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Women’s History Month: Naomi Osaka

By: Brittney Corrado, Laila Schwin, and Alisha Bains March 2, 2021 Naomi Osaka is a Japanese tennis player who, in the last few years, has created a professional record that sent her straight to the top of the tennis ranks. She began her professional career in 2013 at age 15, skipping over junior tournaments andContinue reading “Women’s History Month: Naomi Osaka”

Crew Preview: Freaky Friday

By: Valery Warner, Ariana Rojak, and Aiden Nelson February 26, 2021 This year’s Brooklyn crew squad is relentlessly-working on the set for the upcoming play (the week of March 8), Freaky Friday. They have been working hard and building the sets since the beginning of November, which is later than usual as they awaited aContinue reading “Crew Preview: Freaky Friday”

Staff Spotlight: Miss Field

*Teacher: Mathematics* By: Morgan Blechschmid and Danielle Shehee February 26, 2021 Miss Kristen Field is a mathematics teacher here at Brooklyn High School. She is best known for not only being a great teacher, but she is also known for coaching sports, such as basketball and softball. Field is excellent at what she does. SheContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Miss Field”

Senior Signing Day Spotlight: Joe Boreako

By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger February 23, 2021 Senior Joseph Boreako signed the next four years of his life to Ohio Northern University to further his academic and football career. Joined by all of his closest family and friends, Boreako took this day to appreciate the past four years andContinue reading “Senior Signing Day Spotlight: Joe Boreako”

Black History Month: Mae Jemison

By: Laila Schwin, Alisha Bains, and Brittney Corrado February 23, 2021 Mae Jemison was born October 17, 1956, in Decatur, Alabama. She is a physician and the first African-American woman to become an astronaut. She was also the first African-American woman to go to space. When Jemison was three-years-old, her family moved to Chicago, Illinois,Continue reading “Black History Month: Mae Jemison”

Staff Spotlight: Mr. Chernushin

*Teacher: History and Government* By: Morgan Blechschmid and Danielle Shehee February 19, 2021 Mr. Nikolas Chernushin is a World History and Government teacher here at Brooklyn High School. Chernushin’s unique personality is just one of the many reasons why his classroom is often filled with excitement. His passion for teaching prevents dull moments because heContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mr. Chernushin”

Vaccination Round One = Success!

By: Valery Warner, Ariana Rojak, and Aiden Nelson February 19, 2021 This past Wednesday, the BCSD faculty and staff received the first round of the Covid-19 vaccine at the Educational Service Center in Independence. The vaccination was administered by Giant Eagle pharmacists. With round one in the books, Superintendent Dr. Ted Caleris was very pleasedContinue reading “Vaccination Round One = Success!”

Black History Month: Bayard Rustin

By: Laila Schwin, Alisha Bains, and Brittney Corrado February 18, 2021 Bayard Rustin was born on March 17, 1912, in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He was an advocate for civil rights and stressed this in a non-violent manner. He was a mentor to Martin Luther King, Jr. and primarily wanted to avoid being in the spotlight.Continue reading “Black History Month: Bayard Rustin”

Lady Pirates? No Problem!

By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger February 17, 2021 This past Friday evening, the girls basketball team hosted the Black River Pirates. The Lady Hurricanes came into this game with a hopeful mindset despite a 45-40 loss against the Keystone Wildcats the night before. This mindset resulted in their best overallContinue reading “Lady Pirates? No Problem!”

Snow Day!

February 16, 2021 Stay safe, healthy, and warm, BCSD community.

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Woodruff

*Teacher: Science* By: Morgan Blechschmid and Danielle Shehee February 12, 2021 Mrs. Catherine Woodruff is a science teacher here at Brooklyn High School. Woodruff loves to mirror her motivation onto her students to help them reach their full potential. Her way of bonding with students is what brings the most joy from her job. HerContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Woodruff”

Brooklyn’s First Round of the COVID-19 Vaccine

By: Valery Warner, Aiden Nelson, and Ariana Rojak February 12, 2021 Next Wednesday, February 17, the Brooklyn City School District staff members will be getting the first round of the COVID-19 vaccination. The vaccine was not mandatory but highly recommended for each staff member. With a good portion of staff members receiving the vaccine nextContinue reading “Brooklyn’s First Round of the COVID-19 Vaccine”