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Late Deficit Dooms Hurricanes

By: Jaiden Basinger, Jose Nazario, and Tyler Elzholz October 12, 2021 This past Friday, the varsity football team hosted the visiting Trinity Trojans. Coming into the contest, the Hurricanes were looking to up their 3-4 record to the .500 clip while also keeping their playoff hopes alive, but the upset-minded Trojans (now 2-6) had otherContinue reading “Late Deficit Dooms Hurricanes”

Staff Spotlight: Mr. Verba

“Mr. Brooklyn” By: Morgan Blechschmid and Chloe Rojak October 7, 2021 Mr. Jim Verba is one of our well-known staff members here at Brooklyn High School. Verba has had a long-tenured and successful, 34-year stint here at BHS. He has held multiple roles within the district as a Science and Math Teacher, Girls Basketball Coach,Continue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mr. Verba”

Spooky Pooch Parade

By: Laila Schwin and Valery Warner October 7, 2021 Next Saturday on October 16 marks the 14th annual Spooky Pooch Parade in Lakewood, Ohio. The parade is part of a larger dog-themed festival at Madison Park, and it is free to the general public. The festival is full of dog-themed vendors, mostly small businesses, thatContinue reading “Spooky Pooch Parade”

The Hurricanes Meet Former PAC Foe

By: Jaiden Basinger, Jose Nazario, and Tyler Elzholz October 5, 2021 Last Thursday, the varsity soccer team hosted the Clearview Clippers. Both the Hurricanes and Clippers are former members of the Patriot Athletic Conference, a league that dissolved a couple of years ago. So, familiarity with each team was on cue as this tightly-contested gameContinue reading “The Hurricanes Meet Former PAC Foe”

Homecoming is Near and Student Council is Here

By: Daylun Armstrong and Alaysia Curry October 5, 2021 Homecoming is quickly approaching, and this is one of Student Council’s busiest times of the academic year. Student Council is in charge of the homecoming dance/court events, ticket sales, decorations, posters, and spirit week. Tomorrow, the homecoming festivities kick off with an assembly for the BHSContinue reading “Homecoming is Near and Student Council is Here”

Staff Spotlight: Mr. Bollin

Principal: Brooklyn School By: Morgan Blechschmid and Chloe Rojak September 30, 2021 Welcome to Hurricane Nation, Mr. Bollin! Johnny Bollin is the newest Pre-K through 7 principal at the Brooklyn School. He began his career in 2005 at Tower Heights Middle School in Centerville, Ohio, as a Social Studies teacher for grades 6-8. In 2007,Continue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mr. Bollin”

Ramseyer Farms Fall Fun

By: Laila Schwin and Valery Warner September 30, 2021 While there are plenty of Fall festivals and events going on, Ramseyer Farms and their Fall events are definitely a top contender among the rest. Their Fall Fun Festival is already in full-swing this year with plenty of open activities for people of all ages, andContinue reading “Ramseyer Farms Fall Fun”

From the Browns to BHS: Jamaine Cook

By: Alaysia Curry and Daylun Armstrong September 28, 2021 Last Friday, former Cleveland Browns running back Jamaine Cook talked to the Brooklyn High School senior class to discuss life after high school while also talking about his life’s journey, his football career, and the obstacles that he had to overcome. Cook discussed the methods thatContinue reading “From the Browns to BHS: Jamaine Cook”

Delaney David Crushes School Record

By: Jaiden Basinger, Jose Nazario, and Tyler Elzholz September 28, 2021 On Tuesday, September 21, history was made on the Brooklyn soccer field. Junior Delaney David broke the school record for having the most soccer goals in a single season. The previous record of 23 goals was held by 2010 Brooklyn graduate Laryassa Byndas. DavidContinue reading “Delaney David Crushes School Record”

Mapleside Farms Johnny Appleseed Weekend

By: Valery Warner and Laila Schwin September 23, 2021 Can you smell the Fall in the air? Yesterday, the Fall season officially began, and this upcoming weekend marks the 48th annual Johnny Appleseed Weekend at Mapleside Farms. From September 24-26, people can come visit the festival and all of the activities that it has toContinue reading “Mapleside Farms Johnny Appleseed Weekend”

Staff Spotlight: Mr. Shepherd

Teacher: Intervention Specialist By: Morgan Blechschmid and Chloe Rojak September 23, 2021 Welcome back to BHS, Coach “Shep”! Jeff Shepherd is an intervention specialist in our high school and has many years of experience, not only with teaching but also with coaching. Previously, Shepherd coached basketball for 10 years here at Brooklyn with numerous conferenceContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mr. Shepherd”

Rams Get Swept by the Hurricanes

By: Jaiden Basinger, Jose Nazario, and Tyler Elzholz September 21, 2021 Last Thursday, the varsity volleyball team hosted the visiting Rams from Rhodes High School, and it was a match that was over from the opening serve. The Hurricanes came out fast and furious in the opening set, dominating the Rams from start to finish.Continue reading “Rams Get Swept by the Hurricanes”