New athletic facility plans to strengthen student programs

by Sean Markland Bellbrook High School is preparing for a major step forward in its athletic programs with plans for a new athletic facility that will expand opportunities for student athletes and strengthen the school’s sports community. According to Bellbrook’s athletic director, Charlie O’Dell, the idea for the new facility came from one issue: space. “The biggest thing is the weight room is too small,” … Continue reading New athletic facility plans to strengthen student programs

Marketing students investigate how to increase student section attendance

By: Aly West Looking out into the stands, often little to no students show up to watch and support their friends at sports events outside than football and basketball. This is what led to Josh Craig, a business teacher at Bellbrook High School, to work towards increasing student attendance at games with his marketing class.  During the course, students do research towards a marketing report … Continue reading Marketing students investigate how to increase student section attendance

Chilean exchange students present to the student body about Chile

By Delaney Dine Students from Thomas Jefferson STEM School in Concepciòn, Chile, arrived October 26 for a two week visit to Bellbrook High School. While here, they got to experience our culture and also shared some of theirs. They provided a quick presentation on their country, area, school, and customs. “I have nine students at this school, and sometimes the [American] students don’t know anything … Continue reading Chilean exchange students present to the student body about Chile

Winter sports starting to heat up at Bellbrook High School

By: A.J. Nichols As the temperature drops, wrestling, basketball, swimming and diving heats up as they start practices this week after a great fall sports season. Cross Country made a state championship appearance that included the boys team, and Morgan Dalton and Elsie Bruckhart representing the girls team. Varsity football made a playoff appearance but suffered an unfortunate loss to Alter High School in the … Continue reading Winter sports starting to heat up at Bellbrook High School

Fall sports celebrate successful seasons overall

By: Alexis LeMieux As winter approaches, the fall sports are beginning to wrap up to make room for winter sports. Each fall sport ended with great accomplishments with games, meets, matches, and performances. Senior Lena Underbakke has been running cross country since her freshman year. Her team was able to end up as the league runners up, district champions, while also finishing 8th place in … Continue reading Fall sports celebrate successful seasons overall

Bellbrook High School expands co-taught courses

By Delaney Dine Bellbrook High School administration has assigned co-teaching roles to around half the teachers in each department. This system has received overwhelmingly positive reception from teachers. “I really love the co-teaching system; I think it’s a great learning experience for teachers,” English teacher Paige Lewis said. Lewis co-teaches College Prep 12 with Michael Garrison. “A co-taught class allows a lot more flexibility than … Continue reading Bellbrook High School expands co-taught courses

Bellbrook High School invites senior citizens to a senior lunch

By Sean Markland Bellbrook High School is excited to welcome our community’s senior citizens to the new event, a Senior Lunch. This is a special event that can celebrate the bond between generations and showcase the excellence of Bellbrook Schools. The lunch will be held at St. Pierre Education Center on November 19 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and all local senior citizens are … Continue reading Bellbrook High School invites senior citizens to a senior lunch

Aggarwal helps bring tennis courts to Bellbrook High

By: Aly West Currently the men’s and women’s tennis teams are required to pay KTC Quail in order to practice on courts. “It would be nice to be able to practice at school rather than waste all this money on practices,” Venus Aggarwal, a senior at Bellbrook High School, said.  Aggarwal has taken part in the women’s high school tennis team for four years. She … Continue reading Aggarwal helps bring tennis courts to Bellbrook High

Students experience being the children of local candidates

By Eilley Wannarka Residents of the city of Bellbrook and the township of Sugarcreek will vote for their respective city councils and township trustees in the election, Tuesday, November 4.  Bellbrook junior Becca Cyphers is the child of candidate Katherine R. Cyphers and sophomore Ember Day is the daughter of candidate Douglas Day. Katherine Cyphers is running for city council, and Douglas Day is running … Continue reading Students experience being the children of local candidates

Bellbrook men’s soccer preparing for playoffs

By A.J. Nichols Bellbrook men’s soccer is currently 13-2-2 this season, and is looking to make a deep run in this year’s playoffs. “I would say one of our biggest strengths this year is the amount of returning starters on the team,” junior Noah Kosins said. “We only lost two starting seniors last year, and the experience of our team has helped us win big … Continue reading Bellbrook men’s soccer preparing for playoffs