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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

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Podcast: When Parents Split, Teens Lives are Changed Forever

Alex Cala, Phil Schnee, and Aden Stern, Staff Writers June 4, 2015

Divorce has a tremendous impact on the lives of American children. According to Scientific American, 1.5 million children each year join the group of minors that are affected by divorce. Studies...

Sophomore Claire Bruening works on construction for the BHS robotics team. Photo by Bradford Douglas.

Breaking the Glass Beaker

Cathy Perloff, Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2015

When math teacher Jessica Kellogg arrived at her upper level college math classes, she knew she was in a man's world. Her teachers were male; her peers were male; even the tutors at the support center...

Greg Perry's junior achievement marketing class sold commemorative beech leaves to local businesses. Some of the leaves are on display at the Beachwood Community Center. Photo by Bradford Douglas.

Beachwood Celebrates Centennial With Leaves, Trees and More

Emily Topilow, Features Editor April 29, 2015

This is the big year for Beachwood. The city turns 100 and the City Recreation Department is holding events every month. “[The residents] are very proud of their community,” Community Service Director...

Summers spoke at the Thanksgiving assembly this fall.

From Fowler to Pamplona

Alex Cala, Staff Writer February 13, 2015
Summers’ family owned almost 200 acres. His jobs included planting and harvesting crops such as corn, oats and wheat. He tended to the cattle, and in the summer he baled hay.
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Diversity Increases in School District

Jinle Zhu, Staff Writer December 19, 2014

In recent years, Beachwood’s population of  students from immigrant families has increased, along with the number of countries these students represent. According to census data from 2000, Beachwood’s...

Image sources: Ohio Treasurer's Office, Ohio House of Representatives, and courtesy of Francine Goldberg. Photoshop by Jinle Zhu.

BHS Alumni Win Big on Election Night

Grant Gravagna, News Editor December 17, 2014

For three BHS alumni, election night 2014 was one to remember. Armond Budish, Class of 1971, Francine Goldberg, Class of 1982, and Josh Mandel, Class of 1996, all succeeded in their bid for election...

The Beachwood City Council meeting on Dec. 15, 2014.

Minorities Underrepresented in City Government

Dalia Zullig, Online Editor-in-Chief December 16, 2014

After a number of highly-publicized police shootings in recent months, many have begun to question the accountability of local governments to their African-American residents. According to State Senator...

A prototype Beech Leaf is on display in Benny's Spirit Shop.  Photo by Emily Topilow.

Marketing Class Sells Beech Leaves to Celebrate Beachwood Centennial

Emily Topilow, Features Editor December 15, 2014

The City of Beachwood, founded in 1915, marks its 100th anniversary this year with twelve events scheduled every month of the year. Greg Perry’s Excel TECC marketing class is getting involved in the...

Photo by Cathy Perloff

Meet Bracha Goldstein: Greeter at the Bistro

Cathy Perloff, Editor-in-Cheif December 14, 2014

It’s 11:30 on a Thursday morning. As BHS students scramble to put away lunch trays and make it to 7/8th period, junior Bracha Goldstein is clear, deliberate and focused. She has a job to do. Bracha...

Photos by Alex Cala

Traveling Exhibit Explores Influence of Nazi Propaganda

Alex Cala, Staff Writer December 1, 2014

Running from November 15 through March 15 at The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda examines how the Nazis used propaganda to get their agenda across to the...

Here's Why Teenagers Don't Get Enough Sleep

Here’s Why Teenagers Don’t Get Enough Sleep

Alex Cala October 23, 2014

“I have to wake up at 6:00 a.m. every day,” sophomore Jacob Belleli said. “It’s not ideal. It’s a struggle to get out of bed in order to have enough time to make it to school.” In an informal...

The Freshman View of High School

The Freshman View of High School

Jinle Zhu, Staff Writer September 29, 2014

We talked to a group of BHS freshmen about their transition to ninth grade. Many feel challenged by the high school curriculum, but they are positive in their outlook. Name: Response: Photo: Sami...

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