Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Mills

*Grade 4 Teacher*

By: BHS Staff Profiles 

February 10, 2023

Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Laura Mills. Mrs. Mills has been a teacher in the Brooklyn City School District for 28 years and also did two years of substitute teaching, prior. Some of her favorite hobbies are spending time with her family, watching TV shows and movies, and growing flowers in her garden during the Summer. A fun fact about her is that she has been on Air Force One (2006), due to her husband knowing the navigator of the presidential aircraft. Colonel Holland invited Mrs. Mills and her husband on an Air Force One tour after stopping in Cleveland with former president, George W. Bush. 

Q: What is a typical day like for you? 

A: “It’s a lot different now that all three of my kids are at college! Coffee, teach, eat, watch a show with Mr. Mills, cuddle time with my cats, sleep, and repeat.”

Q: How has being a teacher impacted your life?

A: “Being a teacher has taught me that some days, you just have to do the best you can. Always know that tomorrow is another day and another chance. You can always try again tomorrow!”

Q: What are the different methods to make social studies more entertaining for your students?

A: “I love all the game programs that are available to help students practice vocabulary words — Quizlet, Blooket, and Word Wall! I do a lot of group work and watch videos to keep it as entertaining as possible! Fourth grade social studies is all about Ohio, so that is fun to teach.”

Q: As a teacher, how do you manage the different learning levels of your students?

A: “That’s really tough to do. Luckily, I have great teachers I work with who offer suggestions and advice to help meet all the different learning levels in my classroom. A variety of activities and different approaches on different days helps to try and meet the various levels in my classes.”

Q: How do you plan out your lessons?

A: “I try to use a variety of resources, both print and digital. I try to find interesting ways to learn information. I plan a lot of group work and discussions. I also love using games in the classroom. I try to plan my lessons so they move fast and stay interactive.”

Q: Who is your biggest inspiration?

A: “My mother was very active in my school growing up. She was the PTA president and very actively involved. She always put her family first. She is (or was) a big inspiration on how I wanted to raise my own children.”

Q: How do you deal with a stressful situation?

A: “Deep breaths, find some positivity, and think happy thoughts. Listen to music. Reach out to others if you ever need help. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when it’s needed.”

Q: What was your biggest setback in life, and how did you overcome it?

A: “Being diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2013 was something that totally changed my life. I have found that the best way to overcome setbacks is to keep a positive attitude. Also, don’t be afraid to ask for help. My Brooklyn family was a great help during my cancer treatment; they sent lots of positive energy to me and my family! After surgery, Chemotherapy, and 10 years of medication, I am proud to say that I am a cancer survivor.”

{Editor’s Note: AMEN!}

Q: If you could have any superpower, what would it be? 

A: “I think I’d like to be able to go back in time; I could fix some mistakes that I have made along the way.”

Q: Chiefs or Eagles? 

A: “Let’s go, Eagles!”

Thank you for taking the time to respond to our questions, Mrs. Mills. We are so happy that you are cancer free; what an inspiration you are to many!

A Tribute to Our Senior Hoopsters

By: BHS Sports Staff

February 9, 2023

This past Saturday, Brooklyn High School held their senior day/night for both the boys and girls basketball teams. 

The boys’ basketball team hosted the Clearview Clippers. The Hurricanes came in with an 11-7 record after a nice win against Independence for a season sweep of the Blue Devils. The Clippers, on the other hand, came into the game after a win against Black River and an overall record of 8-10. 

In the first quarter, Brooklyn started off with an early spark, playing great defense and allowing just five points, leading 12-5.

Clearview made some adjustments in the second quarter by cutting Brooklyn’s lead to just one point, but the Canes gained their seven-point lead right back with forcing turnovers and scoring transition buckets. At the half, Brooklyn led 26-19.

Out of halftime, the Hurricanes struck first in the second half with a quick basket, but the visiting Clippers went on a 10-0 run to take a one-point lead with a couple minutes remaining in the third quarter. All of a sudden, Brooklyn woke up and reclaimed the lead and refused to lay off of the gas. The Hurricanes finished the quarter outscoring Clearview 17-11 and took a comfortable seven-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. 

The fourth quarter belonged to the Hurricanes as they led by as much as 15 points. The Clippers tried to knock down some deep balls to get them back into the game, but they could not get it done as Brooklyn prevailed with a 65-52 victory. 

Senior Jaiden Basinger led the way with 23 points followed by senior Randall Fields who scored 11.

A great team victory on Senior Night for the boys! 

The boys host Cuyahoga Heights on Friday night and Columbia on Saturday night to conclude their regular season before the postseason.

Come out and support our boys this weekend!

The girls’ varsity team, on the other hand, had a difficult time against the Cuyahoga Heights Red Wolves. The Lady Canes, who have been playing well this season, came in with a record of 12-6. The Lady Red Wolves came into the contest with a 14-5 record, similar to the Lady Canes. 

In the previous encounter, the Lady Canes came home with a road victory, 44-40. This time in Brooklyn, though, the script would be flipped. 

The Lady Canes won the tipoff and started the game with an early lead, thanks to three-pointers from seniors Delaney David and Shariah Gailes. The Red Wolves started to come back with timely shooting and were able to take a 15-11 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Cuyahoga Heights stayed consistent in the second quarter, holding onto their lead and playing well on the defensive end. The Lady Canes struggled offensively making shots, helping the Red Wolves head into the locker room with a seven-point lead, 23-16.

To start the third quarter, the Lady Canes began with a quick 5-0 run, cutting the Red Wolves lead to just two, but Cuyahoga Heights turned things around as they started knocking down most of their shots on time-consuming possessions to get their seven-point lead right back and more. 

After the third quarter, Cuyahoga Heights led 37-25.

The Lady Canes did not give up in the fourth and kept battling, but it just seemed like nothing was falling for the most of the fourth quarter. Cuyahoga Heights had a seven-point lead with a minute and a half remaining, but the host Lady Canes just could not find any consistency offensively, thus they fell short in this tough matchup, 47-39. 

With the loss against the Lady Red Wolves, both Cuyahoga Heights and the Lady Canes tied for second place in the CVC Metro with Richmond Heights winning it all this year. 

The girls responded last Monday with a dominant victory over Clearview, 56-24. The 13-7 Lady Canes will finish off their regular season tonight as they host Garrett Morgan at 6:15 p.m. 

Come and support the girls as they get ready for next week’s playoffs!

Go Canes!

(For up-to-date schedules and events visit Brooklyn Hurricanes Athletics.)

Black History Month: Kobe Bryant 

By: BHS Features Staff

February 8, 2023

{1978-2020} 

To begin this year’s Black History Month, the BHS Features Staff will start off with Kobe Bryant and all of his influence and accomplishments. Bryant is someone who stood up for what he believed in and touched the hearts of millions. No matter their race or age, he was an inspiration to all, especially avid basketball fans.

Kobe Bryant was born on August 23, 1978. He was known as the Black Mamba. He was a professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers, a father of four beautiful children, and a husband to his wonderful wife, Vanessa Bryant. An incredible feat is that he was the youngest NBA player to ever start a game; he was 18-years-old.

Bryant wanted to be a professional basketball player from a very young age. His father was a basketball player in the NBA, and he was Kobe’s inspiration towards wanting to become one as well. Bryant played basketball at Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, where he earned multiple MVP awards and broke numerous records. After high school, he passed on college (with numerous scholarship offers) to enter his name in the NBA draft. He was the 13th pick in the 1996 draft but was later traded to his dream team: The Los Angeles Lakers.

Kobe Bryant is a five-time NBA champion, and he also took the Slam Dunk title in 1997. Additionally, he has scored more points than any other guard in NBA history, including Michael Jordan. Hands down, he is one of the top 10 players of all time. To the younger generations, he is a top 5 player.

With all of his fame, stardom, and influence, Bryant’s life came to a sudden and tragic end. On January 26, 2020, he and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, along with others, were flying to a girls basketball tournament when their chartered helicopter crashed into the mountains West of Los Angeles. Fog was plentiful, and federal safety officials blamed pilot error for the crash.

Why is Kobe Bryant inspirational? He was dedicated to basketball, his main passion. Also, he was and still is a true icon, and his story of perseverance is an inspiration to people all over the world. He also had a tremendous work ethic and frequently answered the call when necessary. 

These are just a few of the many reasons to be inspired by the Black Mamba.

[Information for this feature can be located at Illuminerdi.com and at NBA.com.]

Heritage Parade

 By: BHS News Staff

February 7, 2023

To celebrate our different cultures here at Brooklyn, the high school held a heritage parade to show off all of its students’ diverse backgrounds.

There were roughly 27 different countries that were represented in this parade.

The committee that organized past cultural events used the previous International Festivals as an inspiration for this year. 

The world language teachers, Mrs. Velez (Spanish) and Mrs. Huang (Chinese), put the cultural celebration together with the spirit week leading up to the day of the parade.

Mrs. Velez said, “I think this parade went well. I think people got to represent who they are. I represented the Dominican Republic. We have a committee that comprises elementary and high school teachers. Mrs. Huang and I were the parade sub committee. We took ideas from the old parade and tried to put a little twist on it.”

Students volunteered to help make posters and to walk in the parade, and each group representing a country held a flag or a poster representing their country. Some students even brought their culture’s clothing and customs to feature in the parade. 

Overall, the parade was able to bring multiple cultures together and create new memories. The students and teachers seemed eager to show their appreciation for the many different cultures that make up BHS.

Well done, everybody!

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Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Cuiksa 

*Grade 5 Teacher*

By: BHS Staff Profiles 

February 3, 2023

Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Allison Cuiksa. Mrs. Cuiksa has been a teacher in the district since 2009. She started her teaching career in North Carolina and soon went on to teach in South Carolina. After teaching in the South, she then moved to Ohio where she taught in Columbus for a year and a half before finally moving to Cleveland to teach in the Brooklyn City School District. In her free time, Cuiksa can be found spending time with her daughters, her dogs, and her husband, or staying true to her favorite sport, soccer. As an avid soccer fanatic, Mrs. Cuiksa loves anything that has to do with soccer. She coaches soccer for a club called The Team Challenger Futbol Club where she also occasionally likes to play as well. A fun fact about Mrs. Cuiksa is that her favorite number is 10, and the digits on her alarm clock have to add up to 10.

Q: Where did you go to college and why did you choose that school?

A: “I went to Gardner Webb University in North Carolina. I chose that school partially because of my ability to have a pretty decent scholarship for soccer and also because of the strong education program they offer. You also can’t beat the weather.”

Q: How do you keep students engaged in your way of teaching?

A: “I like to try to make my class feel more like entertainment than necessarily having to sit and just do drills and skills. So, I like to have the kids interact; I like to try to be cool, even try to bring a couple of TikToks in every once in a while to draw their attention. Those types of things.”

Q: What do you enjoy most about teaching fifth grade?

A: “Fifth graders are independent, yet, they still have a good amount of innocence about them, so they typically care about their education, but they also can understand jokes and have a good time in class as well.” 

Q: If you could choose any other subject to teach, what would it be? 

A: “It would probably be physical education. I love being active, and I love getting kiddos to be active. I would love to teach my love of sports to them as well.” 

Q: What is the most challenging part about being a teacher? 

A: “I would say understanding that the kiddos have a lot going on in their own lives and making sure that they’re safe and secure here at school. Also, focus on learning and not worry so much about those outside factors.” 

Q: What would you do if you had 15 minutes of fame? 

A: “I would try to meet as many other famous people as I could because they would probably want to meet me, too.”

Q: If you could solve any problem in the world, what would it be?

A: “I would like to cure cancer just because it has touched people in my life. I would have loved to hang on to some of those family members a little longer.”

Q: You are at a make-your-own sundae bar. What toppings are you going with? 

A: “I would go with Reese’s Pieces, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and Peanut Butter Sauce. It’s amazing!” 

Q: What is your favorite holiday?

A: “I would have to go with Christmas. Primarily because our family gets together to do a lot of family activities and events. One of the activities we do is we actually take a tour bus and go look at Christmas lights together.” 

Q: What is your cultural background? 

A:  “So, I actually have a Spanish and Welsh background. My mom’s side is from Spain, and my dad’s side is from Wales.”

We greatly appreciated interviewing you, Mrs. Cuiksa. With two of our group members being a part of the Brooklyn soccer team, it is individuals like yourself who we look up to as we all share a love for soccer. Thank you for inspiring so many student-athletes.

Super Bowl LVII

By: BHS Sports Staff

February 2, 2023

The AFC and NFC champions are now headed to Super Bowl LVII. This year’s Super Bowl is between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, and it will be held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

To recap the championship games, for the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers came in with a 12-game winning streak (including playoffs). The Philadelphia Eagles had the upper edge, though, with home-field advantage after having a great season with a record of 14-3, finishing as the #1 seed. 

The Eagles scored an early touchdown, and things got worse for the 49ers as quarterback Brock Purdy left the game with an elbow injury, forcing the fourth string quarterback Josh Johnson to come into the game. He was able to throw a touchdown, but later, he suffered a concussion, forcing him out of the game. The 49ers were in a bit of a loophole as Purdy could not throw the ball, and they had no other eligible quarterbacks on the roster. 

Purdy did come back into the game in the second half, but the Eagles were up 21-7 at the half. With no quarterback options, the 49ers were forced to run the ball the rest of the game with Purdy limiting his minimal throws to five yards. This was not effective, as the Eagles stout defense showed no mercy. With emotions running high, 49ers star tackle Trent Williams got ejected from the game after slamming down Eagles wide receiver K’Von Wallace. 

The Eagles ran out the clock and won 31-7 and are headed back to the Super Bowl for the first time since their championship run in 2018.

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In the AFC, it was the second consecutive AFC championship game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs. The Bengals defeated the Chiefs last year in the matchup to advance to the Super Bowl. Joe Burrow is 3-0 when facing Patrick Mahomes, so the Chiefs had a little more to prove. 

The game started off poorly for the Bengals with only one first down in the first quarter and four sacks in the first half, alone. The Chiefs, on the other hand, were looking pretty good, moving the ball on offense and playing smash-mouth defense. Even though the Chiefs were playing better, they only managed a 13-6 lead at halftime.

In the second half, the Bengals scored quickly after a three-and-out on defense and a quick drive on offense to get their first touchdown of the night. The Chiefs responded right back with a touchdown of their own to lead the Bengals, 20-13. 

Late in the fourth quarter, the Bengals converted a fourth and six, which resulted in a huge 35-yard catch from Jamarr Chase in double coverage that took the ball to the six-yard-line. Soon after, the Bengals tied the game back up, which stayed this way until the very end. 

With 17 seconds remaining, the Chiefs had the ball and looked to heave it down field. Mahomes did not see an open receiver and ran out of the pocket towards the sideline. As he was about to step out-of-bounds, defensive end Joseph Ossai hit him resulting in a late hit, 15-yard penalty. This put the Chiefs in field goal position, and with that penalty, the Chiefs were able to win the game with a walk-off field goal. 

*Staff Predictions for Super Bowl LVII:

Jaiden: Chiefs 31-24

Jacob: Eagles 37-34

Youssef: Eagles 37-30

Anthony: Chiefs 28-21

Ayman: Eagles 31-21 

Mr. Holko: Chiefs 23-20

A 50/50 prediction for both teams to win the Super Bowl, which means that this will be a great matchup between both number one seeds.

Super Bowl LVII will be one to remember as two of the NFL’s best quarterbacks face off, so make sure you watch the game on FOX at 6:30 on February 12.

What is your Super Bowl prediction? Leave it in the Comments section below.

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

Black History Month

By: BHS Features Staff

February 1, 2023

For the past 53 years, America has used the month of February to honor the history and culture of African-Americans, also known as Black History Month. This month is the annual celebration of achievements by African-Americans and a time to recognize their crucial role(s) and contributions in the United States.

Over the next month, the BHS Features Staff will use this time to honor and recognize the impact that three African-Americans have had on this country. However, before we recognize these three individuals in the upcoming weeks, let us acknowledge the real history behind Black History Month.

The story of Black History Month actually began in 1915, a half century after the 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. In September of 1915, Carter G. Woodson and Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), an organization dedicated to researching and promoting achievements by Black Americans and other individuals of African descent.

Not long ago, Black History Month was confined to a week in February, and it was not until 1976 that President Gerald Ford declared it to be a national holiday and a month-long celebration. Since 1976, other countries around the world have devoted a month to honor and celebrate Black history as well.

Over the next month, the BHS Features Staff will be highlighting some of America’s most talented and influential African-Americans.

Next week will be Kobe Bryant. After Bryant will be Victor J. Glover. To conclude the month will be Kizzmekia Corbett.

Stay tuned as Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant will be next week’s Black History Month feature.

{Information and references can be found on Black History Month.}

Power of the Pen

By: BHS News Staff

January 31, 2023

This past Saturday, January 21, Brooklyn’s Power of the Pen had a writing competition at Columbia Middle School. It was their first district competition in-person, as previous competitions were virtual.

In all of the Power of the Pen competitions, there are three levels of tournaments: District, Regional, and State. This program has been in the Brooklyn City School District for eight years, and in six of the eight years, the Hurricanes have had a State qualifier. 

Since the students were in-person this year, they were able to meet other writers from the numerous schools competing.

During the pandemic, students did not travel to other schools to compete. Everything was virtual and had to be typed online. This year, they were able to write on carbon paper.

Brooklyn funds all aspects of Power of the Pen, and this is unique because students usually have to pay for the extra expenses such as team t-shirts that the students design. 

The Power of the Pen team practices every Wednesday after school, and this routine has assisted in their long-term success..

Mrs. Kathleen Mack, 8th grade coach, loves coaching these young writers: “Power of the pen is a wonderful way for our Brooklyn students to engage in creative writing. It also offers our students the opportunity to meet students from other grades. It’s more outside of an academic setting.”

Freshman Malak Chafki, one of our BHS News Staff members, was a former member of the team, and she was fortunate to reach the state tournament.

“Being able to write stories based on prompts kind of gives you a creative way of starting your story. Writing is really important for other subjects, and even though it’s creative writing, it’s helped. I think it’s easier now to write theses and essays because you have something to start with. It’s made journalism class a lot easier to write these articles, too. What helps the writing is the ability to read. I think that it’s important to read a lot of books to get a better vocabulary. Also, learn creative ways of thinking. Having cultural backgrounds helps you succeed because you can write about those experiences,” stated Chafki.

This is a great program, and each year, more and more students come out for it. If you can write, Power of the Pen is for you.

Good luck to the Hurricanes’ Power of the Pen regional qualifiers.

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Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Bruzek

*Attendance and Records*

By: BHS Staff Profiles 

January 27, 2023

Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Anita Bruzek. Mrs. Bruzek has been working in the Brooklyn City School District for 10 years and currently works in the Brooklyn School alongside Mrs. Laura Paul as an Attendance Secretary. In her freetime, she likes to go to the beach, likes to spend time with her family and friends, and simply enjoys the little things in life. A fun fact about Mrs. Bruzek is that her whole family, including herself, her husband, and both of her kids, graduated from Brooklyn High School. 

Q: How do you prioritize all of your position duties?

A: “I have a system, a schedule, and a daily routine. My daily routine helps me get everything done that needs to be done. My team really helps me get things done as well.”

Q: What are some of your favorite aspects about Brooklyn? 

A: “I would say interacting with the kids everyday. Another thing is the amazing coworkers I have.”

Q: What is the importance of organization to you?

A: “It keeps the stress level low if you stay organized. You also tend to get things done in a timely fashion.”

Q: What interests you the most about working in this district?

A: “I graduated here, so being able to come back to the district and watching it grow, seeing the changes, and just being a part of it in a different capacity.”

Q: Who is your favorite person to work with? 

A: “I love working with the entire staff.”

Q: Do you see yourself as an introvert or an extrovert?

A: “An extrovert: Being a secretary, you have interaction with the students, staff, and parents on a daily basis.”

Q: What advice would you give to the senior class of 2023 as they approach graduation? 

A: “The past is gone; today is a gift. Be the best you can be, make the memories, and don’t worry about what you cannot control.”

Q: Where do you like to travel to?

A: “Hilton Head, South Carolina.”

Q: Favorite memory?

A: “My son Kyle’s senior year when our hockey team took the Blue Division South Championship.”

Q: What are some of your favorite hobbies right now?

A: “Gardening and shopping in all the little stores around my town.”

Thank you for taking time out of your day to let us interview you, Mrs. Bruzek. It was great to meet you and to know more about you. 

Mr. Holko says, “Go Blue!”

Winter Sports Recap

By: BHS Sports Staff

January 26, 2023

The Brooklyn Hurricanes are over the halfway point in their Winter sports seasons. 

The boys’ and girls’ basketball teams have played really well thus far. The hockey and wrestling teams, on the other hand, have not had too much success in their seasons; however, both teams are improving and continue to work hard. 

A special highlight from last Friday night was when the girls and boys played a double-header against Wickliffe to honor the passing of former student-athlete, Sean Acierno. Money from the ticket sales from this double-header will be going to Sean’s first annual scholarship, which will be awarded to two senior student-athletes at the end of this school year. In honor of Sean, both the boys and girls won their games, with the boys winning 86-75 and the girls prevailing 61-46.

Girls Basketball

The girls’ basketball team currently sits with an 11-5 record (5-2 in the CVC).

On Monday, the Lady Canes defeated Brookside, 79-24. In this game, senior Shariah Gailes broke the school record for most points in a game with 43. The ladies also had impressive, double-digit victories over Crestwood and Lutheran West, too. With five regular season games remaining, the Lady Canes are preparing for the playoffs that are right around the corner. 

Boys Basketball

The boys’ basketball team currently sits with a 9-6 record.

The boys took on their rival in the CVC Metro Division, the Lutheran West Longhorns two days ago. It was a tough night for the Hurricanes as the Longhorns got the win on their senior night, 75-42. However, the boys have been playing solid basketball and will travel to Crestwood tomorrow night. This fast and athletic squad is ready for the final stretch and the upcoming postseason.

Hockey

The hockey team has not had the best of seasons, but they have been working really hard and improving. They also had the awesome opportunity to play at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse earlier this season. On top of this, they also had a home game in which the Cleveland Monsters mascot, Sully, was in attendance. 

Senior Adam Geballa on his performance thus far: “Some things I am doing well are getting more chances at shots, covering the players in front of our goalie, and setting my teammates up for open shots. Some things the team is doing well is communicating and making sure they’re in the right spots. I think that we are all improving all-around offensively and defensively.” 

Wrestling

The wrestling team has been working very hard this season as the CVC conference championships are coming up. 

The team is led by juniors Dylan Smith and Isaiah Perez. Smith has a varsity record of 10-5 and a total record of 17-10. Perez has been working hard to get down to his natural weight class and looking to get back into districts after qualifying his freshman year. 

Sophomores Blake Baker and Vinny Williams have stepped up a lot this season. Baker doubled his wins from last year and finished second in the challenging Strongsville JV tournament. Williams has been building up confidence and got his hand raised twice so far this season. 

Freshman David Beane has been working hard this season and is looking to learn and improve. The only female wrestler is sophomore Angela Amores who is just as tough as any boy on the team and has been hanging tough against other boys in the division. She has also had some very impressive wins this season against opponents heavier than her. 

The team is training hard and getting ready for the postseason in less than a month, starting with the boys sectional tournament on February 25 and the girls district tournament on March 5. 

Keep up the great work, wrestlers.

The Winter sports teams have been great this season, and we cannot wait to watch their seasons unfold. It is a great time to be excited for Hurricanes’ sports.

Go Canes!

(For up-to-date information and schedules visit Brooklyn Hurricanes Athletics.)

Cuyahoga Falls Chocolate Walk

By: BHS Features Staff

January 25, 2023 

Need an excuse to eat more chocolate? Probably not!

Here is your opportunity to take the quick trip South of here to Cuyahoga Falls for their annual Chocolate Walk.

On Saturday, February 4, stroll through the scenic downtown and collect a chocolate surprise from each of the participating businesses. Each attendee will receive a wristband, a map of the participating companies, and a goodie bag to collect all of the decadent goodies. 

Each business will be selecting its own unique chocolate or chocolate-based product. The full list of participants will be posted on the final day of January, which is next Tuesday.

The Chocolate Walk is a ticket-only event. Tickets can be purchased online here. Ticket holders must check in with the DTCF partnership on the day of the event between the hours of 12:00-2:00. This is a rain-snow-or-shine event as tickets are non-refundable. 

Chocolate collection is from 12:00-6:00, giving everyone plenty of time to explore the sights, hang out with friends, and have yet another excuse to consume chocolate. 

For more information or questions regarding this event, go to events@downtowncf.com. 

Walking downtown Cuyahoga Falls and collecting chocolate surprises is a “sweet” way to celebrate an early Valentine’s Day.

Be sure to get your tickets before it is too late, and remember, there is no reason to feel guilty.

Honoring #34

By: BHS News Staff

January 24, 2023

Last Friday, January 20, Sean Acierno, a former BHS student-athlete, was honored at half-time during the boys varsity basketball game. 

Sean Acierno, class of 2011 and basketball star, tragically passed away in the Spring of 2021.

His family came to both the girls varsity and boys varsity games and were given flowers in his honor. There were many tears and hugs on this emotional night.

This year, Brooklyn is starting a scholarship in Sean’s name, and a portion of the money earned from the ticket sales from last Friday’s double-header against Wickliffe will be awarded in May to one senior male and one senior female student-athlete who embodies outstanding character and values being a part of Hurricane Nation. 

Mr. Holko, one of Sean’s basketball coaches, had this to say: “It was nostalgic. I coached him as a freshman, as a sophomore, and as a senior. It just brought back a lot of memories, and it’s surreal that he’s no longer physically with us. He and I were very close, a special coach-player bond. He was one of those kids who just loved basketball and loved being a part of something special. He had a smile that lit up a room.”

Above is a mural painted in memory of Sean located in Mr. Holko’s classroom. Sean Acierno will always be remembered here at Brooklyn High School.  

Gone but never forgotten!

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