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SLATER SHOWDOWN A CHANCE TO GAIN CLASH OF CLASSES POINTS

Montana Cassaro, Reporter

February 14, 2018

Student Government Association will host the Slater Showdown in the Craig Paine Theatre during fourth and fifth blocks on February 15. Students will gather for this first Clash of the Classes competition of the new semester with hope of gaining coveted points for the highly sought-after end-of-...

EAGLES FANS TAKE TO THE STREETS OF PHILLY

Allyson Heard, Editor-in-Chief

February 14, 2018

Philadelphia Eagles super fans Hunter Kish and Brandon Harrison spent their snow day in the streets of Philadelphia to celebrate the Eagles Super Bowl win on Thursday, February 7. Leaving their houses at 5:30 a.m., Kish and Harrison were determined to get front row seats to see their heroes o...

MENECOLA AND BAADSVIK AWARDED SCHOLAR ATHLETE

Meagan Hoffman, Editor

February 13, 2018

Performing impressively well in academics and athletics, seniors Alayna Menecola and Andre Baadsvik were named Bangor High School’s 2018 male and female scholar athletes. “It was definitely an honor to be named our female scholar athlete. I’ve worked exceptionally hard in my academics througho...

BYOS: BRING YOUR OWN SKATES

Maria Bartolucci, Reporter

January 23, 2018

Are you looking for a fun activity to help get rid of the winter blues? Then look no further because the Roseto Ball Park has just opened up an ice skating rink. The Roseto Borough was given the opportunity to buy a portable outdoor ice rink for $3,900 and opened it to the public on January 5. The new rink is l...

PANCAKE BREAKFAST SUPPORTS PROM

Maria Bartolucci, Reporter

January 11, 2018

Attention students, Junior Class Cabinet will be hosting the Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Easton on Saturday, January 13 from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. The breakfast is $7.00 for adults and $4.50 for kids 10 and under. Students can buy tickets from all Junior Class Cabinet members and they will also be sold at the door. ...

END OF SEMESTER SCHEDULE

Maria Bartolucci, Reporter

January 9, 2018

Wednesday, January 10- Literature Keystone Module 1, 7:30-9:15 a.m. Thursday, January 11- Literature Keystone Module 2, 7:30-9:15 a.m. Friday, January 12- Biology Keystone Module 1, 7:30-9:15 a.m. Tuesday, January 16- Biology Keystone Module 2, 7:30-9:15 a.m. Wednesday, January 17- Algebra 1 Keystone Module 1, 7:30-9:15 a.m. Thursday, January 18- Algebra 1 Keystone Module 2, 7:30-9:15 a.m. ...

JOIN SANTA’S FLIGHT WITH THE NORAD SANTA TRACKER

GG Murgia, Editor

December 21, 2017

As the holiday season swings into full gear, cookies are being baked, presents are being wrapped, and all that we're waiting on is the arrival of Santa Claus. Being in the know of Santa's whereabouts has never been easier with the NORAD Santa Tracker. Established in 1958, the North American Aerospace...

GSA OFFERING HOT CHOCOLATE BEFORE WINTER BREAK

Maria Bartolucci, Reporter

December 20, 2017

The annual hot chocolate fundraiser hosted by the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) begun on Monday, December 18 and will continue until Thursday, December 21. A cup of hot chocolate will be sold for $1 in front of the guidance entrance from 2:05 to 3:00 p.m. every day after school. Along with regular hot chocolate being sold, with the help of the Ecology club, GSA will be selling a variety of baked goods suc...

iPAD GAME CHANGER

Sarah Long, Reporter

December 20, 2017

As the semester comes to an end, students and teachers are becoming more familiarized with the transition from the classic pen and paper to iPads. The use of iPads has greatly improved both the learning and teaching experience at Bangor Area High School. The switch to iPads has made managing a copious...

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

Maria Bartolucci, Reporter

December 20, 2017

Attention Bangor High School, National Honor Society is currently participating in the blanket drive to support homeless veterans and give back to the community. Throughout the drive, students gather various types of blankets and quilts of any size, though sheets and comforters are not recommended. Covers, should be placed in the collection bin by guidance or brought to Mr. Weaver...

HAY SECURES 100TH WIN IN TOUGH BOUT AGAINST WILSON

Kaley Casagrande, Reporter

December 20, 2017

Senior Eddie Hay earned his 100th career win against the Wilson Warriors in the Bangor Slater Wrestler’s first home match of the season. Hay, a 2016 state-qualifier, is now the 3rd wrestler in Bangor History to achieve this milestone. He proudly stands behind 2015 graduate Charlie Sell and 2009...

LITERARY MAGAZINE RELEASES FIRST ISSUE OF SCHOOL YEAR

Kaley Casagrande, Reporter

December 19, 2017

The Literary Magazine recently released its first issue of The Slate. With Mrs. Rabbat in charge and creative minds ready to impress, the club has high hopes for the upcoming school year. “In the upcoming year, everyone in Lit Mag is expecting to get more people to participate and submit their work,”...