Hajj Photo Essay Three share their personal accounts of their first time at Hajj. Page 4
Kite Runner Review This movie has no need for big-shot actors or expensive special effects. The story stands alone. Page 6
Brighter Horizons Academy
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Technology Review
Editorial
Apple releases the thinnest notebook, the MacBook Air Page 6
Lack of student participation in sports tournaments. Parents need to step up to the plate. Page 7
January 2008
Garland, TX 75044
Getting the paper from the trash to the recycling bin Blue bins in every classroom serve as reminder to recycle
By: Aziz Hammoud Staff Writer Nothing screams out “please recycle” like a blue bin with a recycling symbol in the corner of each classroom. Recycling is not a new trend at the Academy; however, greater emphasis has been placed on recycling paper this year. The Recycling Program, headed by Denise Gonzalez, chemistry teacher, distributed a total of 56 recycling bins into classrooms, lounges, and front desks of both campuses. Daily, a team of volunteers stop by each class after school to collect recyclable materials. “Most of the trash that we throw away at school
is paper. So the goal of this program is to get these papers from the trash cans to the recycling bins,”
Gonzalez said. Late in the previous academic school year, Gonzalez proposed the program as a major noncurricular
Recyling Percentages
According to a recycling habits survey conducted at the academy the trend shows that those who do recycle tend to recycle: 46% paper, 33% plastic and 21% aluminum. Graphic by Javariah Khan
project to school officials, who accepted it and offered their assistance to ensure its success. “We are eager to help preserve the environment by keeping both the school atmosphere and the outer atmosphere healthy,” Dr. Adnan Omran, school principal, said. Freshmen regularly volunteer to do the pick-up routine at the end of each day. “Asim Jetpuri [freshman], Usman Asad [freshman], and I go from class to class and take the small blue bins and empty them into a bigger bin which we empty into the dumpster. This routine usually takes 20 minutes,” Es-Haq Hassanin [freshman] said. Volunteers often sort through recycled items to find non-recyclables.
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Abitibi Consolidated based in Arlington provides two bins for the recycling program. Prior to this academic year only one bin was used, however, recycling awareness now has more parents bringing in their recyclables necessitating another bin. Photo by A Zidan,
Maintaining standards of accreditation
Moving towards the next level By: Zeena Alkurdi Editor-in-Chief
It has been one year and two months since the academy became accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS). Since then, BHA and its academic system have undergone many changes, improvements, and alterations. The academy must maintain the seven standards of accreditation: vision and purpose, governance and leadership, teaching and learning, documenting and using results, resources and support systems, stakeholder communications and relationships, and commitment to continuous improvement. The maintenance of these standards has been the focus of the past year. “Since obtaining accreditation, the academy has been in compliance with these standards,” Omran said. “As documented in the standards, continuous improvement must always take place.” Many of these improvements, such as the development of the Quality Initiative, have already begun taking place. “The focus of this initiative is the quality of education that students receive to enhance the learning/teaching process,” Omran said. “Each department will be reviewed and observed by an independent consultant that will give the academy a comprehensive report of
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“A lot of times people throw trash into recycling bins like gum and other foods that can’t be dumped for recycling,” Mohammad Makkieh [freshman] said. The Recycling Program has raised recycling awareness. Sarah Gamal [sophomore], journalism staff member, surveyed the recycling habits of 292 students from grades
5th to 11th as well as school staff members. Sixty-one surveys (21% of the total surveys) were considered invalid and disregarded. The survey results show that 80% of the valid survey participants recycle. However, only 37% of them bring recyclable material to BHA to support the recycling effort. “This program impacted me personally
at home and at school. My wife use to tell me that we needed to recycle, but I didn’t think so at the time. Now, I sort out the trash to make sure we recycle as much as we can, and I’ve even placed a recycling bin in my office,” Dr.. Omran said. Sofia Zamir, advanced math teacher, has been recycling ever since she came to America 12 years ago. She recycles anything that can be
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A total of 292 students and staff were surveyed of which 231 are considered valid. The number of families who recycle are 184 vs 47 who do not. The number who recycle paper are 173, while 123 recycle plastic and those who recycle aluminum is 81. As for the number of families who bring recyclables to BHA the number is 86. With more attention being paid to recycling and more awareness being propagated it is likely more families are contributing to the program
recycled such as paper, glass, containers, and computer cartilages. Her recycling bins are fuller than her garbage bin. “Not only does it make me feel good to recycle, but my utility bill is low because my garbage is very little,” Zamir said. “I recently got a check in the mail from the city of Plano saying that I get a $100 award for recycling.” Paper, the most recyclable item at BHA, goes through a multi-step procedure in mills, after sorting, in order to be recycled into new paper. Recycled paper can be used five to seven times before its fibers become too weak. “When paper arrives at the mill, it is run through a centrifugal pulper where things like metal or plastic that have gotten into the paper are spun out. The paper then travels to the de-inking facility where it goes into a sort of “bubble bath,” in which the ink floats to the top and is skimmed off. After its cleansing, the paper pulp travels through pipes to the paper-making-machine where it is sprayed onto giant screens on which it is ironed and smoothed into paper,” Anna Jones, Abitibi Consolidated Recycling coordinator, said. A common misconception about recycling is that it saves trees. Instead, it saves
landfill space. A ton of recycled paper is a ton that will not end up in a landfill. The minimization of landfill space is important in maintaining a healthy planet. “Recycling causes less pollution and gives us better air, water, including lake water which is what Garland is well known for,” Michele Releford, a public educational environmentalist with the city of Garland, TX, said. Within the faith of Islam, followers are instructed to be stewards who tend to the needs of the planet and abstain from harming it. Prophet Mohammed once said, ‘the world is beautiful and verdant, and verily God, be He exalted, has made you His stewards in it, and He sees how you acquit yourselves.’ (Sahih Muslim).
Research, surveys and interviews conducted by: Samira Abdourezak Usman Asad Samira Ateeq Ayah Elnashar Sarah Gamal Saman Najmi Abdullah Zidan BHA POST STAFF
Recycling Facts • Each ton of recycled paper can save 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space, 4,000 kilowatts of energy and 7,000 gallons of water. • Americans use more than 67 million tons of paper per year, or about 580 pounds per person. • Paper products make up the largest part (approximately 40%) of our trash. • Making recycled paper instead of new paper uses 64% less energy and uses 58% less water. Top: Five days a week students volunteer at both campuses to pick up, sort through and dump recyclables into large bins provided by Abitibi Consolidated. They make at least one trip a week to empty the bins. A quarterly check is than issued to the academy depending on the number of tons recycled for the period. Photo by A Elsehety Right: Part of the daily recycling ritual is for some of the high school volunteers to go to the elementary campus to empty recyclables. On this day Samira Ateeq, Sana Ali , Sadiyah Fecto [freshmen] go from class to class emptying and sorting paper. The process at both campuses takes 15 minutes from start to finish. Photo by A Zidan
• Every day American businesses generate enough paper to circle the Earth 20 times. • The highest point in Ohio is said to be “Mount Rumpke,” which is a “mountain” made up of trash - at a sanitary landfill! Rumpke is one of the nation’s largest waste and recycling companies. • Every Sunday, Americans waste 90% of recyclable newspapers. This wastes 500,000 trees.
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Students, teachers prepare GEO Bee finalist for district PSIA competition proceeds to state, By: Usman Asad Staff Writer
The district Private Schools Interscholastic Association (PSIA) competitions are approaching fast – less than a month and a half left until competition day. Fourth through eight grade students are working with teachers to surpass the 20 ribbons won last year. Students are hoping to win first and second place in their respective categories in order to advance to state competition. Last year the competition was held at St. Monica’s Catholic School in Dallas. This year students will travel to Liberty Christian School in Argyle. “Where the competition is held depends on the district of the school and time of
registration,” Stacey Ahmed, extracurricular coordinator, said. “The association went through a redistricting process and due to the timing of our registration; we were moved back to Liberty.” Teachers feel that early preparation and parent volunteers’ involvement will be key to this year’s group success. “I strongly feel there should be a meeting with the parents of competing students two to three months before PSIA,” Sofia Zamir, math teacher and PSIA trainer, said. “The parents should ensure that the child is attending practice sessions. They should encourage their child to study at home as well,” Ahmed said that the school is planning such a meeting with parents. “We have sent letters to students who are
participating,” Ahmed said. “Once we get all of them back, we will hold a meeting with parents to make sure that they understand the competition their child is in, the rules, and the need for commitment and parent involvement.” Although the school has a limited budget, teachers are purchasing as much study resources as they can. “The teachers came up with optimal resources to prepare the students, such as tests, website subscriptions and software,” Zamir said. However, teachers realize that all the resources cannot prepare the students if they themselves are not motivated and enthusiastic. “We can motivate students by holding interschool competitions and giving them small rewards,” Zamir said.
Volunteer and BHA Parent, Diane Abdulqader coaches Sarah Shaikil [4] and Zara Nadir [4] for the Number Sense portion of the upcoming PSIA competition. She meets with a group of three twice weekly. Photo by A Zidan
waits for results
By: Samira Ateeq Staff Writer
Three girls, Sarah Bawany [7], Farah Hasan [6] and Ayesha Ahmed [5] walked away from the initial school first round Annual National Geographic Bee as finalists on January 14th. Bawany won first place followed by Hasan and Ahmed second and third place respectively. Bawany was humbly thrilled when she learned she was one of the finalists moving on to the next stage. “I feel very good and happy that I made it,” Bawany said. “My parents were proud and excited as well.” This is not the first time that Bawany is a finalist in the GEO Bee. “I won second place when I was at my old school in Weatherford last year,” Bawany said. After preparing for
the written exam by studying exams of previous years and reviewing facts about the U.S. and other countries, Bawany took the State qualifying exam on January 24th. “I think that I did not do so well because it was hard,” Bawany said. “But I tried my best.” For Bawany now it is a wait and see situation. According to Stacey Ahmed, extracurricular coordinator, it can take up to a month to hear from officials. As for Hasan and Ahmed they are willing to try again. Hasan said that she liked the GEO Bee experience. “I have never been in a competition and gotten this far,” Hasan said. Both Hasan and Ahmed look forward to competing next year. “I will try again, because I now know lots of the questions that were asked,” Ahmed said.
Aysha Ahmed[5] takes third place at this years preliminary competition, Farah Hasan [6] takes second and Sarah Bawany [7] takes first place. Photo by S Ahmed
Seeking short, long term goals for improvement Continued from page 1
areas needing improvement and will recommend short and long term goals for improvement.” According to the Quality Assurance Review (QAR) certification, BHA has been identified as an ‘operational’ level of effectiveness in engaging and demonstrating the continuous process of improvement. To ensure this constant improvement, Dr.. Ian Rule, chairman of the accreditation committee, visits BHA on a regular basis to make recommendations. “As chair, I said that we need to move programs to the next level,” Rule said. “The school did very well in the review, but there are very few things that need to be changed.” These changes include the development of a curriculum specifically for BHA.
“The school uses the Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills (TEKS) curriculum,” Rule said. “This is a very good curriculum, but we have encouraged the school to find a way and make it BHA’s curriculum
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every five years, committee members can come anytime for an informal visit to assess the performance of the school and make recommendations. “This will serve as an important tool to keep
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“You don’t know how blessed you are to go to a school where you can get strong academics and prepare for college all while practicing your religion.” Ian Rule SACS Consultant
by making changes and additions to it.” Rule will be spending two days at BHA in March for internal review, per the request of Omran and the board. Although the official review only occurs
our quality of education momentum going until the 2011 SACS review,” Omran said. Rule believes that BHA has had an excellent year, and said that it is “an outstanding school.”
“I have worked with six Islamic schools, and each one is different,” Rule said. “The main characteristic that makes BHA different is that it is a college prep school. You don’t know how blessed you are to go to a school where you can get strong academics and prepare for college all while practicing your religion.” BHA is the first accredited K-12 Islamic school in the state of Texas, an accomplishment Omran is proud to point out. “This prestigious position is an incentive for us to continue to lead the way for Islamic education and Islamic schools in the States,” Omran said. “We must keep raising the bar on academic excellence for ourselves and keep the momentum of the ‘high standards of quality education going.”
Five Goals for Five Years 1. For students and graduates to be exemplary models and representatives of Islam in words and actions for their families, friends, Muslim community, and the community at large. 2. To employ top-notch teachers for all disciplines “because effective teachers are the most important element in quality education.” 3. To finish phase two and three of the academy. 4. For BHA graduates to be outstanding Muslim citizens on university campuses all over the country and abroad with their willingness to serve their community and the society. 5. For BHA to be the best educational system with strong educational leadership to continue navigating our future Muslim generation.
Page 4 January 2008 Right: Millions embark on three tier floors to perform the obligatory Tawaf (circumambulating) . People move arm in arm in only one direction. Attempting to go in the opposite direction may prove deadly as the momentum of the pilgrims is strong. Photo by N Syed Bottom: Maryam Syed [alumni] and her father stop at this historical point in Arafah. Scholars believe that this is the point where Adam and Eve met after they were cast out from heaven and lost. Arafah means to recognize to know. It is fitting that Adam and Eve would find themselves here . Photo by N Syed
Top: Pilgrims must walk back and forth seven times between the two mountains Safa and Marwah as part of the Hajj obligation. Photo by N Syed Right: Naveen Syed [senior], reveals that she is saddened to be leaving. She sits at the Jeddah airport with her family waiting for their flight. Photo courtesy of Mariam Syed Far Right: Mariam Syed [Alumni] sits in front of the Kabah, reflecting on how privileged she is to be able to have performed the Hajj. Photo by N Syed
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emotional experience by: Aysha Ahmed, Aneesa Andha, anam bakali The Hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca is an obligation required of Muslims who can afford it once in a lifetime. Three, a teacher and two students, fulfilled their obligation this past December. Each experienced different personal tests and emotions. Mariam Shabana, 6th grade Social Studies teacher traveled along with a group that included her parents, siblings, extended family and friends. She performed Umrah (a minor Hajj which can be performed any time of the year) two years prior. “The difference this time is that I was well prepared,” Shabana said. “I understood what I was doing so it was more meaningful.” Upon seeing the Holy Ka’bah her emotions overtook her. “I felt so special; I knew I was visiting with Allah,” Shabana said. Naveen Syed [senior] does not remember her Umrah trip as she
was too young, but for her this experience has been a spiritually uplifting one. “When I first saw the Holy Ka’bah I was overwhelmed,” Syed said. “I could feel that my intentions were right. I felt as if Allah (SWT) had invited me.” She spent much of her time reflecting and praying. “I sat in the Masjid for four hours every morning praying and studying Qu’ran,” Syed said. “When I preformed a ritual – especially all the walking, I was in awe thinking our Holy Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) once took these steps and now I am doing the same. This was a truly profound experience.” Sabeen Syed [freshman] prepared by reading books, memorizing specific Du’as, looking at material provided by the Hajj travel company and by watching DVD’s. “Nothing can prepare you for what you are about to feel and
experience once you are there,” Syed said. One of her most profound moments took place less than one hour after arriving at Medina. Their hotel was right across from the Mosque Alnabawi (Prophet Mohammad’s Mosque). “We had just checked in prior to Fajr prayer and suddenly the most beautiful Adhan was clutching at my heart. I have heard many calls to prayer, but none like this,” Syed said. “I felt it in my heart. I felt so privileged to be there. We prepared quickly and went to pray at the Prophet’s Mosque.” All three admit that the hardest task was performing all the required tasks with the restrictions prescribed. However, they also found something about themselves. Each had the patience to do it. “I did not want to hurt my hair (breaks the Ihram) so I kept my
Hijab on for five days, even sleeping with it on,” Sabeen said. The three were in awe of all the historic sights they were able to visit. However for Naveen and Sabeen their most memorable visit was the Prophet’s grave and Ar- Rawdah An-Nabawiyah. “I wept silently and saw that everyone else around me wept as well,” Naveen said. “I think we do because he was the messenger who revealed what is the faith of millions who practice now how he and his followers practiced then.” Sabeen said she waited seven hours to pray at Ar-Rawdah AnNabawiyah (said to be a part of heaven and will ascend on the Day-of-Judgment). “It is said that the person who gets to pray at this spot is the same as though you just prayed in heaven. What can be more special? I was happy that Allah in all His mercy let me go to hajj,” Sabeen said.
Left: One hour after landing in Medina, the Syed family visit Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi , the Prophet’s Mosque, to perform morning prayer. Sabeen Syed states that although she has heard many Adhan (call to prayer), however, none like the one called from this Mosque. Photo by N Syed Upper Right: Known as the Mountain of Mercy, Mount Arafah is the place where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) delivered his Farewell Sermon. It is obligatory for pilgrims to spend the afternoon of the ninth day of DhulHijjah in supplication. Failure to do so can invalidate the Hajj. Photo courtesy of Mariam Shabana Upper Left: The Syed family decides to walk from Mecca to Mina because the roads were congested with traffic. The distance between these places is five miles. Pilgrims must sleep at Mina. Photo by N Syed
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Best-seller sneaks onto the big screen with as much presence as ants in a kitchen. But unlike the ants, this foreign film is a pleasant and welcomed discovery. Directed by Marc Forster and based on the novel by Khaled Hosseini, The Kite Runner is a tale of cowardice, betrayal, and redemption. In short, protagonist Amir who immigrated to America after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan has to return to his Taliban-controlled homeland to rescue the son of his childhood friend Hassan. This epic leaves no room for bathroom breaks.
The story waits for no one, and there’s never a dull moment. Expect to be greeted with utter confusion after missing out five minutes of the film. This is the cost of translating a 324 page novel into a 122 minute flick. The Kite Runner has no need for big-shot actors or expensive special effects; its story alone is more than enough fuel for success. As a bonus, it also educates its audience about the messy history of Afghanistan as the country transitions from a secular one to a “Talibany” one, where men hide from the beard patrols and the halftime entertainment for a soccer match is a publiclydisplayed stoning. Be warned; The Kite Runner has an iffy PG-13 rating. It pushes its rating with some of its scene which include child rape (which is more implied than
explicit), stoning, bloody eye-busting slingshots, and strong language. Although the story invokes powerful emotions, it comes off as a little melodramatic. It’s hard to
swallow how Amir can easily throw away his unrealistically loyal, unselfish, and saintly best friend, Hassan. In addition, the movie
thoroughly covers the horrors of Taliban-rule but faintly brushes on Soviet war crimes. I highly recommend this moving movie. The Kite Runner has many themes, but one of its most striking and compelling ones is that it’s never too late to correct a wrong. I think that’s something we should all remember.
Apple MacBook Air outweighs itself Three pound notebook: maximizeda innovation n o G eek h c e
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When we all thought Steve Jobs, chairman and CEO of Apple was done surprising us, he surprised us yet again, by announcing the world’s thinnest notebook, the MacBook Air. Weighing only three pounds and measuring 12.8’’ by 0.76’’, the Air is definitely the best looking notebook ever. But is it just
By: Ali Qamar Contributing Writer
body, and no soul? The answer is no, the MacBook Air comes fully equipped with as much soul as it does body. The Air has a 13.3’’ glossy screen, and comes equipped with the recently released Leopard operating system, which is quite user friendly for even the first time Mac user. As far as the processor goes it comes
Apple has always been quite famous for their breakthrough inventions in technology. This reputation was first given to them when they released their first notebook; it then got stronger with the release of the first generation iPod, and was further immortalized with the coming of the most sought after phone in recent times, the iPhone.
Pros: Multi-Touch Pad
• Memory and Processor • Thinnest Notebook • iSight Camera
with a standard Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6 processor which runs at 1.6 GHz. However you have the option to upgrade to 1.8 GHz. Memory is 2GB with a standard 80GB hard drive. One of the latest features on the MacBook is the multi-touch pad which is quite similar to the iPhone’s breakthrough touch screen. With this
multi-touch pad you can rotate, drag, or do many other actions simply with the touch of a finger. One of my favorite features on a Mac is the built-in iSight camera which is ideal for chatting, or even picture taking. The only con to this marvelous notebook is that living up to its “thin” look, Apple had to bump off the CD/ DVD drive and provide this crucial feature as an external USB based drive. I find this one con quite astonishing, because on previous MacBook models this CD/DVD drive is so thin already. Why not use the same one on the Air? Overall Apple indeed lives up to its reputation with the newly released MacBook Air. This notebook is ideal for those who want an easy to carry laptop that packs as much punch in both looks and content department. The MacBook Air starts off at $1799 and will be available in the end of January.
Cons: Price • No built in DVD/CD drive, sold separately
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Parents need to step up to the plate Editor-In-Chief Zeena Alkurdi Anam Bakali
Staff Writers
Aysha Ahmed Aneesa Andha Usman Asad Samira Ateeq Ayah Elnashar Aziz Hammoud Saman Najmi Semira Abdourezak Sana Ali
Contributing Writer Ali Qamar
Critic / Review Writer Aziz Hammoud
Sports Writer Noor Alkurdi
Head Photographer Bakr Elnashar
Staff Photographers Ayesha Ahmed Noor Al-Ani Mona Shaito Abdullah Zidan
Online Producer Naveen Syed
Cartoonists
Javariah Khan
Graphics Design & Layout Anam Bakali
Advisors
Natalia Suleiman Maria A. Zidan
The BHA Post is published by the Journalism Dept. of Brighter Horizons Academy, 3145 Medical Plaza Dr., Garland, TX 75044. The BHA Post is a member of the Interscholastic League Press Conference and a recipient of the 2007 Award of Excellence in overall ILPC newspaper competition, and Star nominee. Letters to the Editor All of our readers are encouraged to participate in this forum by submitting letters to the editor for publication. Letters can be mailed or E-mailed to bhajournalism@sbcglobal. net. Letters must include the signature and telephone number of the writer. We reserve the right to edit letters for length and grammar. Disclaimer The views and opinions of the journalism students do not necessarily reflect or represent the views of the Academy’s Administration. The BHA Post is a platform by which the student body’s voice may be represented within the highest journalistic and Islamic ethical standards.
In response to complaints from parents about a lack of after school sports, the P.E. department organized basketball and soccer tournaments for both boys and girls this year. However, the soccer tournament was cancelled due to a lack of student participation at sign-up. It is a shame that some parents are more eager to complain than to encourage their children to sign-up for such activities. According to Kurt Schwengel, Education Editor of eHow.com, complaining effectively to a school does not stop at expressing dissatisfaction with a certain issue. He says that along with voicing one’s dislike, effective complaining includes suggesting possible solutions and being part of the solution process. This means that parents must follow through in order for a positive change to happen. Otherwise, the parent is just seen as a whiner. President and Corporate Secretary for Southwest Airlines Company Collen C. Barrett once said that when it comes to getting things done, we need fewer architects and more bricklayers. In Islam, striving to complete a task absolutely is an act of worship. Allah loves those who perfect
any job that he/she carries out, as said by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). By complaining about an issue, parents are only beginning the task. However, not making sure that this complaint results in changes, or not helping to solve the problem, leaves the
task incomplete and unperfected. While some parents may say that it is only the school’s responsibility to ensure that a complaint brings about change, the cancellation of the soccer tournament is proof that this change depends on the parents as well. Concern
was voiced and although the school responded with action, the parents did not. We advise that next time a parent voices a complaint, he/she does everything in his/her power to bring about the change desired. Otherwise, complaining is just a waste of time.
Letters to the Editor The BHA Post Online Choking Game Dear Staff: I saw the “Choking game” story online on the myhighschool.org site and I am really impressed with the design. It really catches the reader’s attention. Of course the subject is unfortanetly one that is not new at most schools, but it looks like this is new to your school. At our school we have all kinds of awareness
programs because we do have problems. I think these programs can only do so much because of peer preasure. What is important is that administration and parents do not pretend that there are no problems “with my child” so let’s not talk about it. Funny how it is those that “have no problem” that do have a problem but are in denial. Anyway, keep up the good work and I will continue to check in on your
website from time to time see what’s going on at BHA! Steve Quinley NC
Featured online and on JSPrinting website The Choking game story has been featured on the The National Edition of myhighshooljournalism.org. This is a weekly, nationwide collection of stories from high school newspapers that are hosted online. J&S Printing from AL is also featuring
the BHA Post on their website as a featured design for the next two weeks at jsprinting.com.
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