Bellbrook’s JROTC to host Holiday Carnival on December 18

by Eve Jamilkowski Air Force JROTC is hosting a family-friendly holiday carnival Sunday starting at 1 p.m. at Bellbrook High School. The inside of the school will be packed with activities for families with young children, not to mention raffles and lots of homemade baked goods to take home.  Organized by corps member senior Cadet Carmen Roland, the carnival will be the first-ever Holiday Carnival … Continue reading Bellbrook’s JROTC to host Holiday Carnival on December 18

Students share thoughts on Bellbrook’s exam exemption rules

By Eve Jamilkowski Midterm exams begin Friday. Lots of confusion and annoyance is circulating in regard to the qualifications for acquiring an exemption card, a ticket that a student can use to exempt one exam of their choosing if they meet various requirements.   Students were notified by email of the current exam exemption policy. Students may earn one exam exemption if they: -Earn an … Continue reading Students share thoughts on Bellbrook’s exam exemption rules

Winter Guard prepares for the season to come

By Claire Webster Rifles fly through the air as flags are twirling in the hands of the panting girls who are determined to win. While the rifles fall gracefully back into the hands of their owners, the flags continue to fly throughout the air.  Their feet hit the tarp as they drop their rifles and flags and grab the other props to complete the ensemble. … Continue reading Winter Guard prepares for the season to come

Different Study Methods You Should Try

by Reese McBride and Juliana Packard Quizzes, tests, and exams can eliminate any chance of a good grade that you might have, especially in classes where summative and formative assignments carry higher or lower percentages. Assessments in general can be extremely difficult to succeed on if you don’t adequately study for them. Studying can seem so incredibly daunting, but it will help you be successful … Continue reading Different Study Methods You Should Try

“Peter and the Starcatcher” takes BHS theater in a new direction

By Emma Forshee Upon entering the theater, audience members are handed a program and are invited to take a seat. A heavy, crimson curtain kisses the stage and a rickety ladder peeks out from the orchestra pit.  This show, written by Rick Elice, already has the quickly–filling room pulsating with excitement and child-like wonder before it even begins. An imaginative production, “Peter and the Starcatcher” … Continue reading “Peter and the Starcatcher” takes BHS theater in a new direction

Spirited is a surprisingly dark Christmas Carol

By Adia Miller When it comes to Christmas movies, everyone who celebrates the holiday has their staples. From the claymation of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer to the black and white glory of Miracle on 34th Street, these yearly watches are sure to get anyone in the Christmas spirit. On November 11, AppleTV released Spirited. The festive trailer promised a modern retelling of the classic … Continue reading Spirited is a surprisingly dark Christmas Carol

The best Christmas gifts for the people closest to you

By: Jayla Fields Christmas shopping is a key part of the holidays. It’s snowing, coats and scarves are on, and windows are being defrosted for the trip to the mall. Now that it’s time to go: what needs to be bought? Or maybe online shopping is the best course of action because Amazon’s two-day shipping is a miracle. It’s important to not break the bank … Continue reading The best Christmas gifts for the people closest to you

BCI and BHS snack carts offer a unique learning experience

By: Emma DeWeese Mrs. Rivero demonstrates how a student like senior Jakob Zacharias can buy snacks from the Snack Cart. Proceeds from the cart go to Supportive Peers. Mrs. Rivero, a math teacher at Bellbrook High school, was inspired by a program run at Bell Creek Intermediate, her son’s school, that helped him and many other students gain confidence and make social connections with staff … Continue reading BCI and BHS snack carts offer a unique learning experience

Men’s Lacrosse hosts first-ever tryouts

By Claire Webster Sweat rolls down the backs and grass sticks to the bottom of their cleats of the men’s lacrosse team members as they go through their first day of tryouts. The sticks in the players’ hands are in the air ready to catch the ball. The anticipation lingers in the air.  They know they now have to work very hard to not get … Continue reading Men’s Lacrosse hosts first-ever tryouts

Bellbrook rallies to support local animal shelter

By: Emma DeWeese With Christmas right around the corner, Bellbrook High school is looking for a way to give back to the community. Mrs. Enderson, an intervention specialist at the high school, encourages students to donate to our furry friends this season.  Mrs. Enderson’s class uses a program called News2You that highlights current events and organizations to read about. The original Operation Santa Paws was … Continue reading Bellbrook rallies to support local animal shelter