2021 News
The U.S. officially ended their longest foreign war in this country in September 2021.
What is Afghanistan?
This art teacher may be new to BHS, but many of you know her from the middle school where she taught for 11 years.
Who is Mrs. Ames?
Each day, there are about 8.6 million strikes of this weather phenomenon.
What is lightning?
This classic arcade character was originally going to be named "Puckman," because its shape resembled a hockey puck.
Who is Pac-Man?
This word begins with a silent "t" and refers to a huge, destructive wave.
What is tsunami?
This company was the first to have their COVID vaccine fully approved by the FDA in August 2021.
What is Pfizer?
This teacher and golf coach also leads the math department.
Who is Mr. Jacques?
This weather phenomenon can produce winds up to 300 miles per hour.
What is a tornado?
This was the first video game to be turned into a feature-length movie.
What is Super Mario Bros?
The name of this flying dinosaur begins with a silent "p," as you may have heard in a morning announcement joke.
What is a pterodactyl?
Andrew Cuomo resigned as the governor of this state amid allegations of sexual harassment.
What is New York?
After getting married in September, this social studies teacher changed her name from Ms. Johnson.
Who is Mrs. Burgess?
This 2005 hurricane wreaked havoc on New Orleans and is considered the costliest and largest in U.S. history.
What is Katrina?
This old Sega character was originally planned as an armadillo, then a porcupine, a dog, and a guy with a mustache before settling on its final form.
Who is Sonic the Hedgehog?
If you were one of these, beginning with a silent "p," you would have known this question was coming.
What is a psychic?
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of this social media company, decided in November that he would step down as CEO.
What is Twitter?
This teacher, who is new to BHS, teaches French and is the 9th grade class Advisor.
Who is Ms. Cassily?
The highest recorded temperature on earth is 134 degrees, measured in this place in California.
What is Death Valley?
With over $180 million in sales, this video game is considered the most popular ever.
What is Minecraft?
You might find this mythical creature, whose name begins with a silent "g," in the forest--or a ceramic version in someone's garden.
What is a gnome?
In February, this former presidential candidate was sworn in as Secretary of Transportation, making him the first openly gay cabinet member in U.S. history.
Who is Pete Buttigieg?
This leader of the guided study class has won both of the school's first two teacher baking competitions.
Who is Ms. Tarpy?
This weather pattern, which translates to "the girl," is expected to bring colder temperatures to the northern U.S. and warmer temperatures to the southern U.S. this winter.
What is La Niña?
This was the top-selling video game of 2020.
What is Call of Duty? (Black Ops: Cold War)
The word for this type of leader can begin with either a silent "c" or a silent "t."
What is a czar/tsar?