Savannah College of Art and Design presents to Bellbrook High School students

By: Kameron Heft Savannah College of Art and Design, commonly known as SCAD, sent a representative all the way from Georgia to talk about creative careers and opportunities with Bellbrook High School students. Jenny Conarroe, assistant director of admissions, presented to Mrs. Newsome’s third-period Art 3 and 4 class to talk about the college and its many programs.  “So at SCAD, we focus on creative … Continue reading Savannah College of Art and Design presents to Bellbrook High School students

Looking for a place to study? We have ideas!

by Danica Vermillion What is a better place to study than surrounded by books? We visited local libraries and bookstores to determine which of these makes for the best study spot by looking at the space they have available for studying, noise level, and overall vibe. Woodburne Library – 6060 Far Hills Ave, Centerville, OH 45459 This local public library was remodeled in 2018. Both … Continue reading Looking for a place to study? We have ideas!

Bellbrook sophomore Scarbro outlines the problem with fast fashion

by Ten Bottemiller As we prepare for another round of seasonal styles, it’s important to remember the negative effects that fast fashion have on the environment. Bellbrook sophomore with a passion for clothing and the fashion industry, Nora Scarbro, wants to remind students that fashion isn’t just about looks, and that wearing only the trendiest items can have serious consequences on the earth. Fast fashion … Continue reading Bellbrook sophomore Scarbro outlines the problem with fast fashion

BHS GovPo classes prepare students for after high school

By: Alexis LeMieux GovPo, or the Government and Politics, is one of the classes a student is required to take during their time at Bellbrook High School. The class helps the student after graduation because it prepares them for citizenship in the United States. Bellbrook offers two levels of the class. “AP Government and Politics is an advanced placement government course at Bellbrook High,” AP … Continue reading BHS GovPo classes prepare students for after high school

What you need to know before watching the Doctor Who 60th anniversary

By Adia Miller Sci-fi’s longest running TV show Doctor Who celebrated its 60th anniversary on the November 23. With fourteen doctors, 37 seasons, dozens of companions, and the infinite amount of stories capable of being told in a show where the characters can travel to any place and any time, it can be a daunting task starting a show this vast. With input from long-time … Continue reading What you need to know before watching the Doctor Who 60th anniversary

Robert Downey Jr. returns to Marvel Movies

By Brendan Clementz Ever since the climactic end to the Avengers saga of the Marvel movie series, the franchise has gone into a massive slump. The announcement of a returning actor may be its saving grace.  Entertainment Tonight announced that Robert Downey Jr., the actor who portrayed Tony Stark a.k.a. Iron Man, has a renewed contract to act in more Marvel films. The catch? His … Continue reading Robert Downey Jr. returns to Marvel Movies

Bell Creek Intermediate students and staff give back to veterans

By: Jordan Frantz On the morning of November 9, Bell Creek Intermediate gave back to its veterans with a morning full of great food, decorations, and honoring those who deserve to be recognized. This memorable event treats veterans to a day dedicated to their service and sacrifices.  Veterans Day is a national holiday that is celebrated on November 11 to honor and remember military veterans … Continue reading Bell Creek Intermediate students and staff give back to veterans

BHS theater’s dual casts take on the emotional Steel Magnolias

by Ten Bottemiller, Ben Pursel, and Kameron Heft November 15-18, Bellbrook High School’s theater students brought an entirely new performance style to the stage with their stage adaptation of the Herbert Ross 1983 hit film Steel Magnolias. Steel Magnolias is about a group of women and one of their daughters, the drama they discuss in a beauty parlor, and the heartbreak they experience due to … Continue reading BHS theater’s dual casts take on the emotional Steel Magnolias

Bellbrook High School teachers cosplay Thanksgiving dinner

By: Jordan Frantz Gobble Gobble! Those were the only sounds surrounding the halls Friday, November 17. One lucky teacher parades around school all day wearing the infamous teacher turkey costume. This year the nominees were Mr. Carreira, Mr. Lambright, Mr. Reinhart, and Ms.Tomlin. Mr. Lambright won the competition but Mr. Carreira was a good sport and wore the Pilgrim outfit. Students began donating money on Tuesday, … Continue reading Bellbrook High School teachers cosplay Thanksgiving dinner

School Board election winners discuss their new role

By: Bostyn Hillibush  On November 7, new school board members were decided. The Bellbrook-Sugarcreek community went to various polling locations to vote on which two candidates should join the board. According to the Greene County Board of Elections, there was a close call on the two candidates who won.  Of the 12,274 votes cast, the votes were evenly distributed between the four candidates. Anne Pryor … Continue reading School Board election winners discuss their new role