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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

Dean Foods products

Got Milk? Largest Milk Distributor Files for Bankruptcy

Rosana Sanchez-Zorrilla and Nicholas Melendez December 10, 2019

After 94 years of operation, Dean Foods' glory days have passed their expiration date. On Tuesday, November 12, 2019, this supplier of over 50 brands filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in hopes...

A well known vape device named Juul

The Dangerous Uprise of Vaping

Michael Ochoa and Ricardo Igna December 2, 2019

Vaping is becoming a huge threat to the nation especially since the number of teens hooked onto it continue to increase. It is still a new concept because the first modern vape or e-cigarette was created...

Sandy Hook Promise Organization Brings School Shooting Awareness PSA

Sandy Hook Promise Organization Brings School Shooting Awareness PSA

Nicholas Melendez and Rosana Sanchez-Zorrilla December 2, 2019

 Sandy Hook Promise is a non-profit organization established after the tragic event of the Sandy Hook mass shooting in Connecticut on December 14, 2012--only 11 days before Christmas. This was the second-deadliest...

Birmingham Varsity Football Team

BCCHS Varsity Football Wins League, Faces Garfield in Playoffs

Sophia Antillon, Staff Writer November 12, 2019

Birmingham Patriots, we can all agree that our varsity football team has made a vast improvement this season. They went through many hardships at the beginning of season and had to deal with several losses....

Tiger and three small cubs fiercely looking at the camera.

Endangered Animals Need Protection

Rosana Sanchez-Zorrilla, Staff Writer October 23, 2019

An endangered species is an animal or plant that's considered at risk of extinction. The majority of extinctions are caused by natural conditions, but recently, the increase in animal endangerment is caused...

The difference between the Switch and the Lite

Switch Lite Vs Nintendo Switch?

Reign Cruz, Staff Writer October 23, 2019

 The Switch Lite is a smaller and lighter version of the Nintendo Switch. The Lite is a gaming console version that's for handheld only. It comes in three different colors: yellow, turquoise, and...

Fun and Games at BCCHS Senior Sunrise 2019

Fun and Games at BCCHS Senior Sunrise 2019

Kimberly Sandoval, Senior Columnist October 21, 2019

BCCHS seniors had a great time at the annual Senior Sunrise event which took place on Thursday, September 26th. This was the first of many school activities for seniors graduating this year. This school...

Rebecca Castillo, Eric Marcos, and Divialin Lucero representing their club Cirlce of Friends.

BCCHS Club Rush 2019–A Huge Success!

Lisbet Hernandez, Front Page Editor October 17, 2019

On Thursday September 12, 2019, BCCHS held its annual Club Rush! So, what is Club Rush? Club Rush is an event in which all the school clubs go out to the quad during lunch and try to recruit people into...

Children wearing backpacks at school

Bulletproof Backpacks: New Trend at School?

Lizeth Santiago, Staff Writer October 17, 2019

Events of school shootings in the United States have increased dramatically, leaving parents worried for their children’s safety. Parents are questioning if they should really send their children to...

Pieces of newspaper headlines

Positively and Negatively Inspired by Columbine

Debbie Lawhead, Creative Arts Editor October 10, 2019

The Columbine shooting is one we all know too well. On April 20, 1999 two seniors entered the school killing 13 and injuring 21. Soon after both shooters committed suicide. Since this tragedy, there's...

orphans next to Miss Hannigan

“Annie” Coming to the Birmingham Stage this November!

Debbie Lawhead, Creative Arts Editor October 4, 2019

It's a hard-knock life rehearsing for a play nearly every day. BCCHS's PlayPro class is currently rehearsing for their upcoming musical Annie, a beloved childhood classic. Quickly jumping into action...

Birminghams Annual Back to School Dance 2019

BCCHS Back to School Dance 2019

Kimberly Sandoval, Senior Columnist October 3, 2019

The 2019-2020 school year has officially begun at Birmingham Community Charter High School. Friday August 30th, was the night of the annual Back to School Dance which took place at the quad. It was the...

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