University Step Challenge

The goal of our Step Challenge is to recognize, collectively as a school community, the benefits of walking and physical activity. By converting the mileage to all the University's that our Seniors have decided to attend from BTHS to steps we can calculate the approximate steps it takes to walk to all the schools by the years end. As of yesterday, our students have listed 22 schools they will be attending in the Fall. The closest 11 schools are posted on the wall in front of the elevator on 1st floor. We certainly have a challenge but easily attainable as a whole school community. The next 11 schools will be posted as we have stepped the distance to the first group of schools.

University Step Challenge Reporting Form

Step Challenge Activity Equivalents 

Please refer questions to the promising FDA student group members or Health Office

CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO WALK 10,000 STEPS A DAY!
COUNT YOUR STEPS AND REPORT!

BTHS Presents Willy Wonka!

By: Sonal Mahindroo & Anna McDonough

Following the success of Biotechnology High School’s production of Annie, the Arts & Entertainment Club put on its second-ever musical this past April! Students took to the stage to perform an adaptation of Willy Wonka. The cast, pit, and crew worked tirelessly for months to yield a wonderful show, and with the help of dedicated directors and Mr. Dannen, the devoted advisor of the club, an incredible show was put forth.

Willy Wonka is based on the 1964 children’s novel by Roald Dahl. The musical had its world premiere at the Theatre Royal in London on June 2013, while the play premiered in 2004. The plot follows Willy Wonka, a famous candy manufacturer, who has planned a contest where he hides golden ticket in his candy bars. This will allow five lucky winners a private tour of the Wonka factory as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Unfortunately, the first four winners end up being unappreciative brats. However, Charlie Bucket wins the final golden ticket under unfavorable circumstances, and is the only likeable winner. The five children embark on their unique tour of the Wonka factory and quickly learn that things can go from sweet to sour if they don’t follow Wonka’s rules.

The MPR was adorned with chocolates and sweets on the nights of April 28th and 29th. Carey Lau, Visual Arts Chair of the A&E Club, facilitated the creation of the magical sets, and Laura Vorbach made sure every prop made it to the stage. Directors Nina Samuel, Emma Mueller, and Isabel Wallace put in countless hours  to make sure everything ran smoothly for both performances, and they even made appearances as squirrels in one of the fascinating candy rooms! The cast included 20+ talented BTHS students, featuring Ben Buckman as Willy Wonka, Gaby De Los Santos as Charlie Bucket, and Matteo Guzman as Grandpa Joe. Angela Zhao served as the conductor of the pit band, and the music was undoubtedly one of the focal points of the shows. Choreographers Patricia Magistrado and Aneesha Doshi effortlessly incorporated whimsical dances into the show, and because of the combined effort of all the students, the musical was a tremendous success.

Mr. Dannen eloquently summarized the entire experience in a few words: "Musicals are a lot of work with a lot of moving parts, but everyone pitches in to get the job done. It's really a labor of love for all of us and I think the final product reflects that." The commitment of all involved people was most definitely worth it in the end, and BTHS was able to produce another beautiful show!

Teacher Appreciation Week Video

To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6), Juniors Nihar Desai & Daniel Andrade took the lead in creating this video for Biotech teachers. Students created and filmed raps, poems and other creative messages to express gratitude for the teachers that have helped them succeed.

THANK YOU TEACHERS FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!

First Annual Boys Night Out

Biotechnology High School hosted its first Boys’ Night Out Event on Friday, April 15th, 2016. Male students have long rallied for a male version of girl’s night out, and after nearly ten years, it has finally happened! The admission cost was $6; attendees were provided with unlimited refreshments, up to 3 slices of pizza, and assorted dessert items, all included in their admission! BNO began after school and lasted until 8:30pm; there were nearly 60 attendees.

While at the event, students were able to participate in quite a few activities, such as badminton, basketball, soccer, kan-jam, ping pong, and video games. The most unique activity was probably videogames — games were projected onto the hallway walls using white sheets and classroom projectors.

The next day, a survey was sent out to evaluate what everybody thought:

• 100% of those that responded said that they had a great time.
• 43.3% of those that responded wanted BNO to be overnight next year whereas 56.7% said it should remain after school.
• 76.7% of those that responded supported having two after school BNOs each year, with one in the fall and one in the spring.

Overall, the response was very positive, and we look forward to planning next year’s event, keeping everybody’s feedback in mind! Let’s hope that it turns out even better!

To see photos taken at the event - click here

Yours truly,

Daniel DiPietro and the rest of the BNO Planning Board

End of Year Info For The Class of 2016

Attention Seniors & Parents:
Please review the following information!

• Senior Awards Invitation
• Senior Trip Permission Slip
• Mentorship and Graduation Day Altered Schedule Permission Slip
• Graduation and End of Year Details

Contact Senior Class Advisor Mrs. Andrea Olsen if you have any questions!