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Blood Drive Results

By: Savannah David, Alaysia Curry, and Haley Schaldach January 24, 2020 On January 21, Brooklyn High School hosted the first blood drive of the new year. Those who were 16 years or older were able to donate blood for many, great causes. Around 40 people signed up but only 26 were able to donate. However,Continue reading “Blood Drive Results”

Are You Brr-ave Enough to Take the Plunge?

By: Delaney David, Serena Barile, and Ella Fowler January 24, 2020 The Cleveland Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, February 29, at Edgewater Beach to help raise money for the Special Olympics. Intervention Specialist Mr. Hans, who is in charge of the event, stated, “This event is important to me because it helps supportContinue reading “Are You Brr-ave Enough to Take the Plunge?”

Not A Good Night

By: Anayah Flowers, Jessica Strimpel, and Normeze Rivera January 22, 2020 The varsity girls basketball team played the Independence Blue Devils on Wednesday, and unfortunately, the Lady Canes were defeated by a score of 80-34. The Canes went into this game with optimism and prepared to play their best. From the very beginning, however, the BlueContinue reading “Not A Good Night”

JV Canes Run Out of Time

By: Danielle Shehee, Gino Pallotta, and Ariana Rojak January 21, 2020 The junior varsity basketball team played an intense game against Cuyahoga Heights, losing 45-29. Starters were Raymeir Cogburn (freshman), Ryan Cutright (junior), Gogo Simitcievski (freshman), Alex Chiclana (freshman), and Anthony Starr (freshman). They played a tough first quarter and only trailed by four points,Continue reading “JV Canes Run Out of Time”

ART OPENING AT THE 2020 WEST SCHAAF GALLERY

By: Izabella Hotz and Destiny Cannon January 18, 2020 The opening night for the 2020 West Schaaf Gallery, owned by Mike Gutierrez (the artist and art lover), was a major success. He has many paintings of his own, but he also displays and sells art of many other local artists like Celeste Stauber and EileenContinue reading “ART OPENING AT THE 2020 WEST SCHAAF GALLERY”

Hurricanes Sweep Stow off the Ice

By: Morghan Blechschmid, Jonathan Drake, and Lexi Jenkins January 16, 2020 The hockey team’s last match on January 9 didn’t go as smoothly as they would have liked, losing to the Orange Lions, 7-2. However, they made up for that loss in their game this past Thursday night when the Stow Bulldogs came to town.Continue reading “Hurricanes Sweep Stow off the Ice”

Helping Hand For Cleveland’s Youth

By: Ariana Rojak, Gino Pallotta, and Danielle Shehee January 21, 2020 Brooklyn community members Joanne and Nick Maroulis have been hosting events like City Life, Campus Life, Thrive, and many more for several years now. These programs have helped students get in touch with religion, as well as to help keep them off of theContinue reading “Helping Hand For Cleveland’s Youth”

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

By: Daylun Armstrong, Valery Warner, and Jaden Majewski January 20, 2020 On the third Monday of every January, a man who was an outspoken leader who fought for justice in the Civil Rights Movement is celebrated; his name is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. MLK Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia,Continue reading “Martin Luther King, Jr. Day”

Upcoming Events for Key Club

By: Savannah David, Haley Schaldach, and Alaysia Curry January 16, 2020 On Wednesday, January 15, Key Club held its first meeting of the year. This meeting discussed upcoming events that anyone can partake in. During the meeting, Key Club President Lydia Kacala introduced two new events coming up such as A Night to Shine andContinue reading “Upcoming Events for Key Club”

Offense Struggles Against Independence

By: Jessica Strimpel, Normeze Rivera, and Anayah Flowers January 14, 2020 The boys varsity basketball team (1-10) played against the Independence Blue Devils on Tuesday, and even though they played hard, they came out on the losing end, 64-26. The first quarter saw a slow start for both teams, but the Blue Devils got hotContinue reading “Offense Struggles Against Independence”

Staff Profile: Mrs. Kunes

By: Valery Warner *Honors/General Biology Teacher* 1. Why did you decide to become a teacher? “I have a passion for science and a strong liking for helping out other people.” 2. How do you deal with a stressful day? “My kids and everyday activities keep me busy, and I eventually forget about my stressful dayContinue reading “Staff Profile: Mrs. Kunes”

A Chance To Give Back With The BHS Blood Drive

By: Serena Barile, Ella Fowler, and Delaney David January 16, 2020 Brooklyn High School is having a blood drive that is serviced through the American Red Cross. It will take place in the high school gym from 8:25-1:15 next Tuesday, January 21. Donors must be at least 16 years of age to donate blood. ParticipantsContinue reading “A Chance To Give Back With The BHS Blood Drive”