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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”

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”