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Staff Profile: Mrs. Hansen

By: Morgan Blechschmid *Statistics & Functions Teacher* Q: Why did you become a teacher? A: “I became a teacher because Mr. Lathrop was my Math teacher in 7th-12th grade, and he also drove my bus. We did math homework every single day.” Q: How do you deal with a stressful situation? A: “I like toContinue reading “Staff Profile: Mrs. Hansen”

Women’s History Month: Susan B. Anthony

By: Jaden Majewski, Valery Warner, and Daylun Armstrong March 4, 2020 “No man is good enough to govern any woman without her consent.” Throughout this month, we celebrate women. This month celebrates women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. In 1987, March was established as Women’s History Month in the United States of America. SusanContinue reading “Women’s History Month: Susan B. Anthony”

Staff Profile: Mrs. Linger

By: Danielle Shehee *Geometry/Algebra I Teacher* Q: Why did you decide to become a teacher? “I came from a family of teachers; that’s what I knew growing up. I like to help students, both junior high and high school.” Q: How do you deal with a stressful situation? “I talk about it to my husband,Continue reading “Staff Profile: Mrs. Linger”

Gallery Walk: Spotlight on Sean Jason Kelley

By: Izabella Hotz and Destiny Cannon March 3, 2020 On Sunday, Sean Jason Kelley, a self-taught local artist, presented his work at the Heights Art Gallery. Kelley has worked on various projects around the Cleveland area and works out of his studio barn (in Cleveland) built in the 1890s. He has created sculptures for theContinue reading “Gallery Walk: Spotlight on Sean Jason Kelley”

Softball Season is Almost Here

By: Ariana Rojak, Gino Pallotta, and Danielle Shehee March 2, 2020 Softball season is starting soon with the first game scheduled for April 4, so the team and the coaches are excited to see what the season brings. Their previous season’s record was not very good, but the team is hoping that the hard workContinue reading “Softball Season is Almost Here”

Crew Preview: Newsies

By: Jessica Strimpel, Anayah Flowers, and Normeze Rivera March 2, 2020 The building crew at Brooklyn High School is preparing for the upcoming play Newsies. The students have been preparing for this performance since last December. Students meet almost every day to work on their building and artwork projects which are used as props andContinue reading “Crew Preview: Newsies”

Black History Month: Marsha P. Johnson

By: Valery Warner, Daylun Armstrong, and Jaden Majewski February 28, 2020 “How many years has it taken people to realize that we are all brothers and sisters and human beings in the human race?” Throughout this month, we celebrate Black History (something that should be recognized and learned about year-round). When celebrating Black History, LGBTQ+Continue reading “Black History Month: Marsha P. Johnson”

Lady Canes Season Recap

By: Haley Schaldach, Savannah David, and Alaysia Curry February 28, 2020 This year, our Lady Canes put up an amazing fight throughout the season. They started off by beating Open Door by a score of 55-19, and then, they won their Chagrin Valley Conference (CVC) opener against Richmond Heights 38-25. Sadly, the ebbs and flows ofContinue reading “Lady Canes Season Recap”

Playoff Game Doesn’t Go As Planned

By: Ella Fowler, Serena Barile, and Delaney David February 25, 2020 This past Tuesday, the varsity boys basketball team faced off against the Warrensville Heights Tigers in their first round playoff game. The Tigers overall record for this season was 10-12, while the Hurricanes came in with a 5-17 clip. The starters were Areon Cowling,Continue reading “Playoff Game Doesn’t Go As Planned”

Redskins Earn Victory Over the Canes

By: Morgan Blechschmid, Jonathan Drake, and Lexi Jenkins February 25, 2020 This past Tuesday evening, the Brooklyn Hurricanes 8th grade girls basketball team faced off against Cuyahoga Heights. The first quarter started off with Desiree Gailes making the first basket of the night, which was not her only field goal as she contributed multiple timesContinue reading “Redskins Earn Victory Over the Canes”

Staff Profile: Mrs. McGarey

By: Jessica Strimpel *Special Education Teacher/Intervention Specialist* Q: Why did you decide to become a teacher? A: “Growing up, I always knew I liked helping other people, especially kids. I always liked being around kids, and I enjoyed getting to know them and watching them grow.” Q: How do you deal with a stressful situation? Continue reading “Staff Profile: Mrs. McGarey”

Staff Profile: Mrs. Huang

By: Serena Barile *Chinese Teacher* *Why did you decide to become a teacher? “Because I like to be with young people. They are full of potential, and I feel young when I’m teaching them.” *How do you deal with a stressful situation? “I work out; I kick box, run, and swim.” *What is your mostContinue reading “Staff Profile: Mrs. Huang”