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The Crimson

The student news site of Bernards High School

The Crimson

The student news site of Bernards High School

The Crimson

Image of drones flying the night sky in NJ

Mystery drones swarm NJ skies

Tanner Pagel, Contributing Writer
January 8, 2025

Over the past few weeks, Morris and Somerset counties have seen  an increase in mysterious drone sightings that have left residents and authorities scratching their heads. The sightings, most of which...

Logan Stevens '26 firing a dodgeball at the opposition during the tournament

BHS hosts successful dodgeball tournament

Charlotte Ferruggia, Staff Writer
January 6, 2025

On November 18th, 2024, Bernards High hosted its annual dodgeball tournament. Students were invited to meet at the lower gym at 7:00 to compete in teams of 5 to 8 people. There was two leagues - a friendly...

Portrait of Retiring Kindergarten Teacher of Forty Years Mrs. De Stefano

Mrs. De Stefano retires after 43 years of teaching

Leah Sharpe, Staff Writer
January 6, 2025

Long-time Kindergarten teacher Phyllis De Stefano will retire at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. For 43 years, Mrs. De Stefano has worked at the Bernardsville Elementary School, also known as Bedwell....

Poster advertising the Bernardsville holiday parade

Bernardsville puts on annual holiday parade

Avery Hansen, Staff Writer
December 20, 2024

The holidays are a time to come together and cherish the moments we have with loved ones. Every year to celebrate the holidays Bernards, just like many towns, hosts a celebratory parade where they welcome...

People of our community that made SHEF's triumphant return possible

SHEF plans several events to support SHSD

Daniel Christie, Staff Writer
December 16, 2024

Since its inception in 1996, Somerset Hills Education Foundation has been a force for good for the SHSD community but suffered a downturn in activity during the COVID-19 years. Last year’s hiring of...

The devastating before and after of the floods in Valencia, Spain

Floods in Spain cause severe damage

Gaia Albeniz de Rinaldis, Staff Writer
December 9, 2024

On October 29th 2024, a cold front ran through Valencia, Spain, causing flash flooding and hundreds of deaths. In the most affected areas, there were 500 liters of rain per square meter translating into...

Poster made for the Cookie Walk on November 27th

Girl Up Club sponsors ‘Cookie Walk’ to support UNF

Leah Sharpe, Staff Writer
November 26, 2024

On November 27th, Bernards Girl Up Club will host its annual fundraiser, the 'Cookie Walk'. Cookies will be sold in the glass hallway on the half day before Thanksgiving. This year, all proceeds go to...

Butcher and Farmer opening in the Bernardsville Centre

New stores opening in Bernardsville Centre

Leah Sharpe, Staff Writer
November 25, 2024

Formerly known as the Kings Plaza, The Bernardsville Centre, located at 80 Morristown Road Route 202 in Bernardsville, will be introducing new stores in 2024-2025. Since 2021, Kings has been vacant with...

The 2024 Fencing season will begin with a new coaching staff

BHS hires new fencing coaches

Charlie Quinn, Contributing Writer
November 25, 2024

With the fall sports season coming to a close, winter sports are upon us. Many teams are ready to pick up where they left off, and once again begin the five-month chase for the coveted title of state champion....

The setup for the Mother's Day Terrarium Building event in May

Garden Club and Green Team look to make BHS more green

Olivia Highland, Contributing Writer
November 18, 2024

Being in a healthy environment is vital to a student’s learning and academic performance. When in a clean and positive space, students are entitled to feel happier, less stressed, and more productive....

A wildfire seen in West Virginia in November, as states battle dry weather with increase of wildfires

Drought Warning is declared in New Jersey

Claire Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
November 13, 2024

On November 13th around 1:00 PM New Jersey American Water issued a mandatory water conservation notice for all customers it serves across the state. This conservation issue comes after the New Jersey Department...

People gather to tailgate in preparation of the 'Hunt'

The ‘Hunt’ attracts excitement from all over the country

Avery Hansen, Staff Writer
November 11, 2024

The Far Hills Racing Meeting, also known as the ‘Hunt’, is an annual steeplechase horse race hosted in mid-October. This year the Hunt occurred on Saturday, October 19th. The Far Hills Racing Meeting...

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