By: Aiden Rutman The car parade started in 2020 as an effort to give the graduating class an experience to somewhat replicate the festivities of the second semester of senior year. After its major success that year, the car parade was given the “green-light” for 2021, and it did not disappoint. On May 16th, at 11:00 AM, the car parade began. The seniors’ route encompassed … Continue reading Senior Car Parade
By: Rosie Swidler As the United States corona virus rates continue to decrease, it is not the same in all countries. News reports have been flooded with headlines on India, as they have been hit with a second wave for the past two months due to new variants that have spread. This has been causing disastrous effects to India’s population. Due to lack of oxygen … Continue reading The Surge of Covid in India
By: Rebecca Kratz As this year is coming to an end, it is important to recognize how abnormal of a year this has been for seniors. It was not the imagined senior year that all of them had been expecting. But everyone tried made the most of their situation. We asked two seniors to reflect on how their past year. Vishwa Shukla: Vishwa said that … Continue reading The Senior Experience
By: Jack Madden On June 15 Governor Cuomo removed all state restrictions on mask usage and businesses. Restaurants may operateat full capacity, buildings do not haveto require temperature checks, movies may have full attendance in theaters and in public spaces masks are no longer required. This all comes on the heels of 70% of the state having received one dose of the vaccine giving them … Continue reading Mask Mandate Lifted for Fully-Vaccinated Individuals
By: Jolie Wasserman Since starting as a staff writer in 9th grade, the Bulletin stood as a welcoming environment that I knew I wanted to be part of for the long haul. I’m more of a STEM-oriented student, so writing is not necessarily my “thing” but writing for the Bulletin allowed me to write about what I was genuinely interested in and passionate about. Not … Continue reading Editor in Chief Sign Off: Jolie
By: Annie Dineen I guess you could say my newspaper days started in sixth grade when I would write recipes for Pocantico Hills’ student run newspaper, “The Hawk.” And being a measly 9th grader roaming around the club fair during my freshman orientation, it was comforting seeing a few Poco alum at the Newspaper Club stand. And it also helped that Mrs. Fishman, who had … Continue reading Editor in Chief Sign Off: Annie
By: Aiden Rutman I won’t lie, I’m not exactly sure what to write. I can say that as an aspiring journalist, I’ve always loved writing, especially when it comes to sports. I joined the newspaper in the middle of ninth grade, aiming to really only write about sports. It wasn’t until I was selected to be the Arts and Entertainment editor in 11th grade that … Continue reading Editor in Chief Sign Off: Aiden
By: Jolie Wasserman As longtime language colleague and global travel partner, Mrs. Manchisi, put it, “Mrs. French has always been an outstanding colleague, mentor and leader. She has had a tremendous impact on students, faculty and the Briarcliff community. She will be sorely missed but warmly remembered.” Mrs. French cherishes her time as a Spanish teacher at BHS with Mrs. Manchisi. Their trips abroad with … Continue reading A Hard Farewell to Beloved Principal French
By: Jolie Wasserman After months of uncertainty, Briarcliff’s 2021 prom did not just happen, but exceeded expectations. As all students and faculty attending were required to show proof of either full vaccination, negative Covid-19 test, or Covid-19 recovery, masks did not have to be worn at the outdoor location of the Sleepy Hollow Country Club. The night was filled with visible smiles, sweaty mosh pits, … Continue reading The Perfect Prom!
By: Annie Dineen Previously this year the Bulletin put out an article on eight future collegiate athletes that are graduating this year. That article stated “there are more to come,” and the class of 2021 did not disappoint. We have shed light on the following future NCAA athletes: Catherine Flanagan: Duke University Women’s Fencing Ashleigh Fortunate: University of Buffalo Women’s Soccer Yasmin Hill: University of … Continue reading More Future NCAA Athletes for the Class of 2025
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