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Opinion: Batavia Music Education, Best of Illinois


Opinion: Batavia Music Education, Best of Illinois

By Sophia Jech After winning the “Best Communities for Music Education” award from The NAMM Foundation for the seventh time, Batavia has proven they really are the best for music education. In fact, they have won the award six times in the past seven years! With multiple levels of band, orchestra, and choir as well […]

Teen musician Brogan making a name for herself


Teen musician Brogan making a name for herself

By Grace Bennett Lauren Brogan has been interested in music for the majority of her life. Whether it’s a cover of a song or a verse of an original song, she will spend up to weeks perfecting it to the best of her ability to make sure everything sounds right and putting a lot of […]

BHS band festival viewed a success


BHS band festival viewed a success

By Jayelin Haines On Sat., Feb. 8, Batavia High School hosted a band festival for the younger concert bands of surrounding high schools in the area, the only one in the state of Illinois. There are many events like this for the older bands in high school but none for the younger ones so Chris […]

Five events BHS students should attend in coming months


Five events BHS students should attend in coming months

By Jayelin Haines Entering the new year, Batavia High school has lots of events in store for their students. Many annual events are coming back to the school as well as brand new events for all students to enjoy. The list below has just a few options for them to attend! Rock the Runway Rock […]

Color Guard: Relationships that last a lifetime


Color Guard: Relationships that last a lifetime

By Abby Hill Emotions pour out onto the tarp, a story being created right in front of the audience’s eyes. Flags and weapons spinning, the color guard performs their heart out as a team, but more importantly, as a family. Ranging from 25-12 people, the BHS color guard prioritizes relationships and teamwork in everything they […]

Chromatics start their second year


Chromatics start their second year

By Abby Hill and Alexa Garcia On September 28th, Peter Barsch, the chorale teacher, will bring those who have been picked to participate in a call back audition to their first rehearsal with the Chromatics. From there, Barsch is going to see which members blend with the group and decide who will be joining the […]