By: BHS News Staff
May 13, 2025
As the end of the year approaches, seniors are getting ready to graduate, and two very loved staff members will be retiring. This year marks the retirement of Mrs. Katy Cushler and Mr. Jim Verba.
Mrs. Cushler and Mr. Verba have been working in Brooklyn for over 30 years each, both of them working multiple jobs within the district.
First, Mrs. Cushler started her Hurricanes career in the cafeteria and then left, thinking that she was not going to return. She then ended up returning and did multiple jobs, now finishing her career as the high school Attendance Secretary. Her plans for retirement include traveling and hoping to land a part time job as a caterer. She said that she will greatly miss her coworkers. Overall, her lifestyle will not change much, but she is grateful that she does not have to wake up at 6:00 in the morning anymore; instead, she will be able to sleep in and spend more time with her family.
Next up is Mr. Verba. He has taught a lot of different subjects over his career, covering numerous grade levels. He is also a successful coach, primarily in girls basketball. Verba has big plans for his retirement such as learning how to play the piano, traveling with his wife, and finding a part-time job doing something other than teaching. Something he has always wanted to do is learn how to cook traditional meals from different countries. Something he is going to miss from Brooklyn are the people, the students, going on the Europe trips, grading papers, and assigning Edpuzzles (He was being sarcastic on the last part.). He is looking forward to being able to do whatever he wants, whenever he wants.
The News Staff would like to congratulate both Mrs. Cushler and Mr. Verba on two wonderful careers of impact. You two will be missed!
In other news, as of last night, Brooklyn High School awarded its seniors with academic and scholarship recognitions as well as inducted new members into National Art Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, National Chinese Honor Society, National Honor Society, as well as International Thespian Society. Congratulations to all of the winners and inductees.
Testing is almost over with two AP exams remaining.
- AP Spanish: May 15
- AP Psychology: May 16
Finally, there are currently 13 school days remaining for all underclassmen until Summer vacation. Seniors, you are done this week!
Outside of the testing dates listed above, here is the full May calendar.
- May 14-16: Senior Internship/Final Exams
- May 16-17: Prom (Zoo) & Post-Prom (Swings-N-Things)
- May 21: Cap & Gown Pick-Up
- May 22: Senior Clap-out & Graduation Practice
- May 23: Graduation
- May 26: Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)
- May 30: Last Day of School
Hurricane Nation, enjoy the final days until Summer freedom.
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