Bittersweet Senior Night for Bellbrook Volleyball
By: Sara Wolf Thursday, October 13 was Bellbrook Volleyball’s loud, exciting and emotional senior night. The girls celebrated their four seniors Abby Crotty, Natalie Galle, Allison Powell and Kaitlyn Urbaniak before they took on Eaton, whom they had beaten earlier this season. Both teams were determined to leave their last league game with a win, but Bellbrook’s home court advantage, loud towel-waving crowd, and bittersweet … Continue reading Bittersweet Senior Night for Bellbrook Volleyball
Hurricane Matthew Devastates the Lives of Many
By Ally Keefer Hurricane Matthew left many devastated in the Caribbean during the first week of October. On September 28, 2016, this deadly hurricane formed near the Windward Islands. The hurricane proceeded to Cuba and Haiti on October 4 as a category 4 hurricane. On October 6, the hurricane struck the Bahamas. Following the Bahamas, the hurricane targeted Florida on October 7. It then moved … Continue reading Hurricane Matthew Devastates the Lives of Many
America’s favorite undecided voter a sellout?
By Connor Robinson If you have followed this year’s confusing and hectic presidential election, you have most likely heard of Ken Bone, the newest and strangest internet sensation. Mr. Bone was an undecided voter present at the second presidential debate, where he asked a simple question about clean energy. He returned to his seat without knowing he would soon become a hit on Twitter and … Continue reading America’s favorite undecided voter a sellout?
New NHS Members Get Pinned
by Joey Derrico It’s early October and that means that NHS admission decisions are being made. On Thursday, October 6, current members of NHS went around the school during first period to “pin” newly selected members with a ribbon of the NHS colors. Every year, almost immediately when school starts, prospective juniors fill out lengthy applications for admission into the National Honor Society at Bellbrook … Continue reading New NHS Members Get Pinned
What’s Wrong With the Color Pink?
By Rachel Giffin Not long ago I was with a group of my friends. It isn’t often that we have some free time, so I thought, hey, wouldn’t it be nice to do something fun? Maybe we could go see a movie or something. So I asked them, “Hey, guys, we should go see this movie,” and they began laughing at the one I picked … Continue reading What’s Wrong With the Color Pink?
Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs: A World Series to Remember
by Lauren Redfern October 25 is a day that will be written into the baseball history books forever. The Chicago Cubs, who are never playing in October, and the Cleveland Indians, who also have rare occurrences during the fall months, find themselves suiting up in the final seven games of the season. The Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in a five game series, … Continue reading Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs: A World Series to Remember
Bellbrook Cross Country sweeps SWBL Meet
by Lauren Redfern The morning of October 15, the Men and Women’s Cross Country took to the start line to race in the SWBL league meet. The race was hosted by the Franklin Wildcats, a member in the southwest portion of the league. The Eagles were familiar with the course as they participated in a meet on September 20 at the same location. The course … Continue reading Bellbrook Cross Country sweeps SWBL Meet
Fall in Full Swing
by Sarah Rovinsky Fall is in the air and class is canceled on Friday, October 14. (Sadly, this doesn’t apply to teachers, who will be having a teacher in-service day.) For those of us lucky to have a day off, here are some ideas for a festive start to your long weekend: Continue reading Fall in Full Swing
Powder Puff: Bellbrook’s Seniors Take the Field
By: Sarah Rovinsky Bellbrook’s seniors signed up two weeks ago to participate in Powder Puff, which is essentially a role reversal of a typical Friday night football game as girls play football while the boys cheer them on in ridiculous attire. The participants were randomly selected by senior adviser Mrs. Enderson and placed on one of the two teams: purple or white. Both groups practiced separately … Continue reading Powder Puff: Bellbrook’s Seniors Take the Field
Jose Fernandez’s death shocks MLB
by Lauren Redfern José Fernández was a name the game of baseball loved. Fernández was a starting pitcher for the Miami Marlins. He was in his third year with the team. He was not only a Marlin but also a Cuban. He was proud of his ethnicity but did not just walk into America. Fernández escaped Cuba after many tries. When he succeeded, his whole life changed and … Continue reading Jose Fernandez’s death shocks MLB
