BCA UPDATES
February 2017 - Issue #6
Oh The Things that BCA Accomplishes!
This issue is dedicated to the various activities that have encompassed our school since the last issue. We have done so much in this building, and that is definitely thanks to our dedicated faculty whether you are planning something, hosting something or lending your services as a chaperone - as a faculty we are truly amazing! Here is a highlight of the events:
IDA Workshops and Performances
Winter Wonderland Ball 2017
JSA Chapter of the Month & Chapter Conference
Valentine's Day
Hot Mikado
International Day of Acceptance
This year we gathered to celebrate the international day of acceptance, BCA’s time-honored tradition of honoring the beauty of diversity in our community. At its start, IDA was a day dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr., held around his birthday to commend his tireless effort to fight for racial equality and social justice. In 2000, Dr. King’s birthday was observed by all 50 states for the first time. Thus, that same year, BCA decided to create a special day recognizing him and continuing his work by celebrating the diversity of our school with the hope that understanding will lead to a more compassionate community, one that supports, includes, and accepts each other. The first half of the day consisted of educational workshops, organized by the Diversity Alliance. Students were allowed to choose from 44 workshops on a variety of topics involving social justice and wellbeing. The second half of the day consisted of the performances, organized by the IDA Executive Board. Over 300 students participated in a variety of performances, embracing both the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and also the diversity of the students and staff at BCA. A special thank you goes out to Irma Seltzer, Nancy Joa, Katie Blake and Carly Berwick for their efforts in coordinating such an amazing event. - Irma Seltzer and Katie Blake
IDA Workshops
IDA Performances
JSA Recognized as Chapter of the Month
AMUN XVIII Opening Ceremonies with Richard Morris
Academy Model United Nations XVIII
Winter Wonderland Ball
Winter Wonderland Dance
JSA 7th Annual Chapter Conference
JSA 7th Annual Chapter Conference
The Bergen County Academies chapter of JSA held its 7th Annual Chapter conference for students across the mid-Atlantic Region on February 4th. The day hosted numerous debates, thought talks and a wonderful guest speaker program featuring Hong (Henry) Kwon of the United Nations. Mr. Kwon is the Chief of Staffing Service in the Office of Human Resources Management at the United Nations (UN). In his insightful comments he offered an insider’s view of the greater organization, and allowed students to take part in a wonderful question and answer session and the conclusion of his remarks. The conference was organized and run by the school’s chapter which was under the exceptional leadership of Olivia Vladyka. In other exciting news, Olivia has also recently been nominated as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of the greater organization. Our chapter is excited to take on the challenge of assisting her in her campaign during the upcoming months which will culminate at the JSA Spring State conference. - Scott Demeter
Valentine's Day
Hot Mikado
Bergen County Academies
Email: rusdav@bergen.org
Website: www.bergen.org
Location: 200 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, NJ, United States
Phone: 201-343-6000