Who doesn’t love a classic meal consisting of pizza or pasta? These simple concepts can be customized with a variety of ingredients, originating from the heart and soul of Italy.
Stancato’s Italian Restaurant has been serving classic Italian dishes to the greater Cleveland area since they opened their doors in 1971. With numerous options to choose from, every menu item provides an authentic taste that you won’t find anywhere else in Parma, just a short 10 minutes away from Brooklyn.
They also have dietary-friendly options that are inclusive to those with food allergies, lifestyle-related choices, or even religion-based restrictions. Along with their friendly options, the kitchen’s ability allows customers to adjust and customize their meals to ensure their comfort while still preserving their signature flavors, making it unique and open to everyone. Doesn’t this sound delightful?
So, what exactly are they known for? Starting off, you can enjoy the taste of their delicious meatballs, seasoned with Italian herbs and their very own Sunday Premier Sauce. Additionally, try their homemade pizza, pasta, and wedding soup.
Simply, Stancato’s brings a warm and welcoming atmosphere where you can choose your meal from an extensive menu with some good Italian music in the background as well as authentic scenery. Why not enjoy the taste of Italy right here in Parma, Ohio?
With Spring Break just three days away, this is the final news article until April 14, so let’s wrap up this week with some important highlights.
Today, English II OST begins and part two will take place this Thursday. To prepare, make sure to review important items, charge your chromebook, eat a good breakfast, and get a good night of sleep. Good luck to all students taking the ELA II OST. Do your best, so you do not have to take it again.
Moving along, if you are looking for a change around BHS, it is already here. Junior Kendall Lewis, a student in Mr. Kaspar’s Murals II class, has delivered on her product with purpose and creativity.
Inspired by Spongebob and overall cleanliness, Lewis took the liberty and creative direction with her mural that is located by the school clinic. Her mural has been received with praise as she recently stated, “I’ve only heard great things from the faculty.”
With allergy season in full-swing, the nurses told Lewis that they wanted something that promoted cleanliness and proper hygiene. She added the idea of including Spongebob, as she believed everyone loves the comedic, little sponge.
A big thanks to Kendall for adding to our school’s vibrant and colorful community. Now please, wash your hands!
Now onto something a little more emotional. The historic auditorium and music wing are all being renovated, a massive project that just began last week. Everything has been taken out and relocated. For some, this can be seen as a loss of memories, but for others, this can be seen as moving forward with modern-day innovation. The auditorium will, hopefully, be completed for reopening in March of 2027.
Next is the hot-button topic of attendance. A recent research study found that only 32 percent of Brooklyn High School students have satisfactory attendance this year. This could be due to unforeseen circumstances or just a lack of motivation. One aspect that could help with motivation would be joining an extracurricular activity or a club.
Speaking of clubs, the show choir is practicing during W.I.N. Block for An Evening With performance at the new preschool venue. With Mrs. Cipriani having the students choose their own songs, the guys selected boy bands, and the girls chose girl groups. If you are interested in joining the show choir next year, please contact Mrs. Cipriani for more information.
To wrap up, we wish everyone a safe, healthy, and entertaining Spring break. When everyone returns on Monday, April 13, lock-in and finish the final lap of school to the best of your ability. Summer is coming!
Here is the upcoming April calendar.
April 2: ELA II OST – Part II
April 3: Good Friday
April 5: Easter Sunday
April 6-10: Spring Break
April 13: School Resumes
Have an outstanding week, fellow Hurricanes!
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Chosen for this week’s Senior Spotlight is Gianna Garcia. Gianna is quiet, smart, and empathetic. She has been in Brooklyn since kindergarten and works part-time at Panera Bread. In her free time, she likes to go out with her friends and shop. A fun fact about Gianna is that she has earned college credit hours in multiple subjects.
Q: Describe your biggest motivation?
A: “My biggest motivation would probably be my parents and just wanting to succeed in life.”
Q: What tactics do you use to maintain steady grades?
A: “I try my best to stay organized and to make sure everything gets done on time.”
Q: What is your favorite subject?
A: “Math.”
Q: How do you avoid senioritis?
A: “Um, I don’t.”
Q: Would you rather be too cold or too hot?
A: “Too cold. Being too hot is uncomfortable.”
Q: What is your favorite song?
A: “I can never have one favorite song, as it changes all the time.”
Q: What is your dream Spring break vacation?
A: “Italy.”
Q: Out of your entire school career, what teacher has been your biggest inspiration and/or influence?
A: “Mrs. Sullivan. She motivated me to take CCP English, and she has just always been there when I needed it.”
Thank you for your participation in this week’s Senior Spotlight, Gianna. Good luck in your future Nursing career. We hope you stay away from that senioritis and have a great finish to the school year.
Is your bracket busted after the first two rounds like most of ours? Now is the time for redemption.
With the first weekend of games fully in the books and 48 teams out of the 64 eliminated, it is time to recap how each region’s first two rounds unfolded to see which 16 teams remain.
*South Region: #1 Florida and #9 Iowa got through their first round matchups, but when it came time to face each other, the Hawkeyes ended up knocking off the top-seeded and defending National Champion Florida Gators, thanks to a game-winning three from Alvaro Folgueiras. This is Iowa’s first Sweet 16 appearance since 1999. The next two matchups saw #5 Vanderbilt beat #12 McNeese State, and #4 Nebraska won their first ever NCAA tournament game. Nebraska and Vanderbilt had a 40-minute battle in round two, and the Commodores nearly hit a game-winning half court shot as time expired, but the Cornhuskers survived. This will be Big Red’s first Sweet 16 appearance ever. #11 VCU had the first upset in the region, knocking off #6 North Carolina, and #3 Illinois cruised past their first opponent. The Fighting Illini continued their dominance by ending VCU’s Cinderella run in the Round of 32. Lastly with #10 Texas A&M and #2 Houston, the Cougars knocked off the Aggies to advance to the Sweet 16.
The South matchups are set: Iowa vs. Nebraska and Illinois vs. Houston.
*West Region: #1 Arizona dominated their first round matchup against Long Island, and #9 Utah State got past #8 Villanova. The predicted upset for this region was #12 High Point taking down #5 Wisconsin, while #4 Arkansas defeated #13 Hawaii. The Panthers run came to an end after the Razorbacks hung on in a back-and-forth tilt. The #11 Texas Longhorns, after their first four victory, took down #6 BYU, and #3 Gonzaga beat #14 Kennesaw State. The Longhorns kept their run going, taking down Gonzaga in the second round. Lastly, #7 Miami (FL.) defeated #10 Missouri, and #2 Purdue dominated in their opening round. The Boilermakers kept their winning streak going, knocking off the Hurricanes to advance.
The West matchups are set: Arizona vs. Arkansas and Texas vs. Purdue.
*East Region: #1 Duke and #9 TCU barely escaped their first round matchups, with the Blue Devils overcoming a 13-point deficit in the second half to defeat Siena, and the Horned Frogs scored a game-winning layup with only four seconds left to beat #8 Ohio State. In the second round, Duke continued to struggle, but nonetheless, they rallied again to defeat TCU. Rick Pitino’s #5 St. John’s cruised past #12 Northern Iowa by 26 points and advanced to the second round, playing #4 Kansas, who defeated #13 California Baptist. The Red Storm came out victorious with the buzzer-beater win, knocking off the Jayhawks. Elsewhere, #6 Louisville defeated #11 South Florida but nearly blew a 23-point-lead, and #3 Michigan State knocked off #14 North Dakota State. In the second round, the Spartans knocked off the Cardinals to advance. Finally, #7 UCLA escaped #10 UCF, and #2 UConn avoided a near upset against #15 Furman. The Huskies kept things alive, knocking off the red-hot Bruins to advance.
The East matchups are set: Duke vs. St. John’s and UConn vs. Michigan State.
*Midwest Region: #1 Michigan and #9 Saint Louis dominated their first round matchups, but when it came to the second round, the Billikens were no match as the Wolverines continued their dominance, advancing to the Sweet 16. Next, #4 Alabama dominated the game against #13 Hofstra, and #5 Texas Tech held on against #12 Akron, but the Crimson Tide destroyed their second round matchup, too, over the Red Raiders. #6 Tennessee and #3 Virginia each won their first round games, but the Volunteers upset the Cavaliers to move on to the Sweet 16. Lastly, #7 Kentucky and #10 Santa Clara arguably saw the wildest finish of the tournament so far with Santa Clara hitting a go-ahead three-pointer with two seconds left, but the Wildcats’ Otega Oweh hit a midcourt three to send the game into overtime, and ultimately, the Wildcats prevailed. #2 Iowa State cruised past their first round matchup and later defeated Kentucky in round two to advance to the Sweet 16.
The Midwest matchups are set: Michigan vs. Alabama and Tennessee vs. Iowa State.
Now that every bracket is completely destroyed, it is time for The Return of the Eye Sports Staff, plus Mr. Urig and Mr. Holko, to make their final four picks.
*Nicolle: (10) – For spending a lot of recent time talking to a local judge, her picks weren’t that bad. However, if her next picks are anything like her driving record and early softball season results, she will quickly find her way in the basement with these picks.
South: Houston
West: Arkansas
East: Michigan State
Midwest: Tennessee
*Reese: (12) – How is this even possible? She thought Central Florida’s abbreviation was UFC. Apparently, she has fighting on her mind, but low and behold, her reign at the top will not last long, similar to the strength in her right knee.
South: Houston
West: Arizona
East: Duke
Midwest: Michigan
*Jacob: (11) – I have to give him credit. His early picks shattered his early picks from last year, but everyone knows that he won’t be in contention after this weekend. Him going the distance in this pick ‘em is like him hitting a ball past the pitcher’s mound. Simply, it’s not going to happen.
South: Houston
West: Arkansas
East: Duke
Midwest: Iowa State
*Mr. Urig: (12) – I have more faith in Coach Urig leading this challenge more than I do in Reese. However, Mr. Urig just made the turn, and the back nine will not be so friendly to him, especially picking St. John’s as the East representative.
South: Houston
West: Arizona
East: St. John’s
Midwest: Iowa State
*Mr. Holko: (11) – Not great yet not terrible early picks from the fearless leader. Everyone knows he’s going with the Maize and Blue to win it all, so his mood throughout the duration of this tournament will lie with Dusty May and battle-tested Michigan Wolverines.
South: Houston
West: Arizona
East: Michigan State
Midwest: Michigan
The games will resume tonight with the Texas Longhorns battling the Purdue Boilermakers with tip-off at 7:10. You can check out the rest of the Sweet 16 schedule on the March Madness website.
Below is the upcoming schedule for Brooklyn Hurricanes Athletics:
With the last couple of months focusing on entertainment and exhibits, we decided to switch it up a bit and highlight some authentic cuisine. Who doesn’t like a good meal now and then? The next couple of weeks will feature different and diverse restaurants to those who are willing to expand their taste buds.
The first spotlight will be El Palenque, a casual restaurant that offers a variety of authentic Mexican cuisine. With their savory recipes and fresh ingredients, El Palenque brings out the flavors of Mexico right here in Brooklyn, Ohio.
This restaurant is most loved for its authentic Mexican cuisine, specifically the Mexican Street Tacos, Quesabirria Tacos, and Fajitas. Beyond these favorites, customers love the diverse, specialized, and signature flavors on the menu. New menu items should be something to look forward to, as well.
With El Palenque being so close, it is very busy with people ordering their famous Stone Molcajetes, which is a hefty portion of Grilled Chicken and Shrimp Fajitas, along with an eight-ounce certified Angus Beef Rib-Eye Steak. Like any other dish, it comes with rice, beans, and guacamole salad.
Don’t feel like dining in the restaurant? All of these delicious food items can now be delivered to your home with Uber Eats. Options are plentiful, so take advantage.
If you are open to trying new dishes, El Palenque should be the first place to try. With its authentic taste, it will deliver a rich flavor of Mexico that you will not find anywhere else.
Last week had a “shaky” start with the meteor coming down in Northeast Ohio. Students were in class ready to learn, and then around 9:05 during second period, we could feel and hear the meteor break into the Earth’s atmosphere. It was pretty cool and historic, but now, let’s “break” into this week’s news.
To start, prom deposits are due to Mrs. Holko by this Friday, March 27. Please see your grade level Google classroom for more information. Be responsible!
Who is ready for Spring break? With Spring break right around the corner, the news group takes grades very seriously. Let this be a reminder to stay on top of any and all assignments, study for any quizzes or tests, and ask for some tutoring. Spring break should be a fun and relaxing time away from school, not full of academic regret.
The annual 8th grade Washington D.C. trip is currently being finalized. Students attending this trip from May 20-22 will visit the Arlington Cemetery, Iwo Jima Memorial, WWII Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam War and Korean War Memorials, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum, IMAX, and the Marine Corps Museum. This trip is a great learning experience, grounded right in our nation’s capital. For more details, contact Miss Cramer.
Moving along, with the club spotlight disappearing for a while, it is time to bring it back. Welcome to the Esports Club with their season recently concluding. This team came to Brooklyn a while back, but this was the first year for varsity competition. Esports is led by Mr. Jones and his three student leaders: Landon Blankenship, David Beane, and Captain Gaven McCanelley. If you are interested in joining Esports next year, please see Mr. Jones for more information.
Finally, keep an ear out for upcoming Ohio State Testing dates and times. Prepare accordingly and do your best. One and done!
Here is the upcoming March/April calendar.
March 26: Literacy Night
March 27: Prom Deposits Due
March 27: Hurricane Food Pantry Pickup
March 31: ELA OST – Part I
April 2: ELA OST – Part II
April 3: Good Friday
April 5: Easter Sunday
April 6-10: Spring Break
April 13: School Resumes
Have a great week, Hurricanes!
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Chosen for this week’s senior spotlight is Kelvin Santiago. Kelvin is charismatic, fierce, and faithful. He has been in Brooklyn for three years and works part-time at Texas Roadhouse. In his free time, he likes to play video games and sleep. A fun fact about Kelvin is that he can bench press 230 pounds.
Q: What is your best high school memory?
A: “Doing a backflip during the Homecoming dance.”
Q: What mindset do you have during difficult times?
A: “Never give up.”
Q: Where do you eat out the most?
A: “Raising Canes.”
Q: What place would you love to travel to?
A: “Tokyo or Kyoto, Japan.”
Q: Did you ever feel incomplete during high school?
A: “I wasn’t able to do as many sports as I wanted, and I wish my grades were better.”
Q: What was the hardest high school class for you?
A: “Algebra II.”
Q: Do you have any secret talents?
A: “I can do a backflip and a walking handstand.”
Q: Out of your entire school career, what teacher has been your biggest inspiration and/or influence?
A: “Mr. Verba. I’ve had so many memories with him, and I just personally think he was just such a fun teacher.”
Thank you for your participation in this week’s Senior Spotlight, Kelvin. With only one quarter left of high school, finish strong and get your future plans ironed out.
It is the best sports time of the year, especially for college basketball fans. The 64-team March Madness tournament has arrived, so let us give a rundown of the favorites from each region, plus a Cinderella story from each region as well.
*South Region: The #1 seed is the reigning national champion, the Florida Gators, who went 26-7. The #2 seed is the Houston Cougars with a record of 28-6. Remember, the Cougars lost to the Gators in last year’s National Championship game. The #3 seed is from the Big 10, the Illinois Fighting Illini, who finished with a record of 24-8. The #4 seed, also from the Big 10, is the Nebraska Cornhuskers, who finished with a record of 26-6. The Cornhuskers are looking for their first tournament win in program history. Cinderella Team: Look for the Southland Conference champion and the #12 seeded McNeese State Cowboys to upset the #5 Vanderbilt Commodores.
*West Region: The #1 seed is the #2 overall team in college basketball, who finished with a record of 32-2, the Arizona Wildcats. The #2 seed is the Big 10 tournament champion, the Purdue Boilermakers, who finished with a record of 27-8. The #3 seed is the Gonzaga Bulldogs with a very solid season, who finished with a record of 30-3. The #4 seed is the Arkansas Razorbacks, SEC tournament champion, who finished with a record of 26-8. Cinderella Team: Look for the Big South Conference champion the High Point Panthers to upset the #5 Wisconsin Badgers.
*East Region: The #1 overall team in college basketball, the Duke Blue Devils, finished with a record of 32-2. The #2 seed is the UConn Huskies, who finished with a record of 29-5. The #3 seed is the Michigan State Spartans, who had a record of 25-7. Finally, the #4 seed is the Kansas Jayhawks with a record of 23-10. Cinderella Team: Look for a potential upset with the #11 South Florida Bulls over the #6 Louisville Cardinals.
*Midwest Region: The #1 seed and #3 overall team in college basketball is the Michigan Wolverines, who finished their season with a 31-3 record and won the Big 10 regular season title. The #2 seed belongs to the Iowa State Cyclones with a respectable 27-7 record. The #3 seed is the Virginia Cavaliers, who finished with a record of 29-5. Lastly, the #4 seed is the Alabama Crimson Tide with a record of 23-9. Cinderella Team: We can see a hometown upset with the #12 Akron Zips beating the #5 Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Now is the time you have all been waiting for: The Return of the Eye Sports Staff will make our “expert” Sweet 16 predictions. Mr. Urig, this year’s guest picker, along with Mr. Holko will make theirs, too.
*Nicolle:Hopefully, she spent more time on her bracket picks than with her recent court appearances.
South: Florida, Nebraska, Illinois, Houston
West: Arizona, Arkansas, Gonzaga, Miami
East: Ohio State, Kansas, Michigan State, UConn
Midwest: Michigan, Alabama, Virginia, Iowa State
*Reese:How can we really take her seriously when she believes that soccer is the best sport?
South: Florida, Nebraska, Illinois, Houston
West: Arizona, Arkansas, Gonzaga, Purdue
East: Duke, Kansas, Michigan State, UConn
Midwest: Michigan, Alabama, Virginia, Iowa State
*Jacob:Wild Fire’s picks can only go up from last year where he found himself in the basement of accuracy. He’s striving for more correct picks to match or surpass his current 33 mph fastball.
South: Florida, McNeese State, Illinois, Houston
West: Arizona, Arkansas, Gonzaga, Miami
East: Duke, St. John’s, Michigan State, UCLA
Midwest: Michigan, Alabama, Tennessee, Iowa State
*Mr. Urig:This “celebrity” guest picker has a tall task ahead of him in that he cannot lose to the students. If he does, he will never live it down, and his daily jokes will turn him into a joke.
South: Florida, Nebraska, North Carolina, Houston
West: Arizona, Arkansas, Gonzaga, Purdue
East: Duke, St. John’s, Michigan State, UConn
Midwest: Michigan, Alabama, Virginia, Iowa State
*Mr. Holko:Greatness, self-explanatory!
South: Florida, Vanderbilt, Illinois, Houston
West: Arizona, Arkansas, Gonzaga, Purdue
East: Duke, St. John’s, Michigan State, UConn
Midwest: Michigan, Akron, Virginia, Iowa State
The games tip-off today with #9 TCU taking on #8 Ohio State at 12:15.
Good luck to everyone with their brackets. As always, don’t overthink it because March Madness makes the smart people feel dumb. Leave a comment below with your Sweet 16 picks.
Below is the upcoming schedule for Brooklyn Hurricanes Athletics:
Want to challenge your cognitive skills? If so, there is just the right place for you to test your brain.
The Museum of Illusions is a tourist attraction in Cleveland that features 60-80 visual mind-blowing optical illusions, holograms, and interactive exhibits.
It offers a fun, photo-friendly environment that explores the science behind perception and perspective, designed for all ages. Not only is it a unique experience, it also provides visitors an educational experience that inspires creativity.
Come and enter the fascinating world of illusions to trick your brain into seeing from different perspectives to create a cool illusion. Explore different exhibits to challenge your vision and mind in sync together.
Below are some featured rooms.
*Tilted Room: The famous Tilted Room tricks your mind by using extreme angles to create an illusion that makes the guest feel as though they are defying gravity. This looks exhaustingly entertaining.
*Vortex Tunnel: The Vortex Tunnel is a popular disorientating interactive exhibit that features a rotating cylinder around a flat walkway. Though the path remains stable, it tricks the brain into feeling as if the ground is spinning or tilting causing dizziness. Please don’t fall!
*Reversed Room: The Reversed Room is an inverted exhibit designed to challenge perception by turning a room upside down. By using specific angles, utilizing slanted objects and furniture, visitors can take pictures that make them appear walking on the ceiling or defying gravity. We may need Dramamine for this one.
With many interactive activities, this Museum of Illusions provides many fun exhibits that make the experience enjoyable. Open throughout the week, visit the link below to check out the optical illusions and many more opportunities for a different kind of fun.
Welcome to the fourth and final quarter, one step closer for seniors being free as they leave BHS forever in May.
To start off this week’s news, Mrs. Holko is now taking deposits for any student who wishes to attend prom. The deposit is $60 and can be turned into her, room 271. Also, anyone who does not go to prom can still attend post prom, which will be located at Fun ‘n’ Stuff. See your grade-level Google classroom for more details on both events.
Next, following the upcoming Spring concert, the jazz band will travel to the Tri-C Metro Campus for a day of performance and art. The legendary Count Basie Orchestra will be present with many of its members assisting all of the performing jazz ensembles.
Speaking of the annual Spring concert, which will include performances from the show choir, chorale, and concert band, each student in these groups has been working hard during and after school to make this a special show. Make sure to come and support them as this will be the final concert in the old auditorium.
Moving along from music-related items, any senior interested in seeking to earn scholarship money, make sure to check your Class of 2026 Google Classroom for scholarship opportunities. There are plenty of local scholarships available, ranging from $500-$2,500 each. All scholarship applications are due by April 24.
With the fourth quarter starting yesterday, there is not a whole lot going on as of now, but news will pick-up soon. In the meantime, start this quarter off well, and don’t look back.
Here is this week’s calendar.
March 18: Spring Concert
March 19: Winter Sports Banquet
March 19: Tri-C Jazz Festival
Have an outstanding week, Hurricanes!
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THE RETURN OF THE EYE 