By: BHS Features Staff February 22, 2023 Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett is an African-American immunologist. She is an Assistant Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Shutzer Assistant Professor at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute. Dr. Corbett is considered one of the medical heroes from the Covid-19 pandemic,Continue reading “Black History Month: Kizzmekia Corbett”
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New Art for the Littles
By: BHS News Staff February 21, 2023 In the past couple of years, Brooklyn High School has turned into a mural haven. Now, the Brooklyn School finally has its first mural. The Brooklyn School PBIS committee asked the National Junior Art Honor Society to paint a Kindness Tree in their main hallway. Although the muralContinue reading “New Art for the Littles”
Staff Spotlight: Mr. Tome
*Student Aid* By: BHS Staff Profiles February 17, 2023 Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mr. Darren Tome. Aside from Brooklyn, Mr. Tome has worked in education for a number of years. His previous stops include Cleveland and Lakewood, totaling fifteen years all together. Some hobbies he enjoys doing in his free time includeContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mr. Tome”
Lady Canes Cruise Past Indy In Playoffs
By: BHS Sports Staff February 16, 2023 Last night, the Brooklyn Hurricanes hosted the Independence Blue Devils in the first round of the OHSAA state playoffs. The Lady Canes were the 11-seed coming into this matchup, and the Lady Blue Devils were the 13-seed, so this matchup was perfect for prime time. Both teams splitContinue reading “Lady Canes Cruise Past Indy In Playoffs”
Black History Month: Victor J. Glover
By: BHS Features Staff February 15, 2023 Victor Jerome Glover is an African-American astronaut from the NASA class of 2013. He was also the pilot on the first international flight of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. Simply, Glover is known to inspire many with his brave and unique space missions. Raised in Pomona, California, GloverContinue reading “Black History Month: Victor J. Glover “
A Day of Love and Art
By: BHS News Staff February 14, 2023 Happy Valentine’s Day! Now, let us catch up on the past week. Last week, there was a “Guess The Staff Member Contest” with old pictures of teachers throughout the high school. This encouraged students to be more involved with school activities while also having fun guessing which staffContinue reading “A Day of Love and Art”
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Mills
*Grade 4 Teacher* By: BHS Staff Profiles February 10, 2023 Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Laura Mills. Mrs. Mills has been a teacher in the Brooklyn City School District for 28 years and also did two years of substitute teaching, prior. Some of her favorite hobbies are spending time with her family,Continue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Mills”
A Tribute to Our Senior Hoopsters
By: BHS Sports Staff February 9, 2023 This past Saturday, Brooklyn High School held their senior day/night for both the boys and girls basketball teams. The boys’ basketball team hosted the Clearview Clippers. The Hurricanes came in with an 11-7 record after a nice win against Independence for a season sweep of the Blue Devils.Continue reading “A Tribute to Our Senior Hoopsters”
Black History Month: Kobe Bryant
By: BHS Features Staff February 8, 2023 {1978-2020} To begin this year’s Black History Month, the BHS Features Staff will start off with Kobe Bryant and all of his influence and accomplishments. Bryant is someone who stood up for what he believed in and touched the hearts of millions. No matter their race or age,Continue reading “Black History Month: Kobe Bryant “
Heritage Parade
By: BHS News Staff February 7, 2023 To celebrate our different cultures here at Brooklyn, the high school held a heritage parade to show off all of its students’ diverse backgrounds. There were roughly 27 different countries that were represented in this parade. The committee that organized past cultural events used the previous International FestivalsContinue reading “Heritage Parade”
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Cuiksa
*Grade 5 Teacher* By: BHS Staff Profiles February 3, 2023 Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Allison Cuiksa. Mrs. Cuiksa has been a teacher in the district since 2009. She started her teaching career in North Carolina and soon went on to teach in South Carolina. After teaching in the South, she thenContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Cuiksa “
Super Bowl LVII
By: BHS Sports Staff February 2, 2023 The AFC and NFC champions are now headed to Super Bowl LVII. This year’s Super Bowl is between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, and it will be held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. To recap the championship games, for the NFC, the SanContinue reading “Super Bowl LVII”
