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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”

Yearbooks for Sale!

By: Valery Warner, Alisha Bains, and Brittney Corrado January 15, 2021 ON SALE NOW! Brooklyn High School’s 2020-21 yearbooks are available for pre-order online. This is definitely a year to remember, and there is no better way to do that than by purchasing your very-own yearbook. For $65 ($3.25 online fee), you get 168 pagesContinue reading “Yearbooks for Sale!”

Staff Spotlight: Mr. Kaspar

*Teacher: Photography and Art* By: Morgan Blechschmid and Danielle Shehee January 15, 2021 Mr. Christopher Kaspar is a Photography and Art teacher here at Brooklyn High School. One of the classes that he teaches is a Murals Art class in which students are shown how to paint murals. Their hard work is always displayed onContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mr. Kaspar”

Ice-Cold Lady Canes Struggle

By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger January 12, 2021 After returning from a long break, the Lady Hurricanes basketball team hosted the Cuyahoga Heights Lady Redskins in a pivotal, early-season CVC contest this past Saturday. Coming into the game 0-1 with an earlier loss to Independence, the Lady Canes were lookingContinue reading “Ice-Cold Lady Canes Struggle”

Cleveland Metroparks 5K Trail

By: Ariana Rojak, Laila Schwin, and Aiden Nelson January 12, 2021 Are you looking for a way to support the scenic and beautiful Cleveland Metroparks? Or maybe, you just want some exercise? Well, you can do both in the Cleveland Metroparks Virtual Centennial Trail 5K event that is going on now. This virtual 5K isContinue reading “Cleveland Metroparks 5K Trail”

Back to Hybrid

By: Valery Warner, Alisha Bains, and Brittney Corrado January 8, 2021 Yesterday, students returned to school in the 2020-2021 hybrid schedule. This is the second time this academic year that students have been in the building for in-person learning. BCSD Superintendent Dr. Ted Caleris gave some insight into this transition back, yet again. “We needContinue reading “Back to Hybrid”

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Maysey

*Teacher: Grade 4 Language Arts and Social Studies* By: Morgan Blechschmid and Danielle Shehee January 8, 2021 Mrs. Adrienne Maysey is a Language Arts and Social Studies teacher at the Brooklyn School. She has been teaching for a total of sixteen years; this year is her sixth year of teaching here in the Brooklyn CityContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Maysey”