Foreign exchange student is game winning goalie
By Bostyn Hillibush Anita Dahl is a foreign exchange student from the Faroe Islands, a collection of 18 mountain islands between Scotland and Iceland. She is a junior currently studying at Bellbrook High School. Dahl always wanted the opportunity to be able to come to the United States. “I had always seen the U.S. on TV and YouTube,” Dahl said. “I just wanted to know … Continue reading Foreign exchange student is game winning goalie
Mrs. Siler celebrates 35 years teaching in Bellbrook
By: Evi Fromm Music is an element of life that almost every person can partake in. It is something that people can bond over or use as a coping mechanism. For music director Barb Siler, however, it is a way of life. “I was one of those kids who spent every waking moment in the band room,” Siler said. “I practiced hard, and I loved … Continue reading Mrs. Siler celebrates 35 years teaching in Bellbrook
Bellbrook cheer gives students of all ages a place
by Danica Vermillion Cheerleaders work hard to make the games more fun and upbeat. They keep the people excited and loud. They practice the perfect choreography and tricks that they can perform at halftime and all throughout the game. In Bellbrook, the youngest cheerleading team is Wee Eagles which starts in kindergarten and goes through 6th grade. Participants have the option to cheer for football, … Continue reading Bellbrook cheer gives students of all ages a place
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
