Beacon Ink: Available Now
Written by Jenny Chrest on Monday, May 12, 2008 14:25:45 EST:

Check out some of Beacon's most talented writers, artists, and photographers in the most recent issue of Beacon Ink. Beacon Ink is Beacon's student-published collection of poetry, short stories, personal essays and other writing, as well as art and photography. This issue features work submitted by students during the 2006-07 and 07-08 school year. Magazines will be on sale during lunch bands during the next couple of weeks ($6/piece), or see Ms. Chrest in room B09 if you would like to purchase one.

Buy a copy and support Beacon's writers and artists while being enlightened and entertained!

Beacon Tennis 2008 Completes Undefeated Season
Written by Bayard Faithfull on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 08:29:06 EST:

The Beacon tennis team won the Manhattan/Bronx Division for the fourth consecutive year, finishing with a 12-0 record. The team is led by an outstanding group of seniors (Imran Choudhury, Milo Hauk, Stacey Lopez, and Greg Streat) and powerful juniors (Hannah Berner, Jon Franzel, and Khari Linton).

The Beacon tennis team received a bye in the first round of the playoffs; it will play the quarterfinals of the playoffs on Monday, May 12 at 4 p.m. at our home courts (119th street and Riverside Park).

Come support Beacon tennis!

Beacon Art @ MOMA - Friday May 9th
Written by Bridget Malloy on Monday, May 05, 2008 14:05:02 EST:

Congratulations to the students who were selected for this year's student "New Awkward" exhibition with MOMA. The Opening Reception is this Friday May 9th from 6-7:30. This event is free and all are welcome. Please enter at 4, West 54th Street between 5th/6th Ave. The show will run through June 5th.

(All students who are in the show please remember to pick up work from MOMA by June 6th and bring it to the art room for submission to this year's Beacon Art Show. Also, any students who previously submitted work and have still not picked up their work please contact the MOMA Education Department.)

House Party
Written by Parent Association on Monday, May 05, 2008 12:22:39 EST:

Please join other Beacon parents for a lovely evening of scintillating chat and delicious food at the Beacon House Party on May 17th from 5-9 at a venerable Harlem brownstone. Outdoor space, weather permitted. Send an e-mail RSVP to Judy Moore jmoore1@beaconschool.org, and e-mail Laura Chazoule for directions (laurachzl@gmail.com).
$30 per person.

Beacon Tennis Wins @ NEMA
Written by Bayard Faithfull on Monday, May 05, 2008 08:25:26 EST:

During the spring vacation, the Beacon tennis team particpated in the New England/Mid-Atlantic Tennis Tournament (NEMA) at the McDonogh School in Maryland. The NEMA tournament includes many of the top tennis schools in the East including University (OH), McDonogh (MD), Lawrenceville (NJ), Germantown (PA), Episcopal (PA), Brunswick (CT), and Andover (MA).
The Beacon team finished the first day of the tournament in second place, behind Brunswick. But behind victories by Milo Hauk, Greg Streat, Imran Choudhury, Jon Franzel and Stacey Lopez on the final day, Beacon amassed 26 1/2 points to 25 1/2 for Brunswick. The whole team gets credit for this exciting team victory.

A photo from the tournament is available HERE

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Students Taking AP Exams
Written by Alice Cordero on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 07:47:15 EST:

All students taking AP Exams are reminded to arrive to Beacon by 7:50AM.
Students will be directed to exam rooms at this time. All students must bring at least 2 blue or black ink pens, and 2 pencils.

Beacon Music @ Arlene's Grocery Sat. May 3rd
Written by Brian Letiecq on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:30:18 EST:

Come join the Beacon Music program as they rock Arlene's Grocery on Saturday, May 3rd from 7 - 9PM. All ages can attend - there is a 10 dollar cover at the door.

Arlene's Grocery
95 Stanton St
New York, NY 10002
Phone: 212.995.1652
Fax: 212.995.1719
Subway Directions F or V Train to 2nd Avenue.
Exit 1st Avenue, 1 block below Houston St between Orchard and Ludlow Streets.

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