The Boxer Bulletin The Student Newspaper of Brockton High School

Volume 14, Number 1 November, 2008 Free

Best scores yet on MCASClass of 2010 beats all previous classes on high stakes exam By Maria LeFort, Associate Principal for Curriculum and Instruction The class of 2010 should be congratulated for its performance on the MCAS. The students outperformed previous classes in both the ELA and math portions of the test, with very significant gains in the Proficient and Advanced categories in ELA. 26% of the class scored in the Advanced category, outperforming the state’s 23 % and 48% scored in the Proficient category. The combined Advanced and Proficient categories equal the state’s 74% percent! The math scores also showed improvement. 54% of the class scored in the Advanced and Proficient categories, a slight increase from last year’s 51%. Though there is still a way to go to match the state’s 72%, much progress has been made since the beginning of the high stakes test. The Class of 2010 has the additional challenge of having to pass Science MCAS. 44% of the class scored in the Proficient and Advanced categories, while students across the state demonstrated 57% proficiency. As teachers and students become more familiar with the requirements of the science tests, there is no doubt that students will meet with continued success.

School wide emphasis on literacy skills has been a significant factor in the success of our diverse student population on the test. The entire administration and faculty of the school works with all students to ensure that they gain the skills they need and that they are confident when they take this high stakes test. The results have shown this to be true every year.

The MCAS is considered the most difficult test in the country and every student must pass the ELA, math and science portions in order to receive a high school diploma. For many students who have arrived in this country only a short time ago, this can pose a monumental challenge. Dr. Szachowicz when commenting on this year’s MCAS results stated, “At Brockton High, our School of Champions, we again demonstrated that we can meet every challenge! I’m always proud to be principal of Brockton High, but when I received the outstanding scores of the Class of 2010, I was especially proud of their achievement!” As always, our students rise to the challenge like true Boxer Champs!

by Janae Perkins Hurricane Ike was a devastating natural disaster that took the homes and lives of many people in Galveston and Houston, Texas. When Coach Nelson came to her cheerleaders with the idea of a clothing drive to help the victims of Hurricane Ike, they were eager with excitement. Together the coach and her girls planned to hold the clothing drive at school over a three day period. Since the event would be held on such short notice, they didn’t expect much but still hoped for the best. What they got was exactly that. On the first day, only a small number of items were collected, but with each day that passed, more and more students and faculty promised to bring in their donations. By the second day, the cheerleaders had accumulated an unbelievable amount of items including clothes, shoes, and even coloring books for children! The turn out was truly amazing. The students and faculty of BHS had come together to donate a whopping 23 boxes of clothes in just three days!

As a student and a cheerleader at Brockton High, I have never been more proud of my “Boxer family.” On the last day, as more clothes were being packed into the concession stand, I honestly felt, if they wanted to, Brockton High students could save the world.

Boxers to the Rescue: BHS cheerleaders make a new kind of pyramid

What’s Insidepage 2.........................................Commentarypage 3.........................................Half Time Showpage 4.........................................A College Tourpage 5........................................The Senior Photopage 6........................................BHS Newspage 7........................................BHS Sportspage 8........................................Calendar

A fighter who loses most of the early rounds has two choices. He can sit back and wait for the knockout that will end the bout or he can go on the offensive and try to get back in the fight. The Brockton Boxer football team has decided to fight back and has overcome a one and three start to now stand at five and three and needs only a win over New Bedford on November 15 to win another Big Three championship and move into the MIAA tournament. Led by quarterback Sam Previte and running back Khalil James-Offley, the Boxers have rebounded from tough losses to BC High, Dracut, and Xaverian by beating Taunton, Fitchburg, previously unbeat-en St. John’s Prep, Pinkerton Academy, and league rival Durfee. BHS was down 27-7 against Pinkerton and staged a great sec-ond half comeback and a thrilling extra point try to nip the Astros 28-27. The Boxers will now take to the road against Leominster, come home for the all important afternoon game against New Bedford, and will finish the regular season Thanksgiving morning at Waltham.

Khalil James-Offley cuts past the Pinkerton Academy defender to score the tying touchdown in the Boxer’s thrilling 28-27 come from behind victory on October 17.

Football team overcomes slow start: looks to take Big Three crown

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Editor in Chief

Jamie Loftus

News Editor:Jake Cofferen

Photo Editor:Samantha Liberty

Faculty Advisor:William Szachowicz

Editorial Staff and Contibutors

Contributors

Mei WangLois Alksninis

Kimberly Edouard Jessica Cunningham

Ally AndersonJoanna BarrettShantae Wilson Anastasia WebbPatrice Charlot

Melissa RoopnarineHalicia LyttleDan Offley

Derick St-SurinKaila Faroul

Abby NarcisseYesenia EscotoKayla BonittoJen PendergastNaika Pierre

Sloan HancockRosanna A. Wong

Samuel FisherVictoria Wallant

Anais TraftonJanae Perkins

Colleen Moran

This is a student publication and the views expressed are not necessarily

those of the Brockton Public Schools.

by Mei Wang As January approaches, seniors are rushing to meet the testing and application deadlines. Like the millions of seniors applying for colleges, I am also overwhelmed with the application process. With the SATs taken and the grades for the past three years set, the last pivotal part is completing the actual application. Many colleges now accept the Common Application, which can be submitted online. Some colleges actually prefer their applicants to apply online to expedite the process. While the transcript is still the most weighted factor in many college admissions, the importance of the application should not be overlooked. With so many academically strong students applying for colleges, the efforts students put into their applications become a deciding factor in admissions. In addition to filling out basic information such as name and address, there is also a short answer section that asks students to describe any extracurricular activity and a personal essay that has to have a minimum of 250 words. While the personal essay does not have a word limit, it should be approximated 500 words; admission officers only have so much time to read each essay. Among the most important parts of the application are teacher recommendations. Most colleges want two recommendations. Choose teachers that know you well, preferably those teaching the core academics. Ask teachers now so they will have enough time to prepare and write good recommendations. Remember to fill out an activity sheet and or a resume to give to teachers so they could reflect all those qualities in their recommendations. One of the most common questions on the application is if students should exaggerate. The answer is yes and no. According to an admission officer, there are some things that colleges will never know about students. A bit of exaggeration is permissible but beware not to overstretch the truth. The library has numerous books on how to ace the application process and the essay, such as Acing the College Application by Michele A. Hernandez. Let’s finish our applications!

The Dreaded Application

By Ally Anderson

As a Brockton High School student, you’re constantly surrounded by events and organizations that support school spirit and pride. Attending Brockton High School is one thing, but being a true Boxer takes real involvement with our schools activities! It’s never too late to join one of our many clubs or try a new sport. Here at Brockton high we offer a variety of unique clubs, available to a unique variety of people. If you’re interested in a certain culture, Asian Club, Haitian Club, Cape Verdean Club, or African American Club might be perfect for you. For all the animal lovers around here, show your support by joining our Animal Rights Club! We offer the exciting Science Club, full of field trips and over night camping for all those who are interested. With a Ski Club, Book Club, Key Club, and so many others, Brockton High School offers the full arrangement. All of our clubs are run by teachers who act as advisors to give us a chance to get directly involved in the school we talk about so proudly. If you’re looking to join up, the main office is the perfect place to find information on all of these great options. Most clubs meet after school about once a week, so they don’t take too much time out of your busy Boxer schedule.

But clubs aren’t the only way to become an active part of our school. We offer many different sports such as baseball, softball, basketball, field hockey, volleyball, cheerleading, gymnastics, tennis, swimming, golf, cross country, track and field, football, ice hockey, wrestling, and soccer. Wear your boxer spirit proudly with a team jersey! Each team holds try outs at different times during the year, so start listening closely to the morning announcements after first period. That’s where schedules and details for clubs and sports are announced daily, so if you want to get involved it’s time to pay attention.

After reading so many different ways to get involved, things can get confusing. But becoming active at school can be as simple as going to a football game too! Showing support for our school is as easy as showing up to a game and cheering on our sports teams. Academic achievement is also an important part of Brockton high, so succeeding in academics shows true boxer spirit and involvement too. You might ask why it’s so important to be involved, and the answer is simple. Showing up for school makes you a student, but showing your school spirit by getting involved is what makes you a true Boxer.

Be a Boxer,Get Involved

NHS Applications Have Students Running in CirclesBy Jamie Loftus

Four pillars have never been so daunting. Academics, service, leadership, and character tower above all applying for weeks until the day they submit their resume to be considered for induction into the National Honor Society. Then, they are forced to cower again until the list of inductees is brought to light several weeks later. Why do we do this again?

Phase one: compiling qualifications. What have you done, in your past years of high school, that would make you worthy of this veritable organization? Anything from spending time building houses for underprivileged children to babysitting your cousin on weekends goes, as long as reliable signatures accompany what each event entails. From community service to leadership positions to paid work, the accumulation of hours and activities is what counts—if your hours do not climb to the near hundreds, there is no hope for you in applying (or, it would seem on paper, in life on the whole). This is where student self-deprecation already becomes a huge factor—wait, you didn’t spend six hours teaching the Girl Scouts how to fill bottles with multi-colored sand? What other productive Earthly activity could you have possibly been accomplishing?

Phase two: requesting recommendations. Applicants are required to bring a recommendation from one of their high school teachers detailing why they are qualified and dedicated enough to be a member of the NHS organization. Students are instructed to chase down the teacher that they got along best or progressed the most with and ask them to explain, in a few paragraphs, why they are better than everyone else around them and should be allowed to sing to old people at Christmastime. Of course, a certain risk is run in doing so—certain teachers are very popular and are frequently asked to do such things, which may decrease the quality of their recommendations. In certain cases, teachers have written the incorrect age of the student, or slightly unattractive words describing them (“unassuming” and “inconspicuous” have been in some horror stories).

Phase three: essays. Two essays must accompany the whole application, one being a personal statement of why the student thinks themselves qualified to be in NHS, and one on an inspirational teacher they have had. This is the most time-consuming of the tasks required to apply, and once again results in a lot of applicants desperately trying to sell themselves to the powers that be in order to have that little pin on their graduation robe. The “unassuming” and “inconspicuous” not in possession of eighteen hundred community service hours, straight A’s, and a love of senior citizens here tend to get stuck—here is their chance to prove their worth, but everything else in the process thus far has them feeling so insignificant that the attempts are halfhearted. What is one to do?

Phase four: wait. And wait. And wait.

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Brockton Halftime Show Delivers Once Again!By Jamie Loftus

Year after year, the greatest attribute to watching the BHS Varsity Football team play has been the spectacular shows put on during halftime, and this year has certainly proved to be no exception. Featuring Mr. Macrina’s marching band, the halftime dance squad, field majorettes, and color guard, the program for the ’08 season has already become a hit among the spectators. Taking a turn from last year’s more recognizable, popular tunes (“Only Time Will Tell”, “September”, and “Georgia on My Mind”), the songs being used this season take a turn for more of a big-band sound, with great success. Utilizing both trumpet (Joey Donahue) and trombone (Daniel Hatchfield) solos, each group moved deftly around the field through the three powerhouse numbers, opening with “St. Louis Blues”, continuing with “Big Noise from Winnetka”, and “Boogie Down” as a finale. The show ends on a triumphant note with the band spelling out “BHS” on the field, providing the fans with a wonderful spectacle to lead them into the third quarter. Through crushing losses and thrilling victories, all components of the halftime show never fail to keep an audience upbeat with their enthusiasm and skill throughout the game whether on the field itself or cheering from the stands; their presence only enhances the unique experience of attending a Brockton High football game.

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by: Lois Alksninis

Basics: about 9,000 students enrolled. about 1,500 freshmen currently enrolled. 16:1 student-faculty ratio. More than 100 student clubs. 60 major programs of study.

Dorms: 80% of freshmen currently live on campus, 50% of all students live on campus. Freshmen dorms are separate from sophomore, junior, and senior dorms, in the freshmen quad. All residence areas offer laundries, mailboxes, lounges for group gatherings, areas for study groups, etc. dorms are co-ed but hallways are usually separated by gender. Apartments & townhouses are offered to juniors and seniors and typically have a microwave, a dishwasher, furniture, and a dining area. you are allowed to bring in any furniture that you want to all dorms, but no exposed heat or fire hazards, such as candles or toasters, are allowed. Bathrooms are also separated by gender. you must show your college ID to get into your building, and a friend may sign you in to their building. Visitors and off-campus students may also be signed in, provided that they have a license/ID.

Languages: many languages are taught, including, but not limited to, Italian, Cape Verdean, Creole, Japanese, French, Portugese, and Arabic. Programs are offered to study abroad for a semester, a summer, or a full year. One language course is required, unless you have passed two years of a language in high school.

Departments: main departments are arts & sciences, business, engineering, nursing, visual & performing arts, and marine science. All students must take both math and English courses. Math classes are located in the liberal arts building. One math class is required in college. For help with and subject, there is free tutoring and free help with tests or homework & study groups. You can bring an essay to a lab and after their help, you are guaranteed a grade higher than before. Professors often have other ways to reach them, such as online, for extra help, besides the office time they spend on campus. in engineering, group projects are formed for help with the difficulty that comes with engineering and most professors meet to coordinate tests so that they never fall on the same day.

Food: there is a main cafeteria with sections for fast food, vegetarians, specials of the day, pasta, and vegans. A 14 or 19-meal plan is encouraged for students, meaning either two or three meals a day, and including snack points. This is activated by swiping your ID at any food location. You’re also allowed to put extra money on your ID for extra spending, as well as off-campus at places like D’angelo’s and Papa Gino’s. There is also a separate commuter cafeteria. Vending carts and vending machines are also located in all buildings. The cafeteria is open from 8am to 8pm.

Transportation: there is a Dartvan program that offers escorts from different parts of the school to your dormitory at night. It operates until 3AM. There are also buses that go to Fall River, New Bedford, and the Route 6 area after-school and on weekends. Everyone, including freshmen, is allowed to pay $150 to park their car in an assigned parking lot close to their dorm. Commuter students must pay $100.

Library: the library has five floors, computers, some Mac computers, and separate sections for separate majors. Students may take out thirty books; presentations for professors can be given on the first floor. Laptops aren’t required, but are helpful. There is WiFi in all of the classes, and a plug is provided to connect to the internet in dorm rooms. Computers with printers can be found in the library. the library is open from 7am to 11pm, but 24 hours during finals.

Campus Center: a campus store is located in the campus center, as well as organization booths that encourage students to join, a cafe with Starbucks coffee, an auditorium, and a UMASS pass area that takes care of ID business. The charge for a new ID is $25 each time after loss of an ID.

Jobs: many jobs paying minimum wage are offered on-campus such as DartVan transportation, Resident Assistants, tutors, library jobs, cafeteria jobs, etc. a lot of students also work at the Dartmouth Mall or other nearby restaurants, stores, or plazas.

Sports: women’s: basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, equestrian, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball. Men’s: baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field. Intramural sports: basketball, coed softball, coed tennis, coed volleyball, flag football, indoor soccer, roller hockey, table tennis, ultimate frisbee. They only award academic scholarships, however, so all teams except for cheerleading are division three.

Nearby Locations: Dartmouth Mall, Olive Garden, Papa Gino’s, Wendy’s, Friendly’s, and a 12-theater movie cinema.

Costs: 65% of students receive some form of financial aid, Tuition/mandatory fees: $8,858 for MA residents. Room & board: $9,457 (double occupancy, 19 meal plan)Books/other costs: $1,000 to $2,300.

For more information, visit www.umassd.edu!

College Tour: UMASS DartmouthMany BHS Seniors apply to local colleges such as Bridgewater State, Stonehill, Curry, and Eastern Nazarine. The Boxer Bulletin will profile some of these schools in future issues to give our seniors, and juniors, a bit more information about some of these institutions. First up: UMASS Dartmouth.

By Kimberly Edouard

As many of us prepare ourselves to go to college, it is usually best to show as many community service hours as possible in our resume. That is the goal most of us set to ourselves when we actually offer our service. However, do we really do it because we care about having a direct positive impact on so many people’s lives? Volunteering is very interesting, and one of the best ways to truthfully be committed is to see its greater picture as a daily source of inspiration and a way to show how much you care about what and those who are around you.

During the fall season, there are always many football games out in the cold, and having a hot chocolate always sounds good to warm you up. Sometimes a clam chowder is best, and luckily there are many stands out there, the Key club’s and the cheerleaders’ for example, ready to sell. Have you ever wondered what it would be like if none of them were there? Maybe you would sit watching, hungry and cold, or you would take you car to go to Burger King, McDonald, or Friendly’s, to get something and miss part of the game, maybe an awesome touchdown. However, because they were ready to serve you and save you that much time, they made a big difference on your night of fun. They made it a priority to care about you and the other spectators and as a result they took all the initiatives to assure that you enjoy the game. Because what they care about usually seems small in terms of making a difference in you entire life, no one really sees the value of community service. Ironically, this happens to be one of its inspirational aspects. Volunteering is doing what is good, and no matter how small it may be, it will always count. The more you do the greater impact will you have on the entire community.

Many people tend to expect certain things, and think of them as norms of life. Specifically talking about health most of us adolescents do not really sit down and realize how fortunate we may be because we are able to do simple things. We can run, talk, see, study, laugh, walk, etc. However, if we did realize that it is not always the case for many people in hospital beds who long to have such riches we would be more appreciative. In other words, if we took the time to care and use what we have to give to those who do not have, volunteering our time to make a day a better day, a week a better week, a month a better month, and a year a better year. Doing so would benefit you because you would become a better person by appreciating the very little small things around you, and you would be more cautious in terms of conserving what you have by preventing using the simplest ways. Realizing this can also be your main source of inspiration in life, thus giving you the strength and the attitude to persevere.

As you may have realized, what I have described above are only small specific aspects about volunteering. Just as there are many other ways to serve your community, there are many, rather an infinite number of inspirations drawn from them. It all matters on how you see, and interpret it, for evidently everyone has a distinct perspective when looking at one specific thing; and from that one thing many altered opinions might be formed. What you may be doing to volunteer your time and add up to the building of a strong community, might seem minimal to others (when in fact whatever you do is never minimal in terms of doing what is good), when to you it is meaningful because it is how you want to show, support and care to that community. As a matter of fact, that other aspect is also an inspiration and may drive many people to serve their community.

Serving your community or volunteering is significant. It shows concerns about where a person may live, who might be having a bad time and is in need of a better moment, in other words care. It is certainly not a waist of time, and do not let only one objective to get a lot of hours done to put on your resume be the sole drive to do it. Let it be one of many, maybe the second to the real fact that you want to help and make other people happy, or the city where you live more beautiful. You learn something new on a constant basis for you see many things that inspire and that make you a better person.

Community service is so important.

Go Boxers!

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All proceeds from the sale of pictures helps to fund BHS activities.

You can order directly from Shutterfly or you can see Mr. Szach in the Red Social Science office

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Seniors work to make group picture unforgetable It wasn’t easy but the Class of 2009 formed the numbers of their graduation year on the turf at Marciano Stadium, for the annual group photo for the end plate of their yearbook. The effort was led by yearbook advisor Mrs. Madore and the yearbook staff as they directed over 800 students into place so that the picture could be taken by McGrath Studios from the Brockton Fire Department Signal Division bucket truck.

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by Jess Cunningham

Have you ever wanted to start a club at BHS but weren’t sure how to go about it? I’ve been following freshmen Sydney Lewis and Alexandria Revaleon as they attempt to make a new club called the SOS Brigade for anime and cosplay lovers. First, you need a worthy cause or hobby that you want to base your club on, like the Animal Rights Club or the Key Club. Then, you must go down to the Main Office to see the list of all clubs.

“If your club doesn’t have anything to do with any of the current clubs, you’ll probably be able to make it,” says Revaleon. If your club is unique from the others, you then need to find a teacher to supervise your club’s activities. (Try to find a teacher without any other commitments.) You also must have at least fifteen people that are willing to join your club, as well as their signatures. Finally, you then must make a presentation to show the principal including: the cause/purpose of your club, pictures of proposed club activities, a proposed club name. Make sure to bring the list of signatures and a note from a teacher saying that they will supervise your club. At last, be prepared to impact the lives of BHS students this year and for the rest of your high school career.

Starting a club at BHS

The Green Column

By Melissa Roopnarine The environment in which we live in is something that we should strive to keep alive. Almost every day, BHS uses about 3,000 trays and amounts to have used about 15,000 trays at the end of the week. A lot of trays, isn’t it? It is well-known that Styrofoam is a material that can take centuries to decompose. Styrofoam is also toxic to the health of humans and to the environment. Styrofoam contains Polystyrene, a polymer which is a chemical that is made of regular chemical units also known as a monomers. Polystyrene is also made from petroleum, which is used to supply fuel and energy to our daily lives. The process of making polystyrene is called polymerization. What happens during this process are long chains, made up of thousands of styrene units are put together. While the polystyrene is being made certain gases are put into the mixture, causing the polymer to foam up and become the Styrofoam we all are familiar with. The manufacturing of Styrofoam is also associated with the global catastrophe we are currently facing-- Styrofoam contains CFCs, which are believed to be the main cause of global warming. When Chlorofluorocarbons(CFCs) meet the ozone layer they start to deplete it, otherwise known as the Ozone Depletion Process. Knowing the composition of a Styrofoam tray, think twice before eating or drinking off of something made of Styrofoam. If there was a way in which we were given the opportunity to help the condition of our environment, it would be to start improving the amounts and materials that are used in our school. Within a period aof one week Brockton High, goes through 15,000 trays-- astonishing, isn’t it? To find further information about the use of styrofoam trays at Brockton High I interviewed Marsha White, head of the four Cafes. When asked how many trays are used within a day Ms. White explained that 3,000 trays are used each day. Chartwell’s, the food service company that runs the cafeterias are the people responsible for ordering the Styrofoam trays. What other alternative is there that could be used instead of Styrofoam? One alternative that can be used is a biocompostable tray, a tray that is able to be decomposed in a manner that will not harm the environment as much as the Styrofoam does. The name of the alternative is a Bagasse tray; Bagasse is the remaining sugar cane fiber after the removal of the juice from the sugar cane, which is a renewable resource and can be turned into products that Styrofoam is usually made into. Bagasse trays can also help avoid the pollution that comes from burning the pulp of the sugarcane after the juice is abstracted. Although the Bagasse tray has no wax lining it can be used for items that are both hot and cold. The Bagasse tray would make an excellent alternative tray instead of using the Styrofoam tray. Use of the Bagasse tray could really help the environment. Sometimes, change is difficult but together we can make a difference in our environment.

When I was in high school…By Kaila Faroul

When observing the apparel worn by students here at Brockton High it looks as though a lot of time, thought and creativity is put into it. But with students making such a huge fashion statement these days curiosity sparks when wondering what teachers here at BHS wore when they attended high school.

“I feel like it’s back to the 80s” said Mr. Lemieux, who teaches history. “I like the urban look”.

Teen fashion has changed drastically over the past five decades. In the 1950s the popular look would have been the oversized sweater or cardigan accompanied with a simple long tweed skirt. The 1960s brought to us the mini-skirt, mini-dress, and long flowing hippie dress. The 1970s was the decade of psychedelic clothing which brought bell bottoms, jeans and T-shirts. The 1980s was the decade that experimented with overalls, sweat suits, spandex, sportswear, parachute pants, and denim jackets. And the 1990s to present day started up the simple jeans and a T-shirt.

“Jeans were big” said Mrs. Stewart, a math teacher while elaborating on the popular fads of her high school. “Bell bottoms and flared leg jeans, sweater vest, maxi length skirts, long ankle length skirts.”

1970s teen fashion was all about individual expression. “music and pop culture” according to Ms. Reich was the fashion influence of her high school years.

Unknowingly today students here at Brockton High are setting the tone on what apparel could never go out of style. What is worn by students at this school can be considered classics. “Everything, high tops, heavy eyeliners…” said Mr. Lemieux. “Converse All Stars”.

Popularity of an outfit depends on a certain group of peoples taste or as they would call them in high school, cliques. “I’d say I was more geeky, punk” said Mr. Lemieux. “A lot of baggy clothes, holes it was the Grunge”

The change in student apparel in some cases is not as appropriate as it should be. “It varies a lot” said Mrs. Stewart “a lot of it is immodest, it creates a distracting environment”

From our teachers high school apparel to the current apparel worn by high school students today traces of old fads can be always be found. “I think” said Ms. Reich. “fads always repeat themselves”. Fads created today can determine the apparel worn twenty years from now.

Members of the BHS cheerleaders worked with Fed Ex to ship their donations

Todd Daggett from the International Center for Leadership in Education presents the 2008 “School of Distinction” Award to Associate Principal Maria LeFort and BHS Principal Dr. Susan Szachowicz

A Night in the Big City Class of 2009 Senior Semi Friday, November 21st at The Shaw’s Center $35 per ticket Tickets on sale October 29th and November 5th only

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The Brockton High School Girls Cross Country team took home the 2008 “Big 3” team Championship today against Durfee and New Bedford. On the 3.1 mile Brooklawn Park course the Brockton runners finished 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th for a team score of 19 points compared to Durfee’s 49 and New Bedford’s 73 points. Theresa Alphonse won the 2008 “Big 3” Individual Champion award for her 1st place finish in 21:03. This is Theresa’s 3rd straight year as the Individual Champion. We have also won 6 of the seven “Big 3” League All-Stars spots and they go to:1st 21:03 Theresa Alphonse (Senior and Co-Captain)3rd 22:48 Phylicia Lester (Senior and new Personal Record)4th 22:58 Danielle Healy (Senior, Co-Captain and new Seasonal Record)5th 22:59 Brittany Russell (Senior)6th 23:28 Kelly Flynn (Senior)7th 23:46 Katie Dubeau (Junior)(Durfee’s Sophomore Nicole Massoud finished 2nd in 21:28. she is the only other “Big 3” League All-Star) Three other girls ran new Personal Records today and they are:9th 24:00 Kasha Horton (Sophomore and new PR)10th 24:21 Stephanie Andrade (Freshman and new PR)26th 29:06 Sandra Masson (Senior, final race and new PR) Running in pain! Four of our girls ran today despite having significant injuries. The heart of a “Boxer Tough” champion can be found in all of our girls but for Katie DuBeau, Syndie Germain, Bianca Vargas and Jeselene Andrade it was never more obvious! Our season record is now 6 wins and 2 losses for dual meets, “Big 3” League Champions, Individual “Big 3” Champion and 6 League All-Stars. Great job to all of you! Coach Olsen and I are very proud of all of you.

Girls X-C takes Big Three Crown

volleyball photo by Colleen Moran

Above from top: The Women’s Cross Country team captured the Big Three Championship Morgan Branco moves the ball downfield in a recent 1-1 tie with Taunton The Women’s Volleball team recently earned Coach Jack Olson his 300th win The Men’s Cross Country Team won the Big Three ChampionshipRight: The Men’s Soccer team nipped BC High 3-2 in a game played recently at Marciano Stadium

Current Standings as of October 28

Football 5-3Girls Soccer 5-8-4 Boys Soccer 7-2-8Boys Cross Country 5-3 Big Three ChampionsGirls Cross Country 6-2 Big Three Champions Field Hockey 1-13-2Coed Golf 9-8 Big Three ChampionsGirls Swimming 3-6Volleyball 17-1 Big Three Champions

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Brockton High School School Calendar

October 16, 2008 to

December 17, 2008

October 16 Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 17 Football vs. Pinkerton Acad.

October 24 Football @ Durfee 7 P.M.

October 25 ACT

October 31 Football @ Leominster 7 P.M. November 5 - 7 MCAS Retest ELA

November 10 Last Day of Term 1

November 11 Veterans’ Day - No School

November 12 First Day of Term 2

November 12 - 13 MCAS Math Retest

November 15 Football vs. New Bedford 1 PM

November 20 Report Cards Issued

November 21 Senior Semi Formal 7-11 P.M.

November 24 NHS Induction

November 26 - 28 Thanksgiving Recess

November 27 Football @ Waltham 10 A.M.

December 6 SAT

December 12-14 Drama Production

December 13 ACT

December 16-17 Holiday Concert