The Hawkeye Issue IV

Table of Contents
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Benny the Blackhawk: the real bird
Students at crossroads
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A walk down memory lane
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Juniors
By Kiara Neely
There’s only one more year left for
the Class of 2017 and Brooke Point
juniors are using this time to focus on
their educations. Juniors were asked
what they are proud of this year. The
Class of 2017 was also asked how
junior year is going.
The Class of 2017 is proud for
many reasons, some academic. Junior
Bryce Pratt-Smalls explained, “I’m
actually proud that I’ve stayed in the
STAT program for so long.”
Junior Alex McGuire explains he
is proud of “establishing the gaming
club with Mr. Timmerman and finding
someone that I’m compatible with.”
Although students are proud of their
accomplishments, this year contained
many obstacles.
Junior year is known to be very
difficult. With ACTs and SATs,
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BP’s dress codes
Teacher myths under investigation
Summer travel tips & tricks
Good eats: raspberry lemonade cupcakes
Be Proud
many juniors find this portion of
high school to be the most stressful.
Junior Michael Torres stated “the
busy schedule and the late night
working” were the most stressful
aspects. Although the year seemed
intimidating, juniors completed the
year with grace.
Juniors also gave advice to
sophomores getting ready for
their junior years. Junior Riley
Mensah said, “Don’t be scared of the
intimidation of junior year. Just try
your best.” Junior Kyanua Gibson
replied, “Get yourself that one friend
that you can count on.” Students also
stated that sophomores should focus
on their classes and grades. The Class
of 2017 is excited for senior year and
is proud of the school and staff.
Inside scoop on spring track
2016 summer blockbusters
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Zakiya Williams
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Kyanua Gibson
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Michael Torres
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Bryce
Pratt-Smalls
ASK BENNY Behind
the
We’ve all seen the
feathery creature at school
events we know as Benny
the Black Hawk. The
question is: how well do
you know our school’s
favorite bird?
Benny is an important
part of our school’s spirit,
for some more than
others. For example,
senior Isaiah Jackson said,
“Benny the Blackhawk is
an inspiration in my life;
he is my spirit animal.” He
wanted to know, “What
do I have to do to be like
Benny
By Isabella Taffera, Sarah Moncure and Kassidy McCall
when I grow up?” Benny
responded, “Be open, be
kind, be energetic, and
love Brooke Point with all
of your heart! If you really
want to be like me, you
have to be a bird though,
which might be hard for
some people.”
A person’s choice of
breakfast food provides
insight to his or her
character. When asked
what his morning meal is,
Benny said, “Some good
worms, since I have to
get up early for school!
Sometimes Benny's cafe
downstairs makes me a
super delicious breakfast
though, and that's always
a treat!”
Sophomore Jaylen
Carter said, “Can he fly,
so he can fly me home?”
Benny responded, “I love
flying! I soar to new
heights with my fellow
Blackhawks!”
A handsome hawk
such as Benny, must
have a secret for keeping
his feathers so sleek. He
boasts about his stylist,
Momma Hawk, who takes
care of all his feathercare
needs. Benny said,
“I comb my feathers out
when necessary, and
Momma Hawk always
smooths out my feathers
before I go to any event
to make sure I look
handsome!”
Now you’ve become
an expert on all things
Benny! From cereal
to feather care, the
Hawkeye’s got
you covered.
No longer
is he just an
oversized
bird, but
our own
Benny the
Blackhawk!
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Feathers
What is your craziest
experience as Benny?
“I walked up to a group of boys,
and one of them said, ‘Yo, what's up
Mrs. Vanhook?’ I started laughing
and was like ‘What?!’ It definitely
was NOT Mrs. Vanhook in there!”
Is it hot in there?
“SUPER hot! It gets better as you
do it more often because your body
gets used to it. But you get really
sweaty, and it’s super exhausting.”
Dani Dias
Was it hard to keep your
secret?
“It was really hard at first! And also
really frustrating when people did
find out because no one is supposed
to know! But once my name got
released at senior night it made
being Benny so much easier, not
having to hold my secret in!”
What does it take to be a
good Blackhawk?
“You have to be very energetic,
pretty outgoing, patient (to deal
with the little kids), have tons of
school spirit and love for BP, and be
willing to sacrifice [for] Friday
night football games and
other sporting events.”
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