By Ashtyn Praeter. Senioritis is the common phenomenon among high school seniors as they near the end of their high school academic career. It is a decline in motivation and effort which typically leads to procrastination and a drop in performance and attendance. However, beating senioritis is crucial. Finishing strong and setting a positive tone is very important for the young students in our school. … Continue reading How to beat senioritis
By: Jordan Frantz Freshman swimmer Michelle Dean is not someone who takes competition lightly. Whether Dean is slamming school records or earning a trip to the Swim and Dive State Championship, she is always finding a way to succeed. Dean is setting the bar high early for the future of Bellbrook Swim. Dean is currently the record holder of four school records. She owns the … Continue reading Freshman swimmer Michelle Dean is in a league of her own
By: Alexis LeMieux At any boys and girls basketball games, you’ll see cheerleaders supporting the court athletes with chants and stunts. The sideline cheerleaders are part of a team known as Game Day cheer. There are a lot of different parts to Game Day cheer. “Game Day is true cheer, designed to get crowd involvement, and uses a lot of different props for that to … Continue reading Game Day cheerleaders wrap up their 2025 season
By: Claire Cutting For months, Sugarcreek Elementary’s future has remained uncertain. The 100-year-old building holds deep sentimental value for many in the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek community, but its maintenance costs, which exceed $40,000 per year, continue to weigh on the school district. With the building no longer in use for students, the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Board of Education is now tasked with making a difficult decision about what to … Continue reading Review the future possibilities of a historical relic within the community
By: Evi Fromm Luke Kennard graduated from Franklin High School in 2015. During his high school years, he was forced to be reckoned with on the football field and basketball court, giving Bellbrook coaches a run for their money. “He was the most talented player that we played against in my coaching experience of over 20 years,” former varsity basketball coach Perry Caldwell said. “We … Continue reading Franklin High School dedicates its new gymnasium to alumni and NBA player Luke Kennard
By Brendan Clementz With the spring semester of Bellbrook High School well underway, freshmen of the school have experienced the first few months of high school. Freshmen students have opinions on how high school feels in comparison to middle school when it comes to work. “The teachers said it would be really hard, but I think it’s easier because I have more time to do … Continue reading Freshmen reflect on their first semester of high school
By: Kaylee Simmons The gym buzzed with excitement. Student fans dressed in jerseys for the ESPN spirit theme, prepared to celebrate the graduating seniors. The annual winter sports senior night was held at 7:15 p.m. on January 31. Bellbrook played Monroe in an intense game. The final score was 60-59, with Monroe winning. “Senior night is a night for seniors to come in front of … Continue reading Winter senior night offers a chance for senior athletes to shine
By: Claire Cutting The Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Board of Education is facing difficult decisions regarding the future of the old Sugarcreek Elementary School in downtown Bellbrook. The district no longer utilizes the building for educational purposes, and with maintenance costs continuing to increase, the financial burden has become unsustainable. While various organizations, such as the HAM radio club, the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Community Support Center, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, … Continue reading Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Board of Education considers the future of historic Sugarcreek Elementary
By: Jordan Frantz Libby Bunsold’s name has been circulating throughout the community. Whether the talk is about her defense, speed, ability to commit theft every time the opponent is near, or the high intensity she brings to the court, it is no surprise the freshman has gained attention. Attention isn’t something new to Bunsold. She has been performing at a high level since Wee Eagles. … Continue reading From middle school star to high school records holder
Senior Julia Fleck (blue) pins her younger sister sophomore Lauren Fleck (pink). By: Evi Fromm The Bell-High National Honor Society officers tapped the chapter’s newly accepted inductees during first period on Monday, January 18, at Bellbrook High School. “I was very shocked, but also happy and relieved when my name was called,” new inductee sophomore Kaitlyn Puchalski said. “Submitting my application for NHS took a … Continue reading The Bell-High Chapter of NHS taps new inductees
