Berlin School Dist.

submitted by Erin Clary, Communications Specialist, Berlin Central School District 

A team of four Berlin High School students is heading to Chicago, IL, June 7-9 to join teams from all over the country for the Questions Unlimited National Academic Championship. The team was invited to the academic competition after their impressive 11-1 run in the regional Masterminds competition this year.

Kodi Day, Colin Love, Andrew Shoemaker and Emma Woolly, the four members of the Berlin JV Masterminds team, will have their knowledge tested through an academic trivia competition, not unlike the game show “Jeopardy” but with far fewer pop culture questions.

According to their teacher and coach, Matt Christian, the students have worked hard all year and will benefit from the experience. “This is an honor for them to be invited, and it would be so prestigious if they win,” said Christian. “And it’s a rare opportunity for them to get out and see the world.”

The students credit their success thus far to their ability to work as a team. Each student specializes in his or her own category and together they have easily defeated their competitors.

“We all have our strengths, and it’s one of the reasons we’ve been so successful,” said Woolly. “It’s exciting that we made it this far. We’re going to learn a lot from it, and I hope it brings attention to the Berlin JV Masterminds so that other people will want to join.”

All four students said they are looking forward to the big trip.

“Masterminds has been a great experience, and now we’re getting a trip out of it,” said Shoemaker. “It’s also really good motivation to keep your grades up and to continue good academic practice.”

Thanks to an outstanding record of 11-1, the Berlin JV Masterminds’ team was invited to compete at the National Competition in Chicago June 7-9. The following students will be representing the Berlin team – Kodi Day, Colin Love, Andrew Shoemaker and Emma Woolley.

In order to help with the cost of travel and lodgings, the team will sponsor a Pizza Night from 4 to 7 pm on Friday, May 30, at the Berlin MS/HS. You can order a hot fresh pizza for just $8 with sauce or without. Toppings cost $1 each – pepperoni, sausage, ham, mushroom, onion, black olives, jalapenos, green pepper, pineapple and broccoli. You can order pizzas online before 2:30 on Friday by emailing Karen Day at kday@berlincentral.org or by calling the school at 658-2515 ext. 209 after 3 pm on Friday.

submitted by Erin Clary, Communications Specialist, BCSD 

The Berlin High School Music and Art Department will present their Broadway Cabaret and Art Auction on Thursday, May 1, at the Middle School/High School auditorium and lobby.  Proceeds will help fund next year’s joint art/music trip to New York City.

The silent auction of student artwork includes exceptional paintings and photography. The Cabaret will feature solos, duets and group performances of Broadway hits, both past and present, including Grease, Les Miserables and Wicked.

The Berlin High School Jazz Band will also perform, and the National Art Honor Society members will emcee the event.

“This is a great opportunity to showcase our students’ work as a unified art department,” said Berlin High School Choral Director Leslie Eliashuk. “The students have really collaborated to work toward a common goal, and the cross curricular activity really fosters a sense of community.”

Tickets are available at the door. Admission prices are $5 for the Cabaret only; $8 for the Cabaret with five auction tickets and $10 for Cabaret with 10 auction tickets.  The auction will begin at 6:30 pm in the main lobby. Performances start at 7 pm.  Complimentary desserts will be served.