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Key Club Food Drive

By: Valery Warner, Aiden Nelson, and Ariana Rojak February 5, 2021 Brooklyn High School’s Key Club is hosting its annual, school-wide food drive from February 1 through February 12. Students can bring in canned goods any day next week, and for every five cans donated, they will receive a raffle ticket that could win themContinue reading “Key Club Food Drive”

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Spuzzillo

*Teacher: Intervention Specialist* By: Morgan Blechschmid and Danielle Shehee February 5, 2021 Mrs. Kelly Spuzzillo is an Intervention Specialist here at Brooklyn High School. She is best known for helping students who are struggling academically and giving them a better understanding of the material being taught in class. Spuzzillo loves to see her students succeed,Continue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Spuzzillo”

Black History Month: Claudette Colvin

By: Laila Schwin, Alisha Bains, and Brittney Corrado February 2, 2021 While many people recognize Rosa Parks as the face of the Montgomery Bus Boycotts of the Civil Rights movement, Claudette Colvin was arrested nine months prior for the same actions that Parks took. One of the clearest reasons that Colvin did not become aContinue reading “Black History Month: Claudette Colvin”

Senior Night on the Ice

By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger February 2, 2021 The Brooklyn hockey team took on the Brush Arcs last Thursday evening. Unfortunately, the team was not able to come out victorious suffering a 12-2 defeat; however, this night was still memorable for the seniors. Daniel Ileana, Jed Williamson, Nick Finn, AlanContinue reading “Senior Night on the Ice”

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Bader

*Teacher: 8th Grade ELA* By: Morgan Blechschmid & Danielle Shehee January 29, 2021 Mrs. Jacinta Bader is one of our English teachers here at Brooklyn High School. Bader has always been a student-favorite because she is able to bond with her students and be serious at the right times. Her sense of humor and attitudeContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Bader”

Spirit Week Pictures and Homecoming Results

By: Ariana Rojak, Valery Warner, and Aiden Nelson January 29, 2021 Last night, students in grades 8-12 voted for the homecoming king and queen via google classroom. Results were tallied, and today, two winners were announced during a second period assembly. In addition to the king and queen unveiling, spirit week commenced with much enthusiasm.Continue reading “Spirit Week Pictures and Homecoming Results”

Previewing Black History Month

By: Laila Schwin, Brittney Corrado, and Alisha Bains January 26, 2021 Next week starts the beginning of Black History Month in the United States. While this month-long recognition of black history is often underappreciated, it plays an important role in our nation’s development and diversity. Every February provides a chance to take the time toContinue reading “Previewing Black History Month”

Lady Canes Stay Hot

By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger January 26, 2021 The lady Hurricanes are on a hot streak after beating the Fairview Warriors 55-46 last Wednesday. They kept the ball rolling this past Saturday with an incredible win against conference rival, the Independence Blue Devils. The theme of this season, so far,Continue reading “Lady Canes Stay Hot”

Staff Spotlight: Mr. Karl

*Teacher: 6th Grade Math* By: Morgan Blechschmid and Danielle Shehee January 22, 2021 Mr. Jerrod Karl is a 6th grade math teacher at the Brooklyn School. In addition to being a teacher, Mr. Karl, also known as Coach Karl, is the basketball coach for the boys varsity team. He also likes to race cars, golfContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mr. Karl”

Homecoming Spirit Week (In January?)

By: Valery Warner, Brittney Corrado, and Alisha Bains January 22, 2021 Better late than never! With Brooklyn High School not having a traditional homecoming last Fall due to the ongoing pandemic, homecoming advisor Mrs. Jacinta Bader came up with a way to still give this year’s seniors a chance to be a part of theContinue reading “Homecoming Spirit Week (In January?)”

Eagles Outlast Hurricanes

By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger January 19, 2021 Coming off of a conference loss on Friday evening against conference-rival, Lutheran West, the boys varsity basketball team was looking to bounce back quickly against non-conference opponent, North Olmsted High School. Unfortunately, the Hurricanes fought tough against the visiting Eagles, but theyContinue reading “Eagles Outlast Hurricanes”

Downtown Cleveland Walking Tours

By: Laila Schwin, Ariana Rojak, and Aiden Nelson January 19, 2021 Cleveland is such a beautiful city; why not experience more of it during this month? Guided walking tours of downtown will take place from January 22 to January 30, while other walking events and locations will be introduced at the end of the month. Continue reading “Downtown Cleveland Walking Tours”