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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...

Photo: Sofia Wells

BHS launches new student government organization

Sofia Wells, Staff Writer October 12, 2022

It’s eight a.m. on a Wednesday morning and tables are full in the library. Students from all grades are here to become part of Student Government, the new BHS organization which has merged with the Student Planning club. While the new program is student...

Detour staff work on magazine. Photo courtesy: Anastazia Lodestone.

Detour highlights student creators in upcoming issue

Cecily Spence, Staff Writer December 20, 2021

As students walk through DtBHS, they may notice the many colored posters advertising Detour, BHS’ literary magazine. The publication's first issue of the school year will be released tomorrow, December 21. “This [upcoming] issue is one of my favorites...

Burlington passed an ordinance making it illegal to be nude in public for the first time since 1846. Before then, it was rare, but not illegal to see someone nude on Church Street (as long as they did not undress in public).

BHS Student Union advocates for open campus

Rebecca Cunningham, Staff Writer December 19, 2021

On December 13, Thomas Lyons ‘23 hung up posters for the Student Union, a club he started this year to address the needs of his classmates. Among three goals his flyer listed, one said, “To make it possible for Juniors to leave campus.” Over the...

A Flag Exchange ceremony that took place on March 6, 2004. Photo Courtesy: International Club

International Club brings flag tradition to DtBHS

Preity Mangar, Staff Writer December 9, 2021

On November 29, the International Club hung the flags of 77 countries throughout DtBHS with the purpose to create a welcoming environment for the community. They also hope to hang the flags of the Black Lives Matter and the Pride movements near DtBHS'...

Social Justice Union Logo
Photo: Courtesy of Social Justice Union

New activist group: Social Justice Union

Summer Grace October 13, 2017

The Social Justice Union is a newly formed activism group at Burlington High School (BHS). Hawa Adam, Binti Malawia, and Balkisa Omar started the group, which is dedicated to addressing discrimination at BHS. The three students want to involve a broad...

Posters around Burlington High School advertise the Gay Straight Alliance club, which was relaunched as an after school program this year. | Photo: Lucy Govoni/Register

Club Launched as Safe Space for LGBT Students

Lucy Govoni April 29, 2017

Think of a club and BHS probably offers it. BHS students have the option to participate in clubs such as, bowling, Leap environmental club, detour literary magazine, Model UN, there is even a minecraft club. In addition to the list BHS also offers a club...

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