. Instead of going . . . read more
BP Creative Writing: Super Stiles
A tale of an Intrepid English teacher and his quest for justice.
Some People say we are surrounded by heroes, and others say there’s a hero in all of us; however, there’s only one hero worth telling about. That hero is one who all can remember very well. He was Super Stiles- the bold, roguish, and . . . read more
Juniors: More Candy Needs to be Sold
There are still plenty boxes of candy to be sold
Attention juniors, Miss Mathews would like to let you all know that there are still candy boxes that need to be sold. It is very important that these boxes get sold as soon as possible. If you have not yet sold a box please . . . read more
Scholastic Bookfair Comes to Berkshire
Mrs. Arnold explains how bookfairs benefit our school
During the week of December 3 rd , the Berkshire High School library played host to the Scholastic Bookfair. Though most people are familiar with the bookfair, . . . read more
Destination: New York City
Current plans for senior trip to NYC
The class of 2008 has spoken: their class trip will be to New York City this spring. While the trip is highly anticipated by the class, there are still funding issues that need to be resolved. . . . read more
National Honor Society Inductions
On Friday, November 30, eleven juniors were inducted to the National Honor Society. The inductees were Gregory Dornback, Megan Fisher, Nicole Fry, Sara Gingerich, Amanda Heim, Sarah . . . read more
2008 Yearbooks on Sale Now
Check out the Josten's letter you received in the mail
Attention all Berkshire Jr./Sr. High School students and parents, the 2008 yearbooks are now on sale. Look in the mail for ordering information from the . . . read more
A Day in the Life of Miss Ritter
English teacher Maria Ritter juggles a busy schedule.
High school English teacher Maria Ritter recently took on the responsibility of supervising stage crew, serving as technical director for the fall play. With this added . . . read more
A Hero Among Us
Berkshire Senior Claire Markwardt Leads Her Team to A Fourth Place Finish At The State Meet At The Cost of a Severe Leg Injury.
The sport of cross country requires hard work, dedication, physical endurance, and above all, mental strength. The Berkshire Girls Cross Country Team exhibited all of . . . read more
Healthy Habits Fight Frightening Flu
Kathy Pinkava R.N., Berkshire School District's nurse, has been carefully studying students' health habits for close to ten years. “Berkshire kids do a good job practicing healthy habits,” said Pinkava. “Aside from normal teen . . . read more
Healthy Snacks Students can Eat on the Go
Fitting snacks into a balanced diet
With holidays such as Christmas coming up, students are prompted to eat more unhealthy foods than usual. Although it is hard to find healthy foods that are tasty, it is . . . read more
Students Get Riled Up for the Homecoming Game
Thursday Pep rally got students fired up for Friday night
This past weekend was a big one in Badger country. To raise the student’s spirit, there was a pep rally to honor the soccer players, the cross country teams, and homecoming court and attendants. Jessica Sounik and Katie Horvath . . . read more
Moving On Up
Badgers Continue to Rise Above Competition at Legends Meet
Saturday was another day to remember for the Berkshire Cross Country team, as they traveled to the Trumbull County Fairgrounds for the Legends . . . read more
Not Even A Truck Can Stop Us
Badgers Have One of Strongest and Most Spirited Performances of Season
For all Badger Cross Country runners and fans, Saturday was a day to remember. The morning started off just like every other Saturday of the season, with coaches and runners having high expectations of . . . read more
Three of a Kind
The Prots sisters Joni, Jaclyn and Jamie Coach the Berkshire Volleyball Team
The Berkshire Volleyball Team is led by a familiar face to Berkshire Students. Head coach Joni Prots is a math teacher at Berkshire, but if you look next to her on the . . . read more
PAM: Keeping Parents and Students Up to Date
High School Parents: Have You Checked Lately?
PAM is a system at Berkshire High School that allows students and parents to check grades and attendance any time they want. Parents and students . . . read more
