by Elaine King Tis’ the season! For atrocious weather and low stock piles, that is. This year Partnership for Success is hosting a “winter needs for St. Vincent De Paul shelter.” They are hoping to supply the winter needs for the 100+ preschool-aged children living at the shelter. The drive started this past Monday, January 25, and will go through next Friday, February 5. Lists … Continue reading Lending A Hand to A Neighbor
by Elaine King The Bellbrook Girls Basketball team is 21-0, raking in an undefeated season thus far. They’ve shown skill on the court, but there’s more than just shots and blocks. There’s the team behind the record. The Lady Golden Eagles have held off teams like Centerville, Clinton Massie, and Beavercreek. They have shown obvious teamwork on the court, but what about off the court? Bench … Continue reading A Winning Team
by Meghna Kumar As the end of the school year approaches and seniors anxiously await their admissions decisions so that they can finally be relieved of the stress of college admissions, juniors draw nearer and nearer to the process. This taxing time can be intimidating and often leaves students frustrated and complaining that admissions decisions are random and that no one can succeed. But the … Continue reading How to Survive the College Admissions Process
by Alyssa Rogers As the countdown to graduation begins and college acceptance letters start coming in the mail, seniors at BHS are getting incredibly antsy to put on their cap and gown and get handed their diploma. While interviewing students about their feelings on graduating there was one word that was said over and over, “pumped.” Madi Noel, who plans to attend Ohio State, went into … Continue reading Second Semester Seniors
by Jackie Thompson With batches of admission decisions coming in each week, many seniors are discovering they’ve successfully tackled the first obstacle on their path to higher education: getting in. Being accepted into any college is cause for celebration, so by all means, celebrate. But remember, the issue of paying for college still remains. “I think a lot of people don’t realize how many scholarships … Continue reading A Cents-ible Guide to Scholarships
By Jackie Thompson Winter guard is a “Sport of the Arts,” or so boasts Winter Guard International (WGI). It combines athleticism with creativity in the form of spectacular performances. Bellbrook’s winter guard devotes nearly half their year to perfection. In 2013, Bellbrook’s winter guard finished first in the WGI’s scholastic A class competition. WGI is the foremost authority on all things winter guard and hosts regional and … Continue reading BHS Winter Guard: A Sport of the Arts
By: Emily Bunsold The end of senior year can lead to every teacher’s worst nightmare. The unmotivated, lazy, “I’m already accepted into college so this grade doesn’t really matter” attitude that is senioritis. But with these 7 tips, that end of the year slump can turn into a go-out-with-a-bang demeanor to one of the most memorable moments in every high schooler’s life. Remember, just because … Continue reading Motivation Tips for Second Semester Seniors
By: Emily Bunsold The National Honor Society is one of the most prestigious clubs the Bellbrook High has to offer. This year, 28 juniors demonstrated the important traits of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Even though there are fewer inductees than there have been in quite a few years, this particular group shows that when it comes to small numbers, quality tends to be more important … Continue reading 2015 National Honor Society
by Bridget Richard Dear Exam Takers: Everything will be alright. Whether your exams went well or not. There’s no need to have an exam-istential crisis. What’s important is to recognize and appreciate the work and studying you have done, and realize that the time to worry is over. You now have two weeks to celebrate the holidays and to ring in the New Year! And … Continue reading An Open Letter
by Alyssa Rogers The riveting competition among our beloved BHS teachers continued this past week with Mrs. Brown versus Mrs. Fogarty on Tuesday, December 8, and Mr. Schultz versus Mr. Reinhart on December 10. Students and teachers both tuned into the battles during mentor on each day to watch the throw down and decide for themselves who deserved to win. The results are in and … Continue reading Mr. Schultz’s Grandma is ‘Fresher than You?’ Lip Sync Battle Round 2
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