By: BHS Features Staff January 8, 2025 Every year since 2010, presidents of The United States have dedicated January to be the month to raise awareness of human trafficking. This month, we celebrate the collected efforts of law enforcement officials, survivors, and many others, but we know the job is not finished. Human trafficking isContinue reading “National Human Trafficking Prevention Month”
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Happy New Year
By: BHS News Staff January 7, 2025 Happy New Year, Brooklyn! With 2024 in the books, we welcome in 2025 with the hope of a year full of opportunities and memories to be made. To start off, next week, each grade will have their class meeting. During this time, December Students of the Month willContinue reading “Happy New Year”
The Season of Giving
By: The Return of the Eye Staff December 18, 2024 “Gifts, gifts, gifts!” Contrary to the Grinch’s philosophy, Christmas is about giving, not receiving (or stealing). This season is about giving love, joy, hope, and gifts to family and friends. Of course, it is okay and encouraged to watch Christmas movies, listen to Christmas music,Continue reading “The Season of Giving”
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Daerr
*Media Assistant* By: BHS Staff Profiles December 13, 2024 Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Kimberly Daerr. Although she has worked in the district for 18 years, this is Mrs. Daerr’s eighth year working in the Media Center. Outside of working in Brooklyn, she has been a hairdresser for over 34 years. InContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Daerr”
Amazing Comeback Falls Short
By: BHS Sports Staff December 12, 2024 Last Friday, the boys basketball team (0-2) welcomed in the Cloverleaf Colts (1-1). Both of these teams matched up pretty evenly, so this was sure going to be an entertaining game, and it certainly did not disappoint. In the first quarter, both teams traded multiple baskets in high-tempoContinue reading “Amazing Comeback Falls Short”
Christmas History
By: BHS Features Staff December 11, 2024 Christmas is known all over the world! Even if some don’t celebrate it, they know about it. Today, we decided to shine our collection of holiday lights on the history of this beloved holiday. Long before Jesus’ arrival, many Europeans celebrated light and birth during the Winter, evenContinue reading “Christmas History”
Get Here, Winter Break!
By: BHS News Staff December 10, 2024 It’s spirit week here at BHS, and the vibe is festive and humorous, evidenced above by yesterday’s pajama day. Polar Express Pajama Day is already in the books, and most seemed to love wearing their pajamas to school. Today’s theme of Ugly Sweater Day has just begun. WithContinue reading “Get Here, Winter Break!”
Senior Spotlight: Sebastian Crespo
By: BHS Staff Profiles December 6, 2024 Chosen for this week’s Senior Spotlight is Sebastian Crespo. Sebastian’s plans after high school include going to a two-year college to get a Paramedic degree, and he hopes to work in a fire department and become a future EMS instructor. In his free time, he loves to doContinue reading “Senior Spotlight: Sebastian Crespo”
Hurricanes Fall Short in OT Thriller
By: BHS Sports Staff December 5, 2024 The boys basketball team opened up their 24-25 campaign on Monday, taking on the Lincoln West Wolverines. The Wolverines came into the contest with a 0-1 record, losing to Cuyahoga Heights, 52-37. The young Hurricanes were excited to get their season going. Right out the gate, Brooklyn andContinue reading “Hurricanes Fall Short in OT Thriller”
National Human Rights Month
By: BHS Features Staff December 4, 2024 Everyone is entitled to their rights, so use this month to celebrate National Human Rights with your family and friends. No matter your race or heritage, we are all human. This year’s theme is “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now.” This means understanding and acknowledging why human rightsContinue reading “National Human Rights Month”
Jam-Packed December
By: BHS News Staff December 3, 2024 Welcome back to school, everyone. We hope that you had an amazing Thanksgiving break with a lot of good food, Black Friday deals, and quality family time. Keep in mind that there are only 13 school days remaining in the second quarter before Christmas vacation. Now that classContinue reading “Jam-Packed December”
Traditions and Favorites
By: The Return of the Eye Staff November 26, 2024 Whether it is decorating the house for Christmas, traveling, cooking and baking with family, Black Friday shopping, or simply relaxing and watching football, Thanksgiving week is a time for families and friends to reflect, along with continuing favorite, annual traditions. To mix it up thisContinue reading “Traditions and Favorites”
