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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”

The Lady Canes Season Comes to an End

By: Normeze Rivera, Anayah Flowers, and Jessica Strimpel February 22, 2020 The Lady Hurricanes faced off against the Lutheran East Falcons on Saturday and unfortunately lost 68-39, ending their 2019-2020 season. Lutheran East is the third seed in the North Ridgeville, Division III District. The Falcons are considered the “Cinderella Candidate” in the district becauseContinue reading “The Lady Canes Season Comes to an End”

Right-to-Read Week

By: Gino Pallotta, Danielle Shehee, and Ariana Rojak February 21, 2020 The Brooklyn School is ending the month of February with its annual Right-to-Read Week. The theme this year was: “It’s a jungle out there! Read to survive!” Each day had a different mini-theme to make each day unique. *Tuesday: Read and Relax *Wednesday: AnimalContinue reading “Right-to-Read Week”

National Honor Societies Induction Night 2020

By: Izabella Hotz and Destiny Cannon February 20, 2020 The chapters of the National Art Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, and National Honor Society held their induction for the new nominees. The ceremony started with introductions by Principal William Wingler and both past and current members of the societies. The heads of the organizationsContinue reading “National Honor Societies Induction Night 2020”

100 Days Until Graduation

By: Haley Schaldach, Savannah David, and Alaysia Curry February 21, 2020 With 100 days until graduation, BHS’s AVID 12 class planned a celebratory spirit day for all seniors. The idea started a week ago when the class thought about how quickly graduation day is approaching. This sparked the question: “What if we celebrated our 100Continue reading “100 Days Until Graduation”

Wrestling Quad Meet at Valley Forge

By: Ella Fowler, Serena Barile, and Delaney David February 20, 2020 Yesterday, the Hurricanes wrestling team participated in a quad meet at Valley Forge High School. The other teams that participated were the Valley Forge Patriots, the Garfield Heights Bulldogs, and the Brush Arcs. Joe Dennis, Eric Khay, Dylan Elliot, Tyler Kebbel, and Brandon DeightonContinue reading “Wrestling Quad Meet at Valley Forge”

Staff Profile: Mrs. Marsico

By: Valery Warner *Special Education Teacher* *Why did you decide to become a teacher? “I used to work with a boy who was deaf, and he inspired me to become a special education teacher.” *How do you deal with a stressful day? “I hang out with family and watch some of my favorite shows.” *WhatContinue reading “Staff Profile: Mrs. Marsico”

TAKING TRINITY DOWN

By: Morgan Blechschmid, Jonathan Drake, and Lexi Jenkins February 18, 2020 This past Tuesday, the Brooklyn Hurricanes varsity basketball team faced off against the Trinity Trojans for their last home game of the season. However, this was not their first time going up against Trinity; they played them on the road in early January andContinue reading “TAKING TRINITY DOWN”

Staff Profile: Mr. Ross

By: Daylun Armstrong *School Counselor* *Why did you decide to become a teacher? “I became a teacher because my happiest moments in school when I was younger was when I was involved in music, and I wanted to give other students the same opportunity to express themselves. I then became a counselor because I enjoyContinue reading “Staff Profile: Mr. Ross”