The Gala for Gifts was our inaugural Homecoming Dance to celebrate Spirit Week, come together as
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| Organizers of the Gala for Gifts |
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| BMHS Faculty getting ready to hit the dance floor |
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| Our Senior Class closing out the Penny War |
The BMHS Football Team - There have been a lot of complaints about the new playoff system negatively impacting the annual Thanksgiving Day rivalries. In some cases, schools have to play their archrivals before the Thanksgiving Day game and it diminishes the rivalry. Although Chelmsford was fortunate they did not have to play us twice this year, our students dismissed the notion that this game has lost any luster. Aside from putting together a three year winning streak, they played the game from beginning to end and represented our school and town with class. Before the game began, somebody asked what I was hoping for and I answered 50 points. Once again, they always seem to give me a little more than I ask for.
The Class of 2017 - The winners of our annual Spirit Week competition. In the last four years, this was the most energetic competition among the classes. The class competitions leading up to the rally were competitive with the Class of 2019 pushing our seniors every day. In the end, the seniors found a way to claim the trophy and march out of the gym with a much deserved victory.
The Sandwich Challenge - Our Food Services Director, Ms. April Laskey, asked myself and the three assistant principals to design a sandwich that would be sold to the students during the month of October. Each of us had a week to promote our sandwich and the winner would be determined by the number of sandwiches sold. While three of use still have our integrity in check, He who shall not be named violated most rules of competition. The trophy was awarded this morning and unfortunately, Mr. Bottari and the Chicken "Boom Boom" Sandwich were not present to accept the award. Accepting on his behalf were the three rule followers.
The Town of Billerica - The trucks started to roll onto our site this past Monday and have been busy each day. The old backstop, benches, and bleachers of the former varsity baseball field have been removed and the telephone poles will be coming down tomorrow. The first phase of the tree removal has begun and will continue through Saturday as Shawmut Construction enables the access road off of River Street. The fencing around the perimeter of the site will start to go up next week and should be completed by the Christmas break. Things will turn a bit quieter on the outside of the building until February when the fencing project is completed and access to the back parking lot is closed off. However, when the snow melts and the ground clears, the concrete will begin to arrive in March. In the interim, Shawmut Construction and LeftField (OPM) will begin to move into the old wood shop in the lower floor of the Memorial Building. This location will serve as the headquarters of the project for the next four years.
Billerica Memorial High School Athletic Association
The BMHSAA is hosting a KDK Sports Silent Auction at Wednesday's Fall Sports Awards Night in the Auditorium lobby.Great holiday gift ideas for sports fans of all ages. The event begins at 6:45 p.m.
The BMHSAA is hosting a KDK Sports Silent Auction at Wednesday's Fall Sports Awards Night in the Auditorium lobby.Great holiday gift ideas for sports fans of all ages. The event begins at 6:45 p.m.
Things that make you smile
Hello Tom,
Our trip to the Museum of WWII yesterday was amazing. I
could not have been more proud of the kids. Fully engaged in the exhibits,
asking questions, total respect for the artifacts and requests of the museum
staff, and incredibly mature. I had not doubts they would be respectful, but
they went beyond.
The museum staff including the Educational Director,
Marshall Carter, even commented on how it was one of the best school groups
they have had. His volunteers made the same comments. Marshall went so far as to
share it with the kids as well, and welcomed us back any time! Marshall and another of the volunteers were surprised that
the kids had to pay their own way for the trip. So, we chatted a bit about
that. When Marshall went to the vault to get some materials to show the kids he
spoke with the Founder/Director Mr. Kenneth Rendell who happened to be in for a
meeting. As we were leaving, Mr. Rendell spoke to me and said the museum would
be comping the cost of the entire trip. He said they have a fund set up that
allows them to pay for such things. I was floored! They will even cover the
cost of the bus!! After speaking with me he left while I spoke further with
Marshall. When I got back outside I found out Mr. Rendell went on the bus and
spoke to the kids personally.
I am still beaming and so proud of the kids. Many have said
they want to go back. Several others said it was the best field trip they ever had.
THANK YOU for all your continued support! You and Marian
helped make this all happen and for that I am grateful. I am so fortunate to
have such support and encouragement.
I just had to share this with you.
Thanks
Vicki
Vicki Weston States, M.S.Special Ed.
District Contact Person
BMHS Special Ed. and General Ed. History
Room 3104
978-528-2790
BMHS Alumni in the News
International Spy Museum to feature work of former Billerica student
Massachusetts College of Art and Design students creating period-accurate, full-scale Trojan Horse for Washington, D.C., exhibit
Read more: http://www.lowellsun.com/todaysheadlines/ci_30610062/international-spy-museum-feature-work-former-billerica-student#ixzz4RgTuyOz4
