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The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
Valentia Burlak

Valentia Burlak, Webmaster

Valentia Burlak (she/her) is currently a senior at Brookline High School and has been on the newspaper staff for three years. Valentia is a singer/songwriter who enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Valentia also loves acting and analyzing book quotations/song lyrics.

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In the 2023-24 school year, students will have the opportunity to take a new performing arts class called Guitar, Ukulele and Bass through Songs and Songwriting.

Get ready to play the guitar, ukulele and bass

Valentia Burlak, Webmaster
May 25, 2023
The School Committee convened in person at Town Hall to reflect on Day of Change and feature the Squash Team.

Brookline School Committee recognizes squash team and reflects on Day of Change

Valentia Burlak, Webmaster
March 6, 2023
The sky's the limit: a rating

The sky’s the limit: a rating

Valentia Burlak, Webmaster
December 21, 2022
Recently, Language Virtual partnered with Nova Ukraine to connect high school students with Ukrainian children in need of language learning.

Language Virtual supports difficulties in Ukraine with the help of Nova Ukraine

Valentia Burlak and Audrey Garon
November 15, 2022
The School Subcommittee convened virtually to revisit the sex-education curriculum and COVID-19 related policies.

School Curriculum Subcommittee discusses sex-education curriculum and COVID-19 policies

Valentia Burlak and Andi Lowe
October 18, 2022
Rebecca Hayden's positive impact on the English Department will be looked back on with a smile.

Rebecca Hayden retires after 38 years of teaching

Valentia Burlak, Webmaster
October 13, 2022
Indoor masking becomes optional effective July 1st.

Massachusetts Department of Public Health changes future masking regulations

Valentia Burlak, News Editor, Webmaster
June 13, 2022
Quiz Bowl Club members practice trivia Mondays and Wednesdays after school.

Quiz Bowl Club aims to compete in the National Academic Quiz Tournament

Valentia Burlak, News Editor
May 10, 2022
The broken Welland Road elevator limited student access to the fourth floor starting this September.

Broken elevator restricts students’ accessibility to fourth floor

Anisa Sharma and Valentia Burlak
March 18, 2022
Ananda Geller expresses her emotions through digital art.

AOM: Ananda Geller

Valentia Burlak, News Editor
March 7, 2022
Fun Graphic Friday: Ways to Destress during Midterms

Fun Graphic Friday: Ways to Destress during Midterms

Valentia Burlak, News Editor
January 14, 2022
Adele's emotional and vulnerable "30" did not disappoint

Adele’s emotional and vulnerable “30” did not disappoint

Valentia Burlak, News Editor
January 8, 2022
Warriors for Animal Rights Club members aim to educate students and staff on animal well-being.

Warriors for Animal Rights Club spreads awareness about animal welfare

Valentia Burlak, News Editor
November 15, 2021
Interact Club encourages a sense of community amongst club members while upholding the global community.

Interact Club strives to make a difference through student-led community service projects

Valentia Burlak, News Editor
October 27, 2021
Blaser uses her art to express emotions of realism, connecting with viewers through the lens in her mind.

Sylvia Blaser gives viewers a glimpse into her mind using her unique artistry

Valentia Burlak, News Editor
October 14, 2021
A comprehensive map of Northern Brookline, with important locales.

Your Guide to Northern Brookline: where can you go to hang out with friends?

Valentia Burlak, News Editor
June 29, 2021
Reforming the sex education curriculum

Reforming the sex education curriculum

Valentia Burlak
May 14, 2021
Krakowsky experiments with surrealist makeup designs to create a gaunt and unsettling look.

Dylan Krakowsky uses makeup as an outlet for creative self-expression

Valentia Burlak, Staff Writer
May 5, 2021
The Brookline School Committee convened virtually on Thursday, April 29 to discuss the increase of in-person learning and logistics of the high school crew team's annual trip to Saratoga Springs, New York

Brookline School Committee discusses logistics of annual crew trip and return to in-person learning

Valentia Burlak, Staff Writer
May 1, 2021
The Strategic Games Club (SGC) relies on Discord to chat and play games together. Even though their club meets only virtually, they have built a strong and supportive gaming community.

Strategic Games Club uses Discord to bond during COVID-19

Valentia Burlak, Staff Writer
April 17, 2021
Student athletes reflect back on their season experience, giving thanks to their coaches and teammates.

Student athletes express gratitude

Valentia Burlak, Staff Writer
April 3, 2021
Expert Advisory Panel 4 met to discuss increasing the amount of students in the in-person learning model. The topic remains contentious amid new COVID-19 cases and the concerns of educators.

Expert Advisory Panel 4 discusses concerns over moving towards in-person learning

Valentia Burlak, Staff Writer
February 6, 2021
On Jan. 11, Ashley Hunter interviewed freelance videographer Chris Brook via Zoom to discuss his experiences, challenges and highlights of being a Black videographer and content creator.

Chris Brook offers his experiences as a Black filmmaker and passion for high school students

Valentia Burlak and Andi Lowe
January 12, 2021
Senior Din Klein and Juniors Camryn Lezama, Joann Huang and Zoe Mack in BETCo's first performance of the year. The class, alongside Needs Improvment, has continued on valiantly over Zoom.

Students learn from one another in upper level drama classes

Valentia Burlak, Staff Writer
December 18, 2020
The two upper-level drama classes joined together for their first performance of the year, with each class performing for about 45 minutes. Needs Improvment started off with lighthearted comedy before the show switched to a much more serious tone with BETCo's discussion of mental health.

Virtual joint Needs Improvment and BETCo show leaves audiences laughing and crying

Valentia Burlak, Staff Writer
November 26, 2020
Mona Saltalamacchia

Mona Saltalamacchia

Valentia Burlak, Staff Writer
October 18, 2020
By Sophomore Sasha Efremova

Art provides escape for students amidst quarantine

Charlotte Foote, Charlotte Dresser, Anastasiya Semyannikova, Phoebe Kallaher, and Valentia Burlak
August 18, 2020
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