by Connor Robinson Have you ever wanted to write freely, without being required to adhere to a topic your teacher forced upon you? You can write in a personal journal but why not join a class that allows you to write about anything while earning class credits and being part of a team of students just like you? If this sounds appealing, newspaper staff is … Continue reading 10 reasons to join the school newspaper next year
By Elaine King In less than ten days, the seniors at Bellbrook High School will walk across the stage and accept their diplomas. Angst and anxiety linger in the air. As seniors wrap up their final exams and look to graduation, one task remains: cap decorating. Here are some general ideas for the crafty seniors: Use your prospective college or university for inspiration: Inspire others with some … Continue reading Hats Off: Graduation Cap Ideas
by Kayla Stephensen This past tennis season, there were three freshman boys (and no seniors) on varsity, Zach Schultz, Andy Russell and Cole McCrae. All three have played for roughly five years and as Zach puts it, “I was pretty confident I would make varsity, but I didn’t expect to be second singles. It feels good to be varsity, especially since I was able to … Continue reading Three Freshman Boys Make Varsity Tennis and Tell Their Story
By Rachel Giffin The Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra ended its 79th season on May 7, 2017, with the last exciting notes of Arturo Marquez’ “Danzon.” It also featured other well known pieces such as “On The Beautiful Blue Danube” by Strauss and “Night on Bald Mountain” by Mussorgsky. DPYO is open to elite musicians who are high school students in the Dayton area. These students … Continue reading DPYO Ends 79th Season With A Bang
by Rachel Giffin Bellbrook High School bands finished their final concert of the 2017 season with the flourish and grandeur of David Holsinger’s “American Faces,” a piece inspired by the national unity and ingenuity symbolized by Mount Rushmore. The concert highlighted the 2017 senior class and outstanding members of the ensemble with awards given throughout the concert. Performing at the concert was the BHS Percussion … Continue reading BHS Music Department Celebrates Its Final Concert of the Season
by Sarah Rovinsky Senior week begins Monday, May 15 and continues through Friday, May 19. Mr. Baker has officially released the spirit week themes via Twitter. Monday- Career Day Tuesday- 90’s Day Wednesday- College T-Shirt Day Thursday- Paint Fight Clothes Friday- Hawaiian Continue reading What to Expect From Senior Week 2017
by Sarah Rovinsky Prom was held on May 6 and was officially called “One Last Dance.” Prom is the last dance of the school year and for a lot of our seniors it will be their last high school dance. The result channeled a “shabby chic vibe” with the decorations. Junior Secretary Meghan Malas explained, “We wanted to officially name it something that would capture … Continue reading Junior Class Presents “One Last Dance”
By Harris Norton and Sarah Rovinsky This year’s AP Government class participated in the Center for Civic Education’s program “We The People.” After an unexpected win at the state level competition, Bellbrook’s participating members were given the opportunity to compete nationally in Washington D.C. Senior Harris Norton vlogged most of the trip for the benefit of the entire team and any viewers curious of what … Continue reading BHS Seniors Take on D.C.
by Lauren Redfern The Friday before Spring Break, Bellbrook High School commercial arts class puts on the annual talent show and raises funds for Key Club causes. The talents show starts of with the commercial art class performing various skits or dances. This year’s show was hosted by seniors Trent Beard and Dima Shaltaf. The pair introduced each act and along with fellow senior Luke … Continue reading Annual Talent Show: A hit once again
Bellbrook students get an entire week of no school during the early part of spring. Below are several pictures and places that students went during spring break. Continue reading Bellbrook Students take on Spring Break
