By Parker Compton In five weeks from now, the culmination of your life and of human existence will occur. It’s what you have waited for. It’s what you have worked for. It’s what you have dreamed about every night. It’s the peak of humanity, of progress, of everything that has ever happened and that ever... Continue Reading →
New Gum Policy at BGA
By Elena Turcios We all know the “gum rule,” but do we really know The Gum Rule? Here are 10 new rules that we have to follow, and if you don't follow them, you might as well just end up in Saturday school. In English class, you have to chew polar ice. In Math class,... Continue Reading →
April Connections Game
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New Guidelines for Lab Safety Released
By Eva Chattopadhyay What is the first thing they teach you in biology or chemistry? Lab safety! Apparently, everything our teachers taught us is completely wrong. It is not just at BGA. It has been decided on a national scale for the proper tips to be sent out to schools, but they are being sent... Continue Reading →
Global Concentration Disbanded Because Earth is Flat
By The Echo Staff In a shocking turn of events, the Global Studies concentration at BGA has been abruptly canceled after a groundbreaking revelation that the Earth is, indeed, flat. The decision came after a group of students and faculty stumbled upon what they claim to be "irrefutable evidence" supporting the controversial theory. The discovery... Continue Reading →
Battle Ground Academy to Build an Ice Skating Rink in the Quad
By The Echo Staff Battle Ground Academy has just announced that an ice skating rink will replace the quad. The secretive project has been discussed for multiple months and was solidified this morning. Construction will begin in October 2026, just in time for the cold Tennessee winter. Head of Upper School Mr. Montgomery says “It... Continue Reading →
Secret Cinema in Glen Echo
By Jimin Lee The faculty and staff have been keeping a huge secret from the students for several years. While everyone was anticipating the opening of the CAE several years ago, a secret cinema was also in the works. The BGA CINEPLEX is the brand new movie theater located in the Glen Echo basement. Upon... Continue Reading →
Tips from the English Department for Essay Writing
By Parker Compton Here are some tips on what English teachers really look for in an essay: Letter count Who cares about words? Nowadays, letters are the only thing that matters to your English teacher. According to the English Department, your essay must have exactly 476 i’s, 532 l’s, 889 q’s, and no more than... Continue Reading →
FLIK Will No Longer Serve Chicken Tenders: Public Outrage
By The Echo Staff When students check what's for lunch and see the beloved chicken tenders on the menu, it seems everyone’s day has improved. The line stretches far out of the door as almost every person in the Upper School waits patiently for their crispy tenders. FLIK announced today that they will no longer... Continue Reading →
