BHS French, Art Students Take on the Windy City

By: Joseph Spirk On October 15, Bellbrook High School French and Art students went on an academic field trip to the Art Institute of Chicago for a day trip. This was the 10th year the French and art students have gone on the trip together. They began in 2002, while not going some years. Departing from the high school at 7 am, they arrived at the museum … Continue reading BHS French, Art Students Take on the Windy City

Two trips in two days: How to travel efficiently

By Anna Starkey Between holidays, college visits, and school trips, fall traveling can be exhausting. In order to maintain a quick pace while also enjoying yourself, I have compiled a list of essential lessons I learned while traveling to Chicago one day, to setting up a tent in West Virginia the next. 1. Make a list! Organization is key while traveling long distances. Before you … Continue reading Two trips in two days: How to travel efficiently

The Final “Ok” on the Iranian Deal

By Kate Barton On Wednesday, October 14, the Iranian Guardian Council passed the Iranian nuclear program deal, the final step before its implementation. The deal was passed by an absolute majority. The votes were 161 for, 59 against, and 13 abstaining. The council held debates over whether the deal went against their constitution and Sharia Law, which they decided it did not. The Iranian Deal calls … Continue reading The Final “Ok” on the Iranian Deal

Welcome, Chileans

by Casey Murphy In September, Bellbrook became the home away from home for 12 visiting Chilean Exchange students from Thomas Jefferson High School. The students spent a week in Washington D.C. before traveling north to the suburbs of Ohio for a week and a half. This program has been sending exchange students through Thomas Jefferson School in Chile. Although Chile is 5,304 miles away, the Chilean … Continue reading Welcome, Chileans

Visit the Green Jewels of Bellbrook

by Casey Murphy Can’t think of anything fun to do this weekend with your friends? Visit the local parks! There are nine parks in Bellbrook/Sugarcreek that are full of awesome opportunities for photo taking and fun walks with friends! Bellbrock Park located: 57 North Main Street, Bellbrock Park is the center of our historical heritage and the Bellbrook Museum is located across from the park.  Bellbrock … Continue reading Visit the Green Jewels of Bellbrook

Local Sports Sports Sports

By: Casey Murphy Ever wonder how your favorite local sports team is doing? Well According to Dayton Daily News, here is a list of stats for Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Girls Volleyball, Golf and Girls Tennis! These are the updated stats as of 10/12. Boys Soccer Saturday’s Results Middletown Christian 3, Christian Academy 0 Thomas; 2. Proudfit; 3. Lovely. Records: MC 2-6-1. OSSCA State Rankings … Continue reading Local Sports Sports Sports

Man-Booker Prize Winner Announced!

By: Rachel Stewart The Man-Booker Prize winner was finally announced on Tuesday, October 13.  The novel that received the prize is A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James.  The announcement comes after the long-list of thirteen books was announced on July 29, with the shortlist, narrowed down to six books, following on September 15. Marlon James is a Jamaican author who lives in Minneapolis, and … Continue reading Man-Booker Prize Winner Announced!

Key Club Members Show Support for Syrian Refugees

By: Joseph Spirk Last Wednesday, members of the Bellbrook High School Key Club wrote letters to Syrian refugees during their monthly meeting in the new cafeteria as a show of support for those who are displaced and are fleeing from war in their home country to safety in countries of Europe and around the Middle East. Members were encouraged to put positive expressions and words of hope … Continue reading Key Club Members Show Support for Syrian Refugees