Doing your darndest to deal with deadlines 

By Brendan Clementz It’s said that there are two certainties in life — death and taxes — and part of what makes them so certain are that they are deadlines, in one way or another. Deadlines exist in practically every area of work, and yet many people, myself included, struggle with keeping up with them despite experience with them. Here are some ways that you … Continue reading Doing your darndest to deal with deadlines 

Student government seniors plan final events of the year

By: Alexis LeMieux As the 2025 school year is nearing its end, the seniors are getting closer to graduating. What better way to end the year than with some fun events? Student Government makes all of this possible, and consists of four senior members: President Emma Jenkins, Vice President Olivia Kalloor, and two senators, Jordan Frantz and Makayla Skinner. “The whole student government meets monthly … Continue reading Student government seniors plan final events of the year

How to have a night to remember at Prom

by Ashtyn Praeter Sparkly dresses, sharp tuxedos, music to dance to all night: prom is more than just a dance; it is a celebration of friends, memories, and the perfect way to wrap up the school year. The junior class officers plan the event. “You should go to Prom because the theme this year is really cute and fun,” junior class officer Gabe Woods said. … Continue reading How to have a night to remember at Prom

New interest sparks potential redevelopment plans for the Sugarcreek Elementary site

By: Claire Cutting As the future of the historic Sugarcreek Elementary building remains uncertain, new developments have emerged that could shape its next chapter. At the February 27 Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Board of Education meeting, the Bellbrook Lions Club introduced a new proposal that brings fresh ideas and questions to the conversation about what should be done with the century-old building. The Lions Club, a longtime local … Continue reading New interest sparks potential redevelopment plans for the Sugarcreek Elementary site

The Spring 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly will be held in Dayton

By: Jordan Frantz Nato (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is a 32 member country alliance. It includes countries from all over the world including the United States.  According to the article “North Atlantic Treaty Organization,” “NATO Allies are sovereign states that come together through NATO to discuss political and security issues and make collective decisions by consensus.” The NATO Parliamentary Assembly holds two meetings every year. … Continue reading The Spring 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly will be held in Dayton

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at BHS is “Soaring for a Cure”

By: Kaylee Simmons “I joined LLS because my aunt was diagnosed with leukemia when she was a baby,” junior Cali Harnish said. “I hope every cancer patient becomes a cancer survivor like her.” “I joined LLS because my grandma has been diagnosed with leukemia for a while now,” junior Venus Aggarwal said. “It’s the older adults’ leukemia, so it’s not life-threatening, but it doesn’t make … Continue reading The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at BHS is “Soaring for a Cure”

Student athletes commit to colleges in fall 2025

By: Alexis LeMieux When Bellbrook seniors step on their college campus next year, life will be a big change, to their academics, to their daily lifestyles, and to those Bellbrook seniors applicable, their athleticism. When a student athlete commits to a sport at a particular college, they are agreeing to play throughout their college years. Once committed, they can no longer apply to any other … Continue reading Student athletes commit to colleges in fall 2025

How to study!

By Ashtyn Praeter. Studying for different classes requires various strategies that are tailored to the demands of each subject.  Learning how to study in specialized ways for each class helps students maximize their full learning potential. How can students study for different classes? The ways that students study are just as important as the environment they study in. To maximize the effectiveness of studying, being … Continue reading How to study!

Bellbrook Guard continues to succeed at the local and national level

By: Jordan Frantz Winter Color Guard is a competition sport full of costumed performers. These performers put on routines that involve tricks and tosses with rifles, flags, and sabres as well as dance choreography.   Bellbrook High School’s Winter Color Guard team, however, does more than just perform. “We tell a story to the audience,” junior member and tarp captain Jaelynn Nooks said.  The team has … Continue reading Bellbrook Guard continues to succeed at the local and national level

NHS volunteers assist in relocating the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Community Resource Center

By: Claire Cutting As the future of the historic Sugarcreek Elementary remains uncertain, the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Community Resource Center has officially relocated from its longtime home within the century-old building. Members of the Bellbrook National Honor Society (NHS) stepped up to help with the move on February 25. There, the volunteers demonstrated the strong spirit of service that defines the Bellbrook community. The volunteers tackled a … Continue reading NHS volunteers assist in relocating the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Community Resource Center