Abby Hawkins
1. Favorite school subject:
AP Biology and Advanced Acting
2. Most influential classes / teachers
Mr. Flam: He taught my Acting 1, Acting 2, and Advanced Acting classes. These classes taught me a lot about theater and performing arts in a very supportive environment.
Ms. Saxena: She taught my AP Biology class and she was very supportive and overall an amazing teacher.
3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you:
PAC: I have done PAC since my freshman year musical (Spongebob). Since then I have contributed in some way to every show. The PAC is such a supportive and fun community to be a part of. I am very excited for the up-coming PAC year and to perform Romeo and Juliet soon. Lacrosse: I have played BHS Lacrosse since my freshman year. The team is so fun to be a part of each spring.
4. What are you most proud of doing or being part of, either at BHS or in the community?
I am most proud of being a part of the Make A Statement Day Committee who plans/runs MASD.
5. What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about working at summer camp, dance, and theater.
6. What words of wisdom would you like to leave for other BHS students?
Try new things including sports or performing arts because you never know what you might end up loving.
Jack Callanan
1. Favorite school subject:
AP Economics
2. Most influential classes / teachers
AP Economics with Mr. Z, Honors Economics with Mr. Goldfine, Precalc with Ms. Shah, and English 11 with Ms. Bloom
3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you:
PALS Club, Baseball, Coaching Basketball
4. What are you most proud of doing or being part of, either at BHS or in the community?
I am proud of becoming a role model for the younger kids I coach and for the hard work I put in at BHS.
5. What are you passionate about?
I’m passionate about helping others, contributing to my school along with snowboarding and golf.
6. What words of wisdom would you like to leave for other BHS students?
Try your best
Jared Rife
1. Favorite school subject:
AP Bio, Anatomy & Physiology, and other science classes
2. Most influential classes / teachers
Mr. Goldfine and Coach George
3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you:
Training and racing with the BHS cross-country team and competing throughout New England with my cross-country ski team, Eastern Mass XC
4. What are you most proud of doing or being part of, either at BHS or in the community?
As captain of the BHS cross-country team, it’s been satisfying to see my teammates running fast at Rock Meadow and contributing to the team. I’m also proud of my volunteer work with Youth Enrichment Services for Boston’s Kids (YES Program), teaching kids to cross-country ski and leading on-snow games. Another highlight was singing the National Anthem at Fenway Park with the BHS Chorale sophomore year.
5. What are you passionate about?
I’m passionate about snowy winters and protecting the environment from the effects of climate change. It’s difficult to be a XC skier in Massachusetts when there is no snow.
6. What words of wisdom would you like to leave for other BHS students?
You don’t have to be bold or outgoing to be a leader. Find a leadership style that works for you and make an impact on something you care about.
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