What’s Inside


THE BERMUDA HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES


Mariette Savoie Chair Janet Kemp, Vice-Chair Janet Witkowski, Treasurer Linda Parker, Head of School and Secretary Germano Botelho Kimberly Caines Chris Harris Alison Hill Erich Hetzel Andrea Jackson Geraldine Kempe Kevin Monkman Kevin O’Donnell Brian Quinn Sara Schroter Ross Trudy Snaith Chris Swan Kevin Taylor


Lacey Fraser, PTA President Keil Gunther, Co-Chair Alumni Esther Young, Co-Chair Alumni Debra Stevens, Recording Secretary


Torchbearer is published by the Advancement Office of The Bermuda High School for the alumni, parents, friends and students of the School. Its purpose is to inform and inspire the School’s community and to acknowledge the many accomplishments of the BHS family.


Advancement and Alumni Affairs Office Jennifer Burland Adams ‘95, P’23, Director of Advancement Minta Watson,


Advancement Officer Julie Butler ‘93, P’26,’30 Communications Manager


Contributors Anna Cutler ‘15, Laurel Kurt ‘16, Sophie Booth Kempe ‘16, Beau Outteridge, Two & Quarter Photography, Kameron Young ‘19


Editor and Layout Peter Backeberg P’22,’25, Shooter and Scribe Productions


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School Updates News, results and BHS at AC35


9 Student Leaders Q&A with new Head Students 10


The Class of 2017 Graduation Ceremony and “Walk”


16 Robotics Challenge BHS Students take on the World Copyright © Free Vector Maps.com Torchbearer Fall 2017 3


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18 ‘Round the World 24 26 28


Educational and Service Trips


AC Alumnae Big Cup roles for BHS Alumnae


Torch Ceremony BHS Tradition burns Bright


Alumni Profile Meet Alexandra Mosher ‘97


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