by Liv Whitlock As the school year progresses, teachers assign more work with less remorse. Understandably, this is a result of teachers just trying to meet the rigorous standards of a mandated statewide curriculum. But its effects are leaving students in shambles. “It’s like I’m drowning in work all the time,” said Morgan Sessler, a senior at Bellbrook High School. Sessler is deemed by most … Continue reading OPINION: Stress plagues our student body
by Ben Pursel October 1 marks the 39th anniversary of the American Library Association’s Banned Book Week. Established in 1982 by Director of the Office of Intellectual Freedom (OIF) and First Amendment advocate Judith Krug, Banned Book Week began in lue of a sudden surge in challenges to “controversial” books as well as the Supreme Court Decision in Island Trees School District v. Pico (1982) … Continue reading Banned Book Week shines light on mounting bans
By Alexis LeMieux School culture is the values and guiding beliefs that are evident in which a school does things, and it can shape a student’s perception of the school, and their motivation to learn at the same time. “It’s about what we believe, how we act, and how our actions affect others,” Mr. Hann, the principal at Bellbrook High School, said. “Those things are … Continue reading Why is school culture important for the community?
By Delaney Dine Eva Papp goes to school Vetési Albert High School in Hungary. Papp gave insight into the experience of a foreign exchange student at Bellbrook High School. “The school system is different in Hungary,” Papp said. “After you finish primary school, which is eight years, you can choose from three types of secondary education.” Papp had to be very academically minded to get … Continue reading Eva Papp compares her home to Bellbrook
By: Jordan Frantz For the past three years, the Bellbrook Women’s Tennis team has brought home the gold. With an undefeated league record in 2022 and 2023, it was no surprise the Eagles were the team on top. The team finished its season 4-0. With an undefeated season last year, the team continued to set high goals and expectations. “We are all there with the … Continue reading Bellbrook women’s tennis team wins third consecutive league title
By Bostyn Hillibush Anita Dahl is a foreign exchange student from the Faroe Islands, a collection of 18 mountain islands between Scotland and Iceland. She is a junior currently studying at Bellbrook High School. Dahl always wanted the opportunity to be able to come to the United States. “I had always seen the U.S. on TV and YouTube,” Dahl said. “I just wanted to know … Continue reading Foreign exchange student is game winning goalie
By: Evi Fromm Music is an element of life that almost every person can partake in. It is something that people can bond over or use as a coping mechanism. For music director Barb Siler, however, it is a way of life. “I was one of those kids who spent every waking moment in the band room,” Siler said. “I practiced hard, and I loved … Continue reading Mrs. Siler celebrates 35 years teaching in Bellbrook
by Danica Vermillion Cheerleaders work hard to make the games more fun and upbeat. They keep the people excited and loud. They practice the perfect choreography and tricks that they can perform at halftime and all throughout the game. In Bellbrook, the youngest cheerleading team is Wee Eagles which starts in kindergarten and goes through 6th grade. Participants have the option to cheer for football, … Continue reading Bellbrook cheer gives students of all ages a place
By: Kameron Heft Loud alarm noises play through our mobile phones, television, and even radios. Whether it’s for a severe storm coming through, public threats, or an unexpected event, these alarms have the ultimate goal of protecting us. For those alarms to work as planned, they would require testing to ensure that the systems are ready for the task and that people can properly recognize … Continue reading A nationwide emergency alert test set for October 4
By: Jordan Frantz On September 20, the Bellbrook Men’s Golf team won their third SWBL league title in school history. With an undefeated 21-0 record in league, it was no surprise the Eagles brought home the gold. Overall on the season, the team was 21-1. With a second place finish in league last year to Oakwood, the team knew they needed to do things differently. … Continue reading Bellbrook Men’s Golf Team wins third league title in school history
