By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger May 21, 2021 Spring, senior athletes were recognized at the varsity softball game this past Tuesday. Seniors from baseball, softball, and track were invited to walk on the softball field with their parents and families to be recognized for their accomplishments and commitment to HurricaneContinue reading “Spring Sports Senior Spotlight”
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Cleveland’s Lakefront Vision
By: Brittney Corrado, Laila Schwin, and Alisha Bains May 21, 2021 Over the past few years, many attempts have been made to make plans for the restructuring of Cleveland’s lakefront areas. This time though, the city has found its plan. The vision for the lakefront comes from the owners of the Cleveland Browns, Jimmy andContinue reading “Cleveland’s Lakefront Vision”
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Frate
*Teacher: Math* By: Morgan Blechschmid and Danielle Shehee May 18, 2021 Mrs. Sherrin Frate is a very well-respected math teacher here in the Brooklyn City School District. She currently teaches Pre-Algebra and Math 7. She is best-known for being charismatic in her teaching style as well as persistent with her expectations. She continues to makeContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Frate”
Welcome Home, Coach!
By: Valery Warner, Ariana Rojak, and Aiden Nelson May 18, 2021 The Brooklyn boys basketball program is welcoming back a familiar face. Next year, Jeff Shepherd returns to lead the Hurricanes once again. Coach “Shep” returns to Brooklyn where he previously coached the boys basketball team from 1998-2008. During this time, his teams won fourContinue reading “Welcome Home, Coach!”
Victory!
By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger May 14, 2021 The Brooklyn Hurricanes varsity softball team took on VASJ in sectional play this past Tuesday, May 11. The Lady Hurricanes defeated the Lady Vikings in a dominant fashion, 17-6. Lexi Fecko went 2 for 3 with a walk and 4 RBIs; sheContinue reading “Victory!”
Wild Asia Tour
By: Brittney Corrado, Alisha Bains, and Laila Schwin May 14, 2021 The Akron Public Zoo will be introducing a new and expanded home for Sumatran tigers, red pandas, and primates (known as white-cheeked gibbons), and this exhibit will be titled Wild Asia. Wild Asia promises to expand the red panda natural habitat, but unfortunately, theseContinue reading “Wild Asia Tour”
Brooklyn’s 2021 Bike Rodeo
By: Valery Warner, Ariana Rojak, and Aiden Nelson May 11, 2021 On Saturday, May 22, the Brooklyn City Schools will be hosting its annual, bike rodeo from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This year’s rodeo will be held in the Blue and White parking lots of the school district campus. With the new Covid-19 guidelines,Continue reading “Brooklyn’s 2021 Bike Rodeo”
Track Success
By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger May 7, 2021 Last Wednesday, April 28, Brooklyn High School’s track and field team competed at the Valley Forge Tri-Meet against the Valley Forge Patriots and the Fairview Warriors. Starting off for the girls, sophomore Jenna Young took first place in the High Jump andContinue reading “Track Success”
The History of Mother’s Day
By: Brittney Corrado, Alisha Bains, and Laila Schwin May 7, 2021 In 1905, a woman named Anna Jarvis started a campaign for an official holiday honoring mothers. She started this the year when her own mother died as a way to honor her. The first celebration that was held for Mother’s Day was in 1908Continue reading “The History of Mother’s Day”
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Buduleta
*ELL Instructor* By: Morgan Blechschmid and Danielle Shehee May 4, 2021 Mrs. Elisabeth Buduleta has been teaching at the Brooklyn City Schools for the past 15 years; she began her career as a Hurricane in August of 2006. She has taught a mixture of different grade levels, ranging from Kindergarten through 12th grade. This year,Continue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Buduleta”
Awards Banquet
By: Valery Warner, Ariana Rojak, and Aiden Nelson May 4, 2021 Brooklyn High School is holding this year’s academic award ceremony on Wednesday, May 12, in the auditorium. The 8th-9th grade ceremony will take place from 11:00-12:00. Afterward, the 10th-11th grade ceremony will begin at 12:15 and end at 1:15. Finally, the senior awards ceremonyContinue reading “Awards Banquet”
Float While You Camp?
By: Brittney Corrado, Laila Schwin, and Alisha Bains April 30, 2021 After a long hard year without being able to travel, the tourism industry in Ohio and almost everywhere else hopes that vacation summers are back and better than ever. This pandemic has ruined a lot, but positive changes are coming. If you want aContinue reading “Float While You Camp?”
