Seniors from the BCS answered questions about senioritis. Lexie Spigner (12) Was asked what senioritis is. She said that “ I think it's a fear of failing + also being lost in where you are in life with all the changes.” Kaci Lowery (12) added “ Senioritis is when you have low motivation, doing homework, going to school, and constant stress; some seniors are even depressed.” Sara Moore (12) also added “ Senioritis is a Supposed affliction of Students in their final year of high school characterized by a decline in motivation or performance.” Students were asked if they feel like they have Senioritis. Kaci said that “ Most days I feel like I do. Being in your last year can be stressful about grades, days and to make sure you walk, being stressed all the time , makes me feel overwhelmed.” Sara added “Now that my Senior year is coming to an end I feel like I have more information to make this last month count.” Students were also asked what they think they can do to help with Senioritis. Kaci said that “you can always take time for yourself. Find somewhere quiet and collect your thoughts. Take a deep breath and remind yourself that you are okay, take a weekend by yourself, or with people you love being around and do something stress-free.” Lexie added, “Stressing about not being able to walk and just trying to keep good grades, because this year determines everything.” Mrs Montgomery was asked what she as a teacher can do to help students with senioritis she said “ Encourage students to finish strong, help them with deadlines, forms,and give them tools they can use after they graduate.” Senioritis is a serious topic that needs to be discussed more often.

Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. Most women feel like Women History Month is something that should be known and celebrated because after everything those women went through. Leslie Petrus (teacher) said, “I didn’t really know there was one, but I’m glad to read that there is!”. Abigail Erskine (12th grade) said, “ Women History Month is a great way to honor and remember the women who've fought to get what we have now”. Most people feel like women’s history month is important because it empowers young girls around the nation with courage. Kendria Keys (9th grade) said, “ I think women history month is important because it highlights the achievements of women past and present who help build and mold the country”. Women History Month is important because you can celebrate women accomplishments. Abigail Erskine (12th grade) said, “It reminds people that if you keep fighting for your rights, you’ll eventually be heard”. Most people feel like women history month is just a made up and that it shouldn’t be a thing. Leslie Petrus said, “It’s always a great thing to celebrate groups that have been marginalized. Most women feel like they’re influential women is Susan B. Rosa Parks is Kendria Keys influential women because she invigorated the struggle for racial equality when she refused to give up her seat. 

Tradition is handing down beliefs to generations they did back in the day and later passed it on to their family. Makayla Bell (12) said, ‘’For the last few years, my family and I have gone to Natchitoches to the annual Christmas Lights Festival. We spend the whole day shopping and walking around, I really enjoy it and look forward to it every year.’’ In addition Brianna Mason (11) said, ‘’One of my old traditions is every year on Christmas Eve we open one gift we call it our ‘’Christmas Eve gift.’’ This concludes by what are some traditions you and your family like to do and what was your old tradition when you were little. Brooklyn Avery (9) said, ‘’I want to keep our holiday get togethers around when I am an adult the holidays have always been my favorite thing yea, I enjoy birthdays, but I enjoy holidays more we take family trips and spend the day together mainly Christmas & thanksgiving those are my favorites.’’Furthermore Jennifer Montgomery said, ‘’I believe tradition is something that is passed down from generation to generation it is usually repeated year after year my favorite family tradition is going to my grandmother’s every Christmas.’’This concludes by what traditions do you want to keep alive when you become and adult and what is the true meaning of tradition. Skylar Fragale (11) said, ‘’My tradition started with my grandma she began the tradition with her children she started getting everyone pajamas to everyone for christmas night.’’ 

Beekman Charter School Spring Break is March 27 through March 31. Spring Break is a week-long vacation for students in the spring and including Easter holidays. During spring break you can spend time with your family and friends and have enough sleep. Lindsey Freeland explained what spring break is and how she feels about daylight saving. Freeland said, “Spring Break is a week-long vacation from classes when you get to rest, relax, and recharge. It gives you the boost you need to make it to the end of the school year. I hate “Spring Forward'’ and lose that hour of sleep because it takes me forever to get adjusted to it. But I love having longer days. I like it being daylight until 8:00 or later.” Janiya Kelly (12) explained her plans for spring break. Janiya said, “I plan on going to Houston Texas to spend time with my dad and his wife's family. We're going to go to this other part of Texas and get an air bnb and go out and have fun.” Ashante Robinson (11) explained what's the best thing about spring break and is she ready for spring break. Ashante said, “the best thing about spring break is being with my man, I love my man. I can't wait to be with my man for spring break”.  Natalie Farrar (12) explained who she hanging out with over spring break and her plans. Natalie said ,“I’ll hang out with my man mostly but kiarra, alissa and millie. I have work so I prolly wont be able to do a lot.”

Kindness can mean different things to people, it can mean being generous, nice, or helping a friend or family member. Ashlynn Pruitt (5th) says “kindness means that you like to help someone when they're down.” Not being kind can cause pain to someone or make them feel less important. Being kind can affect someone in a positive way. Aubree Culbreath (5th) says “ I try to be the best person of my ability for other people.” There are many ways you can show kindness like at school, in public places and even at home and It is always important to be kind at home. Being kind at home improves family relationships and enhances interactions with others. Ashlynn Pruitt (5th) says “I can show kindness at home by helping my sister with her homework or helping my mom.” Thinking of a time someone was kind to you can help you remember to be kind to others. Showing kindness to others is good for the mind.  Aubree Culbreath (5th) says “when someone gave the card “tag your it,” it made me feel happy and warm inside. Something I will never forget.” Being kind to yourself can play a big role in being kind. You can be kind to yourself by thinking about how you speak to the people you love and care about, practice gratitude, invest in your interest or even give out compliments to yourself. Ashlynn Pruitt (5th) says “how i can show myself kindness is by being positive and helping people.”

“Rule no.1 is: Don’t sweat the small stuff.  Rule no. 2 is:  It’s all small stuff.” — Robert Eliot