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The Beachcomber

ADHD Rates Rising in Beachwood, Reflecting National Trends

ADHD Rates Rising in Beachwood, Reflecting National Trends

Ali Pinhasi, Staff Writer June 11, 2013

“If my attention was drawn away for a second, I have no idea what was said,” a student with ADHD told The Beachcomber. According to a recent article in The New York Times, 11% of school-aged children...

Jewish Students Find Identity in Religious Youth Groups

Jewish Students Find Identity in Religious Youth Groups

Cathy Perloff, Opinion Editor June 6, 2013

“I dedicate 24 hours a week to BBYO. Even though school is supposed to come first, in my mind school comes second,” said junior Lucie Shiffman. “I’m constantly here,” said sophomore Jessica...

Carolyn Beeler Reflects on Career as Guidance Counselor

Carolyn Beeler Reflects on Career as Guidance Counselor

John Li, Staff Writer June 4, 2013

Carolyn Beeler is retiring this month after 11 years in the BHS guidance department. Prior to working in Beachwood, Beeler had already been guiding students for years. She worked as the Director of Guidance...

Hank Schulte Retiring After 28 Years

Hank Schulte Retiring After 28 Years

Max Bleich, Online Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2013

Everyone’s favorite bunion is getting like a stray dog. That’s right. Beloved photography and industrial arts teacher Hank Schulte is retiring. It’s important to note that he has told his classes...

Considering the Pleasures and Pitfalls of Procrastination

Considering the Pleasures and Pitfalls of Procrastination

In this Beachcomber podcast, senior Brandon Rotsky, social studies teacher Karissa Piper, science teacher Kim Peoples and freshman Bradford Douglas give their opinions on procrastination. SCROLL DOWN...

BHS Seniors Reflect on the Role of Art in Their Lives

BHS Seniors Reflect on the Role of Art in Their Lives

BHS Seniors Tanner Eitman and Crystal Looney discuss what they have learned as art students. Scroll down to listen. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***

Social Media Takes a Seat in Modern Classrooms

Social Media Takes a Seat in Modern Classrooms

Christina Phelps, Editor-in-Chief April 24, 2013

The personal lives of teachers have always intrigued students, and the advent of social media has only peaked this interest. “Students kept wanting to friend me on my personal Facebook account....

Michele Mills: Leaning in as School District Treasurer for 24 Years

Michele Mills: ‘Leaning in’ as School District Treasurer for 24 Years

Christina Phelps, Editor-in-Chief April 17, 2013

Are women about to return to burning bras and distributing copies of The Feminine Mystique again? Probably not. But they may start demanding more respect in the workplace. Facebook’s Chief Operating...

Between Two Worlds: BHS Students Embody Multiculturalism

Between Two Worlds: BHS Students Embody Multiculturalism

Cathy Perloff, Opinion Editor February 27, 2013

“I’ve been called a mutt before” said sophomore Chinea Lowe, with a laugh. Her father is half Jamaican, half Chinese and her mother is primarily African American, with a hint of Native American and...

Some Academic Extracurriculars Costly, But Worth it for Students and Parents

Some Academic Extracurriculars Costly, But Worth it for Students and Parents

Emily Topilow, Arts & Life Editor February 16, 2013

Speech and debate, along with JCWA (Junior Council of World Affairs), offer valuable educational experiences, improving students’ skills in public speaking, research and strategic thinking. But in order...

Sights & Sounds of the Beachwood Area #6

Sights & Sounds of the Beachwood Area #6

Christina Phelps, Editor-in-Chief (print) January 30, 2013

This is the sixth and last in a series: the Sights and Sounds of the Beachwood Area. If you are the first to guess all six locations described in the articles, you could win a free $10 Mitchell’s gift...

The Cleveland skyline

Sights & Sounds #5: Where in the Cleveland Area?

Emily Topilow, Arts and Life Editor January 29, 2013

This is the fifth in a six-part series: the Sights and Sounds of the Beachwood Area. If you are the first to guess all six locations described in the articles, you could win a free $10 Mitchell’s gift...

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