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

Power outage at Bellbrook High School parallels previous incident

by Delaney Dine What happens in a school when the lights go out in the middle of the day? On September 1 between 10:15 and 10:29 a.m., all of the lights in Bellbrook High School flickered out. No one’s Chromebook would turn on. The wifi was off. The intercom wouldn’t work. The only communication staff had was through the Remind app and walkie-talkies. “[Principal] Mr. … Continue reading Power outage at Bellbrook High School parallels previous incident

Athletic teams must adjust as climate changes

By: Kameron Heft Recently, there has been a heat wave sweeping across the nation. Ohio is part of this heated issue. Estimates showed that the temperatures for the week of August 20 were expected to be at around 100℉. The last recorded temperature to be that hot was in 1934 at 113℉ according to the Ohio History Central. “Expect temperatures up to 96 degrees and … Continue reading Athletic teams must adjust as climate changes

Convicted murderer escapee from Pennsylvania prison recaptured

By Adia Miller In 2021, Danelo Cavalcante was arrested and later sentenced for stabbing his girlfriend to death in front of her two young children, allegedly for threatening to tell the police about an open warrant for his arrest in Brazil for a murder charge. Released surveillance footage shows the inmate scaling the walls of the prison August 31 during his exercise time before moving … Continue reading Convicted murderer escapee from Pennsylvania prison recaptured