By A.J. Nichols Bellbrook men’s soccer is currently 13-2-2 this season, and is looking to make a deep run in this year’s playoffs. “I would say one of our biggest strengths this year is the amount of returning starters on the team,” junior Noah Kosins said. “We only lost two starting seniors last year, and the experience of our team has helped us win big … Continue reading Bellbrook men’s soccer preparing for playoffs
By Eilley Wannarka Bellbrook is excited to announce the launch of its very first bowling team, offering students a fresh new opportunity to learn new skills and compete with friends and teammates. Whether the student looking to join is a beginner or experienced, bowling is open to all Bellbrook High School students this winter for those who are interested. Currently, there are approximately 35 boys … Continue reading Bellbrook introduces a new high school bowling team
By Caroline Cope The 2025 powderpuff cheerleaders have practiced for hours each week in preparation for their sideline chants, jumps, tumbling, stunts, and for their highly-anticipated halftime dance performance. The cheerleaders–the senior boys who signed up–were hard at work practicing in the BCI gym in the evenings under supervision of their senior cheerleader coaches Cali Harnish, Kalynn Shaaf, Erjuwan Alkhafaf, and Caroline Cope. Harnish notes … Continue reading Powderpuff cheerleaders put in the hours for a great routine
By: Aly West The 2025 graduates Zac Hansen, Connor Spriggs, Madeline Reed, and Hayden Fisher have stepped down from their positions after presiding over Key Club for the last two years. Last year, rising juniors Ahmed El Sharif and Rithik Mall and rising seniors Josiah Wolverton and Ella Bilen took charge as this year’s officers, after being voted in by the Key Club body. El … Continue reading Bellbrook High School Key Club introduces new leadership roles for the new school year
By: Calle Caldwell Students are gearing up this week for one of the most anticipated parts of the school year: Homecoming Spirit Week. From quirky outfits to Friday night lights, BHS students are bringing the energy all week leading up to the dance, “A Night in Rio.” The spirit week themes are as follows: Adam Sandler Day, Red Flags, Purple and Gold, Alphabet Day, and … Continue reading BHS preps for Homecoming 2025
By Eilley Wannarka For those interested in playing sports at the next level, there is a process of undergoing the recruiting journey. Starting July 15, juniors face their first major milestone in the college sports recruiting process as offers begin to come in. But a lot more goes into that process prior. To start the journey, it is important to be diligent and not let … Continue reading Cracking the college recruiting code
by AJ Nichols Imagine a grueling week of practice that involves running, lifting, and hard workouts all to prepare for one race that can get you closer to your goals. That’s just another week for cross country runners Olive Varvel and Caden Fromm. Varvel and Fromm both run for the Bellbrook High School cross country team and have high hopes for the season. Varvel is … Continue reading Cross Country is a sport of time
By: Calle Caldwell This school year, Bellbrook High School welcomed a new face to its science department: Ms. Kelly Savage. She is currently teaching the courses chemistry and earth and the environment for her first year in the district. With experience teaching at other Ohio schools, like Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, Lebanon Christian, and Clinton Massie, Savage has brought a strong teaching background and a … Continue reading Bellbrook welcomes new high school science teacher
By Caroline Cope Phones have become an integral part of teenage life: one can easily call friends, stay up-to-date on social media, and even monitor Google Classroom, all with the tap of a finger. Gen Z is the first generation to have the most accessibility to personal electronics–phones, tablets, laptops, wireless earbuds, smart watches–while new technology is always emerging and getting in the hands of … Continue reading How to use phones in a productive manner for academics
By Chi Steadman House Bill 96 is a new bill introducing new policies that primarily affect state taxes, school district policies, and cybersecurity requirements for the government. One policy introduced affects young drivers. New drivers under 21 need to have 24 hours in a classroom, 8 hours with an instructor, and 50 hours behind the wheel with a licensed driver over 21. “Driving is a … Continue reading New drivers encounter House Bill 96
