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School Community

Bellbrook open guard finishes season strong with 4th place out of 40

By Leanne Beane On April 9, Bellbrook’s Open Guard placed 4th out of 40 groups in their final competition of the season. The first stage was the prelims competition on April 7 at Cintas Center Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio, where the guard was placed 5th out of all competing groups. The second stage, semifinals, occurred on April 8 at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, Kentucky, … Continue reading Bellbrook open guard finishes season strong with 4th place out of 40

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School Community

How to finish the year strong, according to Bellbrook staff

3 Tips From 3 Staff Members on Finishing the Year Strong By: Kirsten Thomas and Rachel Holbrook “Be Consistent Early in the Quarter” Math teacher Mr. Sampson advises students to prioritize things that need to be done by their due dates and to set little goals to avoid being overwhelmed. He always preaches to his students to figure out what works for them as individuals, … Continue reading How to finish the year strong, according to Bellbrook staff

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School Community

JROTC runs a blood drive

By: Reagan Morrow On March 17, the JROTC program hosted a blood drive. Cadet Second Lieutenant Carmen Roland and Cadet Captain Caitlyn Lensch were in charge of setting this drive up. The JROTC blood drive was hosted through The Community Blood Center located in Dayton, Ohio. The Center was hoping 40 people would sign up but the JROTC program exceeded the goal by getting roughly … Continue reading JROTC runs a blood drive

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School Community, Sports

Wrestling freshman represents at the State level

By Leanne Beane Jada Weiss is a freshman on the Bellbrook High School’s wrestling team and the only female currently on the team. Weiss began wrestling in 7th grade, crediting her brothers, one already on the team, as her inspiration and explaining, “It looked like an interesting sport.” She has enjoyed wrestling so far and describes the team as “decent friends.” When asked how she … Continue reading Wrestling freshman represents at the State level

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Sports

Alayna Meyer sets SWBL 3-Point Record

By: Kirsten Thomas and Rachel Holbrook Not only were the Bellbrook Girls basketball team SWBL champs, they were UNDEFEATED in their regular season games. They made it to district finals, despite being one of the smallest D1 teams there. On top of that, each year 10 players from SWBL teams are selected as “first team-all league players.” Five of them came from Bellbrook this year.  Sophomore … Continue reading Alayna Meyer sets SWBL 3-Point Record

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Current Events, Feature/Opinion

OPINION: Navigating an onslaught of information in war

By: Madi Brown Amidst Russian President Vladimir Putin’s violent invasion on Ukraine which began on February 24, 2022, following months of tensions between the two countries, there has been an onslaught of information spewing from and within both countries.  To begin to understand the different types of information, you must first know the difference between misinformation and disinformation.  Misinformation is information that is either false … Continue reading OPINION: Navigating an onslaught of information in war

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Lifestyle

Learn some tips for choosing a pet

By Leanne Beane Pets are a wonderful addition to any household, but it is important that both the pet and the owner are happy with their relationship. Fish, rodents, cats, and dogs are among the most popular pets and among the most susceptible to improper care. When choosing a pet, there are four things to consider: the space available for the pet, the effort required … Continue reading Learn some tips for choosing a pet

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Lifestyle, School Community

The Dairy Shed opens for 2022

By Paige Bourquin and Bradley Jager “Slushies”“I like a vanilla cone with rainbow sprinkles and the eyes, that’s pretty good.”“Mint chocolate chip in a bowl.”“Chocolate, but in a bowl.”“Sprinkles!”“Their dipped cones are amazing.”“Chocolate chip cookie dough.”“The Crunch bars.” These were the favorite ice cream of people who we asked about a staple in the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek community, The Dairy Shed. This local ice cream shop started … Continue reading The Dairy Shed opens for 2022

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School Community

Important dates Bellbrook students and families should keep in mind

by Kasie Fisher Here is the compiled list of dates that you and your family should keep in mind until the end of the school year.  March 11, 2022 – The end of the third quarter  The last week of the quarter can be extremely overwhelming for students; however, just remember that the spring break is right around the corner so continue pushing through. Study … Continue reading Important dates Bellbrook students and families should keep in mind

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What is going on with employment in BSS?

by Paige Bourquin Bellbrook High School has, like most other places, been experiencing an employment situation. Students have noticed that lunch lines have been closing down, classrooms are taking longer to clean, teachers and substitutes are stretched thin, and classes are filled to capacity. As quarantine mandates lift, most places have been struggling to get employees, and schools are no exception. According to superintendent Dr. … Continue reading What is going on with employment in BSS?

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