When I Grow Up
McKayla Cross, Writer
October 17, 2019
When I grow up, I want to adopt a pit bull. “What are you thinking?! Pit bulls are dangerous!” most would say. Well, you would be wrong. Pit bulls are actually one of the sweetest dogs breeds out there. They are labeled as aggressive and dangerous because they are a big dog. You do not he...
Dear Daisy: New Advice Column
Daisy, Writer
October 16, 2019
Have you ever just wanted to cry—but no tears seem to want to come out? It just ends up being you staring blankly into space while you feel yourself getting exposed to every motion. Sometimes I like how I cannot get myself to cry; staring blankly in school puts a space between you and what you are...
Writing the Future
Adelaide Sullivan, Writer
October 16, 2019
I was in my U.S. History course, watching a documentary on the Vietnam War. Our teacher had encouraged us to consider the question,“ Is war ever necessary?” I was a junior in high school and up to this point, I don’t think I ever really thought about this question. I loved history. The stories...
Luke Alessi
Julia Lindo
May 3, 2019
Luke Alessi graduated from Belfast Central School in 2005. He attended the Rochester Institute of Technology. There, he majored in New Media. According to the Rochester Institute of Technology, this major gives students the ability to “…explore the many aspects of digital design, giving you the ...
Freddie Molecury Wins
Julia Lindo
April 4, 2019
This year’s annual Mole Project was hosted on March 14 by Mrs. Flanagan. The participants were Sarah Lindo, Elisa Houser, Hailie Mitchell, Ethan Treusdell, Carter Guilford, and Kennedy Male. Elisa Houser’s mole was a somewhat accurate depiction of rockstar David Bowie: however, to incorporate...
BCS Welcomes New Social Worker
Sarah Lindo
March 22, 2019
Belfast Central School has welcomed a new staff member this year! Her contribution to our school is very beneficial to BCS students. Sarah Beck is Belfast’s new Social Worker. At BCS on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, Ms. Beck’s job is to assist students by discussing their struggles, listening...
The Marigold
Julia Lindo
March 14, 2019
I am an Aries, meaning I’m supposed to be driven, curious, and passionate. I have lived and breathed this horoscope. Mentally, I’m anchored. Obdurate and independent. I am driven and passionate to live life with no regrets. Emotionally, I’m prevailing, able to endure the blessings and cruelties...
Virgil and the City Slickers to Take the Stage
Elisa Houser
March 13, 2019
On March 29th and 30th at 7:00, come see Virgil & the City Slickers! There will be a Senior Citizens Showing on Thursday, March 28th at 1:00. Admission is by donation. The cast has worked hard to put on this truly fun show about family drama, practical jokes gone wrong, and giant tomatoes. ...
MasterMinds
Stephen Struckmann and Ms. Preston
March 8, 2019
MasterMinds is a quiz game show in which participants answer scholarly questions in the areas of math, science, history or geography. The BCS roster consists of Christian Lingenfelter, Christian Lopez, Hunter Lincoln, Aidan Heaney, and Stephen Struckmann. Schools in the area that compete include Fillmore...
Fitness Room Upgraded
Julia Lindo
March 8, 2019
This year, Belfast Central School renovated the current weight room. What was the old weight room is now the superintendents office, and what was the elementary computer lab is now the current weight room. In addition, new and updated equipment were added, which includes a bench press, dumbbells, Expresso...
BCS Welcomes Mr. Olsen
March 7, 2019
The BCS Music Department is proud to welcome Christopher Olsen to our staff! Mr. Olsen was born in Georgia and lived in Michigan before he attended Houghton College. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education with a Voice Emphasis and a Master’s degree in Choral Conducting, both from Houghton....
The Meaning of Life
Ashley Estabrook
June 5, 2018
What is the meaning of life? Everybody has a different answer based on their life experiences and what has influenced them. As a way to close out the year with something to make you think over the summer, I asked teenagers what the meaning of life is to them. These are their responses. Happiness...
