by Ten Bottemiller Bellbrook High School’s National Honor Society (NHS) recently sent officers to classrooms to induct this year’s new members. “We tapped new members on February 5,” NHS advisor and math teacher Tess Rivero said. “That’s basically where NHS officers give them this little pin that tells them they’ve been selected. That’s how they find out.” The National Honor Society strives to bring aid … Continue reading How does National Honor Society selection work?

By: Jordan Frantz Juniors at Bellbrook High School will be taking the ACT on Tuesday, February 27. The ACT is a four section multiple choice test that scores out of 36 points. Several colleges use the score to determine both admission and scholarships. The test has 215 multiple choice questions that take a total of 2 hours and 55 minutes to complete. You are given a … Continue reading What students should familiarize themselves with before the ACT

By: Evi Fromm The last time a total solar eclipse occurred in Ohio was over 200 years ago in 1806. Because of the totality, many schools and businesses are having to consider what this event will stir up on April 8. It is expected that on that day, the population of Greene County will almost double due to so many people coming to the area … Continue reading Bellbrook Schools cancel for solar eclipse

By Reese McBride For the first time ever, a drone competition happened in our main gym during lunch on February 26.  Parents, teachers, and students alike sat on the bleachers, listened to Mr. Sampson’s commentary and watched as our three drone teams, The Hog Flyers, Full Throttle, and Speed Demonz, faced off against the Quad Rockets and Thunderbirds from Norwayne High school.  The winner of … Continue reading Bellbrook drone teams make history in the gym

By: Evi Fromm With the retirement of Nancy Sumner on January 31, Amanda Brenner is excited about her plans for the BHS library. Although Brenner has built herself a name in the Greene County public library system, being a librarian was not her first career option. “After working various jobs, I realized that I wanted a career in which I could make more of an … Continue reading BHS welcomes Amanda Brenner as its new librarian

By: Jordan Frantz On January 27, the Bellbrook Swim and Dive team celebrated their seniors at the DRAC with tons of activities, traditions, and congratulating of the seniors. The teams both earned second place at the meet, both falling short to Oakwood.  Swim and Dive began their senior night with a jump into the pool with Hawaiian shirts on. They got to walk down the pool … Continue reading Bellbrook High School’s Swim and Dive team celebrates 19 seniors

by Evi Fromm At the end of January, Bellbrook High School librarian Nancy Sumner will be stepping down from her role and entering a new chapter in her life: retirement. Sumner began her journey at BHS in January of 1999 when she was hired by then-principal, Chuck Birkholtz. Since then, she has worked alongside many BHS staff members who have come and gone, including three … Continue reading Mrs. Sumner prepares for retirement

By Alexis LeMieux Bellbrook offers two unique classes to prepare students for post-secondary life: Leadership Development and Public Speaking. “The purpose of the Leadership Development class is to identify the traits, habits, routines, rituals, practices, and commonalities of highly effective leaders and influential people,” teacher Jeff Jenkins said. “We take this knowledge and apply it to our own lives.” Leadership Development gives students a different … Continue reading Leadership and Public Speaking classes prepare students for after high school