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PHOTOS: Bak’s Green Team reinvigorates beautification efforts

February 26, 2019

Fletch’s fall festival brings clubs together

November 15, 2018

Inspired by Eliana Gerard’s talent, the dance majors mimic her movements. The students were taught to move freely and live everyday as a dancer. Hayden Pontius, seventh grade dance major, said, “This was the most fun class I have had in a long time. Eliana was so inspiring and talented.”

Former student Eliana Girard inspires Bak dancers

May 18, 2018

The Step Team performs a routine for the talent show. The event was held on May 11, and included other performances by the cheer team, singers, and more.

Students perform at curtain calls talent show

May 18, 2018

NJHS members participate in gleaning to help community

From cucumbers to red potatoes, gleaning is a service program where volunteers collect fruits and vegetables for the needy of South Florida. According to crosministries.org, the Department of Children and Families estimated that 54 million pounds of produce went to waste every year. Through gleaning, volunteers helped reduce that number and gave back to the community.

Bella Velez, Co-Editor in Chief

May 18, 2018

Bak’s Step Team performed at Palm Beach Lakes High School and got first place. Their theme was “Creepy Clowns.” Moore said, “It was like a combination of It and Bak.”

Star steppers make their way to nationals

May 18, 2018

With their eyes glued to the finish line, Koen Davis, seventh grader, (left) and Isaiah Horton, seventh grader, (right) try to out run their Bear Lakes opponents. In the 100 meter, Davis placed second and Horton placed third. “I enjoy track and I think it is cool to be able to compete and run with friends while getting exercise,” Davis said.

Track and field members grow, improve their skills, race times, endurance

May 18, 2018

Boys Volleyball spikes into end of season

Luca Oberndorfer, setter, and Cole Hamilton, outside hitter, wait to set the ball and make a good play against the opposing team, Independence. They later lost the game against Independence, losing both sets on May 7.

Snehith, Enjem

May 18, 2018

Salcedo takes a breath as she is about to finish the 50 backstroke. “I like the start of the race when I’m flying off the block and start the first stroke,” Salcedo said.

Bak students swim their way to Junior Olympics

April 12, 2018

Students compete at academic games state tournament

Miles Wang, Assistant Editor in Chief

April 10, 2018

Bak students representing Palm Beach County competed at the State Academic Games on March 3. “State Academic Games was a fun event where I could hang out with my friends while also experiencing the thrill of competition,”...

Butterfly Garden helps beautify school

The Green Team and Student Government Association have plans to rebuild the Butterfly Garden, and will keep a plaque commemorating Paula Hough, who originally organized it in 2008. Lee Glaze, magnet coordinator, said, “Due to all the hurricanes that we had recently, a lot of the trees have been damaged and dried up so we eventually want to start by building up and keeping the memory of Mrs. Hough.”

Ava Wherley, Copy Editor

April 10, 2018

Speech, debate tournament shows off student’s skills

After presenting her speech and being evaluated by judges, Mariana Colom, sixth grade communications major, receives her second place trophy. Students competed in BLANK events, which ranged from original oratory speech to congress debate. “I feel special to be part of the Bak team. We have this family bond where everyone supports each other, and it is a great experience,” Colom said.

Carina Wang, News Editor

April 10, 2018