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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

Senior Veronica Schwartz and teammate scrimmage during practice.

Athletes Put in Grueling Hours of Training Before Winter Season Begins

Lexi Jaffe, Staff Writer November 27, 2023

Junior Goldi Aschkenasy is in position to shoot as she accelerates into a big jump and releases the basketball.  Many winter sports teams begin their seasons this week, but Ashkenasy, like all winter...

On the induction day, each new member delivers a 3-5 minute speech. Photo from bcomber archives by Jacob Pincus

Gallery of Success Coming in April

Sami Stimpert, Staff Writer November 26, 2023

The 13th annual induction ceremony for the BHS Gallery of Success will take place in the auditorium on April 19.  The Gallery was established in 1985, and the selection committee has been adding names...

Majercak works with speech team members after school. From left: Alex Eisengart, Rachel Kantarovich and Evan Tew.

Speech & Debate Team Returning to Local Tournaments This Year

Alex Bravo, Staff Writer November 21, 2023

After taking a break from competitions for a few years, the BHS speech and debate team is bigger than ever and prepared to accomplish big things. The team increased from six members last year to over...

Jayden Koonce moves into a contested layup during last years Chagrin Falls game.

Short on Experience, Boys Basketball Brings Tremendous Potential

Josh Rosenblitt, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

The bison boys basketball team is looking to build off a very successful 2022 season that resulted in a District Championship.  However, the roster will look tremendously different than it did last...

Addams Family Spooks and Astonishes

Addams Family Spooks and Astonishes

Alex Bravo, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

The theater department delivered a magnificent performance with their adaptation of The Addams Family on Halloween weekend. The show was directed by Johnathan Luster and Topher Helm.  The quality...

Beachwood Model United Nations participants show off their awards after returning from the CCWA Conference at Case. Photo courtesy of Dominic Velotta

Bison Model UN Dominant at CCWA Conference

Eli Posa, Staff Writer November 12, 2023

The BHS Model United Nations (MUN) club is one of the most successful in the area, making it a popular extracurricular for BHS students.  The team competed at the Cleveland Council on World Affairs...

Derek Fan shows off a walleye he caught in the Maumee river. Photo courtesy of Derek Fan

Reel in a Catch With Fishing Club

Jaycob Zabell, Staff Writer November 10, 2023

Sophomores Cameron Feuerman and Derek Fan are starting a fishing club this year, advised by social studies teacher Dave Baker. They have both enjoyed fishing their entire lives and look forward to sharing...

Hiking & nature club is accepting new participants for the 23-24 year. See Leo Blond or adviser Jamie Lader for more information. Photo courtesy of Leo Blond

Step Down the Trail With Hiking & Nature Club

Josh Rosenblitt, Staff Writer November 10, 2023

Hiking & nature club was brand new last year but still managed to attract over 20 people to attend each of their hikes.   Club President Leo Blond is excited about the prospects for the club’s...

Students completed the ropes course at Camp Asbury. Photo by Sam Lewin

Leadership Conference Builds Teamwork & Leadership Skills

Sam Lewin, Photographer November 9, 2023

Approximately 85 students participated in the 2023 leadership conference on Nov. 3-5. Participants completed team building activities at the high school and a ropes course at Camp Asbury in Hiram. They...

Beachwood Board of Education candidates from left: Julie Brough, Jen Ferns, Dr. Josephine Chan and Megan Walsh.

Students Host School Board Candidates’ Forum

Daniella Portner, Staff Writer November 4, 2023

BHS hosted a ‘Meet the Candidates Night’ on Oct. 19 for the Nov. 7 school board election. The event was facilitated by juniors Radha Pareek, Taia Menefee, Eliana Worku, Shreya Chellu, Amy Zhou and...

Senior center midfielder Leo Blond slides for a tackle to gain the ball.

Soccer Teams Bests Independence in Overtime Win

Alissa Monahan, Photographer November 3, 2023

The boys soccer team continued their spectacular playoff run with a 2-1 overtime win against Independence Wednesday in the Regional Semifinals. The bison face Andrews Osborne in the Regional Finals...

Kheyfets is the first Bison runner to advance to the state tournament since Leah Roter, who brought home a state title in 2016.

Kheyfets Advances to State Tournament

Alexis Mercado, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

Sophomore Sasha Kheyfets placed 7th at the OHSAA Regional Cross Country Championships on Oct. 28 in Boardman, sending her to the Division II State Championships. Kheyfets' 5k time at regionals was 19.30....

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