Bellbrook HOSA hosts annual blood drive

By Delaney Dine “The blood drive has been going on since before I was here,” Bellbrook’s HOSA advisor Rebecca Goodwin said. “It’s been a long time. The nurse used to do it, and then when COVID shut it down, we opened it back up when HOSA started.” Bellbrook High School held the annual blood drive on December 8. Goodwin and some other members explained why … Continue reading Bellbrook HOSA hosts annual blood drive

Supportive Peers adds to their annual Christmas event

by Sean Markland Supportive Peers, a local Bellbrook organization where high school students support children with disabilities, is hosting its annual Christmas event this weekend. This celebration is one of the organization’s biggest events of the year. The goal of Supportive Peers is always to create spaces where children with disabilities feel included. The annual event, held in the Bellbrook High School cafeteria, auxiliary gym, … Continue reading Supportive Peers adds to their annual Christmas event

What students are asking for Christmas in 2025

By: Gabe Woods The holiday season has begun with many forming their Christmas wishlists, quickly picking out gifts for friends and family. At the top of many wish lists this year comes new pieces of technology. The iPhone 17, released earlier this year, has become one of the most popular gifts. Its new camera and AI-abilities have drawn in customers to put it at the … Continue reading What students are asking for Christmas in 2025

How to prepare for midterm exams

By: Calle Caldwell Midterm exams often hit students faster than expected, bringing a sudden rush of stress and last-minute studying. At BHS, midterm exams are worth 20% of the semester grade, making them an integral part of the final grade for a class. But how should students prepare for them? When time is limited, studying efficiently is important. BHS senior and peer tutor Roshan Patel … Continue reading How to prepare for midterm exams

The new bowling team follows the same dynamic as the swim team

By: Aly West The past few years the Bellbrook Swim and Dive Team have been a secondary sport for students during the off season of their main sports. Often the swim team seeks participation with no prior experience required, while participants find it fun for the social and exercise aspect.  Josiah Wolverton, a senior at Bellbrook High School, plays on the men’s soccer team, competes … Continue reading The new bowling team follows the same dynamic as the swim team

Girls basketball returns for the 2025-2026 season

By: Alexis LeMieux The girls basketball started the season undefeated with dominant wins over Notre Dame Academy, Newark, Oakwood, and Monroe. With the start of the new season, there is a lot to look forward to. “I am most looking forward to the Waynesville game,” junior Lucy Warner said. “Waynesville is one of our biggest rivals, so the game is always intense and very close. … Continue reading Girls basketball returns for the 2025-2026 season

Bellbrook High School’s theater department performs Deadline

By Delaney Dine The 2025 fall play at Bellbrook High school finished a three-show run of Deadline November 20 – 22. “It’s a comedy murder mystery where eight writers are invited to a private island and asked to write a murder mystery, but it goes wrong,” senior Korianna Place said. Place was this year’s assistant stage manager and props manager. “Originally, [the fall play] was … Continue reading Bellbrook High School’s theater department performs Deadline

Bellbrook High School students raise money through Teacher Turkey

By: Sean Markland Bellbrook High School kicked off its annual tradition November 17 with the Turkey Teacher fundraiser. The event encourages students to donate money to the teacher they want to see dress up like a turkey. The teacher who collects the most donations by the end of the week wins the honor of wearing the full turkey costume for a day. The goal of … Continue reading Bellbrook High School students raise money through Teacher Turkey

What to do for fall break

By Chi Steadman As fall break comes around for Bellbrook High School November 24 to November 28, people are already planning what to do. There are events being held in and near Bellbrook for people to enjoy. “The Friday before our Thanksgiving break, we always go out to eat at The Greene,” English teacher Paige Lewis said. Lewis goes every year on the Friday before … Continue reading What to do for fall break

Bellbrook airline pilot responds to UPS cargo plane crash

By: Aly West UPS flight 2976 was bound to Honolulu, Hawaii, from Louisville, Kentucky, on November 4. Three crew members were on board that flight and unfortunately died in the crash due to complications within the MD-11 airliner- causing destruction on Muhammad Ali International Airport near Grade Lane/Fern Valley Road.  Bellbrook resident and United Airlines pilot Captain Doug West explained the situation. “The aircraft has … Continue reading Bellbrook airline pilot responds to UPS cargo plane crash