The Bonny Eagle Robotics Team, Team 133, competed in the UNH District Robotics Event last Saturday and Sunday at the Whittemore Center, University of New Hampshire in Durham NH. The competition consisted of 41 teams from around New England competing for the Winners banner and many possible awards. The team played in twelve qualification matches finishing in 2^nd place qualifying them to move on to the playoffs. The top 8 teams choose two other teams to join them in forming three team alliances. The number one seed Team 6329 Bucks Wrath from Bucksport Maine chose us to join their alliance along with Team 7913, “Bear”ly Functioning Robotics from Bristol NH. In the playoffs the alliance of these three teams went undefeated to win the event! They will be attending district championships with 89 other teams next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 6, 7, and 8 at the Big E in Springfield MA.

 

Congratulations to the BE robotics team on their accomplishment and we wish them luck at the District Championships!

 

 This is a reminder to all Model UN students that there will be a mandatory meeting on Thursday, March 9 at 2:00 in Room 222.  Contact Ms. Dolan with any questions.

 

FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS -

Please check your class Google Classroom for a short survey for yearbook.

SENIORS

This is the last day to vote for faculty/staff superlatives.  Please take the couple minutes to complete it. It can be found in the class Google Classroom.

Quotes/Shout Outs - Last chance for you to submit one.  Not sure if you already submitted them - see Mrs. York or Mr. Price.  Thank you.

 International Women's Day 2023

#EmbraceEquity

For International Women's Day and beyond, let's all fully #EmbraceEquity.  Equity isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a must-have.  A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society's DNA.  And it's critical to understand the difference between equity and equality.  The aim of the IWD 2023 #EmbraceEquity campaign theme is to get the world talking about Why equal opportunities aren't enough. People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action. 

Wednesday – March 8
Today’s famous storyteller is Laura Ingalls Wilder.  As the second of five children, Laura grew up in a family that moved frequently from one part of the American frontier to another.  In 1882 at the age of 15, she began her career as a teacher in rural schools.  For the next three years she taught three terms of school, worked for a local dressmaker, and attended high school, but did not graduate.  In 1885 she married Almanzo Wilder and they had two children, Rose and baby Wilder who died before being named.  They lived through rough times and after living in a few different places, in 1894 they bought a farm near Mansfield, Missouri, and named it Rocky Ridge Farm.  In 1911, Laura submitted an article to the Missouri Ruralist and it led to a permanent position as a columnist and writer.  She began writing books based her life and the first book, Little House in the Big Woods, was published in 1932.  She went on to write eight more books that are still read today.  The television series Little House on the Prairie that ran from 1974 to 1983 was based on her books.  

Tomorrow we will learn about Martha Ballard and her diary.

 Tuesday - March 7

Today’s storyteller is actress Mary Pickford.  Mary Pickford was born in Canada and as a child started acting after the death of her father.  By the age of 18, she was playing on Broadway.  In 1909 she starred in the silent film The Violin Maker of Cremona but returned to Broadway.  In 1913 she turned permanently to the screen and went on to own and star in her own production company.  Mary was dedicated to her craft, and she created quality entertainments.  She was known for her ringlet curls, expression of sweet sincerity, and invincible innocence earning her the nickname America’s Sweetheart.  In 1917 she was paid $350,000 for each of three films.  Mary continued to star in silent films and won an Academy Award for her performance in the film Coquette in 1929.  After making her 194th film, she retired from the screen as her career had begun to wane with the advent of sound, but she continued working for the film industry for several years.  In the last years of her life Mary became a recluse at her lavish estate, Pickfair, and struggled with alcoholism.

Tomorrow we will learn about Laura Ingalls Wilder.

 Congratulations to all track and field athletes who competed at the New England Championship over the weekend. The Scots had a day for the record books with 4 school records being set. The boys 4x200 meter relay team of Ethan Kane, Peyton Lee, Ryan Berry and Jake Schmader broke the school record running the 5th fastest time in state history, Julia Pendleton added another 2” to her school record with a jump of 17’5”, Xavier Lemieux went 9:40 in the 2 mile to best the old school record by over 5 second and Jacob Schmader broke the school record in the 600m capturing his 5th indoor school record this season and now has the most track records in Bonny Eagle History. Marina Violette and Allie Hesler both set season best times, Gwen Catalano set a new personal best in the 2 mile and Addy Thibodeau was the top Maine finisher in the 2 mile.

Congratulations to all BE track athletes who competed this weekend!

It's time to vote for your favorite North Star YA book!  Students who read 3 or more  North Star books are eligible to vote for their favorite book.  Ballots can be picked up in the library.  Please submit your vote to the library by Friday, March 31st.

 

SPRING SPORTS - PLAYER INFORMATION MEETINGS

 - ALL INTERESTED PLAYERS SHOULD ATTEND

BOYS & GIRLS OUTDOOR TRACK 

- THURSDAY MARCH 9 AFTER SCHOOL IN THE CAFETERIA

GIRLS LACROSSE - MONDAY MARCH 13 AFTER SCHOOL IN THE CAFETERIA

GIRLS TENNIS - MONDAY MARCH 13 AFTER SCHOOL IN ROOM 13

SOFTBALL - TUESDAY MARCH 14 AT 2:45 IN ROOM 109

BOYS LACROSSE - TUESDAY MARCH 14 AT 2:30 IN RM 214

BASEBALL - TUESDAY MARCH 14 AT 2:15 IN THE GYM

BOYS TENNIS - TBD

 Monday – March 6

Today’s famous poet is Anne Dudley Bradstreet.  She was the first woman to be recognized as an accomplished New World Poet.  She never attended school but received an excellent education from her father.  Anne married Simon Bradstreet in 1628 and came to the colonies with him in 1630.  She was not pleased to come to the colonies, but as a good Puritan she followed her family and husband.  They moved several times to improve their standard of living.  Anne gave birth to eight children between 1633 and 1652 which kept her very busy, but she also found time to write poetry.  It is believed she wrote poetry for herself, her family, and friends.  Her early poetry was taken to England by her brother-in-law and published in 1650, possibly without her permission.  The book was called The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America and with it she became the first female poet published in both England and the New World.  She continued writing until her death in 1672.  

 Thursday – March 2

Today’s famous storyteller is Joanne Lannin.  She wrote for the Portland Press Herald for 23 years and won numerous awards for her writing.  She has taught writing at the University of New Hampshire, the University of Southern Maine, St. Joseph’s College, and here at Bonny Eagle High School.  She currently works with and advises the students who write for our school newspaper.  Ms. Lannin has written four books about women in sports.  They are Billie Jean King:  Tennis Pioneer, A History of Basketball for Bloomers, Finding a Way to Play:  The Pioneering Spirit of Women in Basketball, and her latest book Who Let Them In?  Pathbreaking Women in Sports Journalism.  Next Wednesday afternoon, Ms. Lannin is doing a program with the US Archives.  Please see Ms. Cyr for the link to register for that program.

 

Tomorrow we will learn about Elizabeth Keckley, seamstress to Mrs. Mary Lincoln.

 Wednesday – March 1

March is Women’s History Month.  The theme for this month is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories” as reported by the National Women’s History Alliance.  This year’s theme recognizes “women, past and present, who have been active in all forms of media and storytelling including print, radio, TV, stage, screen, blogs, podcasts, news, and social media.”  In addition to celebrating the women who tell our stories, students in my HerStory will share their favorite women from history.  More information about these women will be posted outside room 205 so please take a moment to check them out.

 

Tomorrow we will learn about one of our former teachers who is an accomplished newspaper reporter and author, Joanne Lannin.

 

Student Council is hosting once again the America Red Cross Blood drive on March 13 from 8am-1pm - in the gymnasium.  16 year olds may donate with a signed parental consent form.  Please pick up your form in the office.

Please contact the Student Council or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter:  BEHS to schedule an appointment.

HOPE BEGINS WITH YOU!

 Seniors - Please complete the Google Form in the Classroom to select faculty and staff for superlatives.  These are due by next Wednesday, March 8.

There will be a mandatory Model UN meeting Thursday, March 2 at 2pm in Room 222 - Please contact Ms. Dolan with any questions.