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The album cover of Tim Briggs new release, "The Long Fall From Grace."

The Long Fall From Grace: Tim Briggs returns to producing music

Hallema Bakhda, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

Tim Briggs, the advanced and beginning photography teacher here at Beverly released his first album after 20 years, “The Long Fall From Grace.” Mr. Briggs was previously a part of the popular country...

Boudreau’s 1987 sticker design by GPA Photo Archive via Flickr

How do elections affect young voters?

Asterin Franks, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov 5th, 2024 the world waited impatiently for the number of votes that will determine the outcome of this election. According to Columbia Magazine, eight million members of Gen Z are now able...

History teacher Mr. Pete Van Rossum.

Feature Story-Mr. Pete Van Rossum

Ethan Gad, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

An introduction to one of Beverly’s history teachers, Mr. Pete Van Rossum. Mr. Van Rossum grew up in Orange County, attending a public high school.  At a younger age, Mr. Van Rossum, a now very kind...

Chef Rick Leece in his Culinary Arts classroom.

Feature Story-Chef Rick Leece

Amado Lucero, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

Culinary Arts teacher Chef Rick Leece is an outstanding mentor who goes above and beyond for the culinary program and, in particular, his students. Chef makes a great example of how teachers should be...

Seniors Caio Azevado and Diya Tuli dance after they are crowned Homecoming Queen and King.

Students enjoy a sweet night in Candyland at homecoming

Ruby Matenko, Staff Writer October 14, 2024

Beverly students experienced a night full of candy, sugar, and fun at 2024 homecoming. The dance was held on Saturday, Sept. 28 after a lot of preparation, thought, time and effort put into planning it. “We...

Photo taken from Alvin Write's GoFundMe

Our appreciation for crossing guard Alvin Wright

Hallema Bakhda, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

In the past years, as I made my way down Lasky street; I was always greeted by the friendly smile of Alvin Wright. Wright is a crossing guard for the school district. Not only that, but he’s a reminder...

Author Georgia Hunter speaks about her journey of writing We Were the Lucky Ones.

Beverly Hills school district and community recognizes and celebrate author Georgia Hunter’s We Were the Lucky Ones

Ruby Matenko, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

On Sunday, Sep. 15, the school district and city of Beverly Hills came together at El Rodeo Elementary for a Beverly Hills Reads! event with New York Times bestselling author Georgia Hunter, author of...

Students Hayden Radonsky, Benji Maman and Jayden Bim-Merie act out their roles as Hermia, Lysander and Egeus from A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

The Norman Performance Company brings an interactive performance of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ to school

Kate Oller, Staff Writer March 22, 2024

In celebration of Mardi Gras, Beverly’s theater teacher Ms. Howard directed A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which was their own interactive take on the play. The Norman Performance Company began working...

Senior Odelia Shofet speaks at the unity vigil. Photo by Adele Murphy

Jewish, Israel Clubs Host Unity Vigil

Justin Greenberg, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

The Jewish and Israel Clubs held a unity vigil after school on Oct. 30 to honor innocent victims who were killed in the Hamas-launched terrorist attack early last month. Here’s a recap of the event:  The...

Mrs. Findley posing with a friend. Photo from Mrs. Findley.

Teacher Feature – Dana Findley

Hallema Bakhda, Staff Writer October 25, 2023

I recently interviewed a teacher who I have always found to be organized, energetic and compassionate toward her students. Dana Findley graduated from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana with a...

Students saddle up for western-themed homecoming dance

Students saddle up for western-themed homecoming dance

Ruby Matenko, Staff Writer October 25, 2023

After a fun homecoming spirit week, exciting homecoming pep rally and thrilling victory at the homecoming football game, the actual homecoming dance took place on Saturday, Oct. 14 on the tennis courts.  This...

Students come back to school and adjust to their new classes.

Freshmen vs. seniors’ POV on first week back

Ruby Matenko, Staff Writer October 4, 2023

Freshmen’s first first week of high school and seniors’ last first week of high school is complete — however, that doesn’t mean it went effortlessly. The first week of school is always a tough...

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