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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”

Just Say Hello!

By: Alaysia Curry and Daylun Armstrong September 21, 2021 Key Club is an international service organization for high school students. As a student-led organization, Key Club’s goal is to encourage leadership by helping others. Brooklyn High School Key Club members have been doing amazing things for years and strive to continue doing so this year,Continue reading “Just Say Hello!”

FireFish Festival

By: Laila Schwin and Valery Warner September 16, 2021 Despite the continuation of the pandemic and the struggles that it has caused, the arts have found a way to persevere within the circumstances. One example of this is the FireFish Arts Festival. The FireFish Festival is an annual arts festival in downtown Lorain, featuring andContinue reading “FireFish Festival”

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Berg

*ELA I Teacher* By: Morgan Blechschmid and Chloe Rojak September 16, 2021 Welcome to BHS, Mrs. Berg! Berg is the new ELA I teacher in the high school. She grew up in Columbia Station, Ohio, and later taught in Dayton, Ohio, for nine years. After teaching in Dayton, she moved to Texas and taught inContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Berg”

Longhorns Too Much For The Hurricanes

By: Jaiden Basinger, Jose Nazario, and Tyler Elzholz September 14, 2021 The varsity football team started this season off strong with a pair of wins against Fairport Harbor and John Adams. After a 2-0 record, the Hurricanes suffered a week three, heart-breaking loss to Oberlin by one point. Coming into last Friday with a 2-1Continue reading “Longhorns Too Much For The Hurricanes”

“Alright, Stop! Collaborate and Listen”

By: Alaysia Curry and Daylun Armstrong September 14, 2021 It is a new school year, which means new programs are being implemented at Brooklyn High School. One of those programs is titled I.C.E. Block. BHS Assistant Principal Matthew Larson was not shy in raving about this program and all of its benefits. When asked whatContinue reading ““Alright, Stop! Collaborate and Listen””

Commemorating September 11, 2001

By: Laila Schwin and Valery Warner September 9, 2021 This Saturday (September 11, 2021) marks the 20th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flight 93. On this anniversary, we should all take a moment to commemorate the 2,997 victims of the attacks and to make sure thatContinue reading “Commemorating September 11, 2001”