Men’s Track and Field succeeds at Norm Runyan Invitational

By Tommy Dickman The night of Thursday, April 27 was an emotional one for many in the Bellbrook community. While a crowd gathered at a long board meeting to discuss disapproval of Board decisions, roughly 30 young men and women on a Bellbrook Sugarcreek school bus were heading home from a stellar performance at the Norm Runyan Invitational at Little Miami High School. The night … Continue reading Men’s Track and Field succeeds at Norm Runyan Invitational

2023 District Art Show showcases local talent

By Sam Vine The Bellbrook Art Show took place in the Bellbrook High School Atrium on April 15. The art show exhibited selected artwork from both high school and middle school students, with special exhibits from the advanced senior art seniors. There were around 150–200 people from all over the community that came to see the showcase of all the talent that was being displayed. … Continue reading 2023 District Art Show showcases local talent

NHS volunteers contribute to the Sugar Maple Festival

By Kaden Silva The Sugar Maple Festival, the yearly gathering for artist vendors, local restaurants and food trucks, and various community organizations, got the help of dedicated volunteers from Bellbrook High School. Without their contributions, the festival would have been missing community engagement activities that add to the richness of the small-town festival.  “I love being around kids,” Ashley Frantz, an NHS senior helping run … Continue reading NHS volunteers contribute to the Sugar Maple Festival

Bellbrook Sports Support one another with the Bigs and Littles Program

By Claire Webster Lockers display homemade signs of positivity and confidence for their owners. Athletes share their experiences from their sport with their partners to help them succeed. At Bellbrook High School (BHS), some athletic teams have a program where all the members of the team can participate called the Bigs and Littles Program. Some sports that are included in this program are softball, volleyball, and … Continue reading Bellbrook Sports Support one another with the Bigs and Littles Program

Bennett LaPalm commits Division One Baseball

By Juliana Packard Bennett LaPalm is a senior who has been on varsity all four years, except freshman year due to the pandemic cutting the season. Bennett LaPalm has committed to the University of Dayton.  “Bellbrook baseball helped me make a lot of close relationships,” LaPalm said. “It helped me develop a lot as a player, working throughout the winter and getting a lot of … Continue reading Bennett LaPalm commits Division One Baseball

“Sport of the Arts” ensembles to go to WGI Championships

by Kaden Silva The Bellbrook Band Program winter groups of Indoor Percussion Ensemble (IPE) and Winterguard are set to finish their seasons at the WGI Championships, which are slated for April 13-15 for the Winterguard and April 20-22 for IPE. Following the end of the marching band season, each performance ensemble begins rehearsing their program. Both utilize audio and visual elements and equipment in order … Continue reading “Sport of the Arts” ensembles to go to WGI Championships

Bellbrook Seniors get a taste of life after graduation

By: Emma DeWeese Each year Bellbrook High School’s juniors take the state-mandated ACT and the sophomores take a practice ACT. To make the best use of the freshman and senior classes’ time, the school offers career opportunities to better prepare them for the future. Freshmen partake in surveys and presentations of various educational and career opportunities, while seniors have the day to job shadow. Senior … Continue reading Bellbrook Seniors get a taste of life after graduation

Bellbrook Baseball seniors optimistic for the season

By, Juliana Packard The Bellbrook varsity baseball team is having a triumphant season so far with their record being 5-4. The seniors this year are very excited for what’s to come.  Senior Benton Yoxtheimer talked about his mindset going into games describing it as a “must sweep.” He means he wants not only himself but his whole team to try their best to not only … Continue reading Bellbrook Baseball seniors optimistic for the season

Bellbrook Track and Field starts the season strong

By Tommy Dickman It was a soggy morning on Saturday, March 25, when the BHS athletes stumbled off the bus for the Wilmington Field Relays. While many were relaxing in exotic lands like Cancún, Baja, the Caribbean islands, or the Central Floridian frontier during Spring Break, Track and Field competitors filtered out to their respective competition areas. The shot put pit was flooded out to … Continue reading Bellbrook Track and Field starts the season strong