THE RETURN OF THE EYE

Lions Take Over the Ice

By: Morgan Blechschmid, Jonathan Drake, and Lexi Jenkins

January 9, 2020

Over the winter break, the Hurricanes hockey team played in a tournament where they tied one game and lost the other two. The Canes did not move any further in the tournament partially because they did not have their goalie, Jason Edmonds (illness).

When asked about the tournament, freshman Colin Pope said, “I enjoyed playing, but if we had Jason, we would have done a lot better.”

As classes resumed and looking to regain their winning ways, the hockey team faced off against the Orange Lions at home on Thursday, January 9.

The starting line-up was made up of Ian Krall, Nick Baldwin, Aaron Wrost, Jacob Peña, and Gavin Supek. Junior Alan Fernandez substituted as goalie for a second time while Edmonds was absent for the first period; he did return at the beginning of the second period.

In the first period, Supek scored the first goal of the game at the 12:14 mark. Orange had a tripping penalty giving the Canes a slight advantage.

Wrost was injured just before the period was over, but he was able to recover.

Orange came back and scored twice, ending the period leading 2-1.

The Lions started the second period with a goal, making it 3-1. Derek Wrost was given a penalty for tripping, putting the Lions on the power play.

Aaron Wrost scored for the Hurricanes at the 5:03 mark, though the Lions ended the period with another goal making the score 4-2.

Krall said that “[Our team can improve on] catching, passing, and shooting.”

The third period was rough for the Hurricanes as the Lions scored three more times which started a running clock because of their five-goal lead. The Hurricanes lost 7-2.

When asked how he believes his team can improve moving forward, junior Jed Williamson said, “Mostly showing more effort and laying a body on someone to take some advantage in the game.”

The next game will be on Thursday, January 16, at home against Stow High School. The match will begin at 8:45 p.m.

Be sure to come out and cheer on our Hurricanes!

Teachers’ Past Decade Memories

By: Savannah David, Haley Schaldach, and Alaysia Curry

January 13, 2020

While ending the recent decade, we decided to talk to five teachers and one principal to learn of their favorite memories throughout the past ten years.

*Mr. and Mrs. Holko – “The birth of our son in March of 2014 was the happiest day of our lives.”

*Mrs. Bader – “I wanted to be a mom, and he fulfilled my life.” Her son Ben affects her life today by making each day better and better.

*Mr. Rademaker – his recent trip to Ireland. He has always wanted to go there, so it was a dream come true. “I knew I would love it, and I did.”

*Ms. Barber – her engagement. She said that her fiance included her grandpa in the proposal.

*Mr. Wingler – the Cavaliers winning the 2016 NBA title. “I have been a Cleveland sports fan for so long, and it was amazing to see the Cavs finally win the title.”

Over the past decade, we have grown so much, from adopting children to winning titles. Throughout the past ten years, so much has happened that has affected everyone in many positive ways.

Here’s to the next decade!

HOMAGE TO ELVIS PRESLEY

By: Izabella Hotz and Destiny Cannon

January 10, 2020

Elvis Aaron Presley, the man who was originally deemed too explicit for television and who made women swoon across the world, is still being remembered today.

He was nominated 14 times for Grammy awards and won three of them. He had 60 Golden Records, two Platinum Records, and two Double Platinum Records across the globe; he was also named the number one selling artist in Norway.

With the passing of his 85th birthday on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, it has been just about 43 years since the “King of Rock n’ Roll” passed away. Even in death, he remains an icon and a well-known name.

A somewhat well-known fact about him is that he played a show right here at the Brooklyn High School Auditorium! He played with five other acts that day, but of all of them, he was the least well-known at the time.

The show was put together by Cleveland DJ, Bill Randle. The other acts included famous faces like Pat Boone, Scotty, Bill Haley and the Comets, the Four Lads, and Priscilla Wright.

After Elvis’ performance at Brooklyn, his career skyrocketed. In 1956, Presley released his first self-titled album. He also appeared on the Steve Allen Show followed by an appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. Elvis himself said that being on the Ed Sullivan Show was “probably the greatest honor I have ever had in my life.”

We now know him as the King, but Presley was not always so well-known. Ed Sullivan had, prior to Presley’s performance, said that he did not wish to have him on his show, but after a rival network featured Presley, he changed his tune.

While Presley is extremely well-known around the world, he as a person and the details of his career may not be as well-known. The following is a list of fun facts about the King:

Over his career, he sang more than 600 songs, but he did not write a single one of them.
Elvis’ first album spent 10 weeks in the #1 spot.
Elvis served for two years in the military at the height of his fame.
Presley used shoe polish to make his hair black during the beginning of his career but later switched over to dye.
Elvis was distantly related to former President Abraham Lincoln and Jimmy Carter.
In 1947, a local radio show offered a young Elvis (age 12) a chance to sing live on air, but he was too shy to go on.
In 1954, Elvis auditioned for a gospel quartet named the Songfellows. They turned him down.

Even though he is no longer with us, his legacy left a lasting impact on society. In Presley’s words, “Values are like fingerprints. Nobody’s are the same, but you leave ‘em all over everything that you do.”

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to Support Our Schools

By: Delaney David, Ella Fowler and Serena Barile

January 10, 2020

Brooklyn High School will be hosting their seventh annual spaghetti dinner on January 25, 2020, to raise money for the school’s upcoming renewal levy.

“The Support Our Schools Committee is hoping to raise at least $4,000 since our committee has been successful with raising money in the past years,” stated Superintendent Dr. Gleichauf.

Tickets are being sold for $10 in the main office. The ticket allows you to get a dinner including spaghetti, salad, roll, dessert, water, coffee, and juice. During this event, you can buy raffle tickets and win many baskets and door prizes.

The spaghetti dinner will be held in the Brooklyn High School Cafeteria from 4-7 p.m.

Dr. Gleichauf also said, “This is a great event because it’s a celebration of Brooklyn City Schools and the whole community and allows them to come together. Students also have a chance to perform and stay after to help clean up. ”

Brooklyn invites anyone to join in and help raise money for the school. Any donations can be made and submitted to the Board Office.

Lady Canes are victorious versus MLK Crusaders

By: Gino Pallotta, Ariana Rojak, and Danielle Shehee

January 7, 2020

The Brooklyn High School girls varsity basketball team won against Martin Luther King Jr. Career Campus with a final score of 47-13. The win ups their record to 5-6.

Star players were Alexandra Nieves (senior), Marshay Smith (senior), Gwen Spaliatsos (sophomore), and Savannah David (sophomore).

David scored six points, and Spaliatsos scored seven points.

“The best thing we did was work good as a team,” stated Spaliatos.

The Lady Canes led the first quarter with an insanely-good effort; the offense and defense were both phenomenal with the quarter ending with a score of 20-0.

With amazing defense, as well as an outstanding team effort, the girls pushed through and led at the half, 37-4.

The game continued to favor the Lady Canes in the third quarter, leading 42-7. The girls were showing no signs of letting the Crusaders catch up.

The fourth quarter kept the Lady Canes in the lead, and they still did not let their opponent off the hook. The game ended with a score of 47-13.

Simply, it was a dominating performance. Congratulations, Lady Canes!

Staff Profile: Mr. Roegiers

By: Gino Pallotta

*Science Teacher*

Q1. Why did you decide to become a teacher?

“I enjoyed helping students understand difficult concepts.”

Q2. How do you deal with a stressful day?

“To make jokes about it and to laugh”

Q3. What is your most interesting, high school memory?

“It would have to be going on two soccer tours in Europe.”

Q4. If you could change careers, what would you change?

“I would be a research scientist.”

Q5. What is your funniest, teaching memory?

“It is hard to think of one memory. We {myself and students} usually just laugh at the moment.”

Q6. What was your biggest setback in life?

“It would be when my mom had four different rounds of cancer, along with being out of state.”

Q7. If you could change one thing about our school, what would it be?

“The involvement in activities: I want to see more people being involved and trying new things.”

Q8. Do you have any advice for students?

“Enjoy the years; they go fast.”

Spirit Week

By: Destiny Cannon, Jonathan Drake, and Valery Warner

December 13, 2019

Spirit week started last Monday with the theme of Holiday Spirit.

{Ms. Barber and Mrs. Marsico are pictured in their holiday gear.}

On Tuesday, things got tricky. There were many “twins” in the building for twin day.

{Mrs. Holko and Ms. Field are pictured in their matching striped shirts.}

Wednesday’s theme was a white out. Needless to say, many teachers had different interpretations.

{Mr. Piechowski with his white out bottles}

CrAzY hAt and HaIr DaY took over Brooklyn on Thursday.

{Mr. Roegiers in his all-white, mad scientist gear}

{Sophomore Hannah Rollin definitely showed up for crazy hair day.}

Friday was Cleveland Spirit Day. The love for the “216” was definitely in the building.

To bring spirit week to a close on Friday afternoon, AVID hosted an assembly that included crowd participation, games, and raffles.

Thanks to the entire study body, staff, and administration; spirit week was a success!

HOCKEY SWEEPS TWINSBURG OFF THE ICE

By: Gabriella Fowler, Izabella Hotz, and Morgan Blechschmid

December 12, 2019

{Brooklyn Hurricanes and Twinsburg Tigers during the national anthem}

Last Thursday, the Brooklyn Hurricanes hockey team (1-1) faced off against the Twinsburg Tigers.

The Hurricanes came out strong with senior Gavin Supek scoring the first goal within the first two minutes. Supek’s goal set a strong, aggressive pace for the rest of the game.

This game was physical, and many players got knocked down. One player from Twinsburg was knocked down and was eventually escorted off of the ice.

{injured player and action shot}

The first period ended with a score of 3 – 1, with the other two goals scored by senior Aaron Wrost and another by Supek.

The energy picked up even more in the second period with Supek scoring two more times, twice in the first ten minutes. The Canes aggressiveness kept up throughout the game. Aaron Wrost and his brother, freshman Derek Wrost, both scored goals bringing the score to 7 – 1.

The third period featured junior Jacob Peña’s first goal of his hockey career.

Head Coach Mike Wrost touched on this.

“I’m happy for a number of reasons. One, we beat another team in our league, which is very important… and we had some guys score their first goals [Pena and Derek Wrost] of their high school careers, so that’s important to have those guys participate and be a part of the team.”

{Pictured above: action shots}

While the game was aggressive, Coach Wrost believes that the Canes need to work on being physical and aggressive during all games.

“They [Twinsburg] were hitting us quite a bit, and we weren’t doing the same to them, so that’s one thing all of our players need to work on.”

The final score was 8 – 1. Simply, it was a great win for the Brooklyn Hurricanes hockey team!

Brooklyn Cares

By: Normeze Rivera and Savannah David

December 11, 2019

Brooklyn Cares is a way to help local families during the holiday season. Families reach out and the Brooklyn City School’s staff helps purchase what each specific family needs.

Brooklyn Cares began back when Roadoan Elementary School was still around.

“The teachers would bring gifts for each other that they’d think they would’ve liked as a child. Once we all opened them, we would send it to an organization,” Mrs. Marquis explained.

After years of exchanging gifts and giving it to an organization, the teachers noticed how help was needed in our own community. Then, in 2002, Brooklyn Cares became an annual event.

“Our main priority is to care for families,” Mrs. Marquis stated.

Different families ask for different items. Some ask for food, while some may ask for clothes. Maybe even toys.

She also stated, “Some families have to decide if they’d rather fix an appliance in the house or buy gifts for their children. We want to eliminate that choice that they have to make. We want to support and give out holiday cheer.”

Not only does Mrs. Marquis participate in this, almost every staff member does, too. Brooklyn’s mayor, Katie Gallagher, also participates.

All students in preschool to seventh grade receive a flyer. If that family feels that they need help, they sign up. Mrs. Marquis also has a Brooklyn Cares Facebook page.

“Many families reach out personally by word of mouth.”

Brooklyn Cares is a way to show the community that the staff of the Brooklyn City Schools wants to get involved and help.

The Tree that Keeps on Giving

By: Haley Schaldach, Daylun Armstrong, and Anayah Flowers

December 12, 2019

Winter’s frigid temperatures pose difficult problems for many in the greater Cleveland area. Often times, children and families go without proper clothing in these chilling, winter months.

The Giving Tree is a way to give back to the community and many families in need this winter. The Brooklyn City School District has been participating in The Giving Tree tradition for 24 years and will continue to do so in the future.

The Brooklyn School student council is in charge of organizing and collecting items to place on The Giving Tree (pictured above). Participation over the years has increased from students and staff, and this year’s goal is to fill up the entire nine-foot tree with winter accessories (hats, gloves, scarves, etc.).

Often, crossing guards and playground monitors see children walking home from school or on the playground without winter clothes. This is one of the main reasons why The Giving Tree exists.

The items collected will go to children in the district and the city (via Brooklyn Cares).

“It shows a sense of community and that we care about each other. It makes you feel good helping others,” said Anita Bruzek (Office Assistant at the Brooklyn School).

Your greatness is not what you have; it’s what you give. This is why The Giving Tree is an important tradition that the Brooklyn City School District will continue throughout the years.

Debate Club Has Their Third Debate

By: Alaysia Curry, Jessica Strimpel, and Danielle Shehee

December 10, 2019

On Tuesday, December 10, the Debate Club had its third debate. The topic given was that all athletes should stand for the National Anthem. Earlier last week, the students were asked what side they wanted to be on, affirmative or negative.

11th-grade student Andrew Badza, a member of the debate club, was asked about his opinion of the topic: “I think all athletes should stand because it’s a tradition that should not be changed.”

Members of the club can express their opinion and also listen to differing perspectives of the issues. This way, the members can have a more open mind on the issues debated.

Before the debate began, students were given a few minutes to prepare their arguments. The affirmative side began the debate with Andrew Badza, who gave an introduction and discussed his researched case.

The negative side then gave their questions and arguments. In the end, the negative side was the winner as they presented better information and evidence to win the case.

In each debate, the members improve their communication and listening skills.

Another member of the debate club, senior Gino Pallotta, was asked what he hopes to debate in the future: “I want a little bit more hard-hitting topics… I like topics that people are passionate about debating.”

He also commented on what he enjoyed about debate club: “I like the structure of the debate club; it’s really easy to debate with others.”

The members of the debate club will meet again on January 14, 2020 to structure their fourth debate of the school year.

Murals Class

By: Gino Pallotta, Delaney David, and Jaden Majewski

December 11, 2019

This year, Mr. Kasper, BHS art teacher, started a murals class. This class has students drawing and painting pieces of art for teachers around the school.

We wanted to ask him a few questions about the class, and here are his responses.

Q: What made you decide to start this class?

A: I had taken a college course online about environmental art, and I thought it would be a good idea to bring art to the district.

Q: Are you happy with how the class went this semester? Also, are you happy with the interaction from the class?

A: I am happy with how the class is set up. I think that students need to realize the importance of independence in a class like this. Sometimes, there is too much independence.

Q: What are some of the ideas that the teachers wanted in their rooms?

A: Murals that brought up their subject matter or personal interests.

Q: What are you going to change in this class going forward?

A: I would like to add a little bit of art history to it to show examples of famous murals and what they mean.

Q: Do you have any exciting plans for next semester?

A: I have to contact the faculty to see if anyone wants murals into their room and find a way to continue unfinished murals.

Q: Was there a specific type of mural you want to see more of?

A: I would like to see more large scale murals in public places.

Q: What students have stood out as exceptional?

A: Savannah David, Gisell Moreno, Kayla Schillinger, and Alexis Smeznik

Q: Do you want to have this class next year?

A: Definitely!