Bellbrook Seniors get a taste of life after graduation

By: Emma DeWeese Each year Bellbrook High School’s juniors take the state-mandated ACT and the sophomores take a practice ACT. To make the best use of the freshman and senior classes’ time, the school offers career opportunities to better prepare them for the future. Freshmen partake in surveys and presentations of various educational and career opportunities, while seniors have the day to job shadow. Senior … Continue reading Bellbrook Seniors get a taste of life after graduation

Bellbrook Baseball seniors optimistic for the season

By, Juliana Packard The Bellbrook varsity baseball team is having a triumphant season so far with their record being 5-4. The seniors this year are very excited for what’s to come.  Senior Benton Yoxtheimer talked about his mindset going into games describing it as a “must sweep.” He means he wants not only himself but his whole team to try their best to not only … Continue reading Bellbrook Baseball seniors optimistic for the season

Bellbrook Track and Field starts the season strong

By Tommy Dickman It was a soggy morning on Saturday, March 25, when the BHS athletes stumbled off the bus for the Wilmington Field Relays. While many were relaxing in exotic lands like Cancún, Baja, the Caribbean islands, or the Central Floridian frontier during Spring Break, Track and Field competitors filtered out to their respective competition areas. The shot put pit was flooded out to … Continue reading Bellbrook Track and Field starts the season strong

Hog Flyers and Speed Demonz compete at the Ohio State Nationals Drone Race

by Kaden Silva The Bellbrook High School drone teams, the Hog Flyers and Speed Demonz, competed at the Ohio State Championships for Drones in School at Ohio River Valley High School on March 14. The Hog Flyers won first overall and first place in the Marketing Video, a short film presentation of the team and their design process, and Head-To-Head Race judge categories. The Speed … Continue reading Hog Flyers and Speed Demonz compete at the Ohio State Nationals Drone Race

Labensky commits football division one

By, Juliana Packard Carson Labensky has signed to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Dayton. “I chose Dayton because it was close to home, had great academics and the football team’s culture is extremely well developed,” Labensky said.  Carson Labensky has been a part of Bellbrook football for most of his life. “It was amazing to play the sport I love … Continue reading Labensky commits football division one

The BHS Talent Show kicks off spring break

By Claire Webster The auditorium will be filled with students applauding the students on the stage, and joy and excitement will fill the atmosphere as everyone joins in the fun of the talent show.  The annual Bellbrook High School Talent Show will be held the day before Spring Break on Friday, March 24 in the auditorium at 2pm.  This year’s show will consist of fifteen … Continue reading The BHS Talent Show kicks off spring break

The ungraded classroom is more beneficial to students’ learning

By Emma Forshee A simple internet search will lead to this definition of an ungraded classroom: “a [classroom] that does not formally organize students according to…grade levels.”  However, the ungraded classroom is so much more than a simple, unfeeling definition. To many teachers and students alike, the ungraded classroom presents opportunities for extended growth, intellectually and emotionally.  The ungraded classroom is structured so that each … Continue reading The ungraded classroom is more beneficial to students’ learning

BHS Students schedule for next school year

By Claire Webster Colored sheets and passwords float around the school. Students sit at counselor meetings discussing what courses are available next year, and what requirements they need in order to graduate high school.  It is almost the end of the 2022-23 school year here at Bellbrook High School, and there are many things students and staff need to accomplish before the last day of … Continue reading BHS Students schedule for next school year

Bellbrook High School welcomes new JROTC instructor

by Ashtyn Praeter Chief Master Sergeant Brady McCoy is the newest member of the Bellbrook High School staff. McCoy is teaching the JROTC class alongside Lieutenant Gangaware.  “I love coaching and mentoring people of all ages,” McCoy said. “And spend most of my time right now reading books and listening to music. I grew up in West Virginia, so bluegrass is my go-to on those … Continue reading Bellbrook High School welcomes new JROTC instructor