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The Burlingame B

The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B

The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B

Ruby Rosenquist

Ruby Rosenquist, Staff Reporter

Ruby Rosenquist is a junior at BHS and a first-year Journalism student. She is excited to use her creativity to produce a newspaper full of relevant content. In her free-time, she enjoys reading, writing, spending time with her friends, and attending ballet classes in San Francisco.

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Angelyn Liu, the runner-up for the Burlingame-Hillsborough Youth Poet Laureate, is currently working on a poem about gardenias to represent her family’s story of immigration.

Lin, Liu claim top spots in first local Youth Poet Laureate competition

Ruby Rosenquist, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2023

The Burlingame Public Library crowned Lauren Lin, a junior at Castilleja High School in Palo Alto, the inaugural Burlingame-Hillsborough Youth Poet Laureate during a Commencement Ceremony before Library...

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Senior Morgan Patch radiated beauty in her sophisticated yet playful tulle dress during last year’s prom at City Hall.

Students share fashion tips for this year’s prom dresses

Ruby Rosenquist, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2023

Hey high schoolers, Gossip Girl here… and I have the biggest news of the season. Prom is fast approaching and Burlingame is bursting with chatter about the big night. With an event as monumental as prom,...

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Paying homage to the aesthetic of the ‘70s, Brandy Fleming and her costume crew worked together to create colorful and show-stopping looks for the spring musical “Disaster!”.

Librarian by day, costume designer by night

Ruby Rosenquist, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2023

As an elementary school librarian and drama costume designer, Brandy Fleming is always “paying it forward” — fostering love and compassion in her students. Before becoming a Burlingame elementary...

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Elizabeth Diehl (Left) and Lukas Keeley (Right) smile affectionately at one another as they sing during one of the final scenes.

The spring musical was far from a ‘Disaster!’

Ruby Rosenquist, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2023

On Thursday Mar. 10, the opening night of “Disaster!,” the groovy atmosphere, mimicking that of the 1970s, blossomed as New York’s hottest A-listers strutting onto the stage wearing colorful maxi...

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All 11 supporting characters huddle on stage in a clump as Cindy Skelton and her crew analyze how to improve the scene.

Spring musical preview: preparing for ‘Disaster!’

Ruby Rosenquist, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2023

Earthquakes, tsunamis, infernos and memorable music from the ‘70s will feature prominently in Burlingame’s production of the Broadway musical “Disaster!,” which opens Friday, Mar. 10. Featuring...

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The trophy, a miniature version of a gilded gramophone, acts as a memento for winners of this prestigious title and launches them into an exclusive stratosphere with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Rihanna and Amy Winehouse.

Grammys preview: Which artists will snag the top prizes?

Ruby Rosenquist, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2023

The 65th annual Grammy Awards, broadcasting live from Los Angeles on Feb. 5, released a list of nominees for this year’s ceremony in November. The ballot for Album of the Year is stacked with star-studded...

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Juniors Caitlin Kall and Taryn Hallum, as well as sophomore Charlotte Chan, talk about their favorite winter fashion trends.

It’s the most comfortable time of the year

Ruby Rosenquist, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2023

As the second semester begins, students are layering up to protect themselves from the chilly winter weather. But no two years are the same in the fashion world – are festive sweaters back in? I spoke...

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Me last summer attending an intensive ballet program at Pacific Northwest Ballet School.

Christmas spent on stage: what it takes to be Clara

Ruby Rosenquist, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2022

This holiday season, a dream of mine came true: I am performing as Clara in the San Francisco Ballet’s “Nutcracker.” While I’m excited to watch the paper snowflakes fall from the rafters, the most...

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During the winter season, when the likelihood of rain is high, Chan opts for comfortable jackets and adds accessories to enhance her personality.

[Photo] Charlotte Chan

December 12, 2022

During the winter season, when the likelihood of rain is high, Chan opts for comfortable jackets and adds accessories to enhance her personality.

While gravitating towards neutral colors, Hallum has found a rhythm of wearing a basic top and selecting matching shoes.

[Photo] Taryn Hallum

December 12, 2022

While gravitating towards neutral colors, Hallum has found a rhythm of wearing a basic top and selecting matching shoes.

Kall’s outfits prove that she values comfort but would never shy away from unconventional pieces of clothing.

[Photo] Caitlin Kall

December 12, 2022

Kall’s outfits prove that she values comfort but would never shy away from unconventional pieces of clothing.

Instagram, BeReal and TikTok originally attracted users because of very distinct functions. However, they have slowly grown more and more similar.

Warring social media platforms: the battle to be better

Ruby Rosenquist, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2022

Instagram has Reels inspired by TikTok. TikTok has Nows inspired by BeReal. What’s next? Will BeReal have stories inspired by Snapchat? Social media platforms are constantly changing to appeal to...

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Mrs. Plinge, played by senior Kalla Kamenov (Left), and Nanny Ogg, played by senior Ayden West (Right), smile jovially as they hold their “Maskerade” scripts during one of the first rehearsals.

Theater program thrills in “Maskerade”

Ruby Rosenquist, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2022

On Thursday, Oct. 27, the opening night of “Maskerade,” Cindy Skelton and her drama students kicked off the spooky season with a bang. Students and their families gathered in the auditorium, gripping...

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Cast member Lucas Keeley, as Mr. Salzella, rehearses a scene with Clo Papandongas, who plays Agnes Nitt, during a rehearsal for “Maskerade.”

Let’s get the show on the road: all about the fall play

Ruby Rosenquist, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2022

After weeks of preparation, Burlingame’s theater department is less than a month away from its opening performance of “Maskerade.”  But first, let’s set the stage: based on the fantasy novel...

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