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Black History Month

By: BHS Features Staff February 1, 2023 For the past 53 years, America has used the month of February to honor the history and culture of African-Americans, also known as Black History Month. This month is the annual celebration of achievements by African-Americans and a time to recognize their crucial role(s) and contributions in theContinue reading “Black History Month”

Power of the Pen

By: BHS News Staff January 31, 2023 This past Saturday, January 21, Brooklyn’s Power of the Pen had a writing competition at Columbia Middle School. It was their first district competition in-person, as previous competitions were virtual. In all of the Power of the Pen competitions, there are three levels of tournaments: District, Regional, andContinue reading “Power of the Pen”

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Bruzek

*Attendance and Records* By: BHS Staff Profiles January 27, 2023 Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Anita Bruzek. Mrs. Bruzek has been working in the Brooklyn City School District for 10 years and currently works in the Brooklyn School alongside Mrs. Laura Paul as an Attendance Secretary. In her freetime, she likes toContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Bruzek”

Winter Sports Recap

By: BHS Sports Staff January 26, 2023 The Brooklyn Hurricanes are over the halfway point in their Winter sports seasons. The boys’ and girls’ basketball teams have played really well thus far. The hockey and wrestling teams, on the other hand, have not had too much success in their seasons; however, both teams are improvingContinue reading “Winter Sports Recap”

Cuyahoga Falls Chocolate Walk

By: BHS Features Staff January 25, 2023 Need an excuse to eat more chocolate? Probably not! Here is your opportunity to take the quick trip South of here to Cuyahoga Falls for their annual Chocolate Walk. On Saturday, February 4, stroll through the scenic downtown and collect a chocolate surprise from each of the participatingContinue reading “Cuyahoga Falls Chocolate Walk”

Honoring #34

By: BHS News Staff January 24, 2023 Last Friday, January 20, Sean Acierno, a former BHS student-athlete, was honored at half-time during the boys varsity basketball game. Sean Acierno, class of 2011 and basketball star, tragically passed away in the Spring of 2021. His family came to both the girls varsity and boys varsity gamesContinue reading “Honoring #34”

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Baker

*Superintendent’s Secretary* By: BHS Staff Profiles January 20, 2023 Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Laura Baker. For the past 20 years, Mrs. Baker has worked in the Brooklyn City School District in various roles. Currently, she is working as the Superintendent’s Secretary. Prior to working in this district, she worked at theContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Baker”

These Cavs are Fun to Watch

By: BHS Sports Staff January 19, 2023 The Cleveland Cavaliers are just over the halfway point of the season, currently the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. With a record of 28-18, the Cavs have time to climb in the standings and to put the rest of the NBA on notice. With Ricky Rubio returningContinue reading “These Cavs are Fun to Watch”

Cleveland Pierogi Week

By: BHS Features Staff January 18, 2023 Cleveland’s annual pierogi week is making a return. From January 30 through February, downtown Cleveland is paying homage to everyone’s favorite Polish dish. With over 20 participating restaurants this year, each restaurant will get a chance to bake their own spin on perogies, from family favorites to secretContinue reading “Cleveland Pierogi Week “

What is Coming Up?

By: BHS News Staff January 17, 2023 It has been a busy and exciting new year thus far for students, athletes, and staff here at Brooklyn High School. First, the Hurricanes Hockey team played Twinsburg last Thursday, and the game was streamed live on YouTube by the Cleveland Monsters hockey team. The game was playedContinue reading “What is Coming Up?”

Staff Spotlight: Ms. Vukmire

*Student Monitor* By: BHS Staff Profiles January 13, 2023 Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Ms. Melanie Vukmire. Being a Brooklyn High School alum, she has numerous roots connected to Brooklyn outside of her job. After working at the Cleveland Clinic, she returned to this school district as a student monitor and has beenContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Ms. Vukmire”

Basinger Shines in Brooklyn Blowout

By: BHS Sports Staff January 12, 2023 The boys’ basketball team (7-5, 1-3 CVC) hosted Lincoln West (5-4) after playing six consecutive games on the road. After coming off a tough loss against the undefeated Cuyahoga Heights Red Wolves on Tuesday, the Hurricanes looked for a big win against the Wolverines to jump start theContinue reading “Basinger Shines in Brooklyn Blowout”