The Spring 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly will be held in Dayton

By: Jordan Frantz Nato (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is a 32 member country alliance. It includes countries from all over the world including the United States.  According to the article “North Atlantic Treaty Organization,” “NATO Allies are sovereign states that come together through NATO to discuss political and security issues and make collective decisions by consensus.” The NATO Parliamentary Assembly holds two meetings every year. … Continue reading The Spring 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly will be held in Dayton

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at BHS is “Soaring for a Cure”

By: Kaylee Simmons “I joined LLS because my aunt was diagnosed with leukemia when she was a baby,” junior Cali Harnish said. “I hope every cancer patient becomes a cancer survivor like her.” “I joined LLS because my grandma has been diagnosed with leukemia for a while now,” junior Venus Aggarwal said. “It’s the older adults’ leukemia, so it’s not life-threatening, but it doesn’t make … Continue reading The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at BHS is “Soaring for a Cure”

Student athletes commit to colleges in fall 2025

By: Alexis LeMieux When Bellbrook seniors step on their college campus next year, life will be a big change, to their academics, to their daily lifestyles, and to those Bellbrook seniors applicable, their athleticism. When a student athlete commits to a sport at a particular college, they are agreeing to play throughout their college years. Once committed, they can no longer apply to any other … Continue reading Student athletes commit to colleges in fall 2025

How to study!

By Ashtyn Praeter. Studying for different classes requires various strategies that are tailored to the demands of each subject.  Learning how to study in specialized ways for each class helps students maximize their full learning potential. How can students study for different classes? The ways that students study are just as important as the environment they study in. To maximize the effectiveness of studying, being … Continue reading How to study!

Bellbrook Guard continues to succeed at the local and national level

By: Jordan Frantz Winter Color Guard is a competition sport full of costumed performers. These performers put on routines that involve tricks and tosses with rifles, flags, and sabres as well as dance choreography.   Bellbrook High School’s Winter Color Guard team, however, does more than just perform. “We tell a story to the audience,” junior member and tarp captain Jaelynn Nooks said.  The team has … Continue reading Bellbrook Guard continues to succeed at the local and national level

NHS volunteers assist in relocating the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Community Resource Center

By: Claire Cutting As the future of the historic Sugarcreek Elementary remains uncertain, the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Community Resource Center has officially relocated from its longtime home within the century-old building. Members of the Bellbrook National Honor Society (NHS) stepped up to help with the move on February 25. There, the volunteers demonstrated the strong spirit of service that defines the Bellbrook community. The volunteers tackled a … Continue reading NHS volunteers assist in relocating the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Community Resource Center

BHS student teachers look forward to their careers after their Bellbrook experience

Scott Berry (right) and Joshua Stemple are both current students at Wright State studying education and have spent the last year student teaching at Bellbrook High School. By: Evi Fromm Wright State University and Bellbrook High School have a long relationship working together to help future educators be the best teachers they can be. Scott Berry and Joshua Stemple are both current students at WSU … Continue reading BHS student teachers look forward to their careers after their Bellbrook experience

The Little Sweetheart Dance offers the Bellbrook community a night of fun

By: Kaylee Simmons Dancing, music, snacks, unlimited photos, and festive outfits were important factors in The Little Sweetheart’s Dance hosted by Supportive Peers. The dance celebrated its third year.  “The Little Sweetheart Dance is a father-daughter, mother-son family dance that is sponsored by Supportive Peers,” Mrs. Rivero, the founder of Supportive Peers said. “This was our third year having it. It’s just a time for … Continue reading The Little Sweetheart Dance offers the Bellbrook community a night of fun

Bellbrook Writing Club competes in regional writing tournament

By Brendan Clementz On the first weekend of February, members of the Bellbrook High School’s Writing Club competed in the JustWrite Ohio regional writing tournament, hosted at Xenia High School. Of the four who participated, two qualified for the state level of the competition. So what is the Writing Club here at Bellbrook like? And how does it improve students’ writing skills? “It’s a very fun … Continue reading Bellbrook Writing Club competes in regional writing tournament

How to beat senioritis

By Ashtyn Praeter. Senioritis is the common phenomenon among high school seniors as they near the end of their high school academic career. It is a decline in motivation and effort which typically leads to procrastination and a drop in performance and attendance. However, beating senioritis is crucial. Finishing strong and setting a positive tone is very important for the young students in our school. … Continue reading How to beat senioritis