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The Student News Site of Burlington High School

BHS Register

The Student News Site of Burlington High School

BHS Register

A perfect season

A perfect season

June 13, 2023

BHS girls have won the Ultimate State Championship for the second year in a row. The girls finished their undefeated season with an emphatic 15-6 win over South Burlington.

Room for Ramadan

Room for Ramadan

Connor Byam, Staff Writer June 13, 2023

Several BHS students observe a strict fast - no eating or drinking - from sunrise to sunset during the month of Ramadan (March 22-April 20). Faculty and staff at BHS are trying new initiatives to try to ease the burden of fasting and to make all students...

Even more Gecs

Even more Gecs

Beck Mac, Staff Writer June 13, 2023

It is hard to label the music duo 100 Gecs. Some say they are hyper-pop, EDM, ska, experimental pop, electro-pop or any number of genres. In my opinion, 100 Gecs have created a new genre of music that can’t be defined by words, but by the noise and...

Growing Awareness

Growing Awareness

Oscar Jacobsen, Staff Writer June 13, 2023

On the second floor of the school, just next to the down escalator, is next week’s school lunch. Several weeks ago, the Environmental Justice Club (EJC) planted vegetables in a 6 foot tall grow tower. Since then, the club has harvested lettuce, bok...

Back to Class

Back to Class

Amy Chung, Staff Writer June 13, 2023

After two years of being an assistant principal, Francessca Dupuis is handing in her walkie talkie and heading back into the classroom. “I'm really fortunate, thankful and excited to continue being a member of this school community,” Dupuis said....

Smartest in Vermont

Smartest in Vermont

Cecily Spence, Managing Editor June 13, 2023

The BHS Scholars Bowl Team won the State Championship with a 405-230 point victory over Essex High School. They will be flying to Atlanta, Georgia over Memorial Day weekend for the National Scholars Bowl, where they will represent Vermont. BHS traveled...

A seahorse with Ducky

A seahorse with Ducky

Clio Burns, Staff Writer June 13, 2023

A group of students have begun the creation of a brand new mural set to hang on the wall of the guidance office. The mural will depict an underwater scene with seahorses swimming throughout a coral reef. “It represents the diversity of our school...

BHS Tennis poses for a picture after winning 4-3 over Stowe for the State Championship.

Tennis State Champions

Daniel Wick, Contributing Writer June 12, 2023

Fifth singles player Nevin Morton clinched the team’s victory during a thrilling match that started outdoors at Stowe High School, then had to move indoors to Top Notch due to inclement weather. He won the first set in a matchbreaker, and dramatically...

Q&A with Winslow Sightler

Q&A with Winslow Sightler

Beck Mac, Staff Writer May 13, 2023

How long have you been participating in shot put?  “The first time I got into track and field was because of my brother. I was going into sixth grade and I just wanted to try throwing shot put because it seemed cool and from that summer on I practiced...

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“I Would Definitely Go Back”

Dorcas Tornwini, Guest Writer April 20, 2023
"We left due to a crisis with the government - so we had to flee."
The schools move to the downtown Mall location creates safety concerns.

Downtown “mall school” deals with community gun violence

Sofia Wells, Staff Writer April 18, 2023
“People deserve to be safe,” Dean of Students LeVar Barrino said.
Courtesy of BHS administration

New procedure combats unexcused absences

Cecily Spence, Managing Editor March 26, 2023

BHS has implemented a new attendance procedure to combat the high levels of unexcused absences. Students who skip class will be assigned to Flex Time where they will catch up on the missed learning and their parents will be called to inform them of the...

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