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!”
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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”
Black History Month: Larry Doby
By: Alisha Bains, Brittney Corrado, and Laila Schwin February 9, 2021 Lawrence (Larry) Doby was born December 13, 1923, in Camden, South Carolina. He was a professional baseball player in the Negro Leagues and in Major League Baseball. He was the second African American player to break baseball’s color barrier and the first African AmericanContinue reading “Black History Month: Larry Doby”
Hurricanes Sink the Pirates
By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger February 9, 2021 On Friday, February 5, the Hurricanes broke out of quarantine and were ready to get back onto the hardwood. After a close and tough battle last Saturday against Cuyahoga Heights, the Hurricanes knew that more opportunities were on the horizon, and oneContinue reading “Hurricanes Sink the Pirates”
Key Club Food Drive
By: Valery Warner, Aiden Nelson, and Ariana Rojak February 5, 2021 Brooklyn High School’s Key Club is hosting its annual, school-wide food drive from February 1 through February 12. Students can bring in canned goods any day next week, and for every five cans donated, they will receive a raffle ticket that could win themContinue reading “Key Club Food Drive”
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Spuzzillo
*Teacher: Intervention Specialist* By: Morgan Blechschmid and Danielle Shehee February 5, 2021 Mrs. Kelly Spuzzillo is an Intervention Specialist here at Brooklyn High School. She is best known for helping students who are struggling academically and giving them a better understanding of the material being taught in class. Spuzzillo loves to see her students succeed,Continue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Spuzzillo”
Black History Month: Claudette Colvin
By: Laila Schwin, Alisha Bains, and Brittney Corrado February 2, 2021 While many people recognize Rosa Parks as the face of the Montgomery Bus Boycotts of the Civil Rights movement, Claudette Colvin was arrested nine months prior for the same actions that Parks took. One of the clearest reasons that Colvin did not become aContinue reading “Black History Month: Claudette Colvin”
Senior Night on the Ice
By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger February 2, 2021 The Brooklyn hockey team took on the Brush Arcs last Thursday evening. Unfortunately, the team was not able to come out victorious suffering a 12-2 defeat; however, this night was still memorable for the seniors. Daniel Ileana, Jed Williamson, Nick Finn, AlanContinue reading “Senior Night on the Ice”
