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The impact positive habits have on Bellbrook youth

By: Gracelyn Williams    Many Bellbrook high schoolers try to find coping strategies to deal with their day to day pressure. Most Bellbrook students play sports and exercise to relieve stress because there are many sports opportunities in Bellbrook. Most teens try to balance between work and staying healthy. “I always try my hardest to get enough sleep and I’m in weight lifting to get my … Continue reading The impact positive habits have on Bellbrook youth

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High school students are overworked

By: Gracelyn Williams  For many students around the world, it’s normal for them to be used to stressors in their day to day lives. Taylor Tui is a junior who balances work with school. “I balance 30 hours weekly at my job and another 8 hours of school work each day,” Tui said. “Sometimes it can get difficult keeping up with my school work while … Continue reading High school students are overworked

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Love is in the air at BHS

By: Ella Kapfhammer Everybody loves love. Lots of Bellbrook High School (BHS) students are in relationships, but they aren’t the only ones. Some teachers recently got married, and some have been married for years. Dating has changed drastically over the years. The use of dating apps and social media makes Gen Z’s experience with dating much different than those in past generations.  BHS Senior Alaina … Continue reading Love is in the air at BHS

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Teens find more personal ways to get jobs

By: Alaina Bayer Wanting your own money and the freedom to spend it how you choose is usually one of the first big steps into adulthood. But these days, landing a job in high school is more than just filling out an application. According to the Center for American Progress, “The share of teens employed has slid from a high of 50 percent in 1978 … Continue reading Teens find more personal ways to get jobs

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Bellbrook High School students manage college application stress

By: Ella Kapfhammer Common App, a college admissions platform, opened to high school seniors on August 1. Students have to spend hours on their applications and have been stressed navigating this foreign world. Some may join the workforce, some the military, but according to Debra Sanderman, a Bellbrook High School (BHS) counselor, around 90% of BHS students end up applying to college. Bellbrook High School … Continue reading Bellbrook High School students manage college application stress

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What can students do over summer break?

by Chi Steadman For Bellbrook High School students, summer break officially starts on May 22. There are many things people can do over summer break with friends, family, or even solo. Students who are looking for community service opportunities can join the Google Classroom math teacher Mrs. Rivero has made for students and find opportunities there. Looking at what the community around you is doing … Continue reading What can students do over summer break?

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Tips for being ready for your graduation ceremony 

By: Cate Eberly Graduation marks the achievement of four years of student’s hard work and dedication. Preparing for this major milestone ensures the day runs smoothly to properly honor the graduate.  Beyond the required cap and gown attire, what you wear underneath still matters. Choosing something comfortable and neat will not cause you to be uncomfortable through all the sitting and standing during the ceremony. … Continue reading Tips for being ready for your graduation ceremony 

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Find outdoor summer activities near Bellbrook

By Caroline Cope With the school year coming to a close and the weather getting warmer, many outdoor activities are starting back up in the Dayton and Cincinnati area. Here are a few attractions opening up soon. #1 — Dixie Twin Drive-In The Dixie Twin Drive-In is an outdoor movie theater in Vandalia that offers double-feature movies in the summer season. It opened for its … Continue reading Find outdoor summer activities near Bellbrook

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Here’s your prom dinner and picture ideas that are near Downtown Dayton

By Caroline Cope Bellbrook High School’s “Midnight in Manhattan” themed prom will be held at the Top of the Market event venue on Saturday, April 11 from 7 – 10pm. This new prom location is in Webster Station, a neighborhood in Downtown Dayton. Previously, the BHS prom was held at Carillon Park, which was in a more suburban area of Dayton. Top of the Market … Continue reading Here’s your prom dinner and picture ideas that are near Downtown Dayton

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BHS students give advice as the school gears up for AP exams

By: Cate Eberly As spring approaches, high school students across the country are gearing up for one of the most rigorous events of the academic year: Advanced Placement exams. These exams offer students the chance to earn college credit and demonstrate their college readiness and comprehension of intense coursework. AP exams require a deeper understanding of material and the ability to apply knowledge compared to usual … Continue reading BHS students give advice as the school gears up for AP exams

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