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March Madness: The Sweet 16

By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger March 24, 2021 The first two rounds of March Madness certainly lived up to the hype. This past weekend was full of intense basketball, dramatic finishes, and major upsets. After USC and Kansas finished off their game this past Monday, the teams were then setContinue reading “March Madness: The Sweet 16”

Women’s History Month: Malala Yousafzai

By: Laila Schwin, Alisha Bains, and Brittney Corrado March 23, 2021 Malala Yousafzai was born on July 12, 1997, in Mingora, Pakistan. She is an activist for women’s education throughout the world, but she got her start fighting for these same rights in her home country. Her story has since become known worldwide and hasContinue reading “Women’s History Month: Malala Yousafzai”

Staff Spotlight: Mr. Urig

*Teacher: World History* By: Morgan Blechschmid March 19, 2021 Mr. Scott Urig is a World History teacher here at Brooklyn High School. Urig is best-known for being an advocate for the education of all students, but he is also known for demonstrating those same qualities as the coach for our girls’ basketball team. For theContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mr. Urig”

2021 Student Leadership Program

By: Valery Warner, Ariana Rojak, and Aiden Nelson March 19, 2021 Last Friday, the Brooklyn High School Leadership Program conducted a meeting with 12 students who represented grades 8-12. Students for this schoolwide, leadership program were recommended by staff, who were encouraged to select students that they felt displayed leadership qualities. These qualities are displayedContinue reading “2021 Student Leadership Program”

March Madness 2021

By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger March 16, 2021 One year ago, March Madness was cancelled due to the current pandemic. College basketball fans have long-awaited the return of tournament play, and this year’s bracket will be very exciting. We broke some of the teams up into three categories: Favorites, Second-TierContinue reading “March Madness 2021”

Women’s History Month: Jennifer Doudna

By: Alisha Bains, Brittney Corrado, and Laila Schwin March 16, 2021 Jennifer Anne Doudna was born February 19, 1964. Doudna is an American biochemist known for her pioneering work in developing CRISPR gene editing. She, along with Emmanuelle Charpentier, who she worked with on the development of CRISPR, were awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize inContinue reading “Women’s History Month: Jennifer Doudna”

Opening Night: Freaky Friday

By: Valery Warner and Aiden Nelson March 12, 2021 It is show time! After five, long months of hard work and preparation, the cast and crew of Freaky Friday finally was able to get on stage and perform this classic, Disney musical. Play/Musical Director Mrs. Kim Cipriani was super-pleased with how last night’s opening performanceContinue reading “Opening Night: Freaky Friday”

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Bir

*Guidance Counselor* By: Morgan Blechschmid March 12, 2021 Mrs. Annie Bir is a Guidance Counselor at the Brooklyn School. She works with Brooklyn’s 4th-7th graders and has a variety of different ways to meet the needs of her students. Bir is typically all over the place throughout the day. When she is not in herContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Bir”

Jenna Young Shines at State Tourney

By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger March 9, 2021 This past Saturday, BHS sophomore Jenna Young competed in the OATCCC indoor track, state championship representing the Blue and Gold. Young finished second in the high jump out of the 24 girls who were competing across the state. She and herContinue reading “Jenna Young Shines at State Tourney”

Women’s History Month: Shakira Ripoll

By: Brittney Corrado, Laila Schwin, and Alisha Bains March 9, 2021 Shakira Ripoll is a Colombian singer and songwriter. She was born on February 2, 1977, and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia. She gained a passion for music and performing at a young age as she was influenced by her family and from multiple, cultural musicalContinue reading “Women’s History Month: Shakira Ripoll”

Staff Spotlight: Mr. Jones

*Teacher: Interventionist* By: Morgan Blechschmid and Danielle Shehee March 8, 2021 Mr. Jeffrey Jones is an intervention specialist here at Brooklyn High School. He is best known for his ability to help students better understand what they are learning, especially in math. He knows how to have fun while learning but also knows when itContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mr. Jones”

Music Preview: Freaky Friday

By: Valery Warner, Ariana Rojak, and Aiden Nelson March 8, 2021 Last week, we previewed everything that Mr. Kaspar’s crew was preparing for the upcoming musical, Freaky Friday. Today, we will preview the musical aspect of Freaky Friday with band director Mr. Sean Sullivan. To set a timeline, similar to the crew and cast, thisContinue reading “Music Preview: Freaky Friday”