By Shea Kelly Dean of Students Mr. Millard enjoying a preview of the petting zoo. We are pleased to announce that Lucky Lad farms will be coming to campus on April 12th from 7:45-3:00 PM to improve student morale as we approach exam season. Check SoundWaves this weekend for details on how to reserve your... Continue Reading →
Tips for Dealing with The Campus Ghost
by Julia Weber Recently, it was discovered that the basement of the Echo building was haunted. The administration advised that students and faculty should not fear this phantom, and today we’re going to provide you some tips for dealing with the campus ghost! Don’t be afraid of the ghost. Like dogs, ghosts can actually smell... Continue Reading →
BREAKING: Floyd the Lizard Gone Missing: A Search for a Beloved Pet
by Julia Weber As many of you already know, Floyd, the bearded dragon located in the science building, has been Mr. McHugh’s and the school’s beloved pet for many years. However, tragedy struck this week when Mr. McHugh noticed that Floyd was not in his tank when he went to feed him. Mr. McHugh was... Continue Reading →
Understanding the Class of 2024: One of the Biggest Challenges Battle Ground has faced since 1889
By Ella McLay As a member of the class of 2024, the question asked before me is a hard question to answer. I also do not understand the campus wide Tik Toks and the random freshman fleet that our grade is. Even those in the earliest classes at BGA wish they could understand the class... Continue Reading →
Bring Your Pet to School
By Jack Cheney That’s right, You read correctly! On Thursday April 1st, all students in the upper school of BGA are permitted to bring one of their pets to school for the day. Specifics Each student is permitted to bring one pet to school, whether that be a dog, cat, fish, lizard, or parrotComplimentary treats... Continue Reading →
Dalia and Izzy on the Street
By Dalia and Izzy While scrolling youtube or tiktok, you’ve probably come across clips of a man frantically running up to people and shouting ridiculous questions at them. That man is Billy Eichner. In his show Billy on the Street, Eichner shamelessly asks strangers random questions; some of these questions include “are the Care Bears... Continue Reading →
The Center for Arts and Entrepreneurship
By Sydney Carroll With more Americans being vaccinated, the weather getting warmer, and COVID restrictions slowly being lifted, this spring is looking more and more hopeful. Within our community, one of the most exciting things this spring will be the long-awaited opening of BGA’s new Center for Arts and Entrepreneurship. While we may have seen... Continue Reading →
Bridgeton Review
By Ally Newkirk It is no surprise that Netflix’s new hit regency drama Bridgerton took over the world of streaming television. Set in 1813 London, the story primarily revolves around the rivalry between the Bridgerton and Featherington families along with the romance of the eldest daughter, Daphne. The show is set during “courting season,” the... Continue Reading →
The Little Things
THE LITTLE THINGS By Jack Cheney The Little Things is a new crime thriller film starring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto as three men pulled into the investigation by the Los Angeles police department in their hunt for an elusive serial killer responsible for the murders of five women. While that storyline might... Continue Reading →
Mr. Griffin’s Departure
By Mary Clare Jones In the early morning of January 29, students, parents, and the greater BGA community received bittersweet news. Mr. Griffin, Head of the Upper School, will be leaving at the end of the 2020-2021 school year to become the Head of School at Episcopal Collegiate in Little Rock, Arkansas. As Mr. Kesler... Continue Reading →
