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BCA Takes on DECA SCDC 2025: A Recap of the Conference

BCA Takes on DECA SCDC 2025: A Recap of the Conference

Ashna Patel March 12, 2025

From March 4th to March 6th, BCA students from the Academy of Business and Finance traveled to Atlantic City, New Jersey, to compete at the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) State Career Development...

Club Getaway: BCA's Annual Freshman Trip

Club Getaway: BCA’s Annual Freshman Trip

March 12, 2025

From September 4th to 6th, the class of 2028 freshmen at BCA traveled to the annual freshman overnight trip, Club Getaway, which kicked the school year off on the right foot. The trip was a great experience...

Meet the New Chef: Chef Jerel Dam Jhocson

Meet the New Chef: Chef Jerel Dam Jhocson

Barbara Leschinsky, Writer February 26, 2025

Chef Jerel joined Bergen County Academies as the new culinary instructor for the Academy for Culinary Arts and Hospitality Administration in September of 2024. Interestingly, he also attended BCA as a...

Mrs. Torres-Perez

Meet the Teacher: Mrs. Torres-Perez

Vatsal Upadhyay, writer February 19, 2025
Do you want to learn more about BCA's new Spanish teacher? If so, then read 'Meet the Teacher: Mrs. Torres-Perez!
The Power of Music Therapy: A Closer Look at Solis and Luna Arts Club

The Power of Music Therapy: A Closer Look at Solis and Luna Arts Club

Edward Lee February 12, 2025

Music, often referred to as a universal language, can stimulate emotions, memories, and physical responses. Music therapy uses this power to promote healing and well-being. One inspiring example of...

Behind the Scenes of the BCA Student Council

Behind the Scenes of the BCA Student Council

Claire Kim, Contributor February 12, 2025

What does it really take to be a student council member at BCA? This team works hard to improve student life and strengthen the school community. The BCA Student Council is supervised by advisors Mr....

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The Stanley Cup Takes on BCA

Hyaemhin Moon December 4, 2024

An essential hydration tool or an oversized sippy cup? The Stanley cup is the new, up-and-coming icon of the consumerism industry and currently, Gen Z’s latest obsession. Not to be confused with...

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....

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