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Kicking Off Second Quarter

By: BHS News Staff October 24, 2023 It is now the second quarter, and it will go by quickly. Remember, this quarter is the shortest with only 36 days due to multiple holiday breaks. As the days pass by, make sure to stay positive and keep in mind your diligence with your work. Organization andContinue reading “Kicking Off Second Quarter “

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Jones

*Director of Pupil Services* By: BHS Staff Profiles October 20, 2023 Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Paula Jones. This is currently Mrs. Jones’s eighth year in the Brooklyn City School District. Overall, she has spent 31 years in education. Mrs. Jones can be found cooking, shooting pool, or watching scary movies inContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Jones”

Fall Sports Recap

By: BHS Sports Staff October 19, 2023 With the Fall sports seasons coming to an end with football tomorrow evening, here is how every team’s season unfolded in a very competitive Chagrin Valley Conference. Football The varsity football team currently stands with a record of 2-7 with wins over Oberlin and Beachwood. They played aContinue reading “Fall Sports Recap “

Three Amazing Senior Spotlights

Senior Spotlight: Va Shoun Harris By: BHS Senior Spotlights Staff October 18, 2023 Chosen for this week’s first senior spotlight is Va Shoun Harris. Va Shoun likes playing video games in his free time. He likes certain games but not all of them. His favorite animal is a lion, and his favorite color is orange. Continue reading “Three Amazing Senior Spotlights”

Band Instant Replay Concert

By: BHS News Staff October 17, 2023 The Brooklyn Marching Band and Hurricettes are having a concert on Wednesday, October 18, at 7:00 p.m. The concert is free to the public. Make sure to encourage your family and friends to show up for a fantastic performance in the BHS auditorium. Here are some other remindersContinue reading “Band Instant Replay Concert”

Staff Spotlight: Ms. McQueen

*Science/Math Teacher* By: BHS Staff Profiles October 13, 2023 Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Ms. Michele McQueen. This is currently year 27 in Ms. McQueen’s teaching career. Before she came here to Brooklyn, she was a substitute teacher for three years. What she enjoys in her free time is spending a lot ofContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Ms. McQueen”

Hurricanes Take Down the Bulldogs

By: BHS Sports Staff October 12, 2023 Last Monday, the boys soccer team hosted Garfield Heights in the second to last game of the regular season. The boys came in with a record of 4-10 and Garfield Heights winless at 0-10. What hurt the visiting Bulldogs is that they only dressed eight players, so theContinue reading “Hurricanes Take Down the Bulldogs”

Senior Spotlight: Jada Fluker

By: BHS Senior Spotlights Staff October 11, 2023 Chosen for this week’s senior spotlight is Jada Fluker. This will be Jada’s second year at Brooklyn High School; she transferred from John Marshall High School two years ago. She truly enjoys art, plants, and driving. She also works at Marco’s Pizza as a manager in training.Continue reading “Senior Spotlight: Jada Fluker “

Conferences and the End of the First Quarter

By: BHS News Staff October 10, 2023 October is quickly moving through, so here is some news for this week regarding conferences and the end of the first quarter. First, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held this Thursday (October 12) from 3:30-5:30 and from 6:30-9:00. Sign-ups are on the district’s website. Make sure you meet withContinue reading “Conferences and the End of the First Quarter”

Staff Spotlight: Ms. Hengsteler

*Intervention Specialist* By: BHS Staff Profiles October 6, 2023 Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Ms. Jennifer Hengsteler. She has been an intervention specialist for 30 years in the Brooklyn City School District. What Ms. Hengsteler likes to do in her free time is bike, kayak, hike, and learn sign language. Something interesting aboutContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Ms. Hengsteler”

Independence Spoils Hoco Game

By: BHS Sports Staff October 5, 2023 Last Friday, the varsity football team had their homecoming game against their Chagrin Valley Conference rival, the Independence Blue Devils. The Canes came in with a record of 2-4, coming off a win against Beachwood, while Independence was winless at 0-6, with a recent defeat against Cuyahoga Heights.Continue reading “Independence Spoils Hoco Game”

Trick-or-Treat Fest

By: BHS Features Staff October 4, 2023 It is October, and guess what this means? Halloween! Costumes, candy, Fall colors…at the zoo? Yes, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo will be hosting a Trick-or-Treat Fest for all families throughout the month of October. The zoo will host their annual Trick-or-Treat Fest on Fridays through Sundays from 10:00Continue reading “Trick-or-Treat Fest”