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2021 NFL Draft

By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger April 30, 2021 Last night, downtown Cleveland opened up its city to welcome the 2021 NFL Draft. Locations for the draft included the following venues: FirstEnergy Stadium, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Great Lakes Science Center, and others. The timeline for each roundContinue reading “2021 NFL Draft”

Power of the Pen

By: Ariana Rojak, Aiden Nelson, and Valery Warner April 27, 2021 Power of the Pen is an organization in the Brooklyn City School District and is in over 200 school districts throughout Ohio. Brooklyn’s own got a chance to be a part of this year’s competition. There are roughly 800 writers at the district level,Continue reading “Power of the Pen”

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Kiss

*Teacher: Interventionist* By: Morgan Blechschmid and Danielle Shehee April 27, 2021 Mrs. Jennifer Kiss is a 6th grade interventionist at the Brooklyn School. She is best known for her positivity, patience, and determination when it comes to her students learning and understanding various concepts. Kiss has always made it a point to address the necessary needsContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Kiss”

Let’s Go, Cubs!

By: Laila Schwin, Brittney Corrado, and Alisha Bains April 23, 2021 After waiting over 20 years, visitors are finally able to visit tiger cubs at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The three cubs were all born this past December. As the cubs adjust to their new habitat, visitors will be able to see them every dayContinue reading “Let’s Go, Cubs!”

Costly Errors Doom the Hurricanes

By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger April 23, 2021 The varsity baseball team has suffered some lopsided losses in the beginning of this season. To be blunt, it has been a struggle, but during their last game against cross-town rival Rhodes High School, the young Canes showed signs of growth andContinue reading “Costly Errors Doom the Hurricanes”

Congratulations, BHS Societal Inductees

By: Valery Warner, Ariana Rojak, and Aiden Nelson April 20, 2021 On Tuesday, April 12, Brooklyn High School inducted this year’s new members into the National Art Honor Society, the National Spanish Honor Society, and the National Honor Society. A ceremony took place to honor the inductees who earned these awards and accolades. *National ArtContinue reading “Congratulations, BHS Societal Inductees”

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”