The student news site of Bernards High School

The Crimson
The student news site of Bernards High School

The Crimson
The student news site of Bernards High School

The Crimson
Claire Taylor

Claire Taylor, Editor-In-Chief

Claire is a senior and Editor-In-Chief for the Crimson. This is her third year being part of the Crimson and she is excited to lead the staff. Outside of school she plays tennis and rugby, bakes, and spends time with her family.

 

 

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The Old Well at UNC

The UNC vs Duke Rivalry

Claire Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
March 27, 2025

The tale of two families. A classic Shakespearean story. It's a down-the-road rivalry that has people gripping their seats when a game comes on. The Battle for Tobacco Road, an eight-mile separating prominent...

Stories behind the Shave

Claire Taylor and Andrew Tropp
March 26, 2025

Last year, to commemorate a dearly missed student at Somerset Hills School District, students and staff decided to host a fundraising event through the foundation of St. Baldricks. Campbell G. Hoyt, a...

The baseball field at Bernards High School

Board of Education approves improvements to baseball and softball fields

Claire Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
December 21, 2024
For the 2024-2025 spring baseball and softball seasons, the Somerset Hills Board of Education has approved improvements to be made to Bernards High School’s lower fields. This approval comes after years of the fields constantly being oversaturated from weather, having holes and uneven spots, and poorly draining. This approval also aligns with the Board of Education's goals for students to use the fields for PE classes. 
King Willy Studios located on Claremont Road next to Penguin Ice Cream

King Willy Studios: A creative haven

Claire Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
December 9, 2024
King Willy is located at 17 Claremont Road in Bernardsville. The Studio specializes in creative marketing for local businesses. King Willy Studios is part of the Crimson’s “Bernardsville Beginnings” series which aims to highlight places, people, and businesses of Bernardsville.
A wildfire seen in West Virginia in November, as states battle dry weather with increase of wildfires

Drought Warning is declared in New Jersey

Claire Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
November 13, 2024

On November 13th around 1:00 PM New Jersey American Water issued a mandatory water conservation notice for all customers it serves across the state. This conservation issue comes after the New Jersey Department...

Therapy Dogs return to BHS for the first time this school year

Ari Rosen and Claire Taylor
October 22, 2024
Therapy dogs returned on October  22, 2024, in the Community Room at BHS. This is the fifth year therapy dogs have been part of the BHS family. The Guidance Department partners with Creature Comfort, a nonprofit organization, based in Madison, NJ to bring in creatures of all sizes. The dogs give a well-deserved break to students and staff during both lunch blocks every other month. 
The BHS "Wall of Honor" was unraveled on Friday, April 12th to honor alumni who have made an impact on the World

BHS inducts new members to Wall of Honor

Claire Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
May 11, 2024

Seven new members were added to the prestigious “Wall of Honor” during the induction ceremony on Friday, April 12th, 2024 in the Performance Arts Center. This year was the fifth year and the first...

ACE Hardware sign in the old Kings store location, set to start construction shortly.

Ace Hardware moves into the Kings Plaza

Claire Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
December 8, 2023

On November 27, 2023, a sign of ACE Hardware appeared in the vacated Kings Food Market grocery store in the Bernardsville Center. Kings had been in the Bernardsville center since 1978 and closed on January...

Junior Terrence Hanaratty delivering a huge hit during a game against westwood

Historic Fall sports season comes to a close

Claire Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
December 5, 2023

With the calendar changing and the leaves starting to fall, the fall sports season has ended. This year Bernards had nine different teams: Girls Tennis, Girls Soccer, Girls Volleyball, Girls Field Hockey,...

Collection of Rick Riordan's books with "Chalice of God" on top

Disney Plus previews Percy Jackson Show

Claire Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
October 27, 2023

After almost 18 years since the first book of the Percy Jackson series was published, the series is turning to the big screen this year. The best-selling series by Rick Riordan is expected to keep the...

Claire Taylor, filmmaker and photographer, poses with her camera in hand

Claire Taylor, filmmaker and photographer, poses with her camera in hand

The digital process of editing for one of Claire's films

The digital process of editing for one of Claire's films

The lively and neon bar at Toca Vez in Bernardsville

Toca Vez Steakhouse opens in Basking Ridge

Claire Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
October 5, 2023

Toca Vez, a household name, has astonished the local restaurant world. Some may have once known the Morristown Road (Route 202) in Basking Ridge establishment as The Vine, but now it has transformed into...

BHS's Madrigals preforms Christmas songs at the tree lighting in Far Hills

Choir and Band concerts return to BHS

Claire Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
December 16, 2022

  This winter season, Choir and Band concerts returned to Bernards High School. On Thursday, December 8th at 7 pm the Choir had their first concert of the year. This included madrigals, concert...

Air travel skyrockets as holiday months approach; airplane during takeoff

View from the cockpit

Claire Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
November 29, 2022

As Thanksgiving nears, The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts that nearly 55 million Americans will be traveling for Thanksgiving this year, from Wednesday, November 23rd to Sunday, November...

Four covers of previous issues of the Pinnacle at Bernards High school

The Pinnacle returns to Bernards High School

Claire Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
October 6, 2022

The Pinnacle has made a return to Bernards High School. The school’s art and literary magazine offers opportunities for students to submit their work in all different fields. Students can submit any...

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