Bellbrook High School 2025 seniors say goodbye

by Ashtyn Praeter As the school year winds down and the hallways start to feel just a little emptier, it’s time to say a bittersweet goodbye to our seniors. They’ve been our role models, class leaders, and the friendly faces we’ve looked up to since day one. But before they toss their caps and head off into adulthood, we couldn’t let them go without asking … Continue reading Bellbrook High School 2025 seniors say goodbye

Art Show is another success

by Ashtyn Praeter The halls of Bellbrook High School’s atrium were transformed into a vibrant gallery of energy, color, and creativity on April 5. The annual student art show brought together an impressive array of artwork. From paintings and photography to sculpture and digital design, everyone in attendance was reminded just how powerful and inspiring student creativity can be. Not only were students showing off … Continue reading Art Show is another success

How to have a night to remember at Prom

by Ashtyn Praeter Sparkly dresses, sharp tuxedos, music to dance to all night: prom is more than just a dance; it is a celebration of friends, memories, and the perfect way to wrap up the school year. The junior class officers plan the event. “You should go to Prom because the theme this year is really cute and fun,” junior class officer Gabe Woods said. … Continue reading How to have a night to remember at Prom

How to study!

By Ashtyn Praeter. Studying for different classes requires various strategies that are tailored to the demands of each subject.  Learning how to study in specialized ways for each class helps students maximize their full learning potential. How can students study for different classes? The ways that students study are just as important as the environment they study in. To maximize the effectiveness of studying, being … Continue reading How to study!

How to beat senioritis

By Ashtyn Praeter. Senioritis is the common phenomenon among high school seniors as they near the end of their high school academic career. It is a decline in motivation and effort which typically leads to procrastination and a drop in performance and attendance. However, beating senioritis is crucial. Finishing strong and setting a positive tone is very important for the young students in our school. … Continue reading How to beat senioritis

Bellbrook seniors share advice for a successful high school experience 

By Ashtyn Praeter Seniors Connor Lindley, Gavin Thobe, Bella Beeghly and Taylor Turner shared their thoughts on reaching their senior year. From navigating the hallways, to being the first to lunch, getting the best table, and surviving the dreaded finals week, the seniors have seen it all a few times. Hopefully the advice collected from these seniors can make the journey smoother and know that … Continue reading Bellbrook seniors share advice for a successful high school experience 

Students note role of social media in response to the latest CDC mental health report

By Ashtyn Praeter Each year the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) publishes a mental health report for young adults and students, covering issues such as bullying, violence, social media, suicide, depression, and more.  This year’s report found mental health issues like depression and suicide attempts  have decreased from 2023 to 2024 while safety threats and violence threats increased. There was a slight decrease in the … Continue reading Students note role of social media in response to the latest CDC mental health report

BOOK REVIEW: It Ends with Us and It Begins with Us

by Ashtyn Praeter It Begins with Us is a book that sparked so many emotions in me. It’s overall rating was a 10/10. The book was romantic and exciting. It never got boring and it was very relatable. A young girl named Lily Bloom meets a homeless boy named Atlas Corrigan. Young and in love, Lily and Atlas can never be separated. When trouble strikes … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: It Ends with Us and It Begins with Us

Which fries are superior? 

by Ashtyn Praeter (with the help of her triplet siblings, Ava and Aiden) Which fast food restaurants have the best fries? Do you like salty, crunchy, soft, or even cheese fries? We tested six different fast food restaurants for their fries specifically. Which fries came out on top? 1.) Steak ‘n Shake. Steak ‘n Shake fries are superior. They are salty and crunchy. On our … Continue reading Which fries are superior?