BLA Renovates Entrance and Upgrades Bell System

Students were welcomed back to school with a renovated entrance in the school colors.

As students walked through the doors of BLA on the first day of school, they saw something new: the new entrance of the school was painted! The railings were painted black, the doors on the inside were painted black, and the floors were cleaned. Also, there is a sign that says the school's name, a mural of a dragon, the school’s mascot, and a list of BLA and Girl’s Latin School headmasters. As explained by our new headmaster, Mr. Henninger, during the class assembly on the first day of school, the project was funded by the Girl's Latin Association. This project brings a fresh look to BLA, and makes it look nicer. Many students have said that they like it, and that it looks really nice.

Another renovation the school made is the new bell system. Students have complained that they cannot hear the bell. Sophia Madden ‘16 says, “It is too quiet to hear if people are doing group work in a class or in the cafeteria.” Mary Angjeli ‘16 passionately says “I hate it. It sounds exactly like the sound an airplane intercom makes when the pilot is about to speak. Also, you can’t hear it.” She then continued to say, referring to the new painted entrance, “Unlike the bell, I actually love it! It gives off school spirit.” Another student, Amran Hassan ‘16, stated “I hate the bell. I can’t really hear it, and I have good hearing. It sounds like a whale.” Sonny Diep ‘16 stated “It’s too low. It sounds like a ship. Last year was too loud. This year was too low. We need that middle sound #goldilocks.” Clearly, several students are upset about the new bell system, and have many opinions on what it sounds like. Possibly, students and teachers will all get used to it, and it will not cause problems such as being  late to class because students could not hear it.

Overall, the renovated entrance and the upgraded bell system are two projects that attempt to make BLA seem nicer, and be a better place to be throughout the day.

By Dimitrios Moshovitis '16