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 By: Ariana Rojak, Aiden Nelson, and Valery Warner April 27, 2021  Power of the Pen is an organization in the Brooklyn City School District and is in over 200 school districts throughout Ohio.  Brooklyn’s own got a chance to be a part of this year’s competition. There are roughly 800 writers at the district level,Continue reading “Power of the Pen”

By: Valery Warner, Ariana Rojak, and Aiden Nelson  April 20, 2021 On Tuesday, April 12, Brooklyn High School inducted this year’s new members into the National Art Honor Society, the National Spanish Honor Society, and the National Honor Society.  A ceremony took place to honor the inductees who earned these awards and accolades. *National ArtContinue reading “Congratulations, BHS Societal Inductees”

By: Valery Warner, Aiden Nelson, and Ariana Rojak  April 13, 2021  On March 13, 2021, former Brooklyn student-athlete Sean Acierno tragically passed away. He was a member of Brooklyn’s 2011 graduating class. Acierno played basketball throughout his high school career and was coached by current English teacher, Mr. Jonathon Holko.  Holko, heavily impacted by thisContinue reading “R.I.P. to One of Our Own”

By: Valery Warner, Ariana Rojak, and Aiden Nelson  March 26, 2021  It is already that time of year: SPRING BREAK!  The BCSD’s Spring Break schedule begins on Thursday, April 1 and concludes on Sunday, April 11.  So, what is everyone doing?  Alex Chiclana, BHS sophomore: “I’m going to Puerto Rico to meet my dad’s fatherContinue reading “Spring Break Plans?”

By: Valery Warner, Ariana Rojak, and Aiden Nelson March 19, 2021  Last Friday, the Brooklyn High School Leadership Program conducted a meeting with 12 students who represented grades 8-12.  Students for this schoolwide, leadership program were recommended by staff, who were encouraged to select students that they felt displayed leadership qualities. These qualities are displayedContinue reading “2021 Student Leadership Program”

By: Valery Warner and Aiden Nelson March 12, 2021 It is show time! After five, long months of hard work and preparation, the cast and crew of Freaky Friday finally was able to get on stage and perform this classic, Disney musical. Play/Musical Director Mrs. Kim Cipriani was super-pleased with how last night’s opening performanceContinue reading “Opening Night: Freaky Friday”

By: Valery Warner, Ariana Rojak, and Aiden Nelson  March 8, 2021 Last week, we previewed everything that Mr. Kaspar’s crew was preparing for the upcoming musical, Freaky Friday.  Today, we will preview the musical aspect of Freaky Friday with band director Mr. Sean Sullivan. To set a timeline, similar to the crew and cast, thisContinue reading “Music Preview: Freaky Friday”

By: Valery Warner, Ariana Rojak, and Aiden Nelson  February 26, 2021 This year’s Brooklyn crew squad is relentlessly-working on the set for the upcoming play (the week of March 8), Freaky Friday. They have been working hard and building the sets since the beginning of November, which is later than usual as they awaited aContinue reading “Crew Preview: Freaky Friday”

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!”

February 16, 2021 Stay safe, healthy, and warm, BCSD community.

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”

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”