“Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetle…” makes a comeback
By: Alexis LeMieux Beetlejuice, a horror comedy released in March of 1988, has an upcoming sequel Friday, September 6. Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara, playing alongside each other in the 1988 film, are returning to their respective roles as Beetlejuice, Lydia Deetz, and Delia Deetz. “The original Beetlejuice has always been a classic,” junior Natalie Recher said. Although the original film could be … Continue reading “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetle…” makes a comeback
Bellbrook girls’ cross country hits the ground running with new head coach
by Claire Cutting The Bellbrook girls’ cross country team hit the ground running with new head coach, Ann Alyanak, who replaced former head coach Shelby Herlihy this season after coaching Bellbrook’s middle school team. Growing up in Bluffton, Ohio, Alyanak, attended Bluffton High School, running cross country and track, as well as playing basketball. “I had more success in running. That was my favorite,” Alyanak … Continue reading Bellbrook girls’ cross country hits the ground running with new head coach
BSS Music Department welcomes new band director
By: Evi Fromm Jacob Page comes to Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Schools from Colerain High School of the Northwest Local district in the Cincinnati area where he was a band teacher for seven years. “I have worked in two other districts, but within those districts, I have worked at a total of six schools,” Page said. Page graduated from Trinity Area High School in Washington, Pennsylvania, and received a teaching degree … Continue reading BSS Music Department welcomes new band director
BHS welcomes new assistant principal, Barry Limon
By: Evi Fromm “Just keep being great” is assistant principal Barry Limon’s message for the Bellbrook student body as the 2024-2025 school year begins. Limon was hired over the summer to replace former assistant principal Todd Whalen, who now serves as principal of Xenia High School. Before coming to Bellbrook, Limon worked in the small Butler County district of New Miami for five years. “I … Continue reading BHS welcomes new assistant principal, Barry Limon
BHS Marching Eagles reveal their fall show theme
by Paul Jefferson The Bellbrook High School Marching Band has revealed their 2024 show entitled “Edward.” The show is largely based off of the 1990 Tim Burton movie, Edward Scissorhands. The music is being arranged by Adam Jatho, David Carbone, and Bellbrook High School’s band director Cameron Halls. The show’s music will include songs from the Edward Scissorhands’ soundtrack, including Introduction, Ice Dance, and Edwardo … Continue reading BHS Marching Eagles reveal their fall show theme
Garry’s Mod suffers takedowns from unconfirmed source
by Brendan Clementz The video game company Nintendo is notorious among fans for sending cease and desists to different fan-made media online using their characters. Every fan project with Nintendo properties involved dreads the chance of Nintendo taking notice of them and shutting them down for one reason or another. Recently, a cease and desist was sent to the sandbox game Garry’s Mod, which had … Continue reading Garry’s Mod suffers takedowns from unconfirmed source
Tango Gameworks, creators of Hi-Fi Rush, shut down by Microsoft
by Brendan Clementz The snail ran its last race with the smash hit video game “Hi-Fi Rush,” as the developer for the game, Tango Gameworks, has just been closed down and laid off by their parent company, Microsoft. This decision comes at the same time as three other companies were shut down by Microsoft. What makes it more confusing is that the game had put … Continue reading Tango Gameworks, creators of Hi-Fi Rush, shut down by Microsoft
Great summer camp opportunities await students!
By: Jordan Frantz With the school year coming to a close and summer right around the corner, there will be many opportunities for students this summer. There are a variety of summer camps that students can involve themselves in. Whether indoors or outdoors, collaborative or solo, they will all help students stay busy and have interactions this summer. There are many camps students can participate … Continue reading Great summer camp opportunities await students!
Beneficial ways students can spend their summer
By: Cate Eberly Though summer break is the perfect place to recharge before school starts, it is also an ample opportunity to benefit yourself. Students can use the summer to immerse themselves in various activities. Most colleges hold pre-college programs. They act as a camp to explore a topic and campus if students choose to commute or live in dorms for the duration of the … Continue reading Beneficial ways students can spend their summer
Ashtyn and Ava Praeter are double the trouble on the lacrosse field
By: Evi Fromm Varsity lacrosse players and sisters Ashtyn and Ava Praeter have both committed to continuing their athletic and academic careers in college as they enter their senior year. The girls are two of three triplets that attend BHS, including their brother Aiden who plays on the men’s lacrosse team. Although they have not always gravitated to play the same sports, “It just kind … Continue reading Ashtyn and Ava Praeter are double the trouble on the lacrosse field
