A nationwide emergency alert test set for October 4
By: Kameron Heft Loud alarm noises play through our mobile phones, television, and even radios. Whether it’s for a severe storm coming through, public threats, or an unexpected event, these alarms have the ultimate goal of protecting us. For those alarms to work as planned, they would require testing to ensure that the systems are ready for the task and that people can properly recognize … Continue reading A nationwide emergency alert test set for October 4
Bellbrook Men’s Golf Team wins third league title in school history
By: Jordan Frantz On September 20, the Bellbrook Men’s Golf team won their third SWBL league title in school history. With an undefeated 21-0 record in league, it was no surprise the Eagles brought home the gold. Overall on the season, the team was 21-1. With a second place finish in league last year to Oakwood, the team knew they needed to do things differently. … Continue reading Bellbrook Men’s Golf Team wins third league title in school history
Can stress be a good thing?
By: Alexis LeMieux Stress can be good, if you have the right mindset, of course. There are two different types of stress. There is distress, and there is eustress. Distress is the stress that will negatively affect you, and eustress is the stress that positively affects you. It is a common misconception that all stress is bad, because it always isn’t that way. “If students … Continue reading Can stress be a good thing?
New Career Art class broadens students’ artistic horizons
by Ten Bottemiller New in 2023, Career Art has been added to Bellbrook’s class list. Suggested by Mrs. Newsome, one of Bellbrook’s two art teachers, the class explores topics such as tattoos, fashion, comic books, makeup, jewelry, and more with in-depth instructions on how to create within these genres. “I’ve had a lot of students ask what they can do with an art degree or … Continue reading New Career Art class broadens students’ artistic horizons
The Nun II beats expectations
by Ben Pursel This year marks a decade since the release of the first Conjuring movie. Ten years later, the franchise is still topping charts with the September 8 release of The Nun II. A fresh continuation of the 2018 smash-hit The Nun, The Nun II offers the audience a glimpse into the past of some of the beloved characters from the original, all while … Continue reading The Nun II beats expectations
Marching Eagles show features a strong story, recognizable tunes
by Aimee Shumaker In 2022, the Bellbrook Marching Eagles took home the title of Midstates Band Association (MSBA) Champions in their class of 3A. They have high hopes for this year as well. Their 2023 competition show is entitled “Press Play.” The concept is based on television and the show’s elements mimic actions such as rewinding, fast forwarding, and changing channels. “It’s different from a … Continue reading Marching Eagles show features a strong story, recognizable tunes
Department of Justice ready to take Google to court
By Brendan Clementz The Department of Justice is scheduled to go to trial against Google soon over claims that Google has engaged in unfair business practices and monopolizing. The DOJ’s initial complaint was filed October 20, 2020. Not until January of this year were charges put out against Google officially, and almost three years later the department is going to start the court proceedings. “Twenty-five … Continue reading Department of Justice ready to take Google to court
Bellbrook alumni share why they returned to work in the district
by Evi Fromm What is it about Bellbrook Sugarcreek Schools that draws back so many former students to join the faculty? The definition of community is a group of people living in the same place or having something in common. Tess Rivero, a math teacher at Bellbrook High School, is a fourth-generation Bellbrook alumnus, Class of 1993. Rivero said that when she first became a … Continue reading Bellbrook alumni share why they returned to work in the district
Check out Bellbrook fall 2023 events
By: Alexis LeMieux With the fall season coming up, that means there will be different events within the Bellbrook school community. Most of these events listed are at the high school, but there is one event at Bell Creek Intermediate, the annual pumpkin auction. BCI Pumpkin AuctionThis year marks the 6th annual pumpkin auction at Bell Creek Intermediate on October 18. The pumpkins used in … Continue reading Check out Bellbrook fall 2023 events
How to stay on top of your course load
by Liv Whitlock Let’s be real: school is hard. Staying on top of your course load is a balancing act of maintaining high marks, participating in a variety of extracurriculars, and, somehow, finding time to enjoy your social life. Here’s a few ideas to help you juggle it all. WRITE IT DOWN Knowing due dates for your classes is kind of a given, but it … Continue reading How to stay on top of your course load
