Supportive Peers program encourages inclusion and changes lives

by Claire Cutting Bellbrook High School’s Supportive Peers program, created by teacher Tess Rivero in 2021, has been promoting inclusivity throughout the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek community. The initiative pairs high school student Lead Peers with Peers, students in the district’s special education program, to create authentic relationships. Each day, Lead Peers spend 45 minutes with their Peers, assisting them with schoolwork, socializing, and offering encouragement. For many, … Continue reading Supportive Peers program encourages inclusion and changes lives

Bellbook Women’s Golf is an unstoppable force three years later

by Clair Cutting Earning second place at sectionals and headed to districts for the second year in a row, the women’s golf team is a force to be reckoned with. As a team, they have won all of their matches, gotten first in one-third of their invitationals, won all three league matches, and have four out of six golfers on SWBL’s first team. “This season … Continue reading Bellbook Women’s Golf is an unstoppable force three years later

Bellbrook women’s soccer team has big dreams

by Claire Cutting Bellbrook women’s soccer kicked off this season winning four games in the Southwestern Buckeye League (SWBL), and eight games overall. Behind the victories, there is a team with one big goal: state champions. “We always want to win state,” senior Julia Fleck said. “It’s always a long-term goal for us as a team.” Four-year varsity goalie, Jordan Frantz, agrees with Fleck. “No … Continue reading Bellbrook women’s soccer team has big dreams

Bellbrook girls’ cross country hits the ground running with new head coach

by Claire Cutting The Bellbrook girls’ cross country team hit the ground running with new head coach, Ann Alyanak, who replaced former head coach Shelby Herlihy this season after coaching Bellbrook’s middle school team. Growing up in Bluffton, Ohio, Alyanak, attended Bluffton High School, running cross country and track, as well as playing basketball. “I had more success in running. That was my favorite,” Alyanak … Continue reading Bellbrook girls’ cross country hits the ground running with new head coach