The Patriot Post

The student news site of Birmingham Community Charter High School

The student news site of Birmingham Community Charter High School

The Patriot Post

The student news site of Birmingham Community Charter High School

The Patriot Post

Anticipating Block Scheduling

Anticipating Block Scheduling

Jack Freeman, Staff Reporter April 30, 2015

As we all know, block scheduling is going to be happening next school year, beginning in August.  I am excited for block scheduling and I will explain why. Block scheduling is going to be a good thing...

ISISs Cleansing of the Middle East

ISIS’s “Cleansing” of the Middle East

Zak Parchen, Staff Reporter April 30, 2015

A new Islamic terror group has quickly made its name well-known throughout the world, ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Levant).  This infamous militia of marauders force the people they hold dominion...

Coachella 2015 Doesnt Disappoint

Coachella 2015 Doesn’t Disappoint

Kai Evans, Staff Reporter April 29, 2015

Coachella 2015 was an experience of a lifetime. The 280 acre field was filled with over 579,000 people all enjoying the activities that Coachella set up for them. Once inside the venue, there are seven...

Cost of College

Cost of College

Steven Tong, Staff Reporter April 29, 2015

Around this time, seniors at every high school have received, or are receiving, college replies about admission. For those that have gotten a good word from their dream college and are going to commit...

Spirit Squad!

Spirit Squad!

Sara Zhobin, Staff Reporter April 27, 2015

Adans Hernandez is the president and founder of the first ever BCCHS Spirit Squad. The purpose of this "squad" is to enhance and promote school spirit by attending sport events, planning pep rallies, and...

DIY bamboo wind chimes

DIY bamboo wind chimes

Maariyah Ford, Art &Entertainment Editor April 27, 2015

Ingredients: bamboo pole( 3 inches long) 6 reeds( or 3-6 twigs) Reeds are tall, slender- leaved plant of grass family that grows in water or on marshy  ground. twine or string Embellishments Hot...

10 Apps Students Must Have

10 Apps Students Must Have

Valerie Olas, Staff Writer April 27, 2015

Organizing your schedule and keeping on top of your school work just got easier with these 10 useful apps for your smart phone. 1. Dropbox (Free; Multiple Platforms) Dropbox Mobile helps you keep...

California Drought: A Thirsty State

California Drought: A Thirsty State

Alexa Muro, Staff Reporter April 27, 2015

California is now in serious trouble. The people are now limited in their water use and consumption and the state of California is drying up--leaving many residents worried that water may become even more...

Daily Jokes 2

Daily Jokes 2

Brandon Young, Creative Arts Editor April 27, 2015

1. The dyslexic devil worshiper sold his soul to Santa. 2. My friend thinks he is smart. He told me an onion is the only food that makes you cry, so I threw a coconut at his face. 3. Teacher: "Kids,what...

Daily Jokes 1

Daily Jokes 1

Jack Freeman, Staff Editor April 23, 2015

1. Why did the elephant have to go back to his car? Because he left his trunk open. 2. Why shouldn't you wear snow boots? Because they'll melt. 3. When you boil water, the water gets evaporated....

The Longest Ride Movie Review

The Longest Ride Movie Review

Maariyah Ford, Art & Entertainment Editor April 21, 2015

The Longest Ride is another best-selling book turned into film written by Nicholas Sparks, who also wrote The Notebook, and was released in theaters on April 10,2015. The movie is centered around a champion...

Prom Problems (excerpt from chapter 11)

Prom Problems (excerpt from chapter 11)

Brandon Young, Creative Arts Editor April 21, 2015

It isn't everyday I wake up smiling. I mean, actually smiling. Now, you may be wondering why on Earth I was smiling the instant I woke up. That, my reader, will be revealed momentarily. First, let me tell...

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