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Hurricanes Out!

By: Tyler Elzholz, Jaiden Basinger, and Jose Nazario March 1, 2022 Last Friday, the boys basketball team traveled to Columbia High School for an OHSAA sectional final battle with former MAC-8 and PAC foe, the host Raiders. Tip-off began at 7:00 p.m. with the gym packed full of fans representing both schools. It was aContinue reading “Hurricanes Out!”

Musical Preview: Matilda

By: Alaysia Curry and Daylun Armstrong March 1, 2022 The wait is over! The cast, pit band, and crew for the musical Matilda have worked tirelessly since November to put on an outstanding show when the curtains open next week on Thursday, March 10. “I can’t wait for everyone to see the final product,” exclaimedContinue reading “Musical Preview: Matilda”

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Ethridge

*Attendance Secretary* By: Morgan Blechschmid and Chloe Rojak February 24, 2022 Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Linda Ethridge! Mrs. Ethridge is the Attendance Secretary for the Brooklyn City School District and has been working in the district for 15 years. Prior to her role as attendance secretary, she worked as a substituteContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Ethridge “

Black History Month: Alvin Ailey

By: Laila Schwin and Valery Warner February 24, 2022 Alvin Ailey is known for being a choreographer, dancer, and director for various dance companies and later for founding his own dance company, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT). His theater (and later the Ailey School) were created with the focus of highlighting black dancersContinue reading “Black History Month: Alvin Ailey”

Lady Canes Season Concludes

By: Tyler Elzholz, Jaiden Basinger, and Jose Nazario February 22, 2022 This past Saturday, the Lady Hurricanes traveled to Mapleton High School for a sectional final game pairing two, evenly-matched teams. In the first quarter, the Lady Canes and Lady Mounties traded baskets, turnovers, and defensive stops. In a relatively quick-paced opening quarter, the LadyContinue reading “Lady Canes Season Concludes”

Expanding Historical Knowledge

By: Alaysia Curry and Daylun Armstrong February 22, 2022 History goes beyond what is written in the history books. There are so many things in history that we do not know enough about, and it is important as a district that we begin having more in-depth information and conversations about how the past affects theContinue reading “Expanding Historical Knowledge”

Black History Month: Bessie Coleman

By: Laila Schwin and Valery Warner February 17, 2022 Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman to hold a pilot’s license. Equally important, she was the first Native American person to hold one, as well. She excelled greatly as a civilian aviator and spent much of her flight career performing airshows. Elizabeth (Bessie) ColemanContinue reading “Black History Month: Bessie Coleman”

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Paul

*Brooklyn School Secretary* By: Morgan Blechschmid and Chloe Rojak February 17, 2022 Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Laura Paul! Mrs. Paul is currently the secretary at the Brooklyn School and has been working with the BCSD for 16 years. Previously, she worked as the secretary at the former elementary school known asContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Paul”

Winter Formal Was A Success

By: Alaysia Curry and Daylun Armstrong February 15, 2022 Last Friday (February 11), Brooklyn High School held a Valentine’s Day inspired Winter Formal. Before the night began, a pep assembly on Friday afternoon got everyone excited for the evening to come. The band marched through the high school hallways, leading everyone to the gym whereContinue reading “Winter Formal Was A Success”

Postseason Looms

By: Tyler Elzholz, Jaiden Basinger, and Jose Nazario February 15, 2022 As the Winter sports, regular seasons conclude, postseason play is right around the corner. The boys basketball program will finish up their 22-game schedule this week as they host Lake Ridge Academy on Thursday, February 17, followed by a CVC battle at Independence onContinue reading “Postseason Looms”

Black History Month: Jesse Owens

By: Laila Schwin and Valery Warner February 11, 2022 Jesse Owens is considered to be one of the best track and field athletes of all time and is well-known for earning four gold medals at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. He also broke several world records for various track and field events throughoutContinue reading “Black History Month: Jesse Owens”

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Meeks

*Student Monitor* By: Morgan Blechschmid and Chloe Rojak February 11, 2022 Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight (part two) is Mrs. Fran Meeks! Mrs. Meeks has been working in the Brooklyn City School District for 16 years. She started her very first year in 2006 and has spent the majority of her time working asContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Meeks”