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Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Trimmer

*Teacher: Second Grade* By: Morgan Blechschmid and Danielle Shehee April 20, 2021 Mrs. Nora Trimmer is a second-grade teacher at the Brooklyn School. She has been an elementary school teacher since 1991. Trimmer enjoys her position in the Brooklyn City School District, and she loves interacting with her students to train them for present andContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Trimmer”

The Cleveland International Film Festival

By: Alisha Bains, Brittney Corrado, and Laila Schwin April 16, 2021 After a rough year, although an ultimately-successful one, the Cleveland International Film Festival is back again in full force with virtual events. The festival began on April 7 and concludes on April 20. The last two years have posed some unique challenges for theContinue reading “The Cleveland International Film Festival”

Hurricane Alumni in the NCAA Tournament

By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger April 16, 2021 For the first time since 2012, the Bowling Green State University volleyball team made it to the NCAA tournament. The Falcons squared off with the Weber State Wildcats this past Wednesday in Omaha, Nebraska. The Lady Falcons had an outstanding season finishingContinue reading “Hurricane Alumni in the NCAA Tournament”

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Gomez

By: Morgan Blechschmid and Danielle Shehee April 14, 2021 Mrs. Courtney Gomez has been chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight! For the past 16 years, Gomez has been an elementary school teacher, and she is currently in her sixth year of teaching kindergarten. She is well-known to many of her previous students for making learningContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Gomez”

R.I.P. to One of Our Own

By: Valery Warner, Aiden Nelson, and Ariana Rojak April 13, 2021 On March 13, 2021, former Brooklyn student-athlete Sean Acierno tragically passed away. He was a member of Brooklyn’s 2011 graduating class. Acierno played basketball throughout his high school career and was coached by current English teacher, Mr. Jonathon Holko. Holko, heavily impacted by thisContinue reading “R.I.P. to One of Our Own”

Cleveland Indians Preview

By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger March 30, 2021 The Cleveland Indians are about to hit the field to begin their regular season. The Tribe has been busy preparing for this upcoming season by practicing and playing several Spring training games in Goodyear, Arizona. Although the Indians made a short playoffContinue reading “Cleveland Indians Preview”

Women’s History Month: Halle Berry

By: Brittney Corrado, Laila Schwin, and Alisha Bains March 30, 2021 Halle Maria Berry was born as Maria Halle Berry on August 14, 1966, in Cleveland, Ohio. She is an American actress, but she began her career as a model. She had considerable success as a model and eventually branched out into acting, where sheContinue reading “Women’s History Month: Halle Berry”

Spring Break Plans?

By: Valery Warner, Ariana Rojak, and Aiden Nelson March 26, 2021 It is already that time of year: SPRING BREAK! The BCSD’s Spring Break schedule begins on Thursday, April 1 and concludes on Sunday, April 11. So, what is everyone doing? Alex Chiclana, BHS sophomore: “I’m going to Puerto Rico to meet my dad’s fatherContinue reading “Spring Break Plans?”

Staff Spotlight: Mr. Piechowski

Teacher: *English Language Learners (ELL)* By: Morgan Blechschmid and Danielle Shehee March 26, 2021 Mr. Leonard Piechowski is a well-respected teacher here at Brooklyn High School. Along with a science degree, he also teaches the English language to students who do not know our native language; the goal is to make them more comfortable withContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mr. Piechowski”

March Madness: The Sweet 16

By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger March 24, 2021 The first two rounds of March Madness certainly lived up to the hype. This past weekend was full of intense basketball, dramatic finishes, and major upsets. After USC and Kansas finished off their game this past Monday, the teams were then setContinue reading “March Madness: The Sweet 16”

Women’s History Month: Malala Yousafzai

By: Laila Schwin, Alisha Bains, and Brittney Corrado March 23, 2021 Malala Yousafzai was born on July 12, 1997, in Mingora, Pakistan. She is an activist for women’s education throughout the world, but she got her start fighting for these same rights in her home country. Her story has since become known worldwide and hasContinue reading “Women’s History Month: Malala Yousafzai”

Staff Spotlight: Mr. Urig

*Teacher: World History* By: Morgan Blechschmid March 19, 2021 Mr. Scott Urig is a World History teacher here at Brooklyn High School. Urig is best-known for being an advocate for the education of all students, but he is also known for demonstrating those same qualities as the coach for our girls’ basketball team. For theContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mr. Urig”