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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

Go get your flu shot today to remain healthy!

“Tis the Season for Flu Shots

Lisbet Hernandez, Staff Writer December 14, 2018

We are officially in the fall season which means that flu season has started.  The flu, short for influenza, is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages causing fever, severe aching,...

A picture of Teen Volunteers.

Local Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

Helen Rivera, Front Page Editor December 14, 2018

It has always been good to give back to others in need and to your community. High school students were previously required to complete 40 service hours in order to graduate. Now high school students do...

Patriots on the dance floor at the 2018 Homecoming Dance

Beauty and the Beast Homecoming Dance Enchants Birmingham

Hadaasa Nae and Monserrat Carrasco December 7, 2018

Tale as old as time, Song as old as Rhyme... Beauty and the Beast. This year's Homecoming dance theme was the classic Disney movie, Beauty and the Beast, hosted by Junior Council. The other themes considered...

Group of Mexican protestors at the border

Central American Migrants’ Caravan Faced Assaults by U.S. Border Patrol

Lisset Saavedra, Monserrat Carrasco, and Hadaasa Nae December 5, 2018

The U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego briefly shut down on November 25, 2018 after groups of migrants rushed the border area. The U.S. Border agents fired tear gas at them (including young children) and...

Many students at BCCHS balance school work and a part-time job.

Who Needs a Part-time Job?

Jose Rivera, Staff Writer December 5, 2018

Do you need a job? If so this will be a helpful guide to find a job. Babysitting can make a great first job, as it indicates responsibility. Eighty percent of parents feel that teenage babysitters should...

Freshmen students seen using their Chromebooks during their free time.

All BCCHS Freshmen Receive Chromebooks

Sofia Lemus and Hadaasa Nae November 16, 2018

As we get older, technology is slowly becoming more relevant in our lives. Decades ago, the classroom was one of the few places where students did not have access to their phones or other forms of technology....

A young child trick or treating

Trick or Treating Age Limits?

Debbie Lawhead, Staff Writer November 9, 2018

A memory that many children share is the joy of dressing up and getting free candy on Halloween. Trick or treating is a part of so many lives, both young and old, but how old is too old? Many communities...

Ms. Tracie Bowdoin, Principal and CEO of BCCHS

Meet Ms. Tracie Bowdoin–Birmingham’s New Principal

Jenessa Henderson, Staff Writer October 18, 2018

On July 1, 2018, Ms. Tracie Bowdoin took the position as Birmingham's new principal.  Ms. Bowdoin had previously served as an assistant principal here at BCCHS for the previous eight years.  As a community...

BCCHS Patriots game at La Salle High School in Pasadena

Patriot Varsity Football Off to a Strong Start to Season

Debbie Lawhead, Staff Writer October 9, 2018

The 2018 BCCHS varsity football season is off to a strong start with the team having a 4-2 record. After previously losing to Harvard Westlake last year, the team showed how hard they worked by defeating...

Hurricane Maria Devastated Puerto Rico in 2017...

Hurricane Maria Devastated Puerto Rico in 2017…

Lisbet Hernandez, Staff Writer September 18, 2018

On September 20th, 2017, Hurricane Maria, a category four hurricane, hit Puerto Rico. At first the exact number of deaths was not  known exactly due to the fact that there was no way of recording how...

students on the dance area

Welcome Back to School! GLOW Dance 2018

Isamar Torres, Opinion Editor August 29, 2018

Welcome Back Patriots! This year's welcome back dance was the first event of the year and it was filled with new activities which fascinated everyone. The theme of the dance was GLOW in the dark as black...

2018 Powder Puff Flag Football:  Juniors Win for First Time!

2018 Powder Puff Flag Football: Juniors Win for First Time!

Gissel Garcia, Arts and Entertainment Editor May 24, 2018

  BCCHS is known for hosting the Powderpuff games every year in May. This game allows both junior and senior girls to compete against each other in flag football. Each team has their...

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