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Shamrocks and Parades

By: BHS Features Staff March 12, 2025 Many people (Irish or not) celebrate St. Patrick’s Day every year on March 17, the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death in the fifth century. For over 1,000 years, the Irish have celebrated St. Patrick’s Day as a religious holiday. Many families attended church in the early morning andContinue reading “Shamrocks and Parades”

Cast Preview: The Wizard of Oz

By: BHS News Staff March 11, 2025 Welcome back to another action-filled week on the “Yellow Brick Road”. Coming off of a three-day weekend with another one coming up, it is easy to enjoy this time of year. To start will be our final preview for the Drama Club’s production of The Wizard of Oz.Continue reading “Cast Preview: The Wizard of Oz”

Senior Spotlight: Belma Veljak

By: BHS Staff Profiles March 7, 2025 Chosen for this week’s Senior Spotlight is Belma Veljak. After graduation, Belma plans on attending Cleveland State University to major in Psychology. In her free time, she loves shopping, hanging out with friends, and reading. A fun fact about her is that she is bilingual. Q: What hasContinue reading “Senior Spotlight: Belma Veljak”

Spring Sports Preview

By: BHS Sports Staff March 6, 2025 Winter sports are officially over, and now, it is time to turn the attention to Spring sports. Baseball, softball, track, and flag football have been practicing and are ready for the weather to break favorably for some intense competition. Baseball Leading off our previews is the 2025 HurricanesContinue reading “Spring Sports Preview”

Influential Women

By: BHS Features Staff March 5, 2025 Every year, starting on the first day of March, Women’s History Month is celebrated. We all know a woman in our lives who helped shape us into who we are today. In the 1970s, women’s history was generally unknown because it was not taught in schools or toContinue reading “Influential Women”

Pit Preview: The Wizard of Oz

By: BHS News Staff March 4, 2025 Welcome back to another action-packed week. This week, we will be previewing two seniors who will lead the pit for the Drama Club’s production of The Wizard of Oz. First, Band Director Mr. Sean Sullivan is excited about this year’s musical but explained the challenges in perfecting theContinue reading “Pit Preview: The Wizard of Oz”

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Kerpics

*Classroom Assistant* By: BHS Staff Profiles February 28, 2025 Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Erin Kerpics. Mrs. Kerpics is a classroom assistant, her first year in the Brooklyn City School District. Prior to Brooklyn, she worked as a caregiver. In her free time, she likes to do a lot of reading. AContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Kerpics “

Four Nations Face-Off

By: BHS Sports Staff February 27, 2025 All-Star game ratings in all four major sports have been dropping significantly over the years, so the NHL decided to switch up their format and create the first annual, Four Nations Face-Off. The four countries involved were Canada, Finland, Sweden, and the United States. This new format sawContinue reading “Four Nations Face-Off”

Remembering the World Trade Center

By: BHS Features Staff February 26, 2025 On February 26, 1993, the World Trade Center was bombed. Today marks the 32nd anniversary of this attack. A terrorist bomb was planted in the basement-level parking garage of the World Trade Center, and it exploded at 12:18 in the afternoon. This explosion caused mass destruction of theContinue reading “Remembering the World Trade Center”

Crew Preview: The Wizard of Oz

By: BHS News Staff February 25, 2025 As February comes to a close, we know that March will be showtime for the Drama Club’s performance of The Wizard of Oz. This week’s preview revolves around the crew, led by Mr. Kaspar and junior Riley Cummings. Even though the sets are under construction and moving alongContinue reading “Crew Preview: The Wizard of Oz”

Senior Spotlight: Philip Banaszak

By: BHS Staff Profiles February 21, 2025 This week’s Senior Spotlight is Philip Banaszak. After graduation, Philip plans to either go to college for Exercise Science and a career in Physical Therapy or join the Navy. In his free time, he likes to play hockey and video games, as well as read. A fun factContinue reading “Senior Spotlight: Philip Banaszak”

Hardwick’s Historic Night Leads to Victory

By: BHS Sports Staff February 20, 2025 In a down year, there is typically a silver-lining, and a reason to celebrate came last Friday for the boys basketball team. The Hurricanes (4-17) hosted the Max S. Hayes Lakers (2-14) for their regular-season finale. Brooklyn was looking to end their regular season on a high noteContinue reading “Hardwick’s Historic Night Leads to Victory”