Hog Flyers eager for another national title

by Liv Whitlock Over the course of the 2022-2023 school year, national champions emerged from the Bellbrook Hog Flyers. “The most significant factor in our success was preparedness,” Team Leader Rylan Carper said. They are looking forward to more wins this year. “While some people don’t know this, our team is judged on a lot more than just racing,” Carper said. “And a lot of … Continue reading Hog Flyers eager for another national title

Football falls to Badin

By: Evi Fromm On Friday, November 3, the Bellbrook Eagles football team traveled to Fairfield High School Stadium in Fairfield to face the Stephen T. Badin Fighting Rams. Both teams advanced to play each other in the second round of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) tournament. The game started off in high spirits with the cheerleaders and fans cheering loudly as the team … Continue reading Football falls to Badin

New club Hope Squad aims to bring awareness to mental health

By: Alexis LeMieux Hope Squad is a national program to reduce suicide in youth. There are over 1,700 Hope Squads at schools throughout the United States and Canada. It was originally founded in Utah in 2004. “Hope Squad is a student peer-nominated organization that is on a national level all over the United States,” Bellbrook High School Hope Squad advisor Paige Lewis said. The main … Continue reading New club Hope Squad aims to bring awareness to mental health

Student of the Month honors students’ dedication

By: Jordan Frantz Student of the Month is a tradition Bellbrook High School started in 2018. It recognizes students’ excellence, effort, and hard work inside and outside the classroom. For the past five years, two students a month have been selected as honorable students.  “The process is simple. Each grade is assigned months,” principal David Hann said. “Teachers can nominate up to two students for … Continue reading Student of the Month honors students’ dedication

School board race has four candidates for two positions

By Bostyn Hillibush According to its website, the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Schools school board exists to “empower our learning community to ensure bold, diverse and innovative educational opportunities that maximize student growth, inspire learning and develop productive citizens.” The current board is Heidi Anderson, David Carpenter, Audra Dorn, Mike Kinsey, and Kevin Price. There are two positions opening on the board as David Carpenter is not seeking … Continue reading School board race has four candidates for two positions

What you need to know about upcoming Winter Sports

By: Evi Fromm With the end of the fall sports season, winter sports are beginning to gear up. Open gym, weight-lifting, and practices are starting soon. But what exactly do student athletes need to know about the start of sports such as basketball and swim? Listed below are dates, times, and other basic information any student athlete interested in a winter sport would need. Men’s  … Continue reading What you need to know about upcoming Winter Sports

Alessandra Pavone gives insight into the life of a foreign exchange student

By Delaney Dine Alessandra Pavone is a junior from Messina, Italy. In Italy, Pavone attends an art high school where she chose to study painting, along with her other general subjects. Pavone has experienced some culture shock since arriving. “It feels so weird to me to think about someone my age that already had experience with jobs and driving these big cars,” Pavone said. “So … Continue reading Alessandra Pavone gives insight into the life of a foreign exchange student

Student section brings out class rivalry

by Danica Vermillion Bellbrook High school goes all out for their sports. Whether it is dressing up for a theme or showing up at away and home games, the Eagles are all in. Some of the most memorable moments at the games are made in the student section. The student section is a side of the bleachers reserved for the freshmen through seniors of BHS. … Continue reading Student section brings out class rivalry

Supportive Peers receives grant from the Lions Club

by: Evi Fromm The Supportive Peers program at BHS has evolved and grown since its creation in 2021. In the beginning, there were only about 23 lead peers, and now there are over 100 high school students that dedicate time every day to make a difference for kids across the district. The club´s creator and staff advisor, Mrs. Rivero, went to the Bellbrook Lions Club … Continue reading Supportive Peers receives grant from the Lions Club

OPINION: Stress plagues our student body

by Liv Whitlock As the school year progresses, teachers assign more work with less remorse. Understandably, this is a result of teachers just trying to meet the rigorous standards of a mandated statewide curriculum. But its effects are leaving students in shambles.  “It’s like I’m drowning in work all the time,” said Morgan Sessler, a senior at Bellbrook High School.  Sessler is deemed by most … Continue reading OPINION: Stress plagues our student body