*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”
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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”
Spring Sports Preview
By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger March 2, 2021 This past week, the baseball, softball, and track teams have been putting their teams together and starting up practices in order to get ready for their upcoming seasons. The sports department, here at The Return of the Eye, reached out to theContinue reading “Spring Sports Preview”
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”
