Regeneron Semifinalist: Jacy Fang
Simona Vigodner, Managing Editor
January 20, 2017
Filed under School
Jacy Fang is one of the eight BCA semifinalists of the Regeneron Student Talent Search, formerly known as "Intel." The Chronicle was lucky enough to catch up with her and find out more about her research, motivations, and reflections on the experience. For more information on the Regeneron ...
ABF Goes British: 8 Days in London
Simona Vigodner, Managing Editor
December 23, 2016
Filed under Features, School
All photos by Megan Baumbach and Samantha Zucker. Forty juniors and seniors of ABFIB spent eight days in London this past November in the academy’s third annual global exchange program. The trip was the students’ International Baccalaureate (IB) Capstone Experience. The visit to London allowed...
No Man Is an Island: Ask Adrian Biagioli, BCA ’16
Suzan Kim
December 21, 2016
Filed under Features, School, Science & Technology
Adrian Biagioli was a sophomore three years ago, when he first began working with Mr. Lang on the Ellis Island project. The program, which involves designing a platform where people can experience Ellis Island through virtual reality technology, progressed immensely during Biagioli’s time at BCA. For...
The New BCA Greenhouse Is Open!
Katelyn Bang
December 9, 2016
Filed under Features, School, Science & Technology, Uncategorized
The new greenhouse at BCA is open for this school year, 2016-2017! The newly constructed greenhouse, attached to the renovated Environmental Science Center (ESC), serves as a classroom for many courses. These include not only academy-specific or mandatory courses such as Biology, but also the Agricultur...
Meet the Teachers: Mr. Spinelli
Rachel Hur, Rachel John
December 2, 2016
Filed under Features, School
Though a recent addition to the faculty, Mr. Spinelli is no stranger to BCA: he was part of the graduating class of AMST 2007! As our new music teacher, he directs the school choir and hosts a variety of other music electives, such as Chamber Choir, Music in Society, and Theory. The Chronicle ca...
Entrepreneurial Science- Provita Pharmaceuticals
Emily Kong and Claire Hsu
November 22, 2016
Filed under School, Science & Technology
Provita Pharmaceuticals strives to improve the quality of life of patients by extending the lifespan and increasing the efficacy and cost effectiveness of their medications. Provita is a virtual, student-run, startup biotech firm with technology aimed at extending the longevity and efficacy of ...
Halloween at BCA
Angela Lee and Hannah Noh
November 2, 2016
Filed under Features, Halloween Assembly-Monday, October 31
With Halloween just around the corner, the school is buzzing with excitement for the long-awaited day of haunted houses and costumes. As “fang-tastic” decorations adorn classroom walls and our own neighborhoods, BCA is gearing up for one of the most anticipated events of the school year. Although ...
Doc’s Farewell
Bertina Kudrin and Casey Chan
September 28, 2016
Filed under Arts, School
Just before summer began, two Academy Chronicle reporters, Casey Chan and Bertina Kudrin had a chance to sit down and talk to Doctor Findley before he retired. What followed was a delightful mix of stories, memories, and tears - the latter mostly in the eyes of the two aforementioned reporters. Abbreviations: ...
Meet the President: Mr. Liam J. Coohill
Stephen Lu
June 9, 2016
Filed under Features, School, Uncategorized
Liam Coohill is currently a junior in ABF and the recently elected student council president. Often known for his strong political beliefs, Coohill has gained a substantial amount of student support for his student leadership and charisma. However, there is much more to be seen beyond the Vineyard...
BT Boy’s Volleyball: League Champions
Stephen Lu
May 18, 2016
Filed under School, Sports
The Bergen Tech Boy’s Volleyball team became co-champions of the Big North- Liberty league after winning their game against Clifton on May 4th. For the first time in history, a sports banner will be hung in the school gym for the BT boy’s volleyball team. Going into their game against Cli...
The SCOTUS Nominee Blockade: A Dangerous Precedent for Youth?
Peter Park
May 4, 2016
Filed under School, Uncategorized, World
After associate Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia passed on February 13th 2016, the Republican-led Senate has not shown signs of abandoning its blockade of any judge President Obama nominates. Despite the President’s nominee being the “conservative Democrat” federal appeals judge Merrick Garland, ...
Kinaesthetics: 7 Years of Dance and Friendship
Laura Kang
May 1, 2016
Filed under Arts, School, Uncategorized
Every Friday after school, Kinaesthetics, BCA’s longest standing dance team, can be seen working on their next dance in front of the school auditorium. Currently led by juniors Momo Roowala, Ralph Dela Cruz, Jae Kim, and Dominic Sunga, the group continues to practice, perform, and amaze. Kinaesthe...
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