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Middle School Hosts Science Conference with “Science Knight”The annual Eighth Grade Science Fair experienced a makeover this year, transforming the evening from a mere show-and-tell to a full scale science conference, complete with poster sessions, a keynote speaker, and various symposia. More
Upper School Design Class Gets “Real World” TasteStudents in John Norton’s Upper School design class experienced a taste of a world-class design firm during a recent field trip to Sasaki Associates Inc. in Watertown, Mass. More
Mr. Kendrick Visits the FedA once-in-a-lifetime opportunity came about for BB&N economics and math teacher Tim Kendrick when he was one of just 45 economics teachers nationwide selected to attend a conference in Washington, DC, co-sponsored by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and the Foundation for Teaching Economics. More
All-Star Debaters Tackle Healthcare IssueTensions were high in the US Theater as two teams of sophomore “all-star” debaters prepared to face off in this year’s Spring Debate. Picking a topic straight from the headlines, the students argued opposing sides of a resolution that the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act should be declared unconstitutional. More
Lower School Librarian Weighs in on “The Hunger Games”The Hunger Games has become a hot topic with regards to what is “too much” or “over the top” for young readers and viewers. Lower School librarian Heather Lee saw it all coming two years ago when she first read The Hunger Games, and checks in now with a few thoughts. More
Computer Scientist Brings App Expertise to Middle SchoolThe Middle School KNBC (Knights Broadcasting Club) was thrilled to welcome computer scientist Karl Ruping and his daughter Nanako (a BB&N third grader) to a recent meeting of the tech savvy club. More
8th Grade Science Project Connects Academic World to Outside WorldChemistry has always been a component of the eighth grade science curriculum, but this year, through this field study, the students experienced the interrelationship between chemistry and environmental sciences for the first time. More
Andrew Warren Helps Budding Filmmakers Focus Their Creative VisionStudents in Andrew Warren’s Film and Video class are in the business of creating illusions. And that, they have learned, is no simple task.... More
“Lemonade Mouth” Author Visits Middle School“Which sentence is more interesting to you?” asked young-adult novelist Mark Peter Hughes to a captive audience of more than 50 Middle Schoolers during his recent visit to BB&N. “Justin jumped off a cliff.” Or, “Justin Bieber jumped off a cliff.” The laughter that rocked the room clearly proclaimed the latter. More
BB&N Math Team Finishes Second in State MeetThe BB&N math team continued its trend of excellence recently when it finished second among small schools at the State Math Meet on Monday, April 2nd. Competing with over 450 students from area schools in grades 10 through 12, BB&N “mathletes” calculated and quantified their way to the finals with skill and poise. More
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