by Linden Peterson Many students are currently confused regarding the number of calamity days, more commonly referred to as snow days, that we are permitted this year. In the past, we have only been allowed five snow days with two-hour delays not affecting the total. For this school year, however, the five snow days remain in effect. Next year is when the change will take … Continue reading Number of “snow days” will change
by Megan Haymond Gear up Bellbrook students! Exams are almost underway! Eat some almonds and oatmeal, put on your sweats, take out your highlighters, and study. For freshman, this will be the first time they take a mid-term exam. Do not fear! With a week of studying and review added to a semester of hard work, success is attainable. It’s easy to ignore the typical … Continue reading Mid-term Exams
by Megan Haymond On Sunday, November 24 at 2pm members of the Bellbrook community gathered at the Bellbrook High School stadium for the Angel Walk/Run. The purpose of the run was to, “Honor all the students and staff who have passed away, and to raise money for a scholarship of your choice.” Seventeen different scholarships or memorial funds were available for participants to designate which … Continue reading Angel Walk/Run
by Cayla Destefani It is time for the entire music program of Bellbrook High School to put on their joint Winter Prism Concert. The concert will take place at Fairhaven Church on Friday, December 13 at 7:00pm. It features the Symphony, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Bands, and the Mentor and Concert Choirs. The Clarinet Choir and Bellbrook Percussion will also be making an appearance. Every year the Bellbrook music … Continue reading Bellbrook High School Winter Prism Concert
By Emily Caruso As the temperature drops and people prepare for Thanksgiving, Bellbrook High School celebrates the holiday in its own unique way: Teacher Turkey, a friendly competition between faculty members at BHS to see who wears a turkey costume to school. The winning turkey is determined by students donating money towards a teacher. Raising over $500.00, all proceeds donated go to memorial funds for … Continue reading Turkey Talk with Christa Oeder
by Megan Haymond
On Friday, November 15, Bellbrook High School Model United Nations members competed in their fall conference at the University of Dayton. There were nine possible committees students were placed in with their assigned countries. Betty Hociota, Elizabeth Odunsi, and Anna Starkey all received awards for their position papers.
Model United Nations is a club that promotes public speaking skills while giving students a taste of how the real United Nations works. Members of the club are highly passionate about debating public policy. The University of Dayton’s Model United Nations team hosts the conference acting as the chairmen assuring decorum is held and procedural rules are followed. The Model United Nations team typically attends two conferences a year: one at the University of Dayton and the other at Miami University. The University of Dayton conference is a little larger and only lasts a day, forcing delegates to be efficient in passing resolutions.
This year the committees focused on children. It was also interesting this year in the security council because participants were able to discuss recent world news with the struggles in Syria. The committees were as follows:
General Assembly 1: Addressing the Impact of Small Arms and Light Weapons on Child Security
General Assembly 2: Effects of Climate Change on Indigenous Peoples of Central Africa
Security Council 1: Syrian Relief Effort with special regard for children and marginalized people
Security Council 2: Achieving Peace and Stability in Somalia
Historic Security Council: Rwanda 1994
ECOSOC: Addressing Gender Equality in Relation to Poverty Reduction
UN Development Programme: Access to Sustainable and Renewable Energy for the Poor
UN Human Settlements Programme: Increasing sustainable access to safe drinking water and sanitation methods
UNICEF: Promoting Human Rights to Eradicate Child Labor
Continue reading “Bellbrook Students Succeed at Model United Nations Conference”
by Cayla Destefani For the first time in nine years the Bellbrook High School Marching Band won 1st in their class at the Bands of America (BOA) Grand National Competition. Band spirit is at its highest. #purpleplumeband is all over social networks, and the community of Bellbrook couldn’t be more proud. Even the local gas station’s sign says, “Congratulations Bellbrook Band!” and reminds its customers … Continue reading Bellbrook Marching Eagles National Champions
By Emily Caruso and Megan Haymond The Bell-Hi Chapter of National Honor Society tapped new members on Wednesday, November 13. Tapping, a tradition for the National Honor Society, is when members come into students’ classes and pin a blue and white ribbon on those who got accepted into the elite group. Once tapped, students attend the induction ceremony, which will be held on December 3. … Continue reading National Honor Society Taps New Members
by Emily Caruso Imagine this: you’ve been in a car accident and before you can even open your eyes you’ve already been rushed to a hospital. You’re surrounded by doctors as your friends and family pace back and forth in the waiting room praying for recovery. The doctors are injecting you with different IVs telling you that everything will be ok; however, your doctors are … Continue reading How to Save a Life
by Cayla Destefani A new walkway is currently under construction in Bellbrook connecting the middle school to the high school and eventually nearby neighborhoods. The path is being partially funded by the State of Ohio and the school is funding the other part. Only the stretch from the school to the street was funded by the middle school, and the state is paying for the … Continue reading New Walkway Constructed in Bellbrook
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