Friday Night Home Victory

 By: BHS Sports Staff

August 31, 2023 

The Hurricanes football team had their first home game of the season last Friday evening against the Oberlin Phoenix. 

Both teams came into this battle with 0-1 records. Oberlin lost against Plymouth 40-20, and Brooklyn lost to Brookside 35-0. Eager for redemption, both squads came into this game hoping to get back on track and to notch the first win of the season.

The Phoenix got the ball to start the game, but within the first minute, Brooklyn got an interception. However, Brooklyn fumbled on their ensuing drive and turned the ball over right back to the Phoenix.

After a few failed drives from both teams, Brooklyn’s Rajon Foster had a punt return touchdown to put the hosts in front 7-0 midway through the first quarter. The rest of the quarter was quiet, and the Hurricanes maintained their 7-0 lead heading into the second quarter.

After Oberlin turned it over on downs in their own territory, Foster ran 71 yards into the endzone for his second touchdown of the night, making the score 14-0.

Towards the end of the first half, senior quarterback Jackson Diller threw a touchdown pass to Avian Berta to make the score 21-0 at halftime.

In the third quarter, both teams went back and forth with no touchdowns scored until the end of quarter when Oberlin got on the board with a touchdown, but they failed to convert the two-point conversion, making the score 21-6.

The Hurricanes began with the ball in the fourth quarter and drove the ball quickly down the field. This allowed Foster to score his third touchdown of the game, a 26-yard rushing touchdown, increasing Brooklyn’s lead to 28-6.

Due to the Hurricanes stifling defense, the Phoenix could not convert any more points and turned the ball over on downs with 4:00 minutes to go. This allowed the Hurricanes to let the clock run down to finish off the game.

Final Score: Brooklyn 28, Oberlin 6

The win improved the Hurricanes record to 1-1 on the season. Up next, they will host the visiting Black River Pirates with kick-off at 7:00 p.m. Come out and support the boys!

In other Fall sports, the boys soccer team has a record of 1-3 and are looking to get back on track against Bedford tonight at 5:00 p.m.

Also tonight, the girls freshman volleyball team plays Cuyahoga Heights at 4:30, followed by the junior varsity at 5:30, and varsity at 6:30. Come out and support the girls!

Go Canes!

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

Fresh Fest Cleveland

By: BHS Features Staff

August 30, 2023

Are you interested in attending a family-friendly festival in a city near you? Well, here is your opportunity.

Next week on Saturday, September 9 will be the fourth annual celebration of Fresh Fest Cleveland. 

This festival will keep you occupied with diverse food, art, music, and culture. To be more specific, this festival will have a farmers’ market, a kids’ zone, local vendors, hands-on activities, and much more. There will also be live music and performances from different artists all throughout the day.  

Many people who attend “Fresh Fest Cleveland” leave with many fond memories and a wanting to come back. It is very welcoming to everyone of all ages. 

This local festival will take place from 1:00-9:00 p.m. and is located at 8129 Otter Avenue, Cleveland (44104).

Admission and parking are free, but activities and food will cost money. 

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 9 because this is the perfect place to spend time with family and friends. With Summer winding down, why not take advantage of this incredible event?

For more information, visit Fresh Fest Cleveland.

Welcome Back, BHS!

By: BHS News Staff 

August 29, 2023 

Even though Summer is not officially over, we want to welcome back Hurricane Nation as we embark on a new and exciting journey. We hope that your Summer was filled with fun and memories and wish the same as the new school year begins. 

Now, we are back at it, and here is what to look out for at the start of the 2023-2024 school year. 

Attention seniors and parents, the time is now to order your class of 2024 apparel. Orders are due by Wednesday, September 13. Make sure to fill out and turn in your forms to the main office. There are two different forms, a parent form and a student form, so make sure your orders are accurate. 

Next, here is some news for this year’s Homecoming festivities. Seniors will be able to vote for the court beginning on September 1, which will consist of five queen candidates and five king candidates. The rest of the student body will vote on September 8 for who will be the King and Queen. The homecoming game date is September 29, and the dance will be on September 30. 

Need a calendar for upcoming dates and events? Below you will see what is happening in the month of September.

  • September 1: Deadline for Homecoming Court and Senior Court Voting
  • September 4: Labor Day – No School 
  • September 8: Student Body Homecoming King and Queen Voting  
  • September 13: Senior Apparel Day Forms are Due
  • September 22: School Picture Day 
  • September 25-29: Homecoming Spirit Week
  • September 29: Senior Homecoming Luncheon
  • September 29: Homecoming Game
  • September 30: Homecoming Dance 

As the BHS News Staff, our goal is to keep you updated on all of the dates and events going on here from now until the end of this academic school year.

Until then, let us make the start of the school year count.

Go Hurricanes!  

Summer is Here

By: The Return of the Eye’s Staff

June 2, 2023

It is difficult to fathom that the 2022-2023 academic school year is coming to a close. Another year in the books!

With the school year ending today, The Return of the Eye’s staff would like to share the benefits of newspaper writing, what we are thankful for when it comes to our readers, and Summer plans. 

Benefits of Newspaper Writing

*Summer: “I want to say that overall, the benefits for me that have come out of this class are that it has made me improve significantly in my writing, my writing style, and the way that I have written things for years. When I first joined this class, I did not think that I would like it so much. I joined Publications because I heard that it was a good writing class, and my mom’s friend, whom I call a sister, encouraged me to join it. I never thought such a class would be able to help me as much as this one has. I thought it was going to be another boring class under my belt, but it has been so fun. All in all, this class has helped me become a better writer.”

*Youssef: “When I joined this class, I had no idea what it was about. However, when I started writing articles, I saw the many benefits this class had. I got to write articles about things I really enjoy, like basketball games and the NBA. This class also made me a fan of the NBA, which now is an amazing part of my life. This class also taught me to become a better writer, which I used in other classes to get better grades on essays. All in all, this class has many benefits that are unexpected, and I am happy to say that I was a part of The Return of the Eye Staff. Also Anthony, the Warriors suck!”

*Kiley: “This class is overall a great experience. If you love writing or English in any type of way, you will love this class. You can make great new friends and have a lot more social interaction. This class is more social based because you’re not just sitting in a classroom doing nothing all day. You work with your small group to come up with new articles every week, and it’s always exciting getting to pick a new topic. This class also teaches you how to be a better writer, which can be used in all your other classes and life in general. You also get more involved with what is going around in your school and in your community. You end up finding out everything that is going on around your city and even go and cover the events you have never been to before. I am very glad I got to be a part of The Return of the Eye’s News Staff, and I hope the next group loves it as much as I did.”

Thankful for our Readers

*Anthony: “A big thank you to all of you guys for the feedback and support we have gotten on our articles; these types of things keep us going. Publications has helped me way more than just writing. Publications has helped build friendships with others and has helped build my communication and collaboration skills. Writing these articles has shown more improvement in my writing and grammar since I enrolled in this class. I can’t put into words how grateful I am for you guys who take time out of your day to read our articles. You guys give us the ability to put out a weekly newspaper and have helped us not only grow the journalism department but also us as individuals. Thank you again and have a great Summer!”

*Masen: “Thank you everyone for all of the support and feedback on the articles; it’s really helped me and everyone else in Publications grow in both our writing personality and journalism skills. The amount of comments and likes have really helped me want to improve my writing. The growth in this newspaper in just four years is amazing. It shows just how much people love our articles and want to see more. So to everyone who has followed, liked, or even just read an article or two, thank you. Now, tell your friends about us.”

*Olivia: “Thank you to everyone who has read and commented on our articles. The feedback from the articles has really helped me and everyone else with the way they go. They push us to create more articles and different ideas. Writing these articles helped me improve my writing skills and the way I think. It also taught me how to work better with other people. Thank you subscribers, followers, and readers. I hope all of you enjoy your Summer.” 

Summer Plans

*Kayla: “For my Summer, I’m looking forward to spending more time with my friends and family and going to fun places. I’m really looking forward to my trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands. We’re going to be staying there for a week during June, so I’m excited to take a trip there and have fun. We’re also going to be scuba diving, eating at restaurants, shopping, and visiting places around the island, so we can see some of the cool stuff on it. Another thing I’m looking forward to in the Summer is soccer. I think training and playing soccer is fun in the Summer, and we always end up doing a lot of fun stuff. I’m also looking forward to seeing my friends through soccer and learning a lot of stuff from the new people joining.”

*Jacob: “I plan on taking the Summer break easily and enjoying my time off, but I also am excited to go to a lot of Guardians games because that is what I enjoy. I’m also looking forward to seeing my fourth Major League ballpark, PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Our hotel has a great view of the Pittsburgh skyline, and I’m really excited to see it. Although we’re only going there for one day, I’m really excited to visit one of the best-rated stadiums in the country. I also just like to get outside and enjoy the nice weather. I am happy that my freshman year is over, and I am ready to continue my journey.”

*Malak: “This year, I’ll be traveling to Morocco to see my family. My family and I go every other year, and this year is especially exciting for me. I’ll get to meet my new baby cousin and my uncle who got married, so I’m looking forward to that. I’ll be leaving towards the end of June, so until then, I’ll be hanging out with my friends and packing up my suitcase. I’ll also be going to the library to check out books to read for the trip. I think that it’s especially important for me to enjoy the Summer break because school can be stressful at times. I’ll be spending my time relaxing, seeing people, and shopping. I’m so happy that I’m done with my freshman year, as it’s been quite the load of work. I’m also planning to see the movie Barbie before I start school in August. When I was little, I always played with Barbies, so it’ll be fun to see the live action movie this Summer.” 

We would like to thank all of our subscribers and readers for making this student-led newspaper possible. Our audience means a lot to us, and our goal going forward is to continue expanding it.

As the next few months come to fruition, stay safe, have fun, and make lasting memories. The Return of the Eye will be back in action in August.

Happy Summer, everyone!

Senior Publications Spotlight #6: Illyanna Frazier

By: BHS Staff Profiles 

May 26, 2023

Chosen for this week’s final Senior Publications Spotlight is Illyanna Frazier. She has been a student in Brooklyn since third grade. In her free time, she likes to paint, draw, read, listen to music, and spend time outside. A fun fact about Illyanna is that she can move her ear without touching it, something that many people cannot do.

Q: What are your plans after graduation?

A: “I plan to go to Cosmetology school, the one in Strongsville. I also want to travel.”

Q: Who is one teacher you want to thank for helping you get to this point? 

A: “The teachers I’ve had this year. Most of them I’ve had have helped me, including Mrs. Bader, Mrs. Velez, and I’ve had Mr. Holko for a while. He taught me a lot, and most of what he taught me has stuck with me.” 

Q: What is the most significant lesson taught to you throughout high school? 

A: “Even though you have problems going on, you can’t focus everything on yourself. You have to learn to balance things out.”

Q: What made you want to join the Publications course for your senior year?

A: “It was kind of just a class that I thought would be fun to be in.”

Q: What is your dream career?

A: “I would like to be able to open a salon or maybe be a traveling hair stylist.”

Q: How did you find the interest to do nails? 

A: “It’s a hobby I found during COVID. I wanted to learn how to do everything. I taught myself how to braid hair, and I also dyed my hair during that time.”

Q: How would you describe yourself using only three words? 

A: “Quiet, hardworking, determined.”

Q: If you could go back in time and relive any part of your life, what would you choose?

A: “Probably middle school. A lot of stuff happened during that time. I’d probably change it for the better, if I could.”

Q: What is your favorite cartoon character?

A: “Stitch! I’ve always loved Stitch. It’s kind of a thing my uncle and I have.”

Q: How do you deal with a stressful situation?

A: “Take a breather and think what I can do to fix the situation. Calm down, revise, and not stress over the same thing, over and over again.”

Illyanna, your smile lights up the room. Congratulations on your graduation. Go open up your dream salon!

Spring Sports Awards

By: BHS Sports Staff

May 25, 2023

This past Tuesday, the Spring Sports Awards and Banquet took place to commemorate the student-athletes who stood out in their respective sports. There were many accomplishments and honors that must be recognized.

So, who earned awards for their performances on the track or on the baseball diamond?

Special Award: Jenna Young (Track)

  • CVC Girls High Jump Champion
  • CVC Girls 100m Hurdles Champion
  • Record Holder 100m Hurdles – 15.83
  • High Jump School Record – 5’8”

Records

  • Chavon Holton – School Record – 300m Hurdles – 40.80
  • Anthony Pytel, Rajon Foster, Chavon Holton, Santana Sammons – School Record – 4x200M Relay – 1:34.14
  • Gabriel Jones, Anthony Pytel, Rajon Foster, Chavon Holton – School Record – Sprint Medley Relay – 1:42.31

CVC First Team

Jenna Young – Track & Field – High Jump
Jenna Young – Track & Field – 100m Hurdles

CVC Second Team 

Jenna Young – Track & Field – Long Jump
Jenna Young – Track & Field – 300m Hurdles
Chavon Holton – Track & Field – 110m Hurdles
Chavon Holton – Track & Field – 300m Hurdles
Anthony Pytel, Rajon Foster, Chavon Holton, Santana Sammons – Track & Field – 4x200m Relay

CVC Honorable Mention 

Santana Sammons – Track & Field
Kevin Nguyen – Track & Field
Lexi Fecko – Track & Field
Alice Pham – Track & Field 

CVC Player of the Week 

Anthony Starr – Baseball – Week of April 28

CVC All-Academic

Alexander Chiclana – Track & Field
Melaine Fernandez – Track & Field
Laura Nguyen – Track & Field
Anthony Starr – Baseball
Jenna Young – Track & Field

Congratulations to every student-athlete this Spring season for all of your hard work, dedication, and drive to represent BHS in a worthy manner. Your efforts were noticed and applauded. 

To all senior student-athletes, the Sports Staff would like to wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors, careers, and collegiate athletics. May more awards and successes come your way.

Go Canes!

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

Norwalk Strawberry Fest

By: BHS Features Staff

May 24, 2023

Looking for some sweet fun for the whole family? The Norwalk Strawberry Fest will have all you want. 

Head out to Norwalk (Ohio) this Friday, May 26 through Sunday, May 28 to experience this Strawberry phenomenon.

The Fest will take place on Friday from 5:00-11:00 p.m. On May 27-28, the times are 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The Strawberry Fest will have a lot to do, such as the Strawberry Jam 5K and a one-mile run. There will also be a Berry Cute Baby contest, along with the Strawberry Festival Pageant. 

The best part of the Fest? The food! 

There will be numerous vendors at this Fest, and no, they are not all strawberry-themed. There are a lot of other food items, too, and some are unique to that vendor.

Now, other than the food, everything is absolutely free. It does not get any better than this! 

If you have any questions or need more information, please go to the main page. You can also use email for inquiries and send them to norwalkstrawberryroyalty@gmail.com.

With Summer right around the corner, this seems like a sweet and memorable Fest to be a part of. 

Enjoy!

Prom & Goodbyes

By: BHS News Staff

May 23, 2023

A bittersweet moment for the BHS News Group as this will be our final news article of the school year, so let us get started.

The final Canes of The Week (the week of May 8) are junior Alice Pham and senior Nate Wilson.

Alice Pham: Track

Alice was a member of the 4x800m and 4x100m relay teams that placed at the CVC Metro Division Championship. She also placed 7th in the 800m run, earning Honorable Mention All-CVC. Lastly, she scored points in the 800m and 4×400 relay at the Brooklyn Tri-meet earlier this season.

Congratulations, Alice!

Nate Wilson: Baseball

Nate batted 3-8 with an RBI and four runs scored. He also made two starts on the mound. In those two starts, he had one win and one loss, giving up six runs and recording seven strikeouts. 

Well done, Nate!

In other news, Prom last Friday at the House of Blues was a great success!

Our very own senior Jaiden Paschal (FTL – For The Land) performed on stage to everyone. He lit up the dance floor and got everyone moving.

Additionally, this year’s Prom queen and king were awarded to Jenna Young and Angel Hernandez. Congratulations, you two!

Everyone had a great and memorable Prom night, and we wish our seniors the best to come with graduation coming up this Friday, May 26.

Yesterday (May 22) was a Community Service Day for the high school. Those who participated signed up for various locations to help keep our community clean while earning service hours for graduation.

So, what is coming up next?

  • May 23 – Spring Sports Banquet —> Dinner at 5:45 / Awards Ceremony at 6:45
  • May 24 – Music Banquet at 6:00
  • May 26 – Commencement Ceremony at 6:00
  • May 29 – Marching Band Memorial Day Parade
  • May 31 – June 2 —> Finals Week

Well, that is a wrap for our last article of this school year, but before we sign off, we want to say our goodbyes.

Kiley: “This class was one of the highlights of my sophomore year, and I’m very glad I got the opportunity to be here. I learned a lot on how to improve my writing and grammar. Good luck to the next News Group; I wish you the best for what’s to come.”

Malak: “It’s been a very quick year, and Journalism will always be something very important to me. I’m very happy that I had the opportunity to take this class and learn from it and write articles for the News Group. I hope next year’s News Group does great. Thank you so much for an awesome year!” 

And to our readers, thank you for supporting us. Please continue to read The Return of the Eye, Like the articles and Comment on them. It means a lot for us to hear your feedback.

This is the BHS News Group signing off. 

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

Senior Publications Spotlight #5: Rebecca Polander

By: BHS Staff Profiles 

May 19, 2023

Chosen for this week’s Senior Publications Spotlight is Rebecca Polander. Rebecca has been a student in the Brooklyn City School District since she was in kindergarten. Some of her free time activities are hanging out with friends and family and also traveling. A fun fact about Rebecca is that she has an obsession with Taylor Swift. 

Q: What are your plans after graduation? 

A: “Going to Tri-C for two years and then transferring to Cleveland State University.”

Q: What made you want to join the Publications class for your senior year?

A: “I love writing, so I felt like journalism was the type of class for me.” 

Q: What are you going to miss most about Brooklyn High School?

A: “My friends and mostly how simple it is being in high school since college is going to be a lot different.” 

Q: Who is one teacher you want to thank for helping you get to this point?

A: “Probably Mrs. Kunes because she always made sure that I had my work done. She always kept tabs on me, and she was always very nice and supportive.”

Q: If you could give any advice to the underclassmen here at Brooklyn High School, what would it be?

A: “I would tell them to take high school seriously because I didn’t, and I wish I did. Focus on your grades and keep your GPA up because it will benefit you in the long run for college.” 

Q: What do you want to accomplish throughout your life?

A: “I would like to travel to all 50 states because I feel like it would be interesting to see, and I would also like to travel to other countries.”

Q: If you could have dinner with any famous person, dead or alive, who would it be?

A: “Taylor Swift because she is my role model. I love her music, and I love her positivity.”

Q: What is your favorite Taylor Swift song?

A: “‘All Too Well,’ the 10-minute version.”

Q: What is your favorite Summer activity?

A: “Playing tennis.”

Q: What are you most grateful for?

A: “My family because I wouldn’t be here without them, and they got me really far in life.”

Congratulations, Rebecca! Best of luck at Tri-C, CSU, and beyond.

Conference Finals Have Arrived 

By: BHS Sports Staff

May 18, 2023

The NBA Playoffs have been in full swing for the past month, and there have been some crazy upsets and hard fought series. So the question remains: Which two teams will advance to The Finals?

WESTERN CONFERENCE

7 Los Angeles Lakers vs. 6 Golden State Warriors:

The Lakers came into this series on fire. Anthony Davis led the team with 30 points and 23 rebounds, giving them the lead in the series with a game one victory, 117-112. However, the defending champions were not going out without a fight. Game two was at home for the Warriors, so they were ready to play. Klay Thompson had 30 points to force the series to be tied 1-1 with the final score of 127-100. The Lakers did not let the defending champs take this series, however, so they proceeded to win two games in a row with both scores being 127-97 and 104-101. The reason for this was Lebron James and Anthony Davis. AD had 23 rebounds combined through the two games, and Lebron led the team in scoring in both games. The Warriors managed to win Game 5 with a score of 121-106, but the Lakers had the home court advantage in Game 6, so they ultimately ended up winning with a score of 122-101 to close out the series 4-2. Better luck next time, Defending World Champs.

1 Denver Nuggets vs. 4 Phoenix Suns:

In the end, the Suns fell 4-2 in the series, dropping Game 6 to the Nuggets, 125-100. This series was reminiscent of their shocking elimination at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks in Game 7 of the 2022 Western Conference Semifinals. In both situations, Phoenix trailed by 30 points at halftime of a win-or-go-home game at home. Star guard Devin Booker scored 11 points and 12 points, respectively, in those losses. The top seeded Nuggets truly did not face much adversity in this series. And, it is always nice to see Kevin Durant lose.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

8 Miami Heat vs. 5 New York Knicks: 

This series was a surprising one. The Knicks were coming off a good season and a first round win over our beloved Cleveland Cavaliers, but the Heat had all of the momentum, knocking out the 1-seed Milwaukee Bucks in the opening round. In game one, the Heat set the tone for the series and took the win. The Knicks, in game 2, responded by evening the series with three players dropping 24+ points. In game 3, the Heat completely took over, showing their dominance in a home blowout win, 105-86. In game 4, the Heat kept their “Pedal to the Metal” mindset. Miami’s bench played a huge part in this win, and the Heat had half of their players drop 10+ in the victory. In an elimination game for the Knicks in game 5, the Heat was looking to close out the series, but Jalen Brunson and the Knicks had other plans and took game five at home. In game 6, the Heat had everything they needed to win this game and sent the Knicks home with a score of 96-92. The Miami atmosphere and Heat were too hot to handle.

3 Philadelphia 76ers vs. 2 Boston Celtics:

This series was highly anticipated with two loaded teams with great talent. Despite not having Joel Embiid in Game 1, James Harden stepped up with 45 points as the 76ers got the win to take a 1-0 series lead. The Celtics took that performance personally and absolutely dominated in Game 2, led by Jaylen Brown’s 25 point performance, to even up the series at 1-1. The Celtics kept their momentum going in Game 3 with a 114-102 win to take a 2-1 series lead. Game 4 was arguably the most entertaining game in this series with the lead going back-and-forth. But in overtime, James Harden hit the go-ahead three to even up the series. Back in Boston, the 76ers kept their momentum going to take a 3-2 series lead, one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals. But, the Celtics were not ready to go home yet as their defense held Philly to just 86 points in Game 6, sending this series to a decisive Game 7. The Celtics absolutely dominated Game 7, 112-88. Jayson Tatum scored 51 points and set a new Game 7 playoff record. The Celtics are back in the Eastern Conference Finals for the second year in a row.

The Los Angeles Lakers against the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat versus the Boston Celtics should make for some entertaining basketball. 

{Editor’s Note: Both the Nuggets and Heat are already up 1-0 in their respective series.)

Now, the moment all of you have been waiting for: Sports Staff Picks!

*Youssef:  Lakers / Celtics

*Jacob: Lakers / Celtics 

*Ayman: Lakers / Heat

*Anthony: Nuggets / Heat

*Mr. Holko: Nuggets / Heat

Who do you think will make the NBA Finals this year? Leave your predictions down in the Comment section below.

That is a wrap for our NBA coverage. The Finals are right around the corner, so stay tuned.

In Brooklyn sports, the varsity baseball team defeated Bard Early College in the OHSAA sectional semifinals by a score of 16-0. However, their season came to an end last night with an 11-0 loss against Apple Creek Waynedale (the defending Division III State Champions). 

It was definitely not the season that the program envisioned, but the team stuck together, earned some wins, and improved throughout the campaign.

Good luck to the track team as their district tournament begins today.

Go Canes!

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

Tremont Greek Festival

By: BHS Features Staff

May 17, 2023 

Gyros and Baklava? Yes, please!

The Tremont Greek Festival begins next weekend on May 26 from noon to midnight. The location is in Cleveland at the Saint Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. 

From May 26-29, this is expected to be an action-packed festival with terrific food and great music. And the best part? Admission is completely free! 

This is a wonderful opportunity for the local Greek community to come together and enjoy a variety of traditional Greek activities and entertainment, along with some of the best Greek food that Cleveland has to offer. 

Traditional, homemade Greek food like Souvlaki, Moussaka, and Baklava are made fresh by the parishioners of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. There is also some amazing Greek coffee and other authentic Greek drinks.

The festival has been providing visitors with authentic Greek cuisine, traditional Greek dance performances, and entertainment for over 40 years and continues to spread joy to others every single year. Additionally, the Greek Festival is a Memorial Day tradition.

For more information, click here.

If you go, do not be surprised if you feel like you are at a very welcoming family party. Everybody seems to know everybody, and chances are that they probably do. 

And guess what? You are now a part of the Greek family, too.

The Schedule Ahead

By: BHS News Staff

May 16, 2023

Ok, Brooklyn, there are a lot of events and ceremonies coming up; however, let us first recap last night’s Senior Awards Night. 

In the BHS Auditorium, seniors were given scholarships and awards for their hard work throughout their high school careers. Two of the very important scholarships given out were the Sean Michael Acierno Memorial Scholarship and the Kathy Linger Memorial Scholarship.

The Sean Michael Acierno Scholarship is given in honor of a 2011 BHS graduate who tragically lost his life in 2021. The winners for this very sentimental scholarship were Morgan Blechschmid and Alyssa Todorovich.

The Kathy Linger Memorial Scholarship is given in honor of a beloved and retired BHS faculty member who passed away in January of this year. The winners of this scholarship were Melaine Fernandez and Sienna Jackson.

Many other seniors won other scholarships and awards, and the BHS News Group would like to congratulate all of the winners.

Now, here are the upcoming events, so be sure to mark your calendars:

  • Tomorrow, the Brooklyn High School band and choir concert is at 7:00 p.m.
  • On May 17-19,  8th graders will be heading to our nation’s capital, Washington D.C.
  • Prom is this Friday, May 19, from 6:00-10:00p.m. at the House of Blues in downtown Cleveland. Post-Prom will follow from 11:30 p.m.-3:00 a.m. at Swings-N-Things Fun Park.
  • May 22 will be a Community Service Day for high school students. Please sign up for locations using the google form in your I.C.E. Block classrooms.
  • May 23 will be the Spring Sports Banquet Dinner and Awards Ceremony.
  • The Music Banquet will be held on May 24 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Finally, the Class of 2023’s Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 26. If the weather is nice, this year’s commencement will take place at the stadium. If the weather is not conducive for the stadium, then the ceremony will be in the auditorium.

As the end of this school year quickly approaches, good luck to all of our seniors as they finish off their high school careers.

Have a wonderful week, Brooklyn.

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

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