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Jazz band celebrates success at Eau Claire Jazz Festival Elianne del Campo Human Resources Director
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his year, both Jazz bands took on a musically inspiring trip to the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire to take part in the annual Eau Claire Jazz Festival. Both Jazz 1 and Jazz 2 arrived at Eau Claire on Friday, April 26 and began their jazz competition the next morning. On Saturday, April 27, the Pablo Center and the Davies Center at Eau Claire were filled up with multitudes of students fully immersed into their jazz spirits. Along with Brookfield Central, sixty-three other bands competed in the Festival and performed in front of a striking audience of more than one thousand people. Under the baton of the exemplary Mr. Jason Gillette, Jazz 1 began the competition by playing their first piece titled “Struttin’ With Some Barbecue” with exceptional solos from Matthew Falvey (‘19) on the tenor saxophone and Dietrich Frayer (‘21) on the trombone. For their second piece, Jazz 1 played “When You’re Smiling” with a brilliant solo from
Adarsh Rajaraman (‘19) on the alto saxophone. Jazz 1 closed their performance with a piece titled “Samba del Gringo,” with more remarkable solos from Kyle Lee (‘20) on the soprano saxophone and Sam Patterson (‘21) on the piano. Overall, the pieces took around fifteen minutes to perform; as another part of the competition, they had to sight read a completely new song given to them on the spot. Once all schools were finished with their performances, all Jazz bands gathered at 4:30 p.m. at the Ojibwe Ballroom in the Davies Center to receive their awards. After what seemed like an eternity of waiting for their results, Brookfield Central’s Jazz 1 band was proudly announced as the winner of the High School Class A Big Band Performance. “I don’t know if any of us were expecting to win, but we definitely thought we did well,” claims tenor saxophone player, Tylan Farrokhnia (‘20). “When they called out the second and third place winners, I think we all
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Mr. Gillette directs Jazz 1 during their morning practice. The group is preparing for Bebop and BBQ, which will be held on Saturday, June 1 from 6-10 p.m.
thought that was it for us. Then when they called our name for first place, we went insane!” After the rush of receiving their award, Jazz 1 was invited to perform one last time for everyone at the Davies Center. They played “Struttin’ With Some Barbecue” at the night concert, successfully making a remarkable musical impression on their audience. “Talking about the
preparation that led to their great performance at UW - Eau Claire, they were very focused and we had fun! When you have fun and you prepare, good things happen” stated Mr. G. Nevertheless, victory did not arrive easily for Jazz 1. Their masterful playing was preceded by hours of practicing in the band room, including early mornings, late nights,
and countless Lancer Blocks spent running through their pieces over and over. “I’m most proud of the fact that this group of students continues to grow in every single rehearsal,” said Mr. Gillette, who witnessed firsthand the Jazz bands’ growth. “I felt like we never took a step backward, and that the time that we had spent was used wisely - whether it would be at seven in the morning or...until nine thirty in the evening. The attitude was always great; the students came hungry to learn. It makes it fun to be a teacher for a group like that,” he asserts. Once all of their performances were over, both bands were able to enjoy a night full of other jazz shows along the streets of Eau Claire. Rajaraman expands on his experience: “There were many great artists that I got to listen to and even some idols that I got to meet. I think I might continue to attend the festival even after I'm wrapped up with high school.” Great job to all participants, and congratulations to Jazz 1!
9x9 Art Show displays diverse talent for Fine Arts Extravaganza Stephanie Chen Head Editor-in-Chief
Artwork by: JAHNAVI HANSARIA (‘22)
Artwork by: Amy keane (‘19)
“The hardest part of the process was painting the pieces as I specialize more in 3D than 2D art. My favorite part was choosing what nine paintings to include and deciding how I wanted to represent them in a 3D form.”
- Olivia Kroeplin (‘20) Artwork by: olivia kroeplin (‘20)
“This 9x9 show was one of the most exciting events I’ve seen at BC. It was incredible to me how many pieces each student made to fit in a particular scene to fit the rest of their pieces...”
“Art should be a means for people to connect over beautiful things and beautiful messages. It’s a language everyone can speak, whether they know it or not.” - Jahnavi Hansaria (‘22)
- Hannah Quinney (‘19)
Artwork by: Leah Fleischmann (‘19)
Artwork by: Niyati hansaria (‘21)
“Being connected to my ancestry and traditions was something very important to me, so I wanted to showcase that through my artwork - along with displaying quotes on self identity and self discovery.” - Niyati Hansaria (‘21) All photos by Stephanie Chen
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Sports Updates Boys Baseball
Current Record: 12-9-1 Key Win – Victory against Marquette in 10 innings (10-9)
Boys Track and Field
Ron Burling Invite: • 100 meter sprint – Rashad Lampkin (‘20) 6th place GMC Outdoor Conference Team Results: 5th place; 67 pts
Girls Track and Field
GMC Outdoor Conference: • 3200 meter run – Claire Cooney (‘21) 6th place Regionals: 15 qualifiers for Sectionals • 100 meter high hurdles – Amy Keane (‘19) 2nd place
Boys Tennis
Sectionals: 2nd overall • #1 Singles – Sriram Arvind (‘22) 4th place, state qualifier • #2 Doubles – Rajat Mittal (‘19) and Jacob Tan (‘20) 3rd place
Boys Golf
Morningstar Golf Course: 2nd place (as a team) BC Golf Regional: 2nd place Jack Anderson (‘19) • Three 1st place • Two 3rd place • One 6th place
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New meme pages pop up after last Tyro feature Stephanie Chen Head Editor-in-Chief
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-1 DAYS BEFORE DISTRIBUTION – Two posts pop up on Instagram. One is from @ lancer_band_memes and the other from @bcchoirmemes. Each serves as the Tyro’s first Instagram ads, in exchange for memes from their account being printed in the Tyro itself. ARTICLE DISTRIBUTION DAY – @bcchoirmemes posts a story to express their gratitude towards Tyro when they saw their meme in print. Unbeknownst to Tyro, another meme is posted on the same day, this one from an entirely new BC meme account that may or may not have been called out for its lack of existence during the time the article was written. (Disclaimer: said meme from new account had nothing to do with Tyro whatsoever. It instead involved a piece infamous to the students in orchestra for its vividly unique harmonies and expressions.) ONE DAY AFTER DISTRIBUTION DAY – A second post from the new account appears, again without the knowledge of the people high up in Tyro. This time the post is about the Tyro: specifically, placing the meme account in a picture of the printed article as if their account was being featured. TWO DAYS AFTER DISTRIBUTION DAY – Tyro catches wind of the account. The first two posts are discovered. Yet another account appears. After careful consideration, Tyro decides to reach out. It seems a follow-up feature is in order. ‘Mrs. Haney’ @bc_orchestra_ meme: Taking on a slight alteration of BC’s one and only orchestra director’s name, Mrs. Haney, or @bc_or-
chestra_meme, came into existence on April 12, 2019; Tyro’s fifth distribution day. The account creator had become inspired after seeing other meme accounts featured in the Tyro. “The idea has been there,” explained the account owner, “but no one in the orchestra was brave enough to step in and take action, so I did it.” According to insider intel, @bc_orchestra_meme was referring to an earlier event in which students had been asked to email Dr. Haney memes in preparation for WSMA season, five weeks before the district festival. Certain members of BC’s chamber orchestra took to the idea heartily. The creation of a chamber orchestra group chat, accurately named “Chamber Chums,” rapidly became a forum for memes. The majority of the early memes were about Vibhu Rajesh (‘20), a member of chamber orchestra and a favorite amongst many of the seniors in the class. @bc_orchestra_meme preserved this trend, with a third of its posts focused on Rajesh. “He is just very meme worthy,” stated @ bc_orchestra_meme. Rajesh was “flattered” by the gesture and rated the meme account as “good.” Like many of the other orchestra students, Rajesh was curious as to the true identity of @bc_orchestra_meme. This was a popular question during the orchestra’s trip to Carnegie Hall in New York, for which a few suspects were light-heartedly interrogated. To this day, however, the account owner’s identity still remains a mystery. Regardless, @bc_orchestra_meme deserves a gold star for taking the initiative in creating a much-needed
orchestra meme page. A notice from @bc_orchestra_ meme: For those who wish to receive one of the rare and highly prized gold stars, only given out at most once each class in orchestra, simply send @bc_orchestra_meme a meme of your own. @BC_ORCHESTRA_MEME
‘The Dead Inside Gang’, @ lancer_banned_memes: Unique in its generality, @lancer_banned_memes is the only BC meme page Tyro has come across that is not solely focused on Brookfield Central itself. To quote its bio, @lancer_banned_memes features “NSFW memes that are best left unmade and unseen.” These NSFW, or Non-Specialized Friday-Wednesday memes, range from Twitter’s latest trends to Brookfield weather and everything in between. The formerly short Thursdays are reserved for BC-specific memes. @lancer_banned_memes created the page because they “just wanted a meme page for real memes instead
of the school-specific page.” The majority of their memes were described as being “stolen from all around the internet.” The smaller amount of school-specific content means that @lancer_banned_memes has yet to garner the attention of a BC staff member, perhaps for the better; some memes are best left to the students. Like the specific meme accounts, @lancer_banned_memes plans to hand the account down upon graduation (year unknown), most likely to someone two grades below. For now, the page is at a stable 100 followers and steadily increasing, but has no plans for expansion beyond its current platform. If any students scrolling through Instagram are looking for a meme page run by a fellow BC student that doesn’t require insider knowledge to understand, @lancer_ banned_memes is the place to look.
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Staff feature: Señora Dubiel Julianne Sun Print Director
As the most popular foreign language at BC, Spanish is one of those classes that brings everyone together. While there are several Spanish teachers, there is one who is infamous among junior and seniors. Her name? Señora Dubiel. When asked why she chose teaching as her profession, Señora Dubiel responded, “I like the school atmosphere, I like being with young people...I like sharing things I know, and seeing them grow.” Teaching for her is less about the material being taught and more about sharing valuable experiences with people on the verge of going into the real world – high school students. “I like you guys because you’re funny,” she said, smiling. “You can be serious, at times, but you know where the lines are, and I find that very enjoyable.” However, many may not know that she wasn’t always on the path to be a Spanish teacher. Señora Dubiel, like many people, had quite an unpredictable future. In fact, in an alternate universe, Señora Dubiel would have just been Mrs. Dubiel. “I have a dual degree,” she explained, “in biology and in Spanish. Had I been your age today, I might have gone into being a PA [Physician Assistant] or something like that, but back then those jobs didn’t exist when I was in college.” That, of course, is not to say that Spanish had been her last choice for a job. “I loved Spanish because it meant I could meet new people and learn new things,” she said. Other than being an excellent Spanish teacher, Señora Dubiel is infamous for something else: getting wonderfully off topic in class. “I think that some things are just
about life and how to live life,” she explained. “Sometimes it’s not so bad to have people share their stories and understand that there are other people.” After all, life is almost exclusively about the people that you live it with. “We can call them brain breaks,” Señora Dubiel said after a short conversation about the merits of discussing content not related to the class. “‘Brain breaks’ sounds better than ‘getting off topic,’ doesn’t it?” It absolutely does, but both tend to have the same positive effects, regardless of what names people call them by. ROBERT RASMANN
Señora Dubiel at her high school graduation. She poses with her famiy for a photo, still wearing her cap and gown.
To the students that haven’t had the pleasure of having Señora Dubiel as a teacher, one doesn’t have to be in her class to learn something from her. If there was one piece of advice that Señora Dubiel would give to all students, it’s that you must do what makes you happy. “If it breaks somebody else’s rules, and it doesn’t hurt anybody, it can’t hurt for you to do what you want to do with your life.”
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entertainment
Avengers: Endgame sets new box office record
The last movie of the Infinity Saga more than satisfies audiences [contains spoilers] Ananya Rajesh Entertainment Editor
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he culmination of an era has arrived. The final installment of the ‘Avengers’ series was released on April 26, 2019, delivering nothing short of a shock to many fans. After 11 years, 3 phases, and 21 movies, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has united Earth’s mightiest heroes to create a world out of comic books for viewers young and old, and the ultimate climax has finally ascended. After the heartbreaking ending of Infinity War, fans eagerly awaited Endgame, although many were reluctant to see the franchise come to a close. “We’re in the endgame now,” Stephen Strange stated in Infinity War, showing the paucity of the situation and alluding to the dire consequences that followed. Pivotal characters such as Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor, along with newer characters such as Captain Marvel (and many other superheroes) take on the task of protecting the universe and reversing the effects of Thanos’ snap. Avengers: Endgame boasts a wide and versatile range of actors who come together to produce the greatest superhero crossover in history. Superheroes such as Ant-Man and Hawkeye, who did not appear in Infinity War, play pivotal roles in Endgame, Ant-Man going so far as to introduce the time travel concept that the plot revolves around. Original
members of the Avengers are introduced with drastic physical changes, such as Bruce Banner who has permanently become the Hulk while retaining his Banner brain and Thor who has significantly gained weight in a fit of depression. The movie’s slogan, “whatever it takes” emphasizes the immense weight of the Avengers’ actions and their willingness to sacrifice anything to regain the half of the universe that was wiped. The entirety of the MCU combines to defeat the mad titan Thanos, a theme that has been haunting the Avengers since the beginning of the franchise. This film deeply explores the themes of sacrifice and loss as the audience and the MCU says goodbye to two of the most beloved original Avengers, Iron Man and Black Widow. Although it was severely heartbreaking, Tony Stark’s death marks the end of his character arc which began in 2008 with Iron Man. Arguably the most important superhero in the MCU, Tony Stark singlehandedly kicked off the blockbuster franchise. Black Widow, also known as Natasha Romanoff, performed the ultimate sacrifice in the film providing closure for her character and erasing the “red in her ledger.” However, the deaths of these defining characters will remain heavy in fans’ hearts, leading the MCU down a path that they cannot
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Avengers: Endgame brought together a cast of old favorites and new heroes, featuring all six of the original Avengers along with Antman, Rocket, and the newest heroine: Captain Marvel.
return from. Breaking box office records, Avengers: Endgame made $1.2 billion within its opening weekend, surpassing its prequel, Infinity War (which made $640 million during opening weekend). Endgame received a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, almost 10% higher than the 84% approval rating received by Infinity War. The film garnered generally favorable reviews and has earned high praise from critics and
the public. Sandie Angulo Chen from Common Sense Media gushes, “The Russo brothers’ poignant, powerful finale more than lives up to the hype: It’s a thrilling conclusion and a deeply emotional exploration of loss and love, duty and honor, friendship and family.” Endgame currently holds the #2 position in the highest grossing movies of all time, second only to Avatar, and it doesn’t show any signs of reduced revenue.
The last movie of Phase 3 is Spider-Man: Far From Home, set to release on July 2. Fans are left to wonder how Peter Parker will cope with the demise of Iron Man, who acted as his father-figure. Future movies for a possible Phase 4 have not been announced, leaving an air of uncertainty for viewers who await. The finale of the Infinity Saga leaves fans in tears, with the only thing left to do is kiss the beloved franchise goodbye, and say, “MCU, we love you 3000.”
Swift and Urie capture fans’ attention with upbeat new single, Me! Shweta Panda Reporter
Just at the tail end of Panic! At The Disco’s ‘Pray for the Wicked’ tour and the release of a new music video from the band, fans couldn’t wait for more music from lead singer Brendon Urie. After months of teasing, Taylor Swift and Urie released their first collaboration with the song ‘ME!’. Co-written by Joel Little, the song is a mix of Swift’s classic breakup/make-up lyrics as well as Urie’s energetic, bold and bright vocals. The music video begins with a snake slithering across a stone path, hissing at the camera, and morphing into butterflies; this presumably represents an ex and Swift’s escape from him. This becomes clear when the opening scene featuring the artists portrays two lovers in a quarrel. Swift truly embraces the her style and makes fun of herself a little as she exclaims, “And in front of our young daughters!” referring to her pair of cats. Her unapologetic reference to the old and lonely ‘cat lady’ is a breath of fresh air compared to her usual defensive nature when it comes to critics who point out most of her songs are about painful breakups and revenge against the ex. However, there is a stark contrast between the depressing scene and the music as it is a high-energy and upbeat piece. The loud snare percussion drives the piece forward at a steady pace, eventually opening into a grand dance number at the chorus. While Taylor Swift is a capable singer with a large range, her high voice is quite breath-heavy throughout the piece.
However, this softer tone helps convey the mood of the piece: carefree and lighthearted. Brendon Urie’s introduction reflects an integral part of his style. he is easily able to match Swift’s entry with a strong and boastful sound. Urie’s vocals are especially impressive in this piece as he displays masterful control of pitch, even in a higher range with his chest voice. Still, there is more to Urie’s performance than his Mary Poppins-like umbrella scene and the verse, the chorus demonstrates his distinct falsetto that he has mastered over the years. Don’t believe me? Check out the chorus of ‘King of the Clouds’ by P!ATD. While males with strong falsettos is fairly new to the pop scene, Urie’s voice is comparable to a long-time aficionado, Portugal. The Man. The best part of the entire piece was most definitely the closing of the music video. From the special effects inside Urie’s heart and the bright exhibit of paint not only from the sky, but also from Swifts dress, one can easily guess the amount of time and efforts the artists had put into the production as well as the stunning prowess of the video editor. Moreover, Urie’s unapologetic and passionate dancing and Swift’s clean and rehearsed version side by side was a indicative of the entire song: a collaboration of two completely different styles, vocals, and artists. The blend between the two parties was seamless, a spectacle to watch, and did not disappoint.
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editorials
AP exam registration policy tests students’ patience Students to register for exams in fall, effective November 2019
Neha Ajjampore Visual Content Director
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n the beginning of the year, Edficiency was introduced to schedule Lancer Blocks. In mid-April, early-release Thursdays officially met their demise. Recently, the class of 2020 disrupted the status quo with their senior color (it’s tie-dye, which is technically more of a pattern than a color). So it is safe to say that things are changing — not necessarily for the better or worse, just simply changing. At least, that was the general consensus until one more change was confirmed: starting next year, AP registration will be moved to November, rather than the usual February. This is a bad thing. This is a very bad thing. And here’s why. School starts in September, and term 1 ends in early November. For students with first semester AP classes, this should be enough time and experience in the class to choose whether or not to take the AP exam. But what about AP classes that run second semester? Students won’t be able to assess their performance in class and use that as a basis for their decision. Instead, they will have to predict their abilities and prematurely sign up for the exam — which will
most likely lead to regrets, especially for classes like AP Physics 1, of which the exam is notoriously difficult. It’s no easy feat to drop $100 on a test you know nothing about. At this point, one may argue, what’s the big deal? Students can always drop out of the exam if they feel they are not ready to take it. This is true; you have until before the first day of AP weeks (this year, it was May 6) to cancel their exam. However, this comes with a price: a cancellation fee of $15. So students are refunded only a portion of the money they paid. While this may not seem like much to some, it could very well be a significant amount for others. Furthermore, this penalty fee adds up quickly for those taking more than one AP exam. With this in mind, it’s clear that the new policy to register for AP exams in the fall is, quite frankly, ridiculous. Students should not be rushed when it comes to decisions that will impact their post-secondary lives. Rather, they should be allowed to realistically gauge their abilities within a particular subject before choosing whether or not to take a college-level exam on that subject.
Hydroflasks: BC’s favorite bottle Emily Otten Online Director
There’s a new trend sweeping through every classroom in America that is more fashionable than the Met Gala, just as overpriced as Kylie Lip Kits, and more obnoxious than fidget spinners. That’s right, the newest fad for high schoolers are Hydroflasks. Hydroflasks might be one of the strangest trends to date due to the fact that they seemingly blew up overnight. Can anyone really remember the first time they saw one, or did they all just suddenly appear in the backpacks of every teen girl?
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My hydroflask is amazing! It keeps my water cold for the whole day and because of it I have glowing skin. #hydrationnation!
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~ Kennedee Henry (‘20)
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Student poll: worst AP exam Niyati Hansaria News Editor
This poll consists of 172 responses from students. Visit bctyro.com for the exact results from each AP exam.
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Brookfield Central Tyro 2019-2020 Staff
Head Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Chen
Business Manager Nicole Orejuela
Sports Editor Nicole Orejuela
Directors Neha Ajjampore, Elianne del Campo, Emily Otten, Julianne Sun
News Editors Niyati Hansaria, Autumn Lee
Entertainment Editor Ananya Rajesh
Features Editors Leah Cape, Jahnavi Hansaria
Editorials Editor Kennedee Henry
Activities Editors Katina Patterson, Sam Patterson
Online Editor Niyati Hansaria
Public Relations Manager Ananya Rajesh Photography Manager Bobbie Knopp
Contributing Photographers Neha Ajjampore, Stephanie Chen, Elianne del Campo, Robert Rasmann, @bc_orchestra_meme, @ lancer_banned_memes, Flickr Contributing Reporters Neha Ajjampore, Stephanie Chen, Elianne Del Campo, Niyati Hansaria, Emily Otten, Shweta Panda, Ananya Rajesh, Julianne Sun
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