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One Acts Group B taking a bow after their final tech performance before opening night.

One Acts Play Festival: An AVPA-T Senior Send-Off

Rebekah Kochman June 18, 2024

As school comes to a close, one of the many end-of-year traditions at BCA is the AVPA-T senior directed One Acts Play Festival.  Though attending one acts as an audience member is a fun experience for...

Get Fabulous for the Semi Formal

Get Fabulous for the Semi Formal

Ishika Ranka, Journalist May 1, 2024
Hey “old sport!” If you don’t know that reference, you are not alone, and are probably a freshman, as the sophomores read this very statement a countless number of times in The Great Gatsby. But, why are we talking about this anyways? Iykyk, it’s because of the Semi Formal!
A photo of Mr. Vollenweider in Zermatt, Switzerland.

BCA’s New Bio Virtuoso: Mr. Vollenweider

Isabella Hong, Writer April 24, 2024

As the new school year began, BCA wholeheartedly welcomed Mr. Vollenweider, the newest addition to the Biology department. At BCA, he teaches freshman biology and AP biology. This year will be his 12th...

Embracing Diversity: Celebrating Cultural Unity through BCA’s International Day of Acceptance

Embracing Diversity: Celebrating Cultural Unity through BCA’s International Day of Acceptance

Kathryn Choi March 27, 2024

On Friday, January 26, the BCA community got together to watch the incredible IDA performances of 14 different cultures. Ranging from Korean to Afro-Caribbean performances, BCA students were able to view...

Three students studying at the high chairs.

A Guide to the Hangout Spots of BCA

Dana Chung March 27, 2024

From high chairs to benches, over the last few months BCA has begun to establish new areas for students to relax around the campus. Yet, many of the current additions to the school have gone unnoticed....

Empowerment through Education; Black History Month at BCA

Empowerment through Education; Black History Month at BCA

Mia Subrahmanyam February 26, 2024

It’s February, which means it’s Black History Month, a special time to shine a light on Black culture, experiences, and the struggles and triumphs of the Black community in the United States. Starting...

KnightVision: BCA's New Show!

KnightVision: BCA’s New Show!

Samantha Holden, Journalist February 26, 2024

Throughout this current school year, only ten students at Bergen County Academies have been taking Mr. Lang’s full year broadcasting course. Within this class, they have been taught several components...

Meet the Teacher: Mr. Hodroski

Meet the Teacher: Mr. Hodroski

Eliot Lee, Writer February 26, 2024

Mr. Hodroski is a physics teacher who has been at Bergen County Academies for three years. In total, Mr. Hodroski has taught for 12 years in the education field. Mr. Hodroski is responsible for teaching...

The final gingerbread house display outside of room 226.

A Look Into ACAHA’s 2023 Gingerbread House

Anna Meyerzon January 31, 2024

What better way to celebrate the holidays than making and decorating a gingerbread house? This fun tradition allows you to release your creative side while making something tasty, but the senior class...

New Jersey All-State Chorus and Orchestra: A Celebration of Young Talent

New Jersey All-State Chorus and Orchestra: A Celebration of Young Talent

Edward Lee January 31, 2024

This year's New Jersey All-State Chorus and Orchestra event, sponsored by the New Jersey Music Educators Association (NJMEA), displayed an array of New Jersey's finest young musicians. The event featured...

2023 Fashion Trends: Here to stay, or so last year?

2023 Fashion Trends: Here to stay, or so last year?

Mia Subrahmanyam January 24, 2024

It’s 2024, and with the new year come countless articles, videos, and posts all trying to predict fashion’s next big thing. However, the start of a new year is also a time to reflect on many fashion...

2023 BCA Wrapped

2023 BCA Wrapped

Isabella Hong January 24, 2024

At BCA, many students have headphones or earbuds in their ears during class, lunch, or even at home, certainly listening to music. From rap to indie pop to classical music, there is so much variety in...

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