THE RETURN OF THE EYE

ART OPENING AT THE 2020 WEST SCHAAF GALLERY

By: Izabella Hotz and Destiny Cannon

January 18, 2020

The opening night for the 2020 West Schaaf Gallery, owned by Mike Gutierrez (the artist and art lover), was a major success. He has many paintings of his own, but he also displays and sells art of many other local artists like Celeste Stauber and Eileen Dorsey.

The opening was Saturday, January 18, with the newest display being a work by local artist, Celeste Stauber.

The atmosphere was relaxed and casual, but the buzz of passion was definitely present. Although the gallery is on the smaller side, there were still plenty of things to look at, and the layout was fantastic.

Gutierrez shared some of his thoughts on his most recent collection of paintings.

“It means I’m healing, it means that I’m better now… it means I’m choosing to care about how I feel and what I’m doing… my well-being instead of masking it or blinding it, or trying to just cope.”

We asked Gutierrez why he chose such a tucked-away gallery spot, and he told us, “… You’d be surprised at how many artists live in Old Brooklyn and show in other places, so the creative center is in this area…”

A few of his paintings are below.

The art that was shown in this gallery was incredibly diverse, from oil and acrylic paintings to lacquer and poured paintings to even wooden paintings that were done entirely with wood stain.

The whole experience was super fun, and we even interviewed one of the showing artists, Jon, a featured artist who creates cloth works using photosensitive dye and various objects and even people.

We asked what his work meant to him and he told us, “They are experiences I can look at, and they’re tactile, and they really relate to different periods of my life, and I have started to realize I have been working more with light… I think it’s about fun and the human connection.”

This gallery is a fun place to go to experience many different types of art in a smaller venue. it also possesses many talented artists and a ton of good messages.

Stop by; you won’t regret it!

Hurricanes Sweep Stow off the Ice

By: Morghan Blechschmid, Jonathan Drake, and Lexi Jenkins

January 16, 2020

The hockey team’s last match on January 9 didn’t go as smoothly as they would have liked, losing to the Orange Lions, 7-2.

However, they made up for that loss in their game this past Thursday night when the Stow Bulldogs came to town.

The starting line-up for the match was made up of Ian Krall, Nick Baldwin, Aaron Wrost, Alan Fernandez, and Gavin Supek. Jason Edmonds (illness) was back in goalie for the Canes.

In the first period, Supek scored a total of three times (having made the first goal of the night as well), and Wrost scored once. Stow scored one goal as well.

Two of these goals occurred because the Bulldogs received a hooking penalty. During this two-minute power-play, the Hurricanes scored twice making the score at the end of the first period, 4-1.

The Hurricanes put up a good fight and had great defense in the second period keeping the puck on Stow’s side of the ice and maintaining their three-goal lead.

The third period was uneventful as neither team scored.

Coach Wrost stated, “The first period of the game was a good game of hockey, but after that, there was nothing interesting, and the game was kinda blah.”

Nick Finn said, “I feel pretty good about it [our team’s performance], but you never know what is going to happen.”

The next game will be on Thursday, January 23, against Lakewood High School. The match will be at 7:30, and it is a home game, so be sure to come out and cheer the boys on!

Helping Hand For Cleveland’s Youth

By: Ariana Rojak, Gino Pallotta, and Danielle Shehee

January 21, 2020

Brooklyn community members Joanne and Nick Maroulis have been hosting events like City Life, Campus Life, Thrive, and many more for several years now. These programs have helped students get in touch with religion, as well as to help keep them off of the streets.

The couple has helped many students who struggle with drug addiction and gang violence to turn their lives around; it became a full-time job for them.

“We are noticing less suicide, healthier relationships, a religious purpose, and less domestic violence in homes,” stated Joanne Maroulis.

Thrive, City Life, and Campus Life are clubs hosted at the City Life Center in Cleveland, as well as the Ridgewood United Methodist Church.

At these clubs, kids can play sports, video games, instruments, and receive meals and peer assistance in a safe and positive environment.

Participants who live in the Brooklyn area meet at the Brooklyn Reformed Church and are driven to the Ridgewood United Methodist Church.

City Life meets every weekday at 6:00, while Thrive meets only on Thursdays at the same time.

To get more information, go to https://www.yfccleveland.org and http://www.yfc.net/ministries/.

These programs are life-changers!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

By: Daylun Armstrong, Valery Warner, and Jaden Majewski

January 20, 2020

On the third Monday of every January, a man who was an outspoken leader who fought for justice in the Civil Rights Movement is celebrated; his name is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

MLK Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, and by 1955, King was leading the Montgomery Bus Boycott (a social protest against segregation on the public transit system).

However, before he was known as a prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement, he was a minister at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church.

Due to King’s teachings at the church and his inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi (a respected leader in India who taught non-violent practices), MLK, Jr. made it known that any protest he led would be a non-violent one. During this time, he met Bayard Rustin (African American civil rights and gay rights activist) who became a main organizer of the March on Washington (1963).

There were many protests that were led by King that sparked change during the Civil Rights Movement such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the Albany Movement, the Birmingham Campaign, the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, and Bloody Sunday (the march in Selma, Alabama).

Dr. King’s fight for justice inspired so many, and in 1983, a bill was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan which helped to create Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a federal holiday honoring the legacy of Dr. King.

Sadly, the world had lost a prominent Civil Rights activist when Dr. King was assassinated on March 29, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee.

The legacy of MLK, Jr. still lives on; through his activism, he inspired a world of change that we see in today’s world.

Other Important Facts: Helped to create the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, received a Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, among several other honors.

It is important to fight for change, make a difference, and remember that “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter,” Martin Luther King, Jr.

For more detailed information of Dr. Kings’ Life, visit https://www.biography.com/activist/martin-luther-king-jr.

Upcoming Events for Key Club

By: Savannah David, Haley Schaldach, and Alaysia Curry

January 16, 2020

On Wednesday, January 15, Key Club held its first meeting of the year. This meeting discussed upcoming events that anyone can partake in.

During the meeting, Key Club President Lydia Kacala introduced two new events coming up such as A Night to Shine and a volunteer opportunity at the Brooklyn ice rink.

A Night to Shine is an event sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation that allows individuals with disabilities to have their own prom. It is a magical time for those who do not have the opportunity to enjoy their own proms.

Anyone over the age of 16 can volunteer.

If you wish to help, you will be a buddy. A buddy is a companion who is assigned to someone attending the prom.

The requirements include hanging out, talking, eating, and guaranteeing that your partner is having a fun and exciting time to make the evening memorable.

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The volunteer opportunity at the ice rink is to help younger kids get out of the house to skate while the volunteers assist. Also, pizza will be ordered, and drinks will be provided.

The next Key Club meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 22.

Hope to see you there!

Offense Struggles Against Independence

By: Jessica Strimpel, Normeze Rivera, and Anayah Flowers

January 14, 2020

The boys varsity basketball team (1-10) played against the Independence Blue Devils on Tuesday, and even though they played hard, they came out on the losing end, 64-26.

The first quarter saw a slow start for both teams, but the Blue Devils got hot toward the end and led 13-4.

In the second quarter, it got worse as the Hurricanes were outscored 17-6, expanding Independence’s lead to 30-10 at the half. The cold shooting by the Hurricanes prevented them from making a run to close the half.

The Blue Devils came out strong in the third quarter delivering yet another punch by hitting shots and playing solid defense. The score at the close of the third quarter was 49-16.

The Hurricanes offense picked up a tad in the fourth quarter, but it was too late to rally with the Blue Devils winning the game rather convincingly.

“We need to have positive attitudes, get rebounds, box-out, and we shouldn’t be afraid,” said freshman Jaden Basinger.

Although the boys lost this game, their effort will continue to grow with the hope of winning more games.

“We need to run our offense at game speed and adapt to the defense rather than going through the motions. We will be installing a new offense to create more movement that will put our players in a better position to score,” added Coach Karl.

A conference game like this shows our team how much work there needs to be done to be competitive. It should serve as motivation to work even harder in practice to get the desired results.

The Hurricanes hope to bring in a big crowd this Friday as they take on Berkshire.

Staff Profile: Mrs. Kunes

By: Valery Warner

*Honors/General Biology Teacher*

1. Why did you decide to become a teacher?

“I have a passion for science and a strong liking for helping out other people.”

2. How do you deal with a stressful day?

“My kids and everyday activities keep me busy, and I eventually forget about my stressful day at work.”

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

“My favorite high school memory would have to be when we went division one in volleyball.”

4. If you could change your career, what would it be?

“I would be a TV meteorologist.”

5. What is your funniest, teaching memory?

“I said the wrong word in class one day, and I could only laugh with the students. It’s not appropriate to share what that word was. It was completely accidental but made for a good chuckle.”

6. What was your biggest setback in life?

“I can’t remember the biggest set back, but I remember one of the biggest disappointments in my life was not being able to expand my family as big as I wanted.”

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

“I would change the amount of effort we put into school spirit and the activities around the school.”

8. Do you have any advice for students?

“Live life to the absolute fullest, and if you want something, go for it.”

A Chance To Give Back With The BHS Blood Drive

By: Serena Barile, Ella Fowler, and Delaney David

January 16, 2020

Brooklyn High School is having a blood drive that is serviced through the American Red Cross. It will take place in the high school gym from 8:25-1:15 next Tuesday, January 21.

Donors must be at least 16 years of age to donate blood. Participants who are 16 will have to get a consent form signed by a parent or guardian.

The American Red Cross provides care by helping people with emergency assistance and disaster relief. Their main mission is to provide emergency care to people after disasters, which also allows people to have access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products.

Before donating, things you can do to prepare yourself are to eat a well-balanced meal such as consuming plenty of vitamin C and iron rich foods, along with drinking plenty of fluids. They also ask you to complete a survey to make sure your blood is safe.

As you are giving blood, they check your iron levels, blood pressure, and give you food after donating to keep you stable; this allows them to make sure that you are safe and healthy.

By donating blood, you are helping thousands of people around the world get the services they need.

This upcoming Tuesday, please consider donating your blood to save a life!

KATS CLUB

By: Daylun Armstrong, Valery Warner, and Jaden Majewski

January 14, 2020

KATS, you are probably wondering what this stands for. Well, it stands for Kids Are Totally Super.

KATS is a program that the Brooklyn City School District started in 1997. It is provided for students in grades K-5 who need supervision while their parents work before and after school hours.

This program is offered five days a week. For morning hours, three days a week is $50 and four-to-five days is $70.

This price differs during the evening with three days a week at $100 and four-to-five days at $140. There are discounts offered for those who have more than one child and are enrolled full-time in this program.

You may be wondering why KATS is the best option for your children before and after school. The benefits of the KATS program include daily snacks, certified instructors, homework help, cooking classes, and fun physical activities.

“I love playing Tic-Tac-Toe with my friends and going outside to play when it is warm,” said Jojo Horvath (first grade student at Brooklyn School).

Linda Ethridge (KATS Coordinator) echoed the following: “KATS is a safe environment for before and after school care where children can socialize with their friends and have trained instructors who know the curriculum and can help them with their homework.”

KATS is an amazing program that makes sure all children feel comfortable and safe while their parents are at work.

If you have children enrolled in the Brooklyn School District and are interested in the KATS program, contact:

*Linda Ethridge at 216-485-8171

*Debbie Kollai at debbie.kollai@bcshurricanes.org

KATS Information

The Lady Canes Dominate Wickliffe

By: Anayah Flowers, Normeze Rivera, and Jessica Strimpel

January 11, 2020

The Brooklyn Lady Hurricanes faced the Wickliffe Blue Devils this past Saturday and defeated them 71-46.

Saturday’s game was the Lady Canes’ sixth win of the season. The girls played a great game with Shariah Gailes and Kelsey Bruzek both scoring 13 points.

We asked sophomore Savannah David how she felt the team prepared for this game: “We practiced at our best ability. We also watched how they played on camera to prepare.”

David was also asked how the team has improved this season so far: “Throughout practice this season, we have seen a lot better shooting skills and ball handling. This has led to improvement in the games.”

Saturday’s game against Wickliffe helped the girls prepare for their upcoming schedule.

Overall, the Lady Canes played hard, and it paid off with a win. The girls next home game is Saturday, January 18, against Cuyahoga Heights.

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!