Honors & Recognition

Voted best counselor by peers — not once, but twice. A recognition that wasn't assigned or given by adults, but earned through how he showed up each day for younger students.

After failing Declamation in 7th grade, Alan returned to the same challenge in 8th grade and earned an A+. The grade matters less than what it represents: the ability to identify a problem, adjust, and follow through.

On the EMA Character Skills Snapshot, Alan placed in the top 25% of upper-level students — including 9th, 10th, and 11th graders — in Social Awareness. Quiet evidence of the interpersonal intelligence that makes him effective in leadership and service roles.

BLS accepts approximately 10% of applicants through a competitive citywide examination. It is the oldest public school in the United States. Being here, every day, is itself a form of ongoing recognition.