Table of Contents 3 4 Benny the Blackhawk: the real bird Students at crossroads 5 A walk down memory lane 6 7 8 11 9 10 Juniors By Kiara Neely <strong>The</strong>re’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. <strong>The</strong> Class of 2017 was also asked how junior year is going. <strong>The</strong> 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, 2 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. <strong>The</strong> Class of 2017 is excited for senior year and is proud of the school and staff. Inside scoop on spring track 2016 summer blockbusters 0 Zakiya Williams 7 Kyanua Gibson 2 Michael Torres 1 Bryce Pratt-Smalls ASK BENNY Behind the We’ve all seen the feathery creature at school events we know as Benny the Black Hawk. <strong>The</strong> 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 <strong>Hawkeye</strong>’s got you covered. No longer is he just an oversized bird, but our own Benny the Blackhawk! wesharepics.info 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.” 3