By: BHS News Staff
April 8, 2025
The final stretch is here, and we hope that everyone enjoyed their nine days off and is ready to finish this year in strong fashion.
First off, welcome back to all of the European travelers. The trip was great, overall.
The travelers on the flight from Chicago arrived in Italy smoothly and on-time, but the Philadelphia flight had some complications getting to Italy due to plane malfunctions, thanks to the landing crew. Group two was stuck in Philadelphia for about a day but had the opportunity to visit the famous Rocky Steps and eat some authentic, Philly cheesesteaks.
Soon, both groups united in Vatican City, and there was no shortage of fun and adventure. They saw many places in Italy, including Pompeii, the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Spanish steps, and the Trevi Fountain.
After Italy, both groups traveled to Greece and experienced a Greek party with plate smashing and a lot of dancing. Another thing they got to do was visit the Acropolis and the Island of Crete, while also getting to visit more sites.
Fun fact: Sophomore Gibran Boukzam celebrated his birthday at the Greek party and earned the title of a demi-god.
It was a trip to remember for all 49 travelers. Great food, lifetime memories, and no shortage of laughter.
A big shout-out to Mrs. Holko for organizing this overseas excursion. Simply, she is the best!
Moving on from the Europe trip, the upcoming weeks will be filled with End-of-Course (EOC) exams. All exams will take place in the cafeteria or gymnasium, unless specified otherwise. Here is the upcoming EOC schedule:
- ELA 8 & ELA II: April 8-9
- Science 8: April 15 and 17
- Biology (9-10): April 16
- U.S. History: April 23
- Government: April 24
- Math 8: April 28-29
- Algebra I (8-9): April 28-29
- Geometry (9-10): April 30-May 1
Remember students to get rest before each test, eat a healthy breakfast, review all materials, and most importantly, believe in yourself.
Finally, there are currently 36 school days left until Summertime. Seniors, you only have 27 maximum days remaining, so get those post-graduation plans set in stone.
Finally, outside of the testing dates listed above, here is the limited calendar for April.
- April 18: Good Friday (No School)
- April 21: Easter Monday (No School)
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THE RETURN OF THE EYE 