How to make the most of your summer break

By: Kaylee Simmons Summer break is one of the most anticipated times of the year for high school students. With months away from textbooks, early alarms, and busy schedules, it’s a good opportunity to relax, grow, and prepare for the future. But how can you make the most of it? Here are five meaningful and fun ways for high schoolers to spend their summer.  1. … Continue reading How to make the most of your summer break

Stay connected with your community by volunteering

By: Alexis LeMieux With summer coming up, many will be left with free time. What better way to fill that gap than with some volunteer time? There’s a lot of different ways one can volunteer. Whether it be within your own school, or going out into the community to get some time in. “There’s a lot of things in our school that can help you … Continue reading Stay connected with your community by volunteering

OPINION: What I’ve Learned – advice from a journalism student

By Brendan Clementz For my last article at Bellbrook High School, I’ve decided to go offbeat and write about my experiences in Journalism and what I’ve learned while in it. I’ve found these lessons important in both the practice of article-writing and life in general. One of the first lessons I learned in Journalism was the unfortunate truth that sometimes you have to write what … Continue reading OPINION: What I’ve Learned – advice from a journalism student

The easiest guide to the hardest preparation: graduation

By: Summer Bixler With graduation season right around the corner, everyone is racing to prepare. When it comes to meeting your high school and college deadlines, as well as getting fun graduation preparations done, everything can be quite a handful. Many people may not know where to start, and everyone’s preparation looks different. Bellbrook High School seniors weren’t afraid to hide their jittery emotions and … Continue reading The easiest guide to the hardest preparation: graduation

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

Students share effective strategies for managing stress in high school

By: Summer Bixler One of the most common factors in high school is the stress that comes with it. Whether it comes to homework, drama, or family issues, everyone finds themselves in a time of stress. Everyone reacts differently to stressors in their lives, but it’s important to find a method that works for you to help relieve the stress. Luckily, there are several different … Continue reading Students share effective strategies for managing stress in high school

Gifts on a budget: How to save money while putting heart into it

By Brendan Clementz At this time of April, my family celebrates many birthdays in quick succession, which, now that I’ve committed to buying gifts for my siblings, has begun seriously draining what savings I have. For those who wish to save their money as much as possible while still getting something for a loved one, here are some ideas for gifts that mean a lot … Continue reading Gifts on a budget: How to save money while putting heart into it

Prom prep tips for a stress-free night

By: Summer Bixler For most high school students, prom is a night filled with both fun and memories. It’s one of the most classic high school traditions that people look forward to throughout the whole school year. From picking out your look, to finding a place to eat and take pictures with your friends or date, there’s a lot of preparation involved with the event. … Continue reading Prom prep tips for a stress-free night

Doing your darndest to deal with deadlines 

By Brendan Clementz It’s said that there are two certainties in life — death and taxes — and part of what makes them so certain are that they are deadlines, in one way or another. Deadlines exist in practically every area of work, and yet many people, myself included, struggle with keeping up with them despite experience with them. Here are some ways that you … Continue reading Doing your darndest to deal with deadlines 

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!