What’s Inside
THE BERMUDA HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mariette Savoie, President Janet Kemp, Vice-President Janice Witkowski, Treasurer Linda Parker, Head of School and Secretary Germano Botelho Kimberley Caines-Best Crystal Clay Vicki Coelle Lesley Cox Erich Hetzel Kevin Monkman Kevin O’Donnell Brian Quinn Sara Schroter-Ross Trudy Snaith Chris Swan Kevin Taylor
Claire Burnard, PTA President Esther Young, Chair Alumni
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, Interim Director of Advancement Minta Watson,
Advancement Officer Julie Butler,
Communications Manager Contributors
Jennifer Burland Adams ‘95; Julie Butler ‘93, P’26; Peter Backeberg P’22
Mamma Mia! photogrpahs: Cover & pages 16-18: Two and a Quarter Photography Back Cover:LookBermuda, JP Rouja P’25
Editor and Layout Peter Backeberg, Shooter and Scribe Productions Ltd.
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School Updates News, sports and scholarships
Ms Harris Reflects Tina Harris shares lessons, memories and anecdotes from her time at BHS
A Q&A with the new Head of PE 16
Sports Day Results and pics from the annual inter-house competitions
24 14 Meet Mrs Barnwell 26
27 22 Proud to be PTA Katie Berry chooses to give back
Alumni Profiles A farmer and a swimmer
Alumni Updates Scholarships, new ventures and growing families
30 Financial Report Torchbearer Spring 2018 BHS Financial Statements for 2017-18
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