THE RETURN OF THE EYE

Softball Out-Slugs the Raptors

By: BHS Sports Staff

April 25, 2024

Coming off of a 21-10 victory against Bedford last Saturday to notch their first win of the season, the softball team was looking to make it two straight yesterday as they faced off against winless Bard Early College.

In the first inning, the Hurricanes got multiple runners on base but could not convert. The second inning was much quicker, as they went down in order. Similar to the second, in the third inning, they went down in order again and were held scoreless through the third.

With Bard having an early lead in the fourth inning, the Hurricanes finally got their scoring started with multiple singles and stolen bases. They continued their rally with four straight walks and more stolen bases, plating eight runs in the bottom half of the frame.

The Hurricanes scored four more runs in the fifth off of more walks, singles, and stolen bases (without the catcher even throwing down). They slowly chipped away at Bard’s early lead as now, they only trailed by one, 13-12.

In the sixth inning, Bard’s pitcher could not seem to find a rhythm as she walked more batters. Time for two different relief pitchers that the Lady Canes took advantage of, scoring twice more.

Continuing their onslaught in the sixth inning, sophomore Jayrine Camacho Ramos hit an inside-the-park grand slam, which sent momentum in favor of the Lady Canes, extending their lead to 19-13. They scored two more runs to finish off the frame, crossing home plate nine times.

In the seventh and final inning, the Hurricanes were three outs away from their second straight victory, and junior Audrena Vega shut down the Raptors to secure the win.

Final Score: Brooklyn 21, Bard Early College 14

With their second straight victory, the Hurricanes improved their record to 2-5. Next up, the Lady Canes will travel to Trinity today for a 5:00 start, looking for three straight.

Additionally, the baseball team will look to stop their five-game losing skid today as Bedford comes to town. First pitch is at 4:45.

Go Canes!

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Senior Spotlight: Steven Bartczak

By: BHS Senior Spotlights Staff

April 24, 2024

Chosen for this week’s senior spotlight is Steven Bartczak. Steven is outgoing, nice, and determined. He spends his free time playing baseball, video games with friends, going to the mall, and working at Taco Bell.

Q: Who is your hero?

A: “My hero is my mom. She always shows up for me and my friends and helps me in so many ways that I don’t even realize.”

Q: What is the most challenging task as a senior?

A: “Being a student-athlete and trying to balance school, sports, and the personal life, such as friends and family.”

Q: What class do you find the most enjoyable?

A: “Gym class because it’s the only class where you can be out of your seat and move around. Also, playing basketball during class is fun.”

Q: What was the most surprising thing you learned about yourself during your time in high school?

A: “I learned that I needed to keep an organized and consistent schedule in order to succeed.”

Q: What do you wish was different about your time in high school?

A: “I wish that I would have played more sports because I enjoy the time with my friends and the competition; I know I’m going to miss it once I graduate.”

Q: What friendships or connections have been the most meaningful to you during high school?

A: “Some meaningful friendships I made were with Miguel, Aidan, Rocco, and Isaiah.”

Q: What is something that you will miss about high school baseball at BHS?

A: “I will miss doing LIVE at-bats in baseball practice. The competitiveness between the guys is unforgettable.”

Q: If you could travel anywhere for a month, where would it be?

A: “I would go to Los Angeles because there are a lot of famous people there, and I would love to meet them.”

Q: What does success look like to you?

A: “Success to me is having a high and stable income, having a wife and kids, and being good at whatever I do in my life.”

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

A: “Definitely, Mr. Holko! Mr. Holko wants to see you succeed, and he not only says it but makes sure that you’re on the right path. He knows how to take a joke and is not a snowflake.”

Thank you Steven for taking the time to answer these questions. We hope that you have a great rest of your senior year and future ahead as a firefighter/EMT.

May is Coming

By: BHS News Staff

April 23, 2024

April is heading out, and May is coming in, which means prom, graduation, and the end of the school year.

As testing season continues, we want you to make sure that you are well-prepared for success. Here are a few testing tips to keep in mind: Make sure you are getting a good night of sleep, eat a full breakfast, and lastly, make sure you are getting to school on time!

Another friendly reminder is that classes are longer this week due to testing, and there will be no I.C.E. Block for the remainder of the week.

With the end of the year quickly approaching, be sure that you are getting to school on time with all of the materials you need to be successful. Equally important, stay up-to-date with all of your assignments and tests. Remember, senior finals begin on May 15 and underclassmen finals are the final week of May.

This Friday is the annual Jazz/Art Festival. Come and support your fellow classmates as they showcase their talents, including the Jazz Band, Show Choir, and National Junior Art Honor Society. The festival begins at 7:00 in the auditorium. Polaris and BHS parents will also be selling baked goods such as brownies, cookies and other snacks.

Seniors, you should be receiving your financial aid letters soon. For support and help understanding these letters, Mr. Douglas Boes from College Now will be conducting a presentation on Monday, April 29, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in room 173. Please consider attending this night if you have received any financial aid information and are planning to attend college. Mr. Boes will be going over all the information and answer any questions that you have.

Looking for extra community service hours? Mr. Becker is looking for volunteers in the Athletic Office for anyone needing community service hours. Volunteers are needed for track meets on April 30 and May 2. See Mr. Becker to sign-up.

Next, our final blood drive of the year is on Friday, May 3. If you are interested in donating, please sign-up using this link. If you are 16, please make sure to get a Parent-Consent Form from room 179 (Mrs. Bader). Remember, donating counts for two hours or four-to-five hours if you do the double red donation.

Lastly, for those attending post prom on May 17, new information has been posted on your senior and junior google classrooms. Make sure that you and your parents/guardians read through all of the information and sign the attached forms. Extra waivers are available in the main office. These can be turned in NOW through Friday, May 10.

As always, here is your calendar for April/May:

April 26: Jazz Band/Show Choir Art Festival
April 29: College Now Presentation
April 30: Track Meet Volunteering
May 2: Track Meet Volunteering
May 3: Blood Drive
May 14: Final Day for Seniors
May 17: Community Service Day & Prom at Windows on the River
May 24: Graduation (6:00)
May 27: Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)
May 31: Last Day for Students

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

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Batcha

*Title I Teacher*

By: BHS Staff Profiles

April 19, 2024

Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Kristina Batcha. This is currently year 11 as a Brooklyn staff member. Before coming here, she was into designing and creating art. Outside of school, Mrs. Batcha can be found doing family activities, reading, and doing arts and crafts. A fun fact about her is that she has not been on a rollercoaster in 22 years, but she absolutely loves them.

Q: Why did you choose to become a teacher?

A: “I remember watching some of my classmates struggle to read growing up. All throughout high school, I saw the same thing. Watching my friends struggling to read pushed me into teaching, so I could help know what to do in the future.”

Q: What is the average school day like for you?

A: “A lot of my days are spent working with small groups of students to give them reading support in addition to what they get in their classrooms.”

Q: Has there been a moment in your career when you thought about giving up?

A: “I know the years after COVID were challenging with the schedules that we went through and the challenges that it brought. I did not think about giving up; it just made the work days a little bit harder and stressful.”

Q: How do you manage to work with students who are reluctant to work?

A: “A lot of what you need to do is to try to motivate them in a way they like. Pulling out games to practice is helpful. I also get a chance to take them away from the classroom to work in a smaller group and that makes them a little more confident to work sometimes. You also need to make connections with each other so that you can ask them about how their weekend was or how they are doing, so they can work better with their teachers that way.”

Q: What is your favorite quote?

A: “‘The world was hers for the reading,’ by Betty Smith.”

Q: If you could go back in time, what is something that you would change?

A: “Spend more time traveling throughout my twenties to have the chance to learn more about the world and see more places.”

Q: If you had the opportunity to travel to a very unique place, where would you go?

A: “Anything out West would be unique to me. Maybe Alaska to get to see the wilderness, the people, and the lifestyle and bring some of those ideas around here.”

Q: What is your favorite flower?

A: “Daffodils because they are the first flower I see and recognize in Spring, so it is a reminder that we are almost through Winter and that Spring is on its way.”

Thank you for letting us interview you, Mrs. Batcha. We appreciate all that you do and wish you nothing but the best throughout the rest of the school year. Travel to Alaska!

Cavs Playoff Preview

By: BHS Sports Staff

April 18, 2024

The NBA regular season has come to a close, and our hometown Cleveland Cavaliers have made it into the playoffs for the second straight season. The Cavs finished with a record of 48-34, three wins less than last year. They finished with the #4 seed in the Eastern Conference and will take on the #5 seed, the Orlando Magic.

Last year, the Cavs were also seeded fourth, but they laid a clunker in the first round against the New York Knicks. Hopefully, starting this Saturday, they flip the script.

So, how did the Cavs end up as the fourth seed?

With 63 games in, the Cavaliers had a record of 41-22 and stood in second place in the Eastern Conference. However, they finished off the 2023-24 campaign with a 7-12 record in the final 19 games. Additionally, they only finished one game ahead of the Magic, the Indiana Pacers, and the Philadelphia 76ers, and two games ahead of the Miami Heat.

Everyone has been contributing this season for Cleveland, as they have six players averaging double digits: Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, Caris Levert, and Max Strus. Mitchell led the team averaging 26.6 PPG, Allen is averaging a double-double every night with 16.5 PPG and 10.5 RPG, and Levert has been an amazing sixth man, averaging 14.0 PPG off the bench.

With this upcoming playoff matchup, the Cavs face a team that is very young and inexperienced in the playoffs, but they can be electric. The Magic have made the playoffs twice in the last ten seasons. Their two leading scorers, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, are both under 23 years old.

In the regular season, the Cavs went 2-2 against the Magic, so this seems to be a very fair matchup. However, most experts agree that the Cavaliers should win this series in six or seven games.

Below is the schedule for this opening round series:

Game 1: Home – Saturday, April 20 at 1:00 (ESPN)
Game 2: Home – Monday, April 22 at 7:00 (NBA TV)
Game 3: Away – Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 (NBA TV)
Game 4: Away – Saturday, April 27 at 1:00 (TNT)
Game 5: Home – Tuesday, April 30 (If Necessary)
Game 6: Away – Friday, May 3 (If Necessary)
Game 7: Home – Sunday, May 5 (If Necessary)

You can keep up with the stats and highlights on the official Cleveland Cavaliers website.

Go Cavs!

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Senior Spotlight: Anisha Monger

By: BHS Senior Spotlights Staff

April 17, 2024

Chosen for this week’s senior spotlight is Anisha Monger. Anisha is talented, kind, artistic, and funny. She likes different types of art such as digital art, painting, and drawing. After high school, she plans on attending Gallaudet University or the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID). She is undecided on a major, but she knows that she wants to do something related to art.

Q: How does the Nepali culture include the deaf community?

A: “We definitely celebrate many different holidays in Nepali. We don’t really have an interpreter at the temples, so my mom would sign and help me understand. My sister knows some sign language but not all the meanings. Most of the time, it’s very easy to explain to her.”

Q: What is your favorite class?

A: “My favorite class would be Screen Printing and Murals.”

Q: How do you usually spend your free periods?

A: “Sometimes, I get caught up on other work, especially my art work. I also like helping with the crew whenever it’s needed.”

Q: Have you ever had to juggle multiple responsibilities at once?

A: “At school, I don’t have many responsibilities, but at home, I help take care of my sister and help as much as I can around the house.”

Q: How do you recharge your energy when you are feeling drained?

A: “When I’m overwhelmed or stressed out, I draw or paint to calm down.”

Q: Have you ever had to deal with gossip or rumors about you? How did you handle it?

A: “I had problems on social media because some people make hateful comments, so I just end up blocking them, so I don’t have to deal with the negativity because I don’t know who they are.”

Q: How do you deal with distractions when you need to focus?

A: “It’s a bit difficult because it’s very easy for me to get distracted. If I’m working and I have negative thoughts or if things are going on around me, I find it hard to focus. Also, in the office, there’s a place called John’s Safe Space that I find very helpful just for me to calm down.”

Q: Do you find it helpful to talk to others about your challenges, or do you prefer to process them alone?

A: “I definitely think it is helpful to communicate with people when dealing with problems.”

Q: Where is one place that you always wanted to go for vacation?

A: “I wanna go back to Nepal because my mom and family always talk about how beautiful the cultures are there. I would also like to see my mother’s and grandmother’s old jobs.”

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

A: “Mr. Kaspar has been very helpful with my art. He is very willing to expand his knowledge in order to communicate and work with me.”

Thank you, Anisha! We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish in your future. You are truly an inspiration to many; never forget this.

Spring Updates

By: BHS News Staff

April 16, 2024

Happy Tuesday, Brooklyn.

The days are going by quickly, and the weather finally appears to be turning the corner. Since there is roughly a month and a half of school remaining, here are some important school updates and reminders for the final stretch.

First off, seniors and juniors, final prom deposits are due TOMORROW to Mrs. Holko by 3:00. This will be your final $50 payment. Also, guest passes are due tomorrow with ZERO EXCEPTIONS; they will not be approved if submitted late.

Next, on Monday, April 22, there will be a meeting for those who signed-up for the 2025 Europe Trip. The meeting will take place in room 173 from 6:00-7:00.

Are you interested in art and music? If so, on Friday, April 26, there will be an art showcase featuring music from the Jazz Band and Show Choir. Please come to the auditorium to celebrate the exciting work from our students.

Seniors, with the FAFSA slowly being sent out, make sure you are staying on top of your college decisions and housing requests. Time is ticking!

Also seniors, your official last day of school is Tuesday, May 14, unless you are required to take final exams. Please check in with your teachers to determine what finals you will need to take if you are not exempt.

Finally, Community Service Day is Friday, May 17. Do not miss out on the opportunity to gain some hours toward graduation and to help out the Brooklyn community. Remember, you need 20 hours of community service to graduate.

Here is your calendar for April/May:

April 17: FINAL Prom Deposits & Guest Passes Due (NO EXCEPTIONS)
April 22: Europe Trip Meeting
April 26: Jazz Band/Show Choir Art Festival
May 14: Final Day for Seniors
May 17: Community Service Day & Prom at Windows on the River
May 24: Graduation (6:00)
May 27: Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)
May 31: Last Day for Students

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

Staff Spotlight: Miss Musci

*Third Grade Teacher*

By: BHS Staff Profiles

April 12, 2024

Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Miss Carrie Musci. This is currently Miss Musci’s first year in Brooklyn but her ninth year in teaching third grade, overall. Previous to working here, she taught in the Akron Public City School District. She loves being outside, traveling, going to concerts, and exercising. Overall, she just tries to enjoy life as much as possible. A fun fact about Miss Musci is that she is Italian and has been to Italy four times.

Q: Out of all of the roles in Brooklyn, why did you choose to become a third-grade teacher?

A: “I like the community aspect of Brooklyn. I was drawn to it when I was applying, and when I met Dr. Caleris, he was just so welcoming, and everyone here is just so friendly. Honestly, I love third grade, so when I saw that there was a third grade position open, I was sold.”

Q: What is one of your favorite aspects about Brooklyn?

A: “Again, the community. I love how friendly everyone is. The parents are so kind towards me and just so appreciative of me, which I love.”

Q: What three words would your peers and/or students describe you with?

A: “They would say I am Entertaining, Caring, and Charismatic.”

Q: What strategies do you use to keep kids focused in class?

A: “I like to make all of my lessons super-engaging so that the students feel like they are a part of the lesson. I do not want learning to be a chore for them, so I like to make it as fun and interactive as possible.”

Q: Favorite book?

A: “The Great Gatsby.”

Q: Favorite type of pizza?

A: “I love a good veggie pizza.”

Q: Favorite Summer activity?

A: “Traveling!”

Q: What is your biggest pet peeve?

A: “Being late is probably my biggest pet peeve because I cannot stand when I am late or when other people are late.”

Thank you for letting us interview you, Miss Musci. We wish you all of the best for the rest of this school year. Enjoy your Summer and upcoming travel schedule. By the way, Italy is gorgeous!

Guards On Fire

By: BHS Sports Staff

April 11, 2024

The Cleveland Guardians’ season is in full-swing, and they are red hot out of the gates. After playing their first nine games on the road and winning seven of them, it seems like they are doing just fine with their new manager, Stephen Vogt.

While most national writers and baseball “experts” were not high on the Guardians, the Wahoo Warriors are turning heads with their promising start.

The Guardians began their season in Oakland and took three out of four games in the opening series. They then traveled North to Seattle and took two out of three games against the Mariners, a team who many believe is World Series caliber. Lastly, they wrapped up their road trip in Minnesota and took both games against their division rival, the Twins.

Coming home for the home opener after the Solar Eclipse, the Guards beat the White Sox in game one and also took last night’s series finale from the White Sox, which included a Bo Naylor walkoff in the tenth inning.

Currently, the Guardians sport a 9-3 record in this new campaign.

However, news broke last weekend that their ace, Shane Bieber, will undergo surgery to repair his pitching elbow, which will sideline him for the remainder of the season. This is a huge blow to the Guardians starting rotation, as the ace began the season with back-to-back, six-inning shutout performances against Oakland and Seattle. What also stings is that Bieber is in the final year of his contract.

Another injury the rotation suffered was second-year pitcher Gavin Williams, who was placed on the IL after he felt elbow discomfort during Spring Training. However, he will likely be back in rehab in the coming weeks and back with the team in early-mid May.

Going back to the home opener last Monday, Guardians fans saw history at Progressive Field as the path of totality for the Solar Eclipse came through shortly after 3:00 p.m.

As for the game itself, the home team won in front of a sold-out crowd led by Triston McKenzie’s amazing pitching performance and Jose Ramirez’s fifth inning, two-run blast.

In yesterday’s victory over the White Sox, the Naylor brothers made history in the fourth inning by becoming the fourth brother duo to hit home runs in the same inning. Not to mention, this also occurred on National Siblings Day.

Overall, the team has seen strong performances early on from their heavy hitters Steven Kwan, Josh Naylor, and Jose Ramirez. Kwan is hitting .386 with 2 HRs and 5 RBIs, Naylor is hitting .333 with 3 HRs and 9 RBIs, and Ramirez is hitting .268 with 2 HRs and 10 RBIs. Not to mention, the bullpen is ranked number one in Major League Baseball.

The Guardians are faced with a tall task this weekend, as the 10-3 New York Yankees (otherwise known as the Evil Empire) come to town for a three-game, weekend series. This series will show what the Guardians are made of, as the Yankees are stacked from top to bottom.

Baseball is a long season, and 162 games is a marathon; however, the Guardians could not have started off the season better, and this gives us loyal fans a lot of optimism going forward.

To stay up-to-date with the Guardians’ stats and highlights, click here.

Go Tribe! Go Guards!

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Senior Spotlight: Tyler Morgan

By: BHS Senior Spotlights Staff

April 10, 2024

Chosen for this week’s second senior spotlight is Tyler Morgan. Tyler is intelligent, well-mannered, and ambitious. Tyler keeps himself busy with Hurricanes sports such as soccer, hockey, and baseball. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games with his friends as well as hanging out with his family.

Q: What are your plans after high school?

A: “I am attending Ohio University next Fall and plan to major in Sports Management and Finance.”

Q: What has been the highlight of your senior year?

A: “The highlight of my senior year was making All-CVC 2nd team in soccer. I put in a lot of work into a sport that I thought I’d never play, and it made me really happy to see some recognition.”

Q: When you graduate from Brooklyn High School, what will you be remembered for most?

A: “I hope that I will be remembered for being able to do it all. I played four different sports and stayed at the top of my class academically.”

Q: What would you like colleges to know about you that might not be obvious when looking at your application/transcripts?

A: “I think colleges and everyone else should know that I can make friends with anyone. I always want to find a way to connect with someone, and I will always try to make that happen.”

Q: If you had a song play every time you walked into a room, what would it be?

A: “‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’ by Metallica. It’s a song that I like, and it has a long intro that sounds somewhat intimidating. I think it would be funny to come off as intimidating, and then you see me and realize that I am not intimidating whatsoever.”

Q: What sets you apart from other peers in your class?

A: “I think it has to be my ability to adapt. Each sport season had a different schedule and practice times, and I quickly found my place playing each of them. Most people see a dip in energy or productivity in different situations, but I just don’t.”

Q: If you could have any seasonal tickets for any sports team, what team would it be?

A: “I would pick the Cleveland Guardians. I love watching baseball, and they’re my favorite team. I don’t get to see them play enough.”

Q: What is your favorite elementary school memory?

A: “My favorite memory from elementary school is probably the first time I played football at recess. It’s when my love for sports first started, and it’s when I started to connect with my best friends who I still have today.”

Q: If you could change one school rule, what would it be?

A: “I think that for Brooklyn, specifically, juniors and seniors who have double study halls in the morning or afternoon shouldn’t have to go to both of them.”

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

A: “Probably Mr. Sedlacek. He’s been my teacher and coach and is a big reason I want to coach at some point. He’s always happy to answer my very specific and over-the-top questions about baseball or whatever else is on my mind. He made me appreciate all of the small details.”

Thank you for your time, Tyler. Enjoy the rest of your senior year, and good luck as a future Ohio Bobcat.

Senior Spotlight: Joe Hurguy

By: BHS Senior Spotlights Staff

April 10, 2024

Chosen for this week’s first senior spotlight is Joe Hurguy. Joe is easy-going, humorous, and understanding. Some of his hobbies include working out at the gym, riding his bike, and enjoying nature.

Q: What are your plans after graduation?

A: “My plan after graduation is to pursue a career in the HVAC industry and eventually go to acting school to become an actor.”

Q: If you could have lunch with any influencer, who would it be?

A: “If I could have lunch with anyone, it would be J. Cole because I think he is a very humble and down-to-earth person.”

Q: What do you think is the biggest problem with teenagers today?

A: “I think the biggest problem with teenagers nowadays is that too many kids have access to things like nicotine or vapes.”

Q: What is one thing that you want to complete in high school before you graduate?

A: “One thing I want to complete before graduating high school is buying my own car.”

Q: Who is your hero?

A: “My hero is my mom because she was my only parent and still put everything before herself; she is very motivational and inspirational.”

Q: If you could add any class to the classes we have here at Brooklyn, what class would it be?

A: “I would add a cooking class in Brooklyn because kids can’t cook food.”

Q: What is your favorite motto or quote, who said it, and why is it your favorite?

A: “My favorite quote is from a video game called God of War, and it is ‘To grieve deeply is to love fully,’ by Faye.”

Q: What is the most difficult decision that you have had to make?

A: “The most difficult thing I’ve ever had to do was put down my childhood dog and stay with her in her final moments.”

Q: What scares you the most about the future?

A: “The thing that scares me the most about the future is failing.”

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

A: “I would say Mr. Tanski because he always had a smile on his face and was always hopeful, even though he was secretly going through a lot in his personal life.”

Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions, Joe. We believe in your successful future in HVAC and on the stage.

Cleveland’s Most Exciting Weekend

By: BHS News Staff

April 9, 2024

Welcome back, Brooklyn. We trust that you enjoyed your Spring break and had the opportunity to relax, recharge the batteries, and sprinkle in a little fun, too.

For the start of this week, we would like to commemorate one of the most exciting weekends in Cleveland history. With the Women’s Final Four, the groundbreaking views of the Solar Eclipse, and the Guardians Home Opener, it is safe to say that Cleveland truly rocked.

First off, Cleveland hosted the much anticipated NCAA Women’s Final Four, welcoming in South Carolina, Iowa, Connecticut, and North Carolina State. Many notable players came to town including Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Kamillia Cardoso. After advancing to the championship, streets were packed with fans and celebrities to watch the final matchup between Iowa and South Carolina. The game was nothing short of incredible, and the Gamecocks were able to get past Clark and the Hawkeyes to complete their undefeated season.

Next, a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon, yesterday, the city of Cleveland lied within the path of totality for the Solar Eclipse, allowing four minutes of viewing as the moon directly crossed over the sun, beginning around 3:13 in the afternoon. Over 400,000 people from outside of Ohio flew into Cleveland to watch this amazing event. Simply, all eyes were on Cleveland and in the sky.

There were many sites holding historic celebrations including the Natural History Museum, NASA Glenn Research Center, Great Lakes Science Center, Rocket Mortgage Field House, and Progressive Field.

What an amazing experience!

The Solar Eclipse was not the only exciting event that happened yesterday in Cleveland. Progressive Field was sold out for the Guardians Home Opener. Our hometown baseball team came out victorious with a win against the Chicago White Sox, 4-0. The win improved the team’s record to 8-2, the best record in Major League Baseball.

In a span of four days, Cleveland became the epicenter of events, and it is awesome that we were all, in some capacity, a part of it.

Well done, Cleveland!

To close out today, here are some updates for April/May:

April 17: Final Prom Deposits Due
May 17: Prom at Windows on the River & After Prom
May 24: Graduation
May 24: Yearbook Orders Due

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