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Welcome to preschool

Welcome to preschool

Mariah Clogston, Writer October 3, 2017

“I honestly have never been to (Northwest Technical Center) before,” Beth Richey, the new preschool teacher for the Northwest Technical Center (NWTC), said. Despite being new to NWTC, Richey is...

A new face: serving human services

A new face: serving human services

Julia Scott, Writer October 3, 2017

Mrs. Jennifer Konrad joins the staff this year as the human services instructor within the Northwest Technical Center (NWTC). Human services is a course educating students in the career fields of teaching...

A new hair-a: the newest cosmetology addition to NWTC

A new “hair”-a: the newest cosmetology addition to NWTC

Haley Seymour, Writer October 3, 2017

Through the resignation of one cosmetology teacher, the Northwest Technical Center (NWTC) has gained another one. Ashley Duncan is the new cosmetology teacher in the NWTC. Duncan has a lot of experience...

A written experience

A written experience

Alek Wolfe, Asst. Editor September 19, 2017

Although poetry may be a dying art-form, everybody has a “poetic” story to tell. Young writers from Vergennes, Montpelier, Bellows Free Academy St. Albans, and Rock Point School had poetry brought...

The Dancing Does

The ‘Dancing Does’

Alek Wolfe, Reporter June 9, 2017

Many varsity BFA sports have the support of some type of cheerleading team. Whether it be shaking pom-poms as a cheerleader, or dancing for the BFA Dance Team, these groups are a big part of what makes...

Being Black in Franklin County, Vermont

Keiona Fulton, Writer June 9, 2017

“Oh hey, there's watermelon today, you want some?” This comment is followed by snickers and laughs. Hearing this kind of comment is something that has happened regularly at BFA, to me.  Being black...

Coyote hunting: Who the howl cares?

Coyote hunting: “Who the howl cares?”

Alek Wolfe, Writer March 16, 2017

When you mention “Vermont,” many people think of deer camps and maple syrup and cows.  Imagine having to help Vermonters find the ideal balance between the wild part of Vermont, with the domesticated...

Upward Bound provides opportunity at BFA

Ambyr Wagner, Writer March 16, 2017

High school students have a tough time when it comes to college. Some worry about the process and how they are going to get into college, while others are afraid that they will not have the money to pay...

Snow days; a blessing or a curse?

Snow days; a blessing or a curse?

Keiona Fulton, Writer December 20, 2016

Every student, from their first days of school till graduation, loves having a snow day. The white cold snow covering all that is in sight. But what happens after that? Do you have an extra day of school...

Leadership class participating in activities

Leaders are made, not born

Ambyr Wagner, Writer December 20, 2016

Many people have a wish to be more confident in themselves and become a leader. Either in their friend group, home, community or elsewhere. BFA’s Leadership class, with their teacher Mary Brouillette,...

Dynamic DECA Explored

James Konrad, Writer December 20, 2016

What in the world is DECA? To be honest with you, I had no idea until earlier in the year when I faintly heard an announcement about it over the loudspeaker as I shuffled through the cluttered hallway....

AWOD; Changing the World

Reace Baker, Writer December 20, 2016

For years, members of society have been faced with the ugliness of discrimination and forced to endure all the hate and neglect that comes with it. In October of 1913 an organization was founded to help...

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