Key Club Makes Children's Lives Brighter at Tufts
The BHS Key Club made its annual trip to Tufts Floating Hospital for Children to attend the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Unit and deliver over $4oo worth of supplies to aid in the healing process. Joining forces with the Wareham High School Key Club, the two clubs toured the hospital to witness what it is like for a child and his/her family to be admitted to the unit, and how the community service project collection of toys, blankets and other welcome items aid in a family's healing when faced with severe trauma. The highlight of the trip for many was the visit to the helipad, followed by a stop to eat at Fanueil Hall.
Moving On Up to the High School
by Jared Gerecke
Neil Armstrong once said, “That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” The transition from middle school to high school is a giant step in most students’ lives. They come in with fear, excitement and curiosity. Students are doing their best to get ready for high school.
There are a few Bourne middle school students who shared with me how they are preparing for their upcoming years at the BHS. The first question was the broad and open question of how are they exactly preparing. The first student answered, “I am trying to get into all honor’s classes by getting all A’s. I am taking notes, and staying after school.” Another student is doing his homework to keep his grades up. He says, “he is getting along with his teachers.” He is also getting good grades and is maintaining his grades well.
Neither student any major fears about going to high school. Their fear were the tiny fears that everyone has going into high school like failure or not liking their teachers are classes.
So, what were these middle schoolers most excited about? Freedom. . Both students are really excited for the extra freedom the high school gives over the middle school. Freedom also includes choosing electives. They are both very anxious to choose their electives.
Both students had very realistic expectations about stepping up to the high school. One of the students thinks that high school will be a greater challenge than middle school but more fun, while the other thinks that high school will be fun and stricter. Of the differences between the high school and the middle school, the freedom is the biggest difference..
Leaving a place usually means that you’re going to miss something or someone. For these two students, that is true. The first student says that he’ll miss the BMS teachers and some of his friends that attend UCT or Sturgis. The second student, however, is not going to miss much at the middle school.
There are always hopes and dreams for everyone’s future. Both of the students I interviewed hope and dream of getting all honor classes or some AP classes, and of course to get into a good college. Ultimately, getting scholarships and making desired teams and Honor Society are tops on their lists.
Neil Armstrong once said, “That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” The transition from middle school to high school is a giant step in most students’ lives. They come in with fear, excitement and curiosity. Students are doing their best to get ready for high school.
There are a few Bourne middle school students who shared with me how they are preparing for their upcoming years at the BHS. The first question was the broad and open question of how are they exactly preparing. The first student answered, “I am trying to get into all honor’s classes by getting all A’s. I am taking notes, and staying after school.” Another student is doing his homework to keep his grades up. He says, “he is getting along with his teachers.” He is also getting good grades and is maintaining his grades well.
Neither student any major fears about going to high school. Their fear were the tiny fears that everyone has going into high school like failure or not liking their teachers are classes.
So, what were these middle schoolers most excited about? Freedom. . Both students are really excited for the extra freedom the high school gives over the middle school. Freedom also includes choosing electives. They are both very anxious to choose their electives.
Both students had very realistic expectations about stepping up to the high school. One of the students thinks that high school will be a greater challenge than middle school but more fun, while the other thinks that high school will be fun and stricter. Of the differences between the high school and the middle school, the freedom is the biggest difference..
Leaving a place usually means that you’re going to miss something or someone. For these two students, that is true. The first student says that he’ll miss the BMS teachers and some of his friends that attend UCT or Sturgis. The second student, however, is not going to miss much at the middle school.
There are always hopes and dreams for everyone’s future. Both of the students I interviewed hope and dream of getting all honor classes or some AP classes, and of course to get into a good college. Ultimately, getting scholarships and making desired teams and Honor Society are tops on their lists.
German Student Finds perfect Opportunity for Cultural Exchange at BHS
by Tresure Gathers
What is it like to be a foreign exchange student? Angelina Leloch knows. Leloch is an exchange student from Germany, presently attending BHS.
“You get to learn a lot about a different culture, ” says Leloch, speaking of the American culture. She enjoys living with a completely different lifestyle with different ideas, customs, ways of living together in communities and families, values, and attitudes. Being a foreign exchange student allows you to celebrate holidays different from yours, and you’ll start to appreciate and understand people’s feelings about the World.
Angelina is originally from Berlin Germany. She has one little brother who also lives in Germany, and another little sister and brother living in Poland with her father.) She misses Germany, but is not unaccustomed to travel.“For me it was my normal life with all my friends and family. It was like my everyday life. But my father for example lives in Poland so I get used of the idea of having to see some of my family only while I'm on vacation. But it's still my first time being completely alone on a another continent.”
Living with a host family has its own unique challenges. “The biggest challenge is in the beginning! You do not know these people and it takes some time to get to know each other but now, after a month, we get along great.”
Even though Angelina is still new, she expressed how blessed she feels to be able to attend Bourne High School. Aside from visiting the Cape,other parts of the country she wishes to visit are vast. “I wish to visit as many places I can in America. I like to travel and see the world. I'd like to visit Florida or perhaps New York one day. Angelina maintains a healthy relationship with her friends and family back home. And although she misses them she's excited to see what Bourne High School has to offer her! Angelina admitted “ I know a lot of people wonder What could possibly make a person want to leave her comfort zone to spend a year in a foreign country, where no one speaks the same language”
We came to the conclusion that participating in a student exchange program is a perfect opportunity for students to visit foreign countries.
What is it like to be a foreign exchange student? Angelina Leloch knows. Leloch is an exchange student from Germany, presently attending BHS.
“You get to learn a lot about a different culture, ” says Leloch, speaking of the American culture. She enjoys living with a completely different lifestyle with different ideas, customs, ways of living together in communities and families, values, and attitudes. Being a foreign exchange student allows you to celebrate holidays different from yours, and you’ll start to appreciate and understand people’s feelings about the World.
Angelina is originally from Berlin Germany. She has one little brother who also lives in Germany, and another little sister and brother living in Poland with her father.) She misses Germany, but is not unaccustomed to travel.“For me it was my normal life with all my friends and family. It was like my everyday life. But my father for example lives in Poland so I get used of the idea of having to see some of my family only while I'm on vacation. But it's still my first time being completely alone on a another continent.”
Living with a host family has its own unique challenges. “The biggest challenge is in the beginning! You do not know these people and it takes some time to get to know each other but now, after a month, we get along great.”
Even though Angelina is still new, she expressed how blessed she feels to be able to attend Bourne High School. Aside from visiting the Cape,other parts of the country she wishes to visit are vast. “I wish to visit as many places I can in America. I like to travel and see the world. I'd like to visit Florida or perhaps New York one day. Angelina maintains a healthy relationship with her friends and family back home. And although she misses them she's excited to see what Bourne High School has to offer her! Angelina admitted “ I know a lot of people wonder What could possibly make a person want to leave her comfort zone to spend a year in a foreign country, where no one speaks the same language”
We came to the conclusion that participating in a student exchange program is a perfect opportunity for students to visit foreign countries.
Help Wanted? You Bet.
by Jackie Lanahan
Growing up on Cape Cod, there's a very good chance as a teenager you will be working at a tourist trap. That can vary from restaurants to ice cream shops.
I worked at my family's restaurant, Eastwind Lobster and Grille, and from May to the end of August it was a restaurant full of tourists looking for the freshest seafood around. I worked with people of many ages but I can say about seventy-five percent of the staff were high school or college students. Everything went very smoothly until August rolled around.
All of the kids (and business owners) are dreading this time because they know school is right around the corner. Not only that, but many students play fall sports and now have tryouts and practices starting. The problem is that the tourists are still here, but the staff isn't. One person definitely cannot do it all.
Look around to wherever you are, a restaurant, a store, or the local coffee shop. There's a good chance you will see a “Now Hiring” sign. One local popular establishment is hiring in all positions. The Mezza Luna really needs some help, and is not alone.
East Wind owner Jean Lanahan, feels the impact of summer help shortage.There's simply not enough time.“It affects us all pretty badly. I am stressing over relying on people to show up so they can cover the shifts that the kids worked.”
And then there’s the issue of reliable help, which is also a problem. “So now what happens if the counter girl doesn't show up that day and our other counter girl isn't able to be here because shes at practice.What do we do then? And then we have the other staff members working overtime and shifts they would ever actually work.”
There’s a chance if you are looking for work experience, you’ll get hired on Cape Cod. On-the-job training is not only an option, it’s a necessity. The best and worst part always comes at the end. We finally receive an application from one or many people. 99% of the time we will give them a shot because we need all of the hands we can get. But when can we find a chance to train them when we have a line out the door all day.”
My parents always used to make jokes as I was growing up, saying, “You have to be a special kind of person to get into the restaurant business.” Ask any local business owner and they’ll agree.
Growing up on Cape Cod, there's a very good chance as a teenager you will be working at a tourist trap. That can vary from restaurants to ice cream shops.
I worked at my family's restaurant, Eastwind Lobster and Grille, and from May to the end of August it was a restaurant full of tourists looking for the freshest seafood around. I worked with people of many ages but I can say about seventy-five percent of the staff were high school or college students. Everything went very smoothly until August rolled around.
All of the kids (and business owners) are dreading this time because they know school is right around the corner. Not only that, but many students play fall sports and now have tryouts and practices starting. The problem is that the tourists are still here, but the staff isn't. One person definitely cannot do it all.
Look around to wherever you are, a restaurant, a store, or the local coffee shop. There's a good chance you will see a “Now Hiring” sign. One local popular establishment is hiring in all positions. The Mezza Luna really needs some help, and is not alone.
East Wind owner Jean Lanahan, feels the impact of summer help shortage.There's simply not enough time.“It affects us all pretty badly. I am stressing over relying on people to show up so they can cover the shifts that the kids worked.”
And then there’s the issue of reliable help, which is also a problem. “So now what happens if the counter girl doesn't show up that day and our other counter girl isn't able to be here because shes at practice.What do we do then? And then we have the other staff members working overtime and shifts they would ever actually work.”
There’s a chance if you are looking for work experience, you’ll get hired on Cape Cod. On-the-job training is not only an option, it’s a necessity. The best and worst part always comes at the end. We finally receive an application from one or many people. 99% of the time we will give them a shot because we need all of the hands we can get. But when can we find a chance to train them when we have a line out the door all day.”
My parents always used to make jokes as I was growing up, saying, “You have to be a special kind of person to get into the restaurant business.” Ask any local business owner and they’ll agree.
Former NFL Player Brings Positive Message to BHS Students
by Tresure Gathers
A former NFL player who played four consecutive seasons for the St. Louis Rams and the Indianapolis Colts visited Bourne High School to talk to the students about how during his high high school years he overcame his mother's substance abuse issues, to become a Superbowl winning athlete. His visit was a follow up to the summer reading selection, Beneath a Meth Moon.
Clifton Crosby shared his inspirational story of one man's hard work and determination despite tough circumstances. A talented storyteller, his engaging story captivated the entire audience. Crosby is a phenomenal speaker with the capacity to inspire masses, and seemed very aware of his audience. Crosbys word choices and delivery was geared to the youth, working in youthful lingo throughout his talk. Overall, students responded well to this.
Clifton shared his four rules to stick by, which are: Set goals and act on them, be where you are supposed to be, get involved, and recognize when you need help and ask for it.
Clifton also brought up the topic of race, which can be an uncomfortable subject for some,, but he did it in a raw yet playful way which only added a sense of originality to his character. As he said himself, “That was just how it was where I’m from.”
Senior Maddie Mcdonald commented on his performance, “I respected everything he had to say,and I would love to hear more in depth about his life story.”
A former NFL player who played four consecutive seasons for the St. Louis Rams and the Indianapolis Colts visited Bourne High School to talk to the students about how during his high high school years he overcame his mother's substance abuse issues, to become a Superbowl winning athlete. His visit was a follow up to the summer reading selection, Beneath a Meth Moon.
Clifton Crosby shared his inspirational story of one man's hard work and determination despite tough circumstances. A talented storyteller, his engaging story captivated the entire audience. Crosby is a phenomenal speaker with the capacity to inspire masses, and seemed very aware of his audience. Crosbys word choices and delivery was geared to the youth, working in youthful lingo throughout his talk. Overall, students responded well to this.
Clifton shared his four rules to stick by, which are: Set goals and act on them, be where you are supposed to be, get involved, and recognize when you need help and ask for it.
Clifton also brought up the topic of race, which can be an uncomfortable subject for some,, but he did it in a raw yet playful way which only added a sense of originality to his character. As he said himself, “That was just how it was where I’m from.”
Senior Maddie Mcdonald commented on his performance, “I respected everything he had to say,and I would love to hear more in depth about his life story.”