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Keeping distance: Seahorses navigate the first weeks of remote learning 

Keeping distance: Seahorses navigate the first weeks of remote learning 

Rebecca Cunningham March 31, 2020

On Sunday, March 15th, Governor Phil Scott ordered all school-related activities canceled by March 17th. Since his press release more than two weeks ago, Burlington High School (BHS) students and faculty have joined the coronavirus roller-coaster setting....

Burlington-Colchester Sealakers advance to girls hockey finals

Burlington-Colchester Sealakers advance to girls hockey finals

Anna Huener March 7, 2020

At the end of the first period of the girl’s hockey semifinal, Burlington-Colchester trailed Harwood with a score of 2-1. With the lone goal scored by Colchester’s Meghan Lehouiller, tensions were high, Harwood was possessing, and shots were getting...

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Sophomore Rory Stein takes a bite from a delicious February apple

The Register Investigates: The case of the February apples

Nora Jacobsen February 20, 2020

It was fifth grade in early February when my teacher brought the snack into our classroom. It was the usual assortment: a muffin or a bread and apples.  But that day, the apples were different. My apple was perfectly sweet, juicy, and crisp....

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Pasquence poses for a picture at her last day working at Burlington High School.

BHS librarian Abbey Pasquence departs after four years

Sam Beste February 20, 2020

Anyone who has been inside the Burlington High School (BHS) library may have been welcomed by a bubbly and friendly blue haired librarian: Abbey Pasquence. People at BHS know Pasquence as helpful, caring and creative. She has been a librarian at BHS...

Dropping out to conquer the Pacific Crest Trail

Dropping out to conquer the Pacific Crest Trail

Anna Huener February 18, 2020
Seeventeen-year-old Zoe Greenhouse takes on the Pacific Crest Trail this March!
Photo: Courtesy of Bridget Haggerty
Bridget Haggerty performs her floor routine in front of a panel of judges.

Burlington students pursue gymnastics outside BHS walls

February 12, 2020

Framing the Burlington High School gymnasium are blue and white banners celebrating state championships earned by athletes at BHS. The boys gymnastics team won in the years 1976-1977, 1979-1980, and 1980-1981. The girls topped that by conquering the...

A free pile of clothing sits outside Burlingtons Battery Street Jeans. /
Photo: Anna Huener

Thrift shop and art haven: Burlington’s Battery Street Jeans

Anna Huener February 12, 2020

Located on College Street in Downtown Burlington, Battery Street Jeans is one of the most popular thrift stores in Chittenden county. With local art lining the walls, and everything from VCR tapes to rain jackets to vintage earrings inside, the store...

How to Vote in 2020

How to Vote in 2020

Rebecca Cunningham February 12, 2020

Town Meeting Day: Tuesday, March 3. Polls open at 7 am, close at 7 pm.   ATTENTION: Students age 17 are allowed to vote in the primary as long as they turn 18 before the general election on Tuesday, November 3. Voters are only allowed to...

Speaking Volumes: a collector’s goldmine for books, records and more

Henry Padnos February 12, 2020

Speaking Volumes in Burlington, VT  is located at 377 Pine Street, behind Meyer’s Bagels, and the Barge Street Canal. The shop is home to a widespread selection of books and records as well as captivating memorabilia such as old postcards, sports...

Photo: Jenna Peterson / Allies and members of the LGBTQ+ community march at Burlingtons pride event in 2018.

LGBTQ+ advocates unite to train school board on fighting transphobia

Jenna Peterson February 12, 2020

The Burlington High School (BHS) cafeteria hummed with excitement on Tuesday night while advocates, allies, and transgender youth eagerly waited to begin training the Burlington School Board on transgender issues and identity.  Interest in the...

Photo: Courtesy of @kingcobras23
The members of King Cobras from left to right: Bety Mayani, Medine Nifasha, Diana Fikiria

BHS’ own King Cobras build a dance empire

Nora Jacobsen February 6, 2020

Chances are when you think of high school students running a business, an Instagram dance page is not the first thing that comes to mind. However, for Burlington High School (BHS) junior, Diana Fikiria, senior Bety Mayani, and 2019 BHS graduate Medine...

Photo: Courtesy @sanghastudio instagram

Burlington’s Sangha Studio creates an escape for high school students

Anessa Conner February 6, 2020

While Burlington is covered in a white blanket of snow, 15 or so men, women and teenagers stomp their Blundstone boots on the colorful mats and enter through a cold blocking black felt curtain into the comforting entrance room of Sangha Studio - North.  A...

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