Mr. Basinger and Mrs. Hensley Retiring from Bellbrook High School

By: Rachel Holbrook As we reach the end of the 21-22 school year, two of our amazing teachers, Mr. Basinger and Mrs. Hensley, will be retiring. They have made a lasting impact on Bellbrook Students and have taught us so much. Mr. Basinger has been teaching for 34 years with 25 at Bellbrook. He has also been coaching for 21 years at Bellbrook and 30 … Continue reading Mr. Basinger and Mrs. Hensley Retiring from Bellbrook High School

BHS Prom 2022 Walks in Wonderland

By: Rachel Holbrook and Kirsten Thomas Prom 2022 was hosted at Carillon Park’s Eichelberger Pavillion on Saturday, April 9. The ballroom overlooks the grounds at Carillon Park. Junior Emma Lawson described the venue as “really pretty” and the DJ was pretty good. Her favorite song was “Pursuit of Happiness.” She rated the dance a solid 9.5/10. The theme was “Walk in Wonderland” and tickets were $25 … Continue reading BHS Prom 2022 Walks in Wonderland

Alayna Meyer sets SWBL 3-Point Record

By: Kirsten Thomas and Rachel Holbrook Not only were the Bellbrook Girls basketball team SWBL champs, they were UNDEFEATED in their regular season games. They made it to district finals, despite being one of the smallest D1 teams there. On top of that, each year 10 players from SWBL teams are selected as “first team-all league players.” Five of them came from Bellbrook this year.  Sophomore … Continue reading Alayna Meyer sets SWBL 3-Point Record

Olympian Chloe Kim reaches her goals

By Rachel Holbrook The 2022 Winter Olympics were held from February 4 – February 20. An average of 11.4 million people tuned into these games. There were 15 different sports in the Winter Olympics. The snowboarding competitions took place in the Chongli District from February 5 – 15. There were a total of 11 snowboarding events. American snowboarder Chloe Kim and two-time Olympic gold medalist … Continue reading Olympian Chloe Kim reaches her goals

Bellbrook Boys’ Basketball nears end of season

By: Kirsten Thomas and Rachel Holbrook The Bellbrook boys basketball team has had a strong season so far. Their current record is 12-7. Looking forward, their next match is Friday, February 4 against Oakwood at home. Come watch at 7:15pm. Austin Webb is a freshman on the Bellbrook varsity basketball team. Webb has been playing basketball since the first grade and it has always been … Continue reading Bellbrook Boys’ Basketball nears end of season

The Greene County Career Center provides opportunities

By Rachel Holbrook The Greene County Career Center is designed for students to have the opportunity to take different job shadowing classes, looking into internships, and starting a path for their future occupation. The Career Center provides many programs including Biotechnology, Family and Consumer Science, Engineering, Marketing, Veterinary Science, Equine Studies, Career-Based Intervention and Agricultural Science and Business. Bellbrook students have the opportunity to transition … Continue reading The Greene County Career Center provides opportunities

Yearbook staff works together to capture a year of memories

by Rachel Holbrook A school yearbook is a memorable representation of students’ lives captured on paper. Yearbooks are filled with information, achievements, and memories. As students grow older, they can use these valuable books to show friends and family their experiences. Who makes the Bellbrook High School yearbook? That would be the yearbook staff! It is a class of students who work hard to create … Continue reading Yearbook staff works together to capture a year of memories

Supportive Peers program impacts Bellbrook youth

by Rachel Holbrook Interview with Junior Emma Deweese regarding Bellbrook Supportive Peers: Question 1: What is the program Supportive Peers? Answer: Supportive Peers is a program that connects special needs students in the district with high school students.  Question 2 : How long have you been a supportive peer? Answer: I found out about the program late last school year and began really getting involved … Continue reading Supportive Peers program impacts Bellbrook youth

Freshman Jude Omiatek talks varsity football

by Rachel Holbrook 1: How long have you played football for Bellbrook? Who or what got you first interested in playing the sport? Answer: I have played tackle football for Bellbrook since I was in 3rd grade, so this is my 7th year. What got me interested in playing football was my dad, who likes football a lot. Question 2: Why did you decide to … Continue reading Freshman Jude Omiatek talks varsity football