Features Archives - Brookfield Central Tyro

Wisconsin’s first Hope Squad founded at BCHS

November 4, 2019

A community of friends, trust, and support; hope squad is team that’s there for anyone struggling with...

Art gallery transforms into 3-D optical illusion

November 3, 2019

At first glance, the art gallery looks nothing like its name. Instead of the usual display of paintings...

French Exchange student explores new culture

November 2, 2019

Four thousand, two hundred miles away from home. That’s four thousand, two hundred miles away from...

New Associate Principal brings new perspective

October 6, 2019

With the departure of Mr. Shroeder, who has now assumed the role of Principal at WHMS, we welcome our...

Q&A with German Elmbrook exchange student

Stephanie Chen, Head Editor-in-Chief

September 29, 2019

Q: What was your experience as an exchange student at BC? How did you end up attending BC? What as the most meaningful part of the experience? How was it similar and different than what you expected? What would you say would be the three most significant differences between Germany and America from your experiences? A: I have had a lot...

Two weeks: from Brookfield to Ireland to Germany

September 29, 2019

One week into summer vacation, eleven BC students traveled to Europe. The group began their journey in...

New meme pages pop up after last Tyro feature

Stephanie Chen, Head Editor-in-Chief

June 3, 2019

T-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 gr...

Staff feature: Señora Dubiel

Julianne Sun, Print Director

May 30, 2019

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...

“Double trouble”: BC Twins

April 25, 2019

Freshman Twins: Grace and George Katsekes Birthday: September 3rd, 2003 Who's older: George, by one minute Similarity: Playing piano and board games Difference: Grace swims and George likes playing video games What is having a twin like? Grace: "When you have a twin, you grow up with there being someone to...

Student musician receives award for solo jazz performance at Charles Mingus Competition

April 22, 2019

It is said that music has the power to bring people together and turn around the saddest of days into...

Young Democrats offer a unique platform to express thoughts for eager students

Julianne Sun, Entertainment Editor

April 19, 2019

There’s a new club in town, which will allow students to make their voices heard and to engage in pressing real-world issues. Founded by Chandra Chouhan (‘20), Kevin Jacobson (‘19), and Ananya Rajesh (‘20), along with Mr. Keir as the advisor, the High School Democrats of Wisconsin is a club that is devoted to getting...

Proposals of the year: Chobani flip, Distinguished Young Women & music

Neha Ajjampore, Features Editor

April 18, 2019

There’s always a lot of hype surrounding prom, but what people may not know is that most of that hype actually comes from the preparations, rather than prom itself. There’s dress shopping, tuxedo renting, alterations, hair and makeup appointments, and a lot of other preparations that happen prior to the dance. Before all...