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Winter Spirit Week

The annual winter spirit week took place from Jan. 23 to 27 in preparation for the home basketball game against Bolles. Students dressed up for daily themes including Christmas, Winter in Florida/Tropical, White-Out, Winter Sports and BK Spirit Day. The winter pep rally on Friday included competitions between students and teachers, a slam dunk contest and performances by the spirit teams and band. That night’s game was a blackout theme, and BK took the win in overtime at 51-48.

Teacher Malisa Pellicer competes in games at the pep rally.

Photo by Olivia Lacy

Culhanes Cares Spirit Night

On Jan. 30, the newspaper staff kicked off Catholic Schools Week with a spirit night at Culhane’s Irish Pub. The night featured a trivia competition hosted by seniors Blaine Parry and Keira D‘Errico and a raffle. Trivia winners received BK merch, and the raffle prizes were Culhane’s merch and two Jacksonville Icemen tickets.

Hosts Blaine Parry and Keira D’Errico prepare to start trivia trivia.

Photo by Mikaela Georgi

Girl’s Basketball State Finals

The girls basketball team had its most successful season since 2019 with a final record of 30 wins and two losses. The team also took its third consecutive district champion and fifth consecutive regional champion titles. The team progressed to the state finals for the first time in four years, going against the Lake Highland Prep Highlanders for the state championship on Feb. 25. Lake Highland won 55-45, with BK taking the state runner-up title.

Senior Sophia Rueppell looks to make a pass to junior Clare Coyle Coyle.

Photo courtesey of Dawn Huskey

Music Mania and Art Show

Music Mania took place on the evening of March 8. Students from band classes performed, and the art gallery featured paintings and drawings matted on the walls and sculptures and 3D art on display from BK and Bishop Snyder art classes. Art Club vice president senior Sofia Lopez and music teacher Michael Jenkins provided refreshments for the guests.

Parents and art teacher Lauren Doran look around at the artwork. teacher artwork.

Photo by Ava Liuzzo

Dance Marathon

Dance Marathon for BK and Episcopal students was March 11 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dance Marathon is an interactive fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a non-profit organization that raises money and awareness for hospitals that provide treatment to kids. The night featured hourly themes and games. Student volunteers raised a final total of $30,389.59.

Dance Marathon attendees display the earnings from the night

Photo courtesy of @dancingontheblvd