BEYOND BC: GRAHAM STODOLSKI '19/YALE '23
Every month, we'll be catching up with a BC alum who is currently in college to learn more about their college experience, including how they have dealt with disruptions during COVID-19 and how their time at Berkeley Carroll prepared them for their life Beyond BC!
BEYOND BC: GRAHAM STODOLSKI '19/YALE '23
As a sophomore at Yale University studying Computer Science and Film, Graham says opportunities at BC like Spring Intensives and elective courses always kept his curiosity piqued and instilled in him a lifelong love of learning. "School never felt tedious but instead encouraged me to explore what I was passionate about. In college, that's translated to excitement in classes, clubs, and learning from those around me. It's something that I'll have with me for the rest of my life, with BC to thank." Read more about Graham's experience "beyond BC."
"WHAT DOES COLLEGE ADMISSION LOOK LIKE IN A PANDEMIC?"
"Ah, the college process. It's the capstone to four years of a Berkeley Carroll education. The ultimate goal. It's also an agent of Beelzebub sent to Earth to inflict undue amounts of pain on unsuspecting teenagers, and I'm not being hyperbolic..." writes Editor-in-Chief Moya L. '21 in the Upper School students' newspaper, The Blotter. Read the rest of Moya's article.
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UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT EQUITY COUNCIL LEADS ASSEMBLY ON THE BLM MOVEMENT
Upper School students on the School Culture and Equity Council led a morning assembly discussing the history behind Black History Month and the Black Lives Matter Week of Action at School! Students shared how the annual celebration of the achievements of Black Americans and their central role in U.S. history came to be, and then shared the principles behind the BLM movement and the Week of Action taking place in schools across the country to focus on improving the experience of students of color.
BC'S MOCK NEWBERY CLUB SELECT THEIR CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR
Students in grades 4-8 have been reading some of the most acclaimed children's books of the year in the Mock Newbery Club! Inspired by the John Newbery Medal, the annual award given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children, students have been virtually meeting every week to discuss and vote on their favorites.
This year, the Mock Newbery Club selected seven finalists from more than 25 choices and awarded their top prize to "A Wish in the Dark," by Christina Soontornvat, which was also recognized as a Newbery Honor book by the real voting committee this year!
SENIOR SPEAKERS
Congratulations to our latest Senior Speakers, Yusaris A. '21 and Alma A. '21! Yusaris has always been curious about the unexplainable. From ghosts and aliens to interpreting her dreams, Yusaris talked about how she has used social media to discover other like minded individuals interested in the supernatural.
Alma told the audience that when she arrived at BC, she hoped to reinvent herself by working on her organizational and time management skills. Despite still often running late, Alma says this habit has also led to some of her closest friendships.
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There will be no Weekly Update on Feb. 12. Our next newsletter will be published on Feb. 19.
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Feb. 14: Freestyle Love Supreme (PA Event)
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Feb. 16: Rising 11th Grade Curriculum Night
Feb. 16: Rising 12th Grade Curriculum Night
Feb. 17: Rising 10th Grade Curriculum Night
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