The easiest guide to the hardest preparation: graduation

By: Summer Bixler With graduation season right around the corner, everyone is racing to prepare. When it comes to meeting your high school and college deadlines, as well as getting fun graduation preparations done, everything can be quite a handful. Many people may not know where to start, and everyone’s preparation looks different. Bellbrook High School seniors weren’t afraid to hide their jittery emotions and … Continue reading The easiest guide to the hardest preparation: graduation

Bellbrook High School 2025 seniors say goodbye

by Ashtyn Praeter As the school year winds down and the hallways start to feel just a little emptier, it’s time to say a bittersweet goodbye to our seniors. They’ve been our role models, class leaders, and the friendly faces we’ve looked up to since day one. But before they toss their caps and head off into adulthood, we couldn’t let them go without asking … Continue reading Bellbrook High School 2025 seniors say goodbye

Art Show is another success

by Ashtyn Praeter The halls of Bellbrook High School’s atrium were transformed into a vibrant gallery of energy, color, and creativity on April 5. The annual student art show brought together an impressive array of artwork. From paintings and photography to sculpture and digital design, everyone in attendance was reminded just how powerful and inspiring student creativity can be. Not only were students showing off … Continue reading Art Show is another success

Some social media recruiting puts the softball team in play

By: Katelyn Griffin Bellbrook softball is in full swing. “The season is going good so far,” Chasidy Stewart, a senior Bellbrook Softball player, said. “At the beginning of the season we were in need of more players, but it ended up being okay.” A little advertising fleshed out the team. “This is my first season playing softball,” junior Alexis LeMieux said. “I joined because I … Continue reading Some social media recruiting puts the softball team in play

What’s going on with the phone policy at Bellbrook?

By: Caroline Polen Did you know that about 97% of students, ages 11-17, use their phones during the school day?  The Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local School District Board of Education had a meeting on Thursday, April 10 where they had a second read of Board Policy 5136 titled, “Personal Communication Devices” or PCDs.  Audra Dorn, Board vice-president, mentioned that they had discussed this policy quite a bit … Continue reading What’s going on with the phone policy at Bellbrook?

Senior Andrew Bruckart credits faith to athletic and academic success

By: Evi Fromm “Hard work and faith” are the two things that led senior Andrew Bruckart to be the person he is today, the top athlete on the cross country and track teams and at the top of his class. Bruckart will graduate as a valedictorian in May. After graduation, he will continue his athletic and academic career at Cedarville University.  Becoming a College Athlete … Continue reading Senior Andrew Bruckart credits faith to athletic and academic success

Bellbrook Supportive Peers hosts Spring Fling for local families

By Claire Cutting Bellbrook High School was filled with laughter, music, and community spirit as the Supportive Peers program hosted its annual Spring Fling on Saturday, April 12. The event ran from 10 a.m. to noon and was free and open to the public. Organized entirely by student volunteers, the two-hour event featured a variety of different activities for children of all ages. From face … Continue reading Bellbrook Supportive Peers hosts Spring Fling for local families

BHS students share March Madness methods

By: Katelyn Griffin The Super Bowl of basketball, March Madness is where people go up against their families, friends, or even coworkers to win the bracket pool. Run by the NCAA, college basketball teams compete to win “the bracket,” and many people around the country fill out their predictions on how they think it’s going to go and which team is going to win it … Continue reading BHS students share March Madness methods

Student government seniors plan final events of the year

By: Alexis LeMieux As the 2025 school year is nearing its end, the seniors are getting closer to graduating. What better way to end the year than with some fun events? Student Government makes all of this possible, and consists of four senior members: President Emma Jenkins, Vice President Olivia Kalloor, and two senators, Jordan Frantz and Makayla Skinner. “The whole student government meets monthly … Continue reading Student government seniors plan final events of the year

How to have a night to remember at Prom

by Ashtyn Praeter Sparkly dresses, sharp tuxedos, music to dance to all night: prom is more than just a dance; it is a celebration of friends, memories, and the perfect way to wrap up the school year. The junior class officers plan the event. “You should go to Prom because the theme this year is really cute and fun,” junior class officer Gabe Woods said. … Continue reading How to have a night to remember at Prom