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Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Kerpics

*Classroom Assistant* By: BHS Staff Profiles February 28, 2025 Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Erin Kerpics. Mrs. Kerpics is a classroom assistant, her first year in the Brooklyn City School District. Prior to Brooklyn, she worked as a caregiver. In her free time, she likes to do a lot of reading. AContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Kerpics “

Four Nations Face-Off

By: BHS Sports Staff February 27, 2025 All-Star game ratings in all four major sports have been dropping significantly over the years, so the NHL decided to switch up their format and create the first annual, Four Nations Face-Off. The four countries involved were Canada, Finland, Sweden, and the United States. This new format sawContinue reading “Four Nations Face-Off”

Remembering the World Trade Center

By: BHS Features Staff February 26, 2025 On February 26, 1993, the World Trade Center was bombed. Today marks the 32nd anniversary of this attack. A terrorist bomb was planted in the basement-level parking garage of the World Trade Center, and it exploded at 12:18 in the afternoon. This explosion caused mass destruction of theContinue reading “Remembering the World Trade Center”

Crew Preview: The Wizard of Oz

By: BHS News Staff February 25, 2025 As February comes to a close, we know that March will be showtime for the Drama Club’s performance of The Wizard of Oz. This week’s preview revolves around the crew, led by Mr. Kaspar and junior Riley Cummings. Even though the sets are under construction and moving alongContinue reading “Crew Preview: The Wizard of Oz”

Senior Spotlight: Philip Banaszak

By: BHS Staff Profiles February 21, 2025 This week’s Senior Spotlight is Philip Banaszak. After graduation, Philip plans to either go to college for Exercise Science and a career in Physical Therapy or join the Navy. In his free time, he likes to play hockey and video games, as well as read. A fun factContinue reading “Senior Spotlight: Philip Banaszak”

Hardwick’s Historic Night Leads to Victory

By: BHS Sports Staff February 20, 2025 In a down year, there is typically a silver-lining, and a reason to celebrate came last Friday for the boys basketball team. The Hurricanes (4-17) hosted the Max S. Hayes Lakers (2-14) for their regular-season finale. Brooklyn was looking to end their regular season on a high noteContinue reading “Hardwick’s Historic Night Leads to Victory”

Alcohol and Cancer: Let’s Talk

By: BHS Features Staff February 19, 2025 Each year, the World Cancer Research Fund organizes Cancer Prevention Action Week, aimed at helping to prevent cancer by supporting and encouraging individuals to change their daily bad habits to reduce their risk of preventable cancers. This year’s Cancer Prevention Action Week looks into the effects of alcoholContinue reading “Alcohol and Cancer: Let’s Talk”

Will It Ever Warm Up?

By: BHS News Staff February 18, 2025 Thank you again Dr. Caleris for the day off today! It is definitely something we all needed (and wanted). Who doesn’t like a three-day, school week? As we get closer to the end of the quarter (March 13), students, you must stay on top of your grades. NowContinue reading “Will It Ever Warm Up?”

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Evans

*Cleaner* By: BHS Staff Profiles February 14, 2025 Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Kayla Evans. Mrs. Evans is in her first year at Brooklyn. Prior to working here, she worked at Kohl’s. In her free time, she likes to hang out with her kids and plan fun, family events. A fun factContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Evans”

Tigers End the Hurricanes’ Season

By: BHS Sports Staff February 13, 2025 On Monday, the hockey team hosted their first round playoff contest against the Cleveland Heights Tigers. The Hurricanes came in as the #16 seed, while the Tigers came in as the #17 seed. In the regular season, Brooklyn won one game and tied the other three against theContinue reading “Tigers End the Hurricanes’ Season”

Jolly Ol’ Saint…Valentine?

By: BHS Features Staff February 12, 2025 Valentine’s Day is perfect for giving mediocre chocolates and flowers to someone you love or care about, but who or what started this annual tradition? Valentine’s Day is named after Saint Valentine, but most of this day’s history is unknown. What we do know is that February hasContinue reading “Jolly Ol’ Saint…Valentine?”

Feel the Love

By: BHS News Staff February 11, 2025 A short week in the present and a short week ahead, combined with a long weekend, makes for great news, especially when Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Speaking of Valentine’s Day coming up this Friday, love is in the air, so let us gear up forContinue reading “Feel the Love”