Bellbrook students uninterested in World Series

By Delaney Dine While the World Series just finished with a surprising winner, most Bellbrook students don’t seem interested in the 120-year-old postseason championship.  The World Series is between the winning teams of the American League and the National League. The first team to win four out of seven games is the winner. The Rangers were named the champions this year, garnering some attention from … Continue reading Bellbrook students uninterested in World Series

Girls’ Cross Country team season comes to a close

By Delaney Dine After a successful season winning SWBL, the girls’ cross country has a close-knit team and a great dynamic between teammates. “It’s one huge family that always supports and encourages each other,” sophomore Lena Underbakke said. “My favorite part of cross country is the girls on the team and seeing them everyday.”  While their reasons for joining the team vary, they all found a … Continue reading Girls’ Cross Country team season comes to a close

Several spooky shows have anniversaries in 2023

By Adia Miller From the subtly spooky to the downright terrifying, 2023 is the host of many important Halloween-esque anniversaries. This year, many of our favorite works meet a milestone, one of which will even be celebrating its 90th year on November 13. In order, from most recent to oldest, these are the Halloween movie and TV anniversaries in 2023. Hannibal: TV Series’s 10th Anniversary … Continue reading Several spooky shows have anniversaries in 2023

Hog Flyers eager for another national title

by Liv Whitlock Over the course of the 2022-2023 school year, national champions emerged from the Bellbrook Hog Flyers. “The most significant factor in our success was preparedness,” Team Leader Rylan Carper said. They are looking forward to more wins this year. “While some people don’t know this, our team is judged on a lot more than just racing,” Carper said. “And a lot of … Continue reading Hog Flyers eager for another national title

Football falls to Badin

By: Evi Fromm On Friday, November 3, the Bellbrook Eagles football team traveled to Fairfield High School Stadium in Fairfield to face the Stephen T. Badin Fighting Rams. Both teams advanced to play each other in the second round of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) tournament. The game started off in high spirits with the cheerleaders and fans cheering loudly as the team … Continue reading Football falls to Badin

New club Hope Squad aims to bring awareness to mental health

By: Alexis LeMieux Hope Squad is a national program to reduce suicide in youth. There are over 1,700 Hope Squads at schools throughout the United States and Canada. It was originally founded in Utah in 2004. “Hope Squad is a student peer-nominated organization that is on a national level all over the United States,” Bellbrook High School Hope Squad advisor Paige Lewis said. The main … Continue reading New club Hope Squad aims to bring awareness to mental health

Student of the Month honors students’ dedication

By: Jordan Frantz Student of the Month is a tradition Bellbrook High School started in 2018. It recognizes students’ excellence, effort, and hard work inside and outside the classroom. For the past five years, two students a month have been selected as honorable students.  “The process is simple. Each grade is assigned months,” principal David Hann said. “Teachers can nominate up to two students for … Continue reading Student of the Month honors students’ dedication

What you need to know about upcoming Winter Sports

By: Evi Fromm With the end of the fall sports season, winter sports are beginning to gear up. Open gym, weight-lifting, and practices are starting soon. But what exactly do student athletes need to know about the start of sports such as basketball and swim? Listed below are dates, times, and other basic information any student athlete interested in a winter sport would need. Men’s  … Continue reading What you need to know about upcoming Winter Sports

What coffee shops make the best study spot?

by Danica Vermillion Everyone likes to have a fun study spot and coffee shops make some of the best places for studying. Five local cafes were rated based on what kind of place it is, the noise level, the drink rating, and how much room they had for studying. 1. Muddy Goose – 465 N Main St, Springboro, OH 45066 – 10/10 overall The cafe … Continue reading What coffee shops make the best study spot?

Alessandra Pavone gives insight into the life of a foreign exchange student

By Delaney Dine Alessandra Pavone is a junior from Messina, Italy. In Italy, Pavone attends an art high school where she chose to study painting, along with her other general subjects. Pavone has experienced some culture shock since arriving. “It feels so weird to me to think about someone my age that already had experience with jobs and driving these big cars,” Pavone said. “So … Continue reading Alessandra Pavone gives insight into the life of a foreign exchange student