On May 20, Student Senate had a special meeting to speak again with superintendent Ronald Saari. This time, they discussed this year’s rise in early graduates. This year alone there were around 40 seniors who graduated early. That is the highest number of early graduates BRFHS has ever seen. Saari researched surrounding schools and...
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As the school year winds down, so does the fundraising for the Viva Haiti Relief project. There are only a few fundraisers left, like the Health and Fitness Run/Walk for Life that will be held on May 26. In order for a student to participate in this event, the student must raise a minimum...
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The  Haiti Relief program met on February 23 and brainstormed new ideas for fundraising. In addition to the clubs that are involved, Student Senate wants more classes to be fundraising as well.  Any classes that could do any type of fundraising, such as bake sales or walk-a-thons, are encouraged to consult Paul Rykken or sophomore co-captains Joshua Hanson...
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Drug-related expusions dominated the discussion at the first meeting between Superintendent Ron Saari and Student Senate February 2. Senators expressed their concerns for the student body and proposed ideas about how to make the school a safer and more drug-free place.  Of all of the ideas considered, drug testing was the most controversial. Some...
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