THE RETURN OF THE EYE

Trick-or-Treat

By: BHS Features Staff

October 23, 2024

Halloween is fast approaching, and aside from costumes, movies, and parties, candy is the most important item. It is no wonder why the dental industry is overly-busy during this season. An overabundance of sugar plus teeth equals a necessary visit.

So, what are the top five, most popular Halloween candies?

1. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Most people love peanut butter and chocolate together, so if you are one of these people, then you must love Reese’s, too. This candy contains peanuts, so it is highly recommended that if you have a peanut allergy that you avoid this treat at all costs.

2. Regular M&M’s

If you love chocolate but hate the fact that it can get messy once melted, then get a handful of M&M’s because they will not melt in your hands.

3. Snickers

Snickers are personal favorites for us, containing caramel, peanuts, and nougat. It is known as one of the best-selling candy bars in the world.

4. Peanut M&M’s

If you prefer to just have a handful of chocolate and peanut butter, then this is the ideal treat. Just like the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, this contains peanuts with a much better crunch.

5. Twix

People love getting Twix for Halloween. Whether you are a person who loves left Twix or right Twix, we all know that they are secretly the same deliciousness.

Not all candy is the same, as there are many other types of candy in the world. If chocolate is not your preference, then there is most likely a candy for you.

Do you agree or disagree with the list above? If you disagree, type in the Leave a comment section below and let us know what you would include in your list.

Have fun Trick-or-Treating, and be sure to brush your teeth!

{Information for this article is sourced from Real Simple.}

Fresh Start

By: BHS News Staff

October 22, 2024

This week starts the beginning of the second quarter, so it is indeed a fresh start for all staff and students. The second quarter is the shortest quarter of the year (40 days), so please remember to be at school on time and to bring your best effort. We will celebrate many holiday breaks and much more, so make sure to stay positive and maintain high marks in all of your classes.

Tomorrow, the PSAT will be held, and students will receive a paper assigning them to a testing room. The morning of the PSAT, you should be here on time and have had a good breakfast, not to mention having your Chromebook fully charged. Try your best! Senior parents must submit the Google form sent through Parent Square to check what their kids are responsible for outside of school during BHS hours.

Also tomorrow, there will be an instant replay concert performed by the BHS Marching band. It will be held in the auditorium at 7:00 p.m. You are encouraged to attend and support our band as it is free and open to the public.

If you are interested in playing basketball, the boys’ open gym schedule is Monday through Thursday from 3:00-4:45, and the girls’ open gyms start at 4:00 and run until 6:00. Additionally, girls tryouts are this Friday. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to join the basketball programs.

This coming Friday is the final football game of the season, a home contest against the Cuyahoga Heights Red Wolves. Kick-off is at 7:00. We hope you all come out and cheer on our football team, cheerleaders, band members, and Hurricettes.

The week of October 28, there will be a spirit week to celebrate Halloween.

Monday, October 28: Wear black and orange
Tuesday, October 29: Dress your decade (Seniors – 2000, Juniors – 1990, Sophomores – 1980, Freshman – 1970, and Eighth Grade – 1960)
Wednesday, October 30: Wear pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Thursday, October 31: Appropriate Halloween Costumes
Friday, November 1: Day of the Dead (Wear your flowers, skulls, and bright colors)

As Halloween is creeping up on us, we hope that everyone has some goofy/spooky costume fun.

On November 5, there will be no school due to Election Day, but there will be an opportunity to obtain community service hours. Seniors and juniors have had significant time to sign up for this opportunity, so please, sign up soon as there are only so many slots open.

Here is the upcoming event calendar for October and November:

October 23: Schoolwide PSAT
October 23: BHS Marching Band Instant Replay Concert (7:00 p.m.)
October 25: Football game vs. Cuyahoga Heights
October 28: Start of Spirit Week
October 29: Sophomore ELA Field Trip
October 30: Community Information Night
October 31: Halloween 🎃
November 5: No School (Election Day/Community Yard Pick-Up)

Have a wonderful rest of the week, Brooklyn!

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Senior Spotlight: Amaris Soto

By: BHS Staff Profiles

October 18, 2024

Chosen for this week’s Senior Spotlight is Amaris Soto. After graduation, Amaris plans to attend a university in Arizona and major in Children’s Psychology. In her free time, she likes to hang out with her friends and her family. Something that you may not know about Amaris is that she was born three months early.

Q: Out of your entire school career, what teacher has been your biggest inspiration or influence?

A: “I have to say Mr. Rademaker; he has helped me a lot.”

Q: If you could, what would you change about BHS?

A: “I would make the students have more school spirit.”

Q: What do you think has been the most beneficial class that you have taken?

A: “Health class.”

Q: What was the most challenging year of high school for you?

A: “Freshman year because I was new. I came here in eighth grade, left, and returned as a freshman.”

Q: Using only three words, how would you describe yourself?

A: “Outgoing, Friendly, Kind.”

Q: What advice would you give to your younger self?

A: “Be your true self. Do not let others influence who you are; just be you.”

Q: If you could switch lives with a famous person for one day, who would you choose?

A: “This is such a basic answer, but I would say Taylor Swift. I think it would be interesting to live and be as famous and popular as she is.”

Q: What is your dream career?

A: “If Child Psychology doesn’t work out, I want to be a lawyer.”

Amaris, thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. We believe in your successful future as a Child Psychologist. This is a necessary and rewarding profession.

Championship Series Rundown

By: BHS Sports Staff

October 17, 2024

All of the divisional matchups have wrapped up, and the ALCS and NLCS are well underway with the Guardians and Yankees moving on in the AL and the Dodgers and Mets moving on in the NL. But first, we have to give a rundown of each series before getting to where we are today.

Starting in the NL, with the #2 seed Philadelphia Phillies facing the #6 seed New York Mets. In game one, Phillies starter Zack Wheeler shut down the Mets for seven innings as they held a 1-0 lead. However, the Mets rallied for six unanswered runs in the final two innings, taking game one, 6-2. Game two was back-and-forth with both teams trading big hits and big homers in the late innings. In the end, Nick Castellanos hit a walk-off RBI single to give the Phillies a 7-6 win, evening up the series.

With the series heading to Queens, the Mets cruised to a 7-2 victory in game three with homers from Pete Alonso and Jesse Winker, one win away from a championship series appearance. In game four, the Phillies jumped in front on an infield RBI single in the 4th, but in the 6th, former Indians star Francisco Lindor hit a go-ahead grand slam to power the Mets to their first NLCS appearance since 2015.

As for the other divisional series in the NL, this one was between the #4 seed San Diego Padres and the #1 seed Los Angeles Dodgers. In game one, it was back-and-forth in the early innings, but the Dodgers pulled through with their bullpen, shutting down the final six innings en route to a 7-5 win. However, it was all Padres in game two as they hit six home runs in a 10-2 win to even up the series.

The Dodgers struck first in game three, but the Padres quickly diminished that with a six-run second inning. The Dodgers answered back in the 3rd with a grand slam from Teoscar Hernandez, but that wouldn’t be enough as the Padres took a 2-1 series lead with a 6-5 victory. The L.A. bullpen shut out the Padres in game four, and the Dodgers hit three home runs to even up the series.

In a win-or-go-home game five, the Padres hitting continued to struggle, and all it took was two solo homers from Kike Hernandez and Teoscar Hernandez for the Dodgers to move on to the NLCS.

Switching gears over to the American League, with the #1 seed New York Yankees facing the #5 seed Kansas City Royals. In game one, Alex Verdugo came up big for the Yankees in the 7th with a go-ahead RBI single, giving the Yankees a 6-5 win. However, the Royals bounced back with a four-run 4th inning in game two to help them secure a 4-2 win to even up the series, heading back to Kansas City.

The Yankees ran away with this series winning games three and four, with a go-ahead home run from Giancarlo Stanton in the 8th inning of game three, and a dominant pitching performance from Gerrit Cole to send the Yankees to the ALCS.

Last but certainly not least, the final ALDS matchup between the #2 seed Cleveland Guardians and the #6 seed Detroit Tigers. Game one was an offensive splurge in the first inning with the Guardians scoring five runs before the Tigers could record an out. This would power them to a 7-0 shutout victory. Game two was a pitching duel until Kerry Carpenter hit a go-ahead, three-run shot to break the scoreless tie in the 9th to even up the series.

The Guardians’ bats continued to struggle in game three, as three runs were enough to give the Tigers a 2-1 series lead. With their backs against the wall, the offense came alive in game four, highlighted by a David Fry go-ahead, two-run shot in the 7th to send this series back to Cleveland for a decisive game five.

Game five started as a pitching duel between Tarik Skubal and Matthew Boyd, but Lane Thomas spoiled this with the biggest swing of his career, blasting a grand slam to put the Guardians up 5-1. This would give the Guardians enough breathing room to hold off a Tigers rally, winning 7-3 and giving Cleveland their first trip to the ALCS since their World Series run in 2016.

Now, each league championship series is in full gear. In the NLCS, the Dodgers currently lead the series over the Mets, 2-1. Game one was another dominant shutout victory by the Dodgers 9-0, but the Mets bounced back in game two led by a Mark Vientos’ grand slam to secure a 7-3 victory. Once again, the Dodgers bats’ were alive last night in game three, and the pitching staff shutout the Mets, en route to an 8-0 win. The series will resume tonight with game four at 8:08 on FOX.

As for the ALCS, the Evil Empire took advantage of Cleveland’s costly mistakes and currently own a 2-0 series lead. Game one was a struggle for the Guardians pitchers early as the Yankees scored two runs on wild pitches, and the bats could not get going in a 5-2 Yankees win. Game two was much of the same as the Guardians made a few costly mistakes, and Cleveland hitters left 11 runners on base in a 6-3 loss. The Guards will look to bounce back tonight for game three back in Cleveland with the first pitch at 5:08 on TBS.

To stay updated with all of the news, stats, and brackets, click here.

Let’s go, Guards!

{For up-to-date events and schedules, visit Brooklyn Hurricanes Athletics.}

Bloodview Haunted House

By: BHS Features Staff

October 16, 2024

Since Halloween is roughly two weeks away, why not experience some fun and horror just down the road?

Bloodview Haunted House opened its doors last month on September 13. It is an interactive horror show set up by the Lions Club of Broadview Heights.

Brooklyn School’s secretary, Mrs. Laura Paul, brought this venue to our attention, as she remembered her time in Broadview Heights, years ago.

“I was much younger, and at that time, I went to haunted houses every season. I thought Bloodview was one of the best-haunted houses around. Now that I’m older, I’m too scared to go to haunted houses.” 😣

Since its opening, Bloodview has had various themes. This year’s theme is the “Crucible Crusades”. Prices to enter range from $20 for a single pass to a $30 all-night pass.

The haunted house is open Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00-12:00 and Sundays from 8:00-10:00.

For over 40 years, the Bloodview Haunted House has been raising funds for multiple charities. Historically, they have raised over five-million dollars for those in need.

In 2022, Bloodview won the Scare Factor Haunted House Award. The haunted house received a rating of 7.8 stars and high scores for other categories, such as cast and customer service ratings.

There is no age restriction for the haunted house, but there are going to be potentially-violent, bloody images and effects, so it is recommended that parents accompany younger children.

Bloodview is partnered with The Legion of Terror, an organization that creates the makeup and special effects.

Brooklyn High School Senior Jade Freed’s family is currently volunteering at the Bloodview Haunted House. They have been volunteering since September because money goes to charity, and they find it fun and worthy. They say their favorite part about volunteering is that they love scaring people and hanging out with friends. They do get to choose their role and where they are located in the haunted house but have not been through the entire haunted house as of now.

One of the funniest (and disturbing) reactions that they have seen just a short while ago was when a visitor got spooked and peed her pants. 😭

If you can contain your bowels, Bloodview Haunted House is for you. Not only will you enjoy the fun and horror, but your money will also go to a good cause. Simply, it is a win-win!

Come join us in visiting this trouser-wetting haunted house, and be sure to bring an extra pair of pants, just in case.

{Information for this article is sourced from Bloodview Haunted House.}

Quarter Lap in the Books

By: BHS News Staff

October 15, 2024

We made it! Welcome to the final week of the first quarter.

Last week, each grade level had an attendance celebration assembly to recognize those students who have improved their attendance or have had perfect attendance for the first quarter. This assembly was in conjunction with the “Stay in the Game” Cleveland Browns campaign. Attendance and grades do coincide, so congratulations to the award winners.

Also last Thursday, BHS students (mostly upperclassmen) were able to participate in the third annual College and Career Resource Fair. Local colleges, companies, and military branches provided students with literature and contact cards. Combined with a senior fundraising bake sale, this evening was a great success.

Additionally, last Friday, the football team, marching band, Hurricettes, and cheerleaders had their senior night celebration. Even though the Hurricanes lost the game to the Trinity Trojans, it was an evening filled with joy for the seniors and their families. When the game concluded, all of the spectators in attendance watched a spectacular fireworks display, a tradition we hope to see for more years to come.

Students, you have THREE more days to turn in your work and to get your grades to the highest possible percentage. Stay on top of everything and finish strong. No regrets!

As a reminder, next Wednesday (October 23) is the schoolwide PSAT. Make sure to get a good night of sleep, eat a nutritious breakfast, arrive at your testing location early, and do your best.

Here is the upcoming event calendar for October:

October 17: End of the First Quarter
October 22: Picture Retake Day
October 23: Schoolwide PSAT
October 30: Community Information Night
October 31: Halloween 🎃

Since it was sleeting this morning, stay warm. Have a great, short week, Brooklyn!

{To stay updated with the Brooklyn City School District, click here.}

Staff Spotlight: Miss Terwilliger

*Intervention Specialist*

By: BHS Staff Profiles

October 11, 2024

Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Miss Kellyanne Terwilliger. This is Miss Terwilliger’s first year in Brooklyn but her second year as an Intervention Specialist. Prior to Brooklyn, she worked at the Federal Hocking School in Athens, Ohio. In her free time, she loves to hang out with her friends and her boyfriend, spend time with her cat, and likes to go on walks. A fun fact about Miss Terwilliger is that she has nine siblings.

Q: What is the best part of your job?

A: “Building relationships with the students I work with, seeing success, and getting to know students are most important.”

Q: What have you learned in your first year on the job?

A: “Well, last year was my first year, but the biggest thing is to set expectations from day one. Having clear expectations, roles, and procedures help.”

Q: How would you describe your teaching style?

A: “Gentle and caring; I am not an authoritarian.”

Q: What is the most important skill you need to succeed in your line of work?

A: “Communication and collaboration are two of the biggest ones. Communication because not only do I have to communicate with students, but I am in all of the general education classrooms. I have to be able to communicate with those teachers, with students’ parents, and overall, with a lot of people, so I can work well with them. I also have to be a good team player, too.”

Q: What is your favorite Cleveland sports team?

A: “I am going to say the Browns. Out of baseball, basketball, and football, I like watching football the best because my boyfriend loves watching it.”

Q: What would be your costume if you celebrated Halloween this year?

A: “I am celebrating this year, and I am going as Velma from Scooby-Doo. My boyfriend and I are going as Velma and Shaggy.”

Q: Where were you born, and where did you grow up?

A: “I was born in California. I lived there until I was six. I then moved to Ohio, Medina to be exact. I went to high school in Medina.”

Q: In honor of the spooky season, who is your favorite Halloween character, and what is your favorite Halloween movie?

A: “I do not love scary things, so I guess Hocus Pocus because I do not do Halloween movies. I also do not have a favorite Halloween character because again, I do not like scary movies. I do love Halloween, though!”

Thank you for your time, Miss Terwilliger. We wish you the best in your first year in Brooklyn. And, Happy soon-to-be Halloween!

An October to Remember (Hopefully)

By: BHS Sports Staff

October 10, 2024

The Cleveland Guardians, after finishing 76-86 in 2023, had a tremendous bounce-back season in which they went 92-69, en route to another AL Central Division Title. Many experts predicted that the Guardians would finish third or fourth in the division because of their youth and inexperience; however, this team showed a lot of perseverance throughout the regular season, led by first-year manager Stephen Vogt.

The pitching staff suffered an early blow when it was revealed that their ace, Shane Bieber, would have to undergo Tommy John surgery after only two starts in 2024. But, veteran pitchers such as Ben Lively and Matthew Boyd came in with big shoes to fill, and they delivered. With Bieber’s injury, current ace Tanner Bibee emerged as a legitimate ace, posting a 3.47 ERA in 31 starts.

They also have the undisputed, best bullpen in baseball with a 2.57 ERA led by Tim Herrin, Cade Smith, Hunter Gaddis, and of course, Emmanuel Clase, who led the AL with 47 saves and a 0.61 ERA.

On the offensive side, they are led by the amazing duo of Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor, who both passed the 100 RBI mark. Other major contributors to the lineup include Steven Kwan (who flirted with a .400 batting average in June), David Fry, Andres Gimenez, and Lane Thomas. Two rookies burst onto the scene, too, Jhonkensy Noel (Big Christmas) and Kyle Manzardo.

With all of this star power, the Guardians secured the two seed in the AL and clinched a bye to the ALDS. After the Detroit Tigers swept the Houston Astros in the Wild Card Round, the Guards had their matchup with Detroit.

Game one was an offensive frenzy in the first inning, as the Guardians scored five runs without recording an out, highlighted by a Lane Thomas three-run bomb. In the sixth inning, David Fry added a two-run double to complete the scoring. The pitching cruised through this game with Tanner Bibee going 4 2/3 innings with six strikeouts and the bullpen not allowing a hit for the remainder of the game. Cleveland cruised to a 7-0 shutout victory to take a 1-0 series lead.

However, they were faced with a tall task in game two, as they were up against Tigers ace and Cy Young candidate, Tarik Skubal. Both teams could not score as there were a lot of good defensive plays and dominant pitching performances from both sides. Skubal pitched seven scoreless innings, while Matthew Boyd and the Cleveland bullpen pitched eight scoreless frames.

After Detroit got back-to-back hits with two outs in the 9th, Tigers slugger Kerry Carpenter hit a go-ahead, three-run home run off of Emmanuel Clase to put the Tigers in front, 3-0. This was the first time in Clase’s career that he gave up a three-run homer.

The Guardians went down in order in the bottom of the 9th, as the Tigers evened up the series at a game a piece.

In a pivotal game three for both teams, the Guardians continued their offensive struggles as the Tigers jumped ahead early on an RBI single in the first. Detroit added another run in the third with a sacrifice fly and scored again in the sixth on an RBI double. Even with many opportunities, Cleveland was still unable to score as their scoreless streak increased to 20 innings.

With the Tigers now up 2-1 in the best-of-five series, Cleveland faces elimination tonight in a vital Game four. Bibee will start for the Guardians. This team has shown resilience all year, so keep the faith, Guards fans! First pitch is at 6:08.

Around the league, the #6 seed New York Mets shocked the #2 seed Philadelphia Phillies, winning the series 3-1, as the Mets continue their amazing run to move on to the NLCS. The other NLDS matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres is tied at two games a piece after the Dodgers shut out the Padres last night to keep their season alive.

Back in the AL, the New York Yankees took a 2-1 series lead against the Kansas City Royals after Giancarlo Stanton hit a go-ahead solo home run in the 8th to propel the Yankees to a 3-2 victory last night. Their Game four matchup will be tonight at 8:08.

To stay updated with all of the news, stats, and brackets, click here.

Let’s go, Guards!

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Leif Eriksson Day

By: BHS Features Staff

October 9, 2024

To mix up this week’s column, the BHS Features Staff decided to go back into history and present a profile on Leif Eriksson because his story and journeys are celebrated every October 9.

Leif Eriksson discovered the North American continent long before the Pilgrims. On October 9, most Nordic communities (worldwide) celebrate Leif Eriksson Day, which commemorates his many accomplishments for bringing the first Nordics to North America. The date for this celebration was originally declared in 1964 by the 36th president, Lyndon B. Johnson.

Eriksson was the second son of Erik the Red, the founder of the first settlement in Greenland. It is a tradition for Vikings to name their children after the father. Erik the Red named his son Leif, who eventually became Lief Erikkson.

When Eriksson was young, he grew up without his father. Erik the Red was banished from Iceland for three years because he was found guilty of murder. When he came back to Iceland, he went out and told people about his discovery of a new land. Eriksson then took his family, as well as the colonists, to live there. Erik made his home in Brattahlid, Greenland, where Leif grew up.

According to a theory, Eriksson sailed from Greenland to North America. When he found a region, he named it Vinland. He called this place Vinland because of stories he heard centered around an Icelandic trader. After the Winter, he went back to Greenland and never came back to North America. He is thought to be the first European to have ever explored North America, around four decades before Christopher Columbus did in 1492.

After he left Vinland, he converted his mother, Thjodhild, to Christianity. His mother built the first church at Brattahlid, Greenland, and Eriksson spent the remainder of his life converting people in Greenland to Christianity.

After he died, his brother, Thorvald, continued to explore North America. Thorvald Eriksson was the first European to die in North America.

Scholars consider an Icelandic saga, the Groenlendinga saga (meaning the Saga of Greenlanders), to have the information that Eriksson heard about Vinland from an Icelandic trader named Bjarni Herjulfsson. It is believed that he is the first person to have spotted the North American continent. He saw the continent from his ship but had never set foot on the land. This was 14-years before Eriksson’s voyage.

It is uncertain where Eriksson’s landing was. The Groenlendinga saga claims he made three landfalls: Helluland (believed to be Labrador), Markland (believed to be Newfoundland), and Vinland. The exact location of Vinland is still unknown to this day and has been debated over the centuries. It has been speculated to be in various places along the Northern Atlantic coast.

During the early 1960s, scientists found evidence of what they believed to be the base camp of the 11th-century Viking Exploration. This evidence was found at L’Anse aux Meadows during an excavation.

So, what happens nowadays?

In Seattle, Washington, many events are held year-round in the Leif Eriksson Lodge. Additionally, in some Northern states (Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan), the Norwegian communities band together and put on Leif Eriksson festivals. They include competitive runs, Viking weddings, craft sales, and more.

Leif Eriksson is one of many different stories of various people who explored North America. You can read more in the Exploration of North America.

If you celebrate Leif Eriksson Day, then enjoy today, October 9!

{Information from History of Leif Eriksson, The Mariners Museum and Park, and National Today.}

Busy October

By: BHS News Staff

October 8, 2024

October is here, the weather is beautiful, and the leaves are starting to turn. With so much to recap and look forward to, what is happening in the present during this four-day school week?

This past Friday, BHS students and staff had their first blood drive of the year, and it was a great success. A big shout-out to all of the volunteers who made this blood drive possible and for all of those who donated. Someone in need will benefit from this, and it is great to help others. Great job, BHS!

Additionally, with last week being the first week of October and the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, members of the Student Council posted numerous and awesome posters throughout the school. These posters have an emotional message attached, seeking people to place a sticker on the wall if they know anyone who suffers or is now a survivor of Breast Cancer. We love to see BHS students and staff bringing awareness about such a tragic yet hopeful topic.

Next, members of the Key Club last week did an amazing job with “Start with Hello Week,” encouraging people to step out of their comfort zones to not make anyone feel left out. Many students were consistently participating and getting involved all last week; many of them even received positive notes from their peers. Last week was very successful for many students and staff since everyone got the opportunity to expand their abilities to communicate with others and to encourage them.

Moving on, this Thursday (October 10), the College and Career Resource Fair will be held for those who still need ideas on what college or career path to choose in the very-near future. It will last from 5:00-7:00 in the high school cafeteria. Even though this fair is primarily for seniors, all underclassmen are encouraged to attend, too.

This Friday, the football team will have a home game against Trinity, and it will also be senior night for the football players, marching band, Hurricettes, and cheerleaders. The theme will be “Pink-Out” to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For Friday, show off your pink while cheering for our boys and honoring the seniors.

Finally, please ensure all assignments are completed well and turned in to have an amazing end to the first quarter, which ends on next Thursday, October 17.

Here is the upcoming event calendar:

October 10: Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 10: College and Career Resource Fair / Senior Parent Financial Meeting
October 11: Football, Marching Band, and Cheerleading Senior Night vs. Trinity
October 17: End of the First Quarter
October 22: Picture Retake Day
October 30: Community Information Night
October 31: Halloween

Have a wonderful, short week, Brooklyn!

{To stay updated with the Brooklyn City School District, make sure to click here.}

Senior Spotlight: Kevin Nguyen

By: BHS Staff Profiles

October 4, 2024

Chosen for this week’s Senior Spotlight is Kevin Nguyen. After graduation, Kevin plans to attend a four-year college and major in Mechanical Engineering. In his free time, he likes to cook and go fishing. He recently started playing golf, but he admits that he is horrible. A fun fact about him is that he drives a Toyota Camry and speaks two languages.

Q: What is your favorite extracurricular activity to participate in?

A: “It has to be the Hurricane Empower Project. I love being a leader and being looked at as someone who leads by example.”

Q: How do you handle academic stress?

A: “I look for the teachers because going to the source is better.”

Q: Using only three words, how would you describe yourself?

A: “Technical, Realistic, Observational.”

Q: Out of your entire school career, what teacher has been the biggest inspiration or influence to you?

A: “Mr. Rademaker. He will get on you for doing stuff, but he will always be there for you.”

Q: What is your go-to meal?

A: “Rice and eggs.”

Q: Winter or Summer?

A: “Winter. It’s bad for your car, but the vibes are just immaculate. Being able to get cozy and warm is great, I think the scenery is nice.”

Q: What is your favorite scary movie of all time?

A: “I do not watch many scary movies, so I’ll say IT, the new version.”

Q: What is one bad habit that you simply refuse to change but know that you need to?

A: “Not cleaning my room.”

Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions, Kevin. We believe in you and hope that you accomplish many future goals. Enjoy your senior year!

Futbol Senior Night

By: BHS Sports Staff

October 3, 2024

As October rolls around, the Fall sports season is starting to wrap up, so it is time to honor our seniors.

Last Tuesday, the boys and girls soccer teams both held their annual senior nights, prior to a doubleheader contest against Lakeside.

The boys recognized seniors Jadyn DeLuca, Jaime Villasmil-Leon, Levon Miller, Jeffery Helmick, and Phillip Banaszak. The girls recognized seniors Isabella Lottig, Ra’mya Fleming, Antonia Torres, Aaliyah Chin, Rayanna Cogburn, Analise Gonzalez, and Ayvah Chin.

As for the games, the boys played first and were riding high with back-to-back victories against Independence and Bard Early College. Coming into this contest, the Hurricanes were 3-10, while the Lakeside Dragons stood at 2-8-1.

Early on, the Dragons struck first in the 12th minute to take a 1-0 lead. The Hurricanes had a couple of opportunities to even the score but could not convert. Shortly after another missed opportunity, the Dragons struck again, extending their lead to 2-0 heading into the half.

The defense was holding strong in the second half, but the Hurricanes offense continued to miss out on multiple scoring opportunities.

In minute 74, the Dragons tacked on one more goal to seal the game as the Hurricanes winning streak came to an end.

Final Score: Lakeside 3, Brooklyn 0.

With this loss, the Hurricanes fell to 3-11, while Lakeside improved to 3-8-1.

The boys will be back in action at home tonight against Euclid with a start time of 5:00.

As for the girls game, they came in with a record of 2-10-2, while Lakeside came in at 5-6-2.

The Lady Canes were coming off a 2-1 loss to Oberlin on Monday, and they were looking to bounce back; however, the Lady Dragons had possession for the majority of the start and scored in the 15th minute to put them up 1-0.

The defense held strong in the remainder of the first half and kept the visitors to just one goal heading into the break.

At the start of the second half, the Lady Dragons came out firing as they scored their second goal of the evening in the 46th minute and added another goal in the 52nd minute to extend their lead to 3-0.

The Lady Canes had a couple of shots on goal but could not get any momentum going as they fell victim for their second straight loss.

Final Score: Lakeside 3, Brooklyn 0

With this loss, the girls fell to 2-11-2, and the Lady Dragons improved to 6-6-2.

The Lady Canes will have their final home game of the season tonight against Fairview. Start time is at 7:00.

In other Fall sports, last Friday, the football team picked up their second win of the season against the winless Beachwood Bison. After trailing 7-0 in the first half, the Hurricanes stormed back in the second half en route to a 22-7 victory.

On offense, seniors Kevin Nguyen and Aiden Starr had huge games. Nguyen had 135 rushing yards and scored two touchdowns. As for Starr, he had 161 total yards and added one touchdown. On defense, senior Nick Supinski and junior Jonny Treska both constantly pressured the quarterback with Treska tallying two sacks and Supinski with one.

The football team travels to Independence tomorrow night to face off against the Blue Devils (2-4). Kickoff is at 7:00.

Finally, the girls volleyball team (3-15) is at home tonight as they take on the Cuyahoga Heights Red Wolves. Game time is 6:00.

Go Canes!

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