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BHS prepares for FIFA World Cup

BHS prepares for FIFA World Cup

Oscar Jacobsen, Staff Writer November 19, 2022

BHS has students that come from 49 different countries. For many of them, soccer is more than just a sport.  “It's like you're representing that whole country,” Innocent Ndikuriyo ‘23 said. “There's a lot at stake. And because of that everyone...

Photo: Cecily Spence

Breaking news: Burlington votes ‘yes’ on new high school 

Cecily Spence, Managing Editor November 9, 2022

On November 8 Burlington voters approved the $165 million bond for BHS and BTC demolition and re-construction to be finished in 2025. The bond passed with 75.8% in favor of the new school.  Students and staff are enthusiastic about the news. Zoe Sliter...

Rida Koris team gathers around him after winning their final game of the seasn. Photo Credit: Georgia Wool

Championship coaching: former BHS soccer players return to the field

Georgia Wool, Staff Writer November 2, 2022

Matthew Burbo and Rida Kori won the Boys Varsity Soccer state championship for BHS in 2016. Earlier this year they walked back onto the field- this time as coaches.  “I love soccer, and the opportunity presented itself, so I decided to come back...

Student sleeping in class. Photo: Clio Burns

Later start time receives vast approval from students

Clio Burns, Staff Writer October 27, 2021

In a survey sent out by Register reporters in January 2019, the majority of BHS students called for a later start time. This year, those students' wishes have come true. With a new start time of 9am, BHS classes now start a whole fifty-five minutes later...

After a Year of Covid-19, BHS Students Share Stories of Gratitude

After a Year of Covid-19, BHS Students Share Stories of Gratitude

Georgia Wool May 12, 2021

  Angelina Yordan: BHS sophomore “My dog Charlie was obviously already a huge part of my life before quarantine, but since lockdown started he’s become 100 times more important to me. He always puts the biggest smile on my face, even...

BHS Seniors Introduce Alternative Socialization: the BHS Social Club

BHS Seniors Introduce Alternative Socialization: the BHS Social Club

Anna Huener, Staff Writer January 27, 2021
Two BHS seniors hope to rekindle student connections through an unconventional new program: the BHS Social Club.
BHS junior Nolan Simon records his podcast about “Big” John Van Hazinga.
Photo: Charlie McConnell/Register

Burlington Experience Students Have Their Voices Heard in New Podcasts

Ayden Flanigan January 22, 2021

Down the art-filled, old catholic-school halls of the Old North End Community Center, Burlington Experience (BE) students were gearing up for their final presentation of learning: two student-made podcasts focusing on different aspects of the Burlington...

BHS students audition for roles in the One Act Festival presented by the BHS Drama Club. Courtesy: Colby Skoglund

The Show Must Go On: Theater During a Pandemic

Bridget Comerford-Joyce January 4, 2021

Whether on stage performing, behind the scenes doing prop work, or in the audience, each year the BHS community looks forward to the Drama Club’s productions. The fall musical is the main event for the Drama Club where they often have upwards of 50...

Home for the Holidays: Reflections from BHS

Home for the Holidays: Reflections from BHS

Anna Huener, Staff Writer December 26, 2020
Strict travel regulations and Covid restrictions in Vermont will prevent many from gathering this year, forcing Vermonters to stay home with their immediate families. 
From Macys in 1947 to Macys in 2020: Miracle on 34th Street 73 years later

From Macy’s in 1947 to Macy’s in 2020: Miracle on 34th Street 73 years later

Nora Jacobsen, Editor-in-Chief December 23, 2020

This February, the dingy vacant Macy's building once filled with fluorescent lights, mannequins, and perfume counters will become the temporary new home of BHS. As department stores all across the nation are shutting their doors, unable to keep up with...

Photo: Ruby Wool

BHS captains’ end of season reflections

Emily McNichols November 14, 2020

From mandatory masks to tackle-free football, high school athletes persisted through a season riddled with uncertainty. Leading them through their games, races, and matches, were their team captains. The Register talked with captains at BHS who reflected...

Jory Hearsts Journalism 1 class works on their articles in small groups outside BHS
Photo: Jory Hearst

Burlington High School programs and classes reconvene in person

Rebecca Cunningham, Staff writer November 5, 2020

While most students’ bedrooms now double as their classrooms, Burlington Technical Center (BTC), a class of English Learning (EL) students, and Intensive Special Needs (ISN), have found alternative spaces to meet with students in person. Through September...

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