High 5! How to Prepare for Success on Your AP Exams

By: Mitch Hughes It’s early April, and for students taking AP classes, that can only mean one thing: it’s time to start preparing for AP exams. Just under a month remains until the infamous “AP Week,” which is actually the first two weeks of May, where AP exams are administered two classes per day. These two weeks and the days prior can be the most … Continue reading High 5! How to Prepare for Success on Your AP Exams

Tesla Meets Affordability

by Henry Wong “Why are we making electric cars?” founder of Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk asked at Tesla’s March 31 event. His response, simply put, was because there are record-high carbon dioxide levels and with combustion engines in most cars, they are spewing tons of harmful gases. Musk then went on to explain the “Secret Master Plan” which is the mission statement of Tesla … Continue reading Tesla Meets Affordability

Quidditch!!

By: Kasen Stephensen On July 23-24, 25 international teams will compete in Frankfurt, Germany for the International Quidditch Association World Cup.  The US National Team is sending 21 players as well as 7 alternates to compete for the Cup. According to the US National Quidditch Team webpage, “These 21 players were chosen by the committee based on their on-field achievements, leadership, and ability to be great … Continue reading Quidditch!!

April is National Poetry Month

by Bridget Richard April is National Poetry month, and with April having just started, many are excited to participate in all the aspects that this month has to offer. National Poetry Month is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, having been first established in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets. Poets.org says that the aim in creating the official month was to “highlight the extraordinary legacy … Continue reading April is National Poetry Month

A Shocking End to March Madness

By Elaine King The month of March is notoriously known for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The event, most often referred to as March Madness, carries on throughout the month as all of the loyal basketball fans watch with anticipation both the games and their brackets. This year the championship game ended with a twist. The Villanova Wildcats faced the North Carolina Tar Heels and … Continue reading A Shocking End to March Madness

Holy Crap! The National Poo Museum Opens

By: Rachel Stewart Museums exist to house an amalgam of things surrounding one subject.  Interested in airplanes? Museum for that.  Interested in World War 2? Museum for that.  Interested in Georgia O’Keeffe? Museum for that. How about fecal matter? Ladies and gentlemen and all who don’t ascribe to the binary…there is now a museum for that. The “National Poo Museum” has opened at the Isle … Continue reading Holy Crap! The National Poo Museum Opens

Colorado Welcomes Bellbrook’s ROTC

By Sarah Rovinsky Bellbrook’s AFJROTC’s annual trip to Colorado was a success! Cadets spent 5 stress-free days enjoying the scenery,warm weather, and making memories. Here are the highlights. Day 1: After arriving at the airport at 5 a.m., and a short flight following, the students departed for the Air Force Academy for a tour and lunch. Students on campus gave personal tours to our cadets. … Continue reading Colorado Welcomes Bellbrook’s ROTC

Bellbrook Teacher Organizes Pie Day 5K

By Sarah Rovinsky March 14, BHS teacher Pam Schultz hosted a 5k.  Participants walked following a path mapped out inside the high school.  Anyone interested met in Mrs. Schultz’s room (146), willing to walk 7 laps around the building and finish in about 45 minutes.  Water, grapes, cheese, and pie in honor of Pi Day were provided. Mrs. Schultz collected donations with the money going to the Larry … Continue reading Bellbrook Teacher Organizes Pie Day 5K

Unlike “Fetch,” the Mean Girls Musical is Happening

by Kasen Stephensen Tina Fey confirmed that a Broadway Musical inspired by the 2004 pop classic “Mean Girls” is in the works. The original cast, including Tina Fey, will not be recalled to reclaim their roles. Fey hopes to cast some “interesting people no one has seen before.” Fey is collaborating with her husband, and composer Jeff Richmond as well as the lyricist Nell Benjamin.  The … Continue reading Unlike “Fetch,” the Mean Girls Musical is Happening