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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

by Ann Thompson, Desiree Dulla, BP Staff Writer | May 2, 2008

       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

by Rachael Fuller and Brittany Nehas, BP Staff Writers | April 29, 2008

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.

by Elizabeth Hess, BP Staff Writer | April 29, 2008

             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

by Amanda Koehn and Samantha Ayres, BP staff writers | April 29, 2008

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

by Abby Curtin, BP Editor | April 29, 2008

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

by Brittany Nehas, BP Staff Writer | April 29, 2008

                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

By Mandy Layne, BP Assistant Editor | April 29, 2008

                  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

By Brittany Milite, BP News Editor and Erin Kwasniewski, BP Staff Writer | April 29, 2008

        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

by Samantha Ayres and Amanda Koehn, BP Staff Writers | April 29, 2008

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

By Mandy Layne,BP Assistant Editor and Danni Mariola, BP Staff Writer | April 17, 2008

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

by Ann Thompson, BP Staff Writer | April 17, 2008

            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

by Brittany Milite, BP Staff Writer | April 17, 2008

            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

by Zach McMurray, BP Staff Writer | April 17, 2008

           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

By Erin Kwasniewski, BP Staff Writer | April 8, 2008

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

| April 3, 2008

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

by Zach McMurray, BP Staff Writer | February 24, 2008

           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.

by Erin Kwasniewski, BP Staff Writer | February 7, 2008

      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.

by Andrew Matlock, BP Staff Writer | January 21, 2008

            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

by Brittany Milite, BP News Editor | January 21, 2008

        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

by Samantha Ayres, BP Staff Writer | January 21, 2008

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

by Rachael Fuller, BP Staff Writer | January 21, 2008

            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.

by Bp Staff Writer Brendan Curtin and Owen Park | December 11, 2007

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

by Brittany Nehas, BP Staff Writer | December 11, 2007

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

by Abby Curtin, BP Editor | December 11, 2007

            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

By Amanda Koehn, BP staff writer | December 11, 2007

  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

by Zach McMurray, BP Staff Writer | November 30, 2007

         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

by Samantha Ayres, BP Staff Writer | November 29, 2007

              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.

by Brendan Curtin and Zach McMurray BP Staff Writers | November 16, 2007

            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.

By BP Staff Writers, Ethan Teare and Andy Matlock | November 16, 2007

            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

Brittany Milite, BP News Editor, and Erin Kwasniewski, BP Staff Writer | November 16, 2007

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

by Amanda Koehn and Brittany Nehas, BP Staff Writers | November 14, 2007

        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

by Ann Thompson, BP staff writer | October 18, 2007

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

By: Ethan Teare, BP Staff Writer | October 11, 2007

               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

By: Ethan Teare, BP Staff Writer | October 8, 2007

     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

by Zach McMurray, BP Staff Writer | October 8, 2007

            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?

By Mandy Layne, Assistant Editor | January 14, 2007

             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

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