BHS Seniors Share Their Favorite Childhood Books
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by: Kayla Stephensen As the year winds down and exams become the primary focus, it is best to remember to take care of yourself. These books are great for increasing productivity and positivity. 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R Covey The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis Atomic Habits by James Clear … Continue reading Books to Help the Self
By: Kayla Stephensen In Emily Bronte’s classic novel, Wuthering Heights, Heathcliff spends the majority of the book plotting revenge on his childhood tormentors: Hindley Earnshaw, who he often butted heads with as a child, and Edgar Linton, who marries the love of Heathcliff’s life, Catherine Earnshaw. He torments by causing pain to the descendants of his oppressors whose characteristics are often ironic. Catherine’s child looks … Continue reading Review: Heathcliff Teaches the Lessons in Wuthering Heights
By: Kayla Stephensen “How I wish it would stay this way forever. Although, fall mocks us with change.” – Olaf Olaf experiences a widening of perspective throughout the second Frozen movie which builds his character and makes him continually relatable to the same audience he was six years ago. The quote above is comical and yet true. The constancy of change is the only thing … Continue reading Frozen 2 Provides Philosophical Insights
By: Kayla Stephensen Depending on the subject and difficulty of a class, there are many ways to study. Here are some suggestions that may help for various subjects: Reread challenging material Redo problems/questions that caused issues Rewrite notes Reread notes Explain concepts to a friend Draw processes or thought processes for problems Use YouTube videos to relearn or further ingrain ideas (I like Crash Course … Continue reading How to Study for Exams
50 Fall Bucket List Ideas DIY Halloween Costume Go Pumpkin Picking Jack-O-Lantern Carving Hay Ride Corn Maze Participate in “Boo-d” Culture Jump in a pile of dead leaves Make a dish for Thanksgiving Receive an awkward relative hug Spooky season outfit Carmel Apples Pumpkin seasonal treats (smoothies, bread, cookies, coffee) Go to a Haunted House Haunt Fest Stargazing bundled up Go horseback riding Bike ride … Continue reading Add These to Your Fall Bucket List
By: Kayla Stephensen The season of two-hour delays and potential snow days is upon us and so is the question as to how to spend the time. Two Hour Delay Activities Sleep in Do homework Watch a movie Read a book Build a snowman if the delay is for snow Toss boiling water into the air if delay is for cold Blow bubbles in the … Continue reading Two-Hour Delay Season Is Upon Us
By: Kayla Stephensen Mr. Kyle Castle is one of the co-directors for the theater program at Bellbrook High School who splits responsibilities with the other director, Madame Jergens. He designs the set and is the Stage Crew Manager. He’s a Bellbrook grad who also did theatre in high school. What’s the best part of stage crew? With many professions or hobbies in life, the results … Continue reading Mr. Castle Builds a Castle
By: Kayla Stephensen Summer homework timing is one of the most challenging concepts to keep up with. Definitely more confusing with every class on a classroom. Be sure to start out the summer by printing out what is needed and getting the necessary textbooks and books to read. Summer assignments can be found here. You will need to get the Google Classroom code and join … Continue reading How to Do Your Summer Homework in a Timely Manner
By: Kayla Stephensen While Wonder came out two years ago, it is a story whose ideas are still prevalent. Bullying and teasing about any imperfection are always going on, and insecurities of adolescents never get old. As the main character Auggie, a 5th grade boy with facial deformities, exclaims at his mom, “I’m ugly mom!” and proceeds to cry. The mother, as most of ours … Continue reading Wonder Brings to Light Universal Experiences