2023 District Art Show showcases local talent

By Sam Vine The Bellbrook Art Show took place in the Bellbrook High School Atrium on April 15. The art show exhibited selected artwork from both high school and middle school students, with special exhibits from the advanced senior art seniors. There were around 150–200 people from all over the community that came to see the showcase of all the talent that was being displayed. … Continue reading 2023 District Art Show showcases local talent

NHS volunteers contribute to the Sugar Maple Festival

By Kaden Silva The Sugar Maple Festival, the yearly gathering for artist vendors, local restaurants and food trucks, and various community organizations, got the help of dedicated volunteers from Bellbrook High School. Without their contributions, the festival would have been missing community engagement activities that add to the richness of the small-town festival.  “I love being around kids,” Ashley Frantz, an NHS senior helping run … Continue reading NHS volunteers contribute to the Sugar Maple Festival

Bellbrook Sports Support one another with the Bigs and Littles Program

By Claire Webster Lockers display homemade signs of positivity and confidence for their owners. Athletes share their experiences from their sport with their partners to help them succeed. At Bellbrook High School (BHS), some athletic teams have a program where all the members of the team can participate called the Bigs and Littles Program. Some sports that are included in this program are softball, volleyball, and … Continue reading Bellbrook Sports Support one another with the Bigs and Littles Program

10 summer activity ideas

by: Madi Miller “SUMMER”… “SUMMER”… “SUMMER” … “SUMMER”  As the movie High School Musical starts off by rejoicing for summer break, Bellbrook High School students are eagerly anticipating that last day of school to reenact the scene.  Summer is approaching with only a couple weeks left of school. During the summer, some may feel lost in what to do whereas some may feel like they … Continue reading 10 summer activity ideas

Local artist shares her potter’s process

by Madi Miller Local artist Hollie Miller loves to quote: “You are the potter, I am the clay.” Many cups are carelessly manufactured. “There is an art to making pottery,” Miller said. “And it should be appreciated for the process as a whole as it is made with love rather than being manufactured.” Miller is passionate about the process of bringing a block of clay to … Continue reading Local artist shares her potter’s process

SpaceX experiences a spaceXsplosion

By: Riley Hodges On April 20, SpaceX launched their most powerful rocket “Starship” and it did not go to plan. “Starship just experienced what we call a rapid unscheduled disassembly, or a RUD, during ascent,” said SpaceX engineer John Insprucker. In other words, it exploded.  The test itself was a development test that was intended to collect data, so in this context it wasn’t a … Continue reading SpaceX experiences a spaceXsplosion

Bennett LaPalm commits Division One Baseball

By Juliana Packard Bennett LaPalm is a senior who has been on varsity all four years, except freshman year due to the pandemic cutting the season. Bennett LaPalm has committed to the University of Dayton.  “Bellbrook baseball helped me make a lot of close relationships,” LaPalm said. “It helped me develop a lot as a player, working throughout the winter and getting a lot of … Continue reading Bennett LaPalm commits Division One Baseball

John Wick: Chapter 4 ~ Is this the End?

By Sam Vine <<<Spoilers Ahead >>> John Wick: Chapter 4, released on March 24, was met with an outstanding box office opening, earning $73.8 million domestically and $67.6 million overseas. Positive reviews poured in from audiences and critics alike. “John Wick 4 is a masterclass in action movies,” film critic Sheraz Farooqi said in a RottenTomatoes.com review. “Chad Stahelski brings his absolute best game to … Continue reading John Wick: Chapter 4 ~ Is this the End?

College softball season starts in full swing

By Claire Webster College softball started in 1910 and is now one of the most popular women’s sports broadcasts on television. The 2023 softball season has started in full swing with a pre-season tournament. During the tournament, the University of California, Los Angeles, was ranked number one, while “Powerhouse Oklahoma” was second.  Many talented young women are playing with their schools to try to win … Continue reading College softball season starts in full swing