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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

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...

Photo by Alex Cala.

How Productive Was Your Summer?

Alex Cala, Staff Writer September 16, 2014

A typical Beachwood student’s summer consists of lots of late nights, sleep and hanging around with friends. Not exactly a lot of productivity. While many of us stayed in Beachwood, three sophomores...

Hedrick’s work ethic is not the only thing he brings to BHS. He is friendly with many of the employees in the school and can be seen at lunchtime giving advice, declaring his opinions, or trading jokes. Photo by Cathy Perloff.

Head Custodian Jeff Hedrick Fills Many Roles

Cathy Perloff, Editor-in-Chief June 2, 2014

On a rainy May morning, at the storm drain behind the cafeteria, a mother duck stood helpless. All her ducklings were trapped beneath the iron grate, and she had no way of retrieving them. She eyed the...

Photo by Bradford Douglas.

Gail Brewster Approaches 50 Years of Teaching at BHS

Grant Gravagna, News Editor May 30, 2014

The year was 1962. It marked the start of Johnny Carson’s 30-year run of hosting NBC’s The Tonight Show. A new car could be purchased for $2,500, and the gas to fill it, on average, cost $0.25 per...

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