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The Cypress
The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
Haley Bayne

Haley Bayne, Co-Editor-in-Chief

  • If you could interview one person, dead or alive, who would it be?
    • My Father
  • Describe yourself using only one word.
    • Bomb.com
  • What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery?
    • A mega-mansion for me and my mom
  • What is your favorite quote?
    • "Trying to tear down the past prohibits you from building up your future." -Lil Wayne
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Senior Ndanu Mutisya (pictured above) was awarded a Posse Scholarship for Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. Mutisya said she is excited to leave the Boston area.

Special feature: Ndanu Mutisya

Haley Bayne, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2017
The high school awards many scholarships via the BHS Scholarship Fund (website pictured above) to seniors with unmet financial need. According to Dean of Students, grades 10 and 12, Scott Butchart around 1/3 of the senior class applied for scholarships.

Q&A with Dean of Students Scott Butchart regarding BHS scholarships

Haley Bayne, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2017
Here is the 2017 MCAS Schedule for the week of May 14.

May 2017 MCAS Schedule

Haley Bayne, Co-editor-in-chief
May 13, 2017
Pancakes: $7.25 Haley Bayne/Sagamore Staff

Restaurant of the Month: Harry’s All American Breakfast

Haley Bayne, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2017
Get your friendship bracelet string ready! In the video, juniors Maya Shaughnessy and Sophia Noble show how to make a Chinese Staircase bracelet.

How to make a friendship bracelet

Haley Bayne, Co-editor-in-chief
January 23, 2017
Click on the document entitled "2017 Midyears Schedule" to view the the updated Midyears 2017 schedule as of Jan. 21. You can look up your midyear times and rooms by the last name of the teacher and the block of the class. The schedule is also posted outside of the Dean’s suite on the second floor. Good luck on your exams!

2017 Midyears Schedule

Haley Bayne, Co-editor-in-chief
January 21, 2017
The Headmaster Search is over! Anthony Meyer was named permanent headmaster effective immediately on Jan. 10 at a faculty meeting.

Superintendent Bott names Meyer permanent Headmaster

Louie Goldsmith and Haley Bayne
January 10, 2017
Senior Emily Fischer poses with brother Zach Fischer, a freshman, and father Elon Fischer, a teacher at the high school. According to Fischer, many of her classmates know that Mr. Fischer is her father.

Faculty parent-student relationship generally beneficial for both parties

Haley Bayne, Co-editor-in-chief
November 20, 2016
Above is the 2016 Thanksgiving week schedule for the high school. All classes will meet twice this week.

Thanksgiving week 2016 schedule

Haley Bayne, Co-editor-in-chief
November 20, 2016
Juniors Maya Shaughnessy and Juliette Estime practice defense drills during Powderpuff practice at Cypress field.

Conflicting practice schedules of Powderpuff and fall sports prove challenging for some

Haley Bayne, Co-editor-in-chief
November 19, 2016
Haley Bayne (right) pictured with her mother, Jodi Bayne (left) in Chestnut Hill. Because of her living situation, Haley now appreciates the little things in life.

A student’s struggle with homelessness brings newfound appreciation of life

Haley Bayne, News writing editor
June 23, 2016
Headmaster Deborah Holman (pictured) co-taught a history class with Kristen Murphy this year during first semester. All administrators are required to teach at least one class per school year.

Administrator-teachers claim interconnectedness of jobs

Haley Bayne, News Writing Editor
June 23, 2016
Definitions for different possible sexual orientations that some students at the high school identify as. Some LGBTQ students feel as if they are underrepresented in the sexual education curriculum.

EXCLUSIVE: Q&As with those involved in sexual education reforms at the high school

Haley Bayne, News Writing Editor
June 23, 2016
The domains for both Deputy Superintendent positions differ. For example, Gittens will be working on developmental plans in the district, while Zimmerman will focus on the Special Education Department.

New Deputy Superintendent positions announced

Haley Bayne, Editor-in-chief
June 23, 2016
Officers Prentice Pilot (left) and Estifanos Zerai-Misgun (right) speak during public comment at the Town Hall meeting on Jan. 5.

UPDATE: New discrimation lawsuit filed by former Brookline Police Officers

Haley Bayne, Editor-in-chief
June 23, 2016
Money in sports creates unfair advantages

Money in sports creates unfair advantages

Haley Bayne, News Section Editor
May 24, 2016
Finding out about a pregnancy can be a stressful experience, so here are three tips for a pregnant teen. According to school nurse April Armstrong and many other professionals, one of the most important aspects in making a decision on teen pregnancy is having the ability to talk through your options with a confidant. This confidant can be whoever you feel most comfortable with, and he or she should be someone you trust the most.

PART 3: Your questions about teen reproductive health answered

Haley Bayne, News Editor
March 30, 2016
Senior Brittany Shelton is pictured with her mother (left), and Sal Partan is pictured with his mother (right). Both Brittany and Sal's mothers had them when they were teenagers, at the ages of 16 and 18, respectively.

PART 2: Children of teen parents voice their opinions on teen pregnancy

Haley Bayne, News Editor
March 30, 2016
Priestley, who was in an abusive relationship with the father of her two sons, graduated from high school and Pine Manor College, all while having two children.

PART 1: Alumnae teen mothers share their experiences

Haley Bayne, News Editor
March 16, 2016
Students are pictured wearing the outfits they were "dress-coded" in in the past. Students and staff are currently working to change the wording of the dress expectations in the student handbook.

Dress-coding by staff causes students to feel uncomfortable

Haley Bayne, News Section Editor
February 2, 2016
Associate Dean Lisa Redding is pictured in her office. In addition to being a dean, Redding also teaches a math class at the high school.

Administrators teach classes at the high school, adding to the community

Haley Bayne, News Writing Editor
February 2, 2016
Students involved in Back to School Night altercation respond to Town's report

Students involved in Back to School Night altercation respond to Town’s report

Izzy Meyers and Haley Bayne
January 12, 2016
From left: Connelly, O'Leary, and Holman speak to the protesting students in the Headmaster's suite after the meeting. Photo by Sam Klein / Sagamore staff.

Administrators and Police Chief hold private meeting with students involved in altercation on Back to School Night

Haley Bayne and Sofia Tong
December 11, 2015

Holman responds to Back To School Night Altercation

Haley Bayne, News Writing Editor
November 10, 2015
The girls locker room for the Schluntz Gymnasium was closed and the door was locked on Oct. 27. That day, custodians painted over the mural. PHOTO BY IZZY MEYERS/SAGAMORE STAFF

Administration removes insensitive mural

Haley Bayne and Sam Klein
November 10, 2015
Superintendent Bill Lupini and Headmaster Deb Holman speak outside Schluntz Gym in 2014. PHOTO BY JEREMY MARGOLIS.

UPDATE: Lupini resigns, interim superintendent of schools selected

Haley Bayne, News Writing Editor
September 30, 2015
Nails by sophomore Vritti Kharbanda. Kharbanda often does her nails with themes.

Nail Art: Students polish up on intricate designs

Haley Bayne, Staff Writer
March 26, 2015
Legacy affects odds of college acceptance

Legacy affects odds of college acceptance

Haley Bayne and Sarah Cardwell-Smith
February 22, 2015
Review of ReVisions 2015

Review of ReVisions 2015

Haley Bayne, Staff Writer
January 20, 2015
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