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Working in his office, Daniel Stechschulte, assistant principal, fulfills his daily responsibilities. “Mr. S is confident, a quick study, and enjoys being with the students,” Clark said. Photo by Bella Leon.
New Assistant Principal Joins Bak Staff
September 14, 2022
Firefighter Gabriel Springer looks up at the sentimental piece of the building. Station 63, in Palm Beach Gardens, has a public memorial for people to mourn the lives that were lost on 9/11. “It always makes us aware when we get calls. We always wonder what could happen today,” Springer said. Photo by Kya Small-Brush
2001 Attack Has Lasting Impact
September 12, 2022
Studying for the language arts FSA for the final time, Milo Stamp, eighth grade communications major, taps into his expansive vocabulary to find the best answer to a high level comprehension question. “I’m happy this is the last time [I’m taking it]. It’s such a repetitive test,” Stamp said.
Students, teachers give opinions on FSA
May 4, 2022
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson testifies on the third day of her Senate nomination hearings to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (Yuri Gripas/Abaca Press/TNS)
New Supreme Court Justice inspires Bak students
May 4, 2022
Rushing in after the regular line, kids in the a la carte line get to choose between items like chips and cookies. Jacob Quartel said, “A lot of people were losing their place in line during the first semester. Now, everything is more efficient.”
New line system in place at lunch
May 2, 2022
Loading Google Meet, Isabella Monte, seventh grade dance major starts a conference. “Sometimes the Google Meet could get blurry,” Monte said. “Or, you could get kicked out of the meet.” Photo by Shrenik Keshava
Students reflect on virtual auditions
October 10, 2022
Utilizing her study hall class, Lyra Radashkevich, eighth grade communications major, works hard to finish a history worksheet. “I plan to achieve my goals by having good time management, so I am able to finish all my work and still have time to do other fun activities. I even set alarms on my phone, so that way I could stick to a schedule,” Radashkevich said. Photo by Cassie Glomann
Students create goals to thrive this year
October 10, 2022
6th grade students Summerill and Nicolaas eating lunch with a few of their friends. “I was really happy that I got in,” Nicolaas said. Photo by Bella Leon
Sixth graders adjust to middle school
October 10, 2022
Percentage of new students in eighth grade for the 2022/23 school year. Graphic by Mabruk Alam. Number of students from Bak website. Graphic by Mabruk Alam
Record number of new students enroll at Bak this year
October 10, 2022
Spending time with her friends, Finleigh Townsend makes the most of the time she has left with them for this school year. “I’m going to miss all of my friends that I have made at Bak, and I will miss performing with all of them,” Townsend, eighth grade dance major, said.
Eighth grade students move on to high school
May 4, 2022
Reading through his digital textbook, Brody Gansz, seventh grade theater major, uses the resources located in the online counterpart to work on his assignment. “They have a lot of good tools to make reading easier, and it does a good job of explaining whats happening in the text,” Gansz said. Photo by Jaya Ramanujan
Students say new textbooks enhance learning
October 10, 2022
Theater majors follow steps to learn a dance in preparation for their production of “Oklahoma.” Zachary Fischetti, eighth grade theater major, said, “It feels pretty good to be a part of this, and Im really excited, as it incorporates all aspects of musical theater.” Photo by Rotcelyn Caceres
Eighth grade theater students prepare for the new ‘Oklahoma!’ musical
October 10, 2022
Jamie Groves refines her students’ skills for their upcoming fall concert. “I love seeing what the new students have learned,” Groves said. Photo by Christian Nemes
Bak musicians return to improve their skills for upcoming fall concert
October 10, 2022
Preparing for one of MSOA Replay’s premiere shows, Jamie Bohanek, eighth grade communications major, positions the camera for the upcoming segment. “My favorite part of this class is getting to learn about all the interesting things that we are covering. I get to grow more as a communications student,” Bohanek said. Photo by Gabby Cohen
Lights, camera, action: TV magazine returns to Bak
September 27, 2022
Playing the witch in “Into the Woods”, Danielle Yodowitz finishes the song. Yodowitz said, “I feel I did great and I had lots of fun performing.”
Eighth grade theater students perform last musical
May 4, 2022
Opinion: Bak students need access to lockers
October 17, 2022
FAST testing provides hopes for future years
October 10, 2022
Sometimes, students peer pressure others into spreading lies. According to verywellfamily.com, if everyone else in their circle of friends is gossiping or spreading rumors, kids feel like they have to do the same thing in order to be accepted. Photo by Liliana Kirby
Elimination of rumors improves school community
October 10, 2022
An auto reply email notifies Ashwin Kishor, eighth grade communications major, that his email to his student interview contact is blocked. Photo by Lillian Howells
Peer to peer email communication has benefits
May 2, 2022
Bak contributes to students’ growth
May 2, 2022
A large passageway surrounds the great and aged temple of Sri Amman Kovil, in India. “It was my grandpa and his brothers who built the temple a long time ago. One of the cool parts of the structure is the staircase at its side, which is used to go up on the top for rituals and religious ceremonies,” Yuvan Shandalingam said. Courtesy of Yuvan Shandalingam
Students reflect on their summer adventures
October 10, 2022
Playing the piano, Carrie Leahy, vocal teacher, sings to the tune of the song, “Do Re Mi.” “I like that people can use singing to express themselves, and it can inspire both the singers and the audience,” Leahy said. Photo by Trinity David
New faculty and staff join the Bak team
October 10, 2022
Explaining what her classes entail, Shakendra Moorer, communication teacher, shows Bak parents what their child works on and experiences. “I like seeing their smiles and when they ask questions. It allows us to develop a closer relationship with them overall,” Moorer said. Photo by Maja Milovanovic
Back in person: Open house brings together teachers and families
October 10, 2022
Taking notes, Marton Papp writes down details about the Norse civilization. “We copy down information about each topic, while Mrs. Barefoot informs us about other facts,” Papp said.
Elective class focuses on mythology
May 4, 2022
In honor of her exemplary photo, Maya Koppada, eighth grade visual arts major, wins first place in the Zoe Loren Photography Contest. “I became interested in photography in sixth grade when my mom bought me a camera, and I’ve liked [photography] ever since,” Koppada said.
Visual majors place in Zoe Loren Photography Contest
May 4, 2022
The new panic buttons provide many parents with the reassurance that their children are safe. “It’s really comforting to know that the teachers have an effective and reliable way to contact the right people during a certain situation,” Bharat Purohit, Bak parent said. Photo by Yashvi Rajpurohit
New panic button system in Palm Beach County Schools is designed to promote school safety
October 10, 2022
The new sports registration website for Palm Beach County Schools, aktivate.com, provides many families with a more suitable way to sign their kids up for sports. “I feel like its convenient that it is online now and accessible to anyone,” Brianna Babinski, eighth grade vocal major, said. Photo from Aktivate website
Palm Beach County School District introduces a new way to register for athletics
October 10, 2022
Mayor Keith James and City Planner Tiffany David at the State of the City 2022. “I knew that I wanted to improve this customer service organization. So, we came up with this idea for an app,” James said. Photo courtesy of Rebecca DeLaRosa
New app for West Palm Beach residents helps solve problems in the city
October 10, 2022
Passengers and staff walk over a set of “Pavegen” tiles at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). The tiles function by converting kinetic energy from human footsteps into electricity.
Pavegen steps into future of energy
May 4, 2022
Chambara, or swordplay, is one of the returning games in “Nintendo Switch Sports.” (Nintendo of America/TNS)
Nintendo releases new sports game
May 4, 2022
With Halloween approaching, that means the festive candy is as well. Candies such as Hershey’s Chocolate Bar, candy corn, Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins and Halloween Kinder Joy Eggs are shown. Photo by Kya Small-Brush
Review: Never fear, a Halloween candy review is here
October 10, 2022
“Minions: Rise of Gru” plays for viewers at Regal Cinemas. Photo by Mabruk Alam
Review: Summer 2022 brought new movies and music
October 10, 2022
In anticipation, Zsombor Papp sits at the edge of his seat while viewing a Goosebumps movie. “I really like watching these thrillers,” Papp said.
Halloween movies of the past spook audiences today
October 10, 2022
“Stranger Things” backstage the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. (Mark Boster/ Los Angeles Times/TNS)
High expectations for summer releases
May 4, 2022
From left, Jessica Williams, Callum Turner, Fiona Glascott, Dan Fogler, Jude Law and Eddie Redmanye in “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.” (Warner Bros. Pictures/TNS)
‘Fantastic Beasts’ sequel soars to great heights
May 4, 2022
At tryouts, Madelyn Horner warms up by throwing a ball to her partner. “Warming up, stretching, and throwing to each other at the beginning of practice is necessary so you are ready to work and play hard for the entirety of it,” Shah said. Photo by Cole Hoffman
Softball returns to Bak for the first time since the pandemic
October 10, 2022
Hitting the baseball, Ben Bagatell, eighth grade communications major, sends the ball to the outfield. “I can bring great balance to the team because I believe I am one of the more powerful hitters,” Bagatell said. Photos by Gabby Cohen
After COVID, baseball team pitches into beginning of season
October 10, 2022
Sylvia Douglas, Eric Bolanos, and Jaya Ramanujan are new members of the Original Oratory event, which is where you write a 7-10 minute speech about a topic that is important to you. Bolanos, eighth grade vocal major, listens attentively to his event captain as she explains how the event works. “I chose to do OO because personally, I love giving speeches,” Bolanos said. Photo by Cole Hoffman
Banging the gavel once again: Students return to in-person Speech and Debate tournaments
October 10, 2022
Attempting to roll a pair of sixes, Chase Bauer, sixth grade theater major, plays “HeroClix” in the media center. “It’s [Geek Games] about students teaching and playing with other students,” Zane Hurley said.
Geek Games provides haven for students
May 4, 2022
The track and field team members run around the track to prepare for upcoming competitions. “The constant running is a big challenge because it can become difficult to keep running after a while,” Carl J. Gibbons II, eighth grade shot put event said.
Track, field team sprints into new season
May 4, 2022
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