*Athletic Director* By: BHS Staff Profiles August 30, 2024 Chosen for this year’s first Staff Spotlight is Mr. Mark Zofka. This is Mr. Zofka’s first year in Brooklyn as he is our new Athletic Director. Outside of Brooklyn, he was a teacher, and he also coached football and baseball for 16 years in Bedford. InContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mr. Zofka”
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Rough Start on the Gridiron
By: BHS Sports Staff August 29, 2024 The Fall sports season is underway, and last Friday, the varsity football team opened up their season against the Brookside Cardinals. This would be a rematch of last year’s season opener in which Brooklyn fell victim to a 35-0 defeat. Last season, both teams concluded their seasons withContinue reading “Rough Start on the Gridiron”
Labor Day
By: BHS Features Staff August 28, 2024 Labor Day is The United States’ way of recognizing the contributions of workers and the history of labor in the U.S. The first celebrations of Labor Day were in the 1880s. These celebrations were normally organized and held by workers and unions. As for the reason why weContinue reading “Labor Day”
Welcome Back, Hurricanes!
By: BHS News Staff August 27, 2024 We welcome Hurricane Nation to the 2024-2025 school year, hoping that everyone had an enjoyable Summer. We also wish the very best for a successful, safe, and memorable school year. What is new to the school district, specifically in the high school? To kick off the changes forContinue reading “Welcome Back, Hurricanes!”
Summer Freedom
By: The Return of the Eye’s Staff May 31, 2024 Can this year be over already? Yes, it is! This school year brought about some wonderful moments, lasting friendships, great successes, and lifelong memories. With today being the final day of the 2023-2024 academic year, The Return of the Eye’s staff would like to shareContinue reading “Summer Freedom”
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Burtzlaff
*Intervention Specialist* By: BHS Staff Profiles May 24, 2024 Chosen for this year’s final Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Dana Burtzlaff. This is currently Mrs. Burtzlaff’s 24th year in the Brooklyn City School District. She graduated from college in 2000 and came right here to Brooklyn. In her free time, she likes to watch her kidsContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Burtzlaff”
Spring Sports Recap
By: BHS Sports Staff May 23, 2024 Just like that, the Spring sports season has concluded. In fact, all Hurricanes athletics are finished for the 2023-2024 school year, so let us look back at how baseball, softball, and track fared this season. Baseball First up is the baseball team, who finished with a record ofContinue reading “Spring Sports Recap”
We Celebrate Memorial Day
By: BHS Features Staff May 22, 2024 Memorial Day is a federal holiday that is celebrated on the last Monday of May. It is America’s annual remembrance to honor and mourn the fallen men and women who have served in the U.S. military. Memorial Day was not always called Memorial Day; it was originally knownContinue reading “We Celebrate Memorial Day”
Prom & More
By: BHS News Staff May 21, 2024 It is hard to believe that there are less than two weeks left in this school year. While we are all anticipating Summer freedom, there are some items to recap and preview. So, let us get right to it. Over the weekend, students enjoyed Prom at Windows onContinue reading “Prom & More”
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Godinsky
*Secretary of Support Services* By: BHS Staff Profiles May 17, 2024 Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Shari Godinsky. This is currently her fourth year in the Brooklyn City School District. Previously, she was a director for corporate events, she did a lot of traveling, and she worked in other school districts inContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Godinsky”
Hurricanes Storm The Phoenix
By: BHS Sports Staff May 16, 2024 It was a perfect day for playoff baseball on Monday, as the Hurricanes played their sectional semi-final game against the Oberlin Phoenix. This was a win-or-go-home game for both teams. Brooklyn came into the contest with a 5-11 record after a huge senior night victory against Rhodes. InContinue reading “Hurricanes Storm The Phoenix”
Senior Spotlight: Natalie Nieves
By: BHS Senior Spotlights Staff May 15, 2024 Chosen for this year’s final senior spotlight is Natalie Nieves. Natalie is outgoing, energetic, and passionate. She spends her free time playing basketball, shopping, and working. Q: What are your plans after high school? A: “I plan on going to Cuyahoga Community College.” Q: What is theContinue reading “Senior Spotlight: Natalie Nieves”
