BHSEC Newspaper
Bard High School Early College
New York, NY
Issue Date: 12/20/2007
Issue: Volume 5 - Issue #3
Last Update: 12/21/2007
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A day in Ms. Gamper's Advisory. Photo by Laura Tran

Advisory May See Makeover
Two Groups Tackling the Issue


By Elizabeth Vulaj '08

What do you think about your Advisory? Ask that question in the halls, and you'll receive a dozen different answers. Now, Advisory may be a-changing.
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Come next semester, some blackboards may be more equal than others. Photo by Noa Bendit-Shtull.

A "Smarter" Math Class?
Math Dept. Creates New Track Class


By Amani Ahmed '11

The newest episode in the perennial issue of tracking in the math department.
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It's good for them. Photo by Zoë Noyes

When Should The Fledglings Fly?
In Defense of 9th Grade Lunch Policy


By Zina Huxley-Reicher '09

Gripe if you must, but ask almost any non-9th grader and she will tell you she sometimes misses eating lunch in the yard.
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Staff

Professor Rock Stars? - Mr. Bally as James "J.Y." Young of Styx during the faculty Karaoke bonanza held on December 19. Proceeds of the event went to Citta.org, an organization that funds health care, schools and women's centers in Nepal and India. Photo by Laura Tran.

Artwork featured in the BHSEC Winter Art Show. Photo by Laura Tran.

The Winter Arts Conglomerate
A Review of This Year's Art Show


By Craig Gordon ’08

What do milk cartons, Beethoven, the Beatles and abstract expressionism have in common? A role in this year's creative and rewarding arts showcase.
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Debbie Almontaser, former principal of the Khalil Gibran International Academy.

The Khalil Gibran Academy Controversy
Local Public School Still Without Founding Principal


By Amani Ahmed '11

Debbie Almontaser says she was forced to resign as principal after a controversy over the word “intifada” showed up on a t-shirt. Now, with the school in its inaugural year, Ms. Almontaser is suing to get her job back.
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In the spring, there will be more room around the table (and maybe less rowdiness) in BHSEC's high school classes. Photo by Noa Bendit-Shtull.

Smaller Classes, Big Changes
Some Faculty Resources Switched From College to HS


By Meena Dieterich '11

Fewer college electives will be offered next semester, allowing professors to teach more sections of the 9th and 10th grade courses.
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Ms. Nardone Ushers in Non-Competitive “Fitness Gram” Test
No More "Last pick for dodgeball"


By Mahala Greene '09

In the spirit of self-motivation, gym students this semester will take the "Fitness Gram" test, which measures students not against national averages, but themselves.
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The Via Romana
(It means Latin)


By Sasha Pezenik '10

For the leisure and enlightenment of 9th graders facing a tough choice, four staff members share their experiences with their respective languages. Here is Latin.
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Spanish Anyone?


By Will Glovinsky '08

The many reasons to study Spanish—from choosing the correct Goya product to analyzing García Lorca in the original.
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Ni Xiang Xue Zhong Wen?
The Pros and Cons for Chinese Mandarin


By Noa Bendit-Shtull '10

It takes patience and a good memorization strategy to learn all those characters, but employers want Chinese speakers and Mandarin is often referred to as the "language of future."
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Waiting for Lerner. Photo by Laura Tran.

Learning from Lerner
The Dean Discusses Add/Drop


By Zoe Chaves '09

Planning to hate your schedule next semester? Pay heed to Dean Lerner's thoughts on how to keep it reasonable.
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Bone Picking
Did the BCS selection committee get any of these games right?


By Sherman Fabes '09

A look at which college games you'll want to watch in your countess hours of free time over the break--and why the good matches are few and far between.
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L.E.T.
Let's Exchange Thoughts


By Sarah Marlow '08 and Melanie Steinhardt '09

This month's column tells you how to find new friends, new lovers, and new ways to deal with those who are just plain annoying. Happy holidays!
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