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The Beachcomber

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The Beachcomber

Creative Halloween Costumes Stimulate School Spirit

Christina Phelps, Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2012

For BHS, Halloween seems to be what you make it. While many students did not dress up this year, those who did enjoyed embracing the spirit of the holiday by shamelessly dressing up in silly costumes. “I...

Survey Shows Students with Disabilities are More Often Bullied

Survey Shows Students with Disabilities are More Often Bullied

Cathy Perloff, Opinion Editor October 26, 2012

Students with disabilities report bullying as an issue that affects their lives, more than their non-disabled peers, a Beachcomber survey finds. However, students, teachers and administrators remain divided...

Josh Mandel: From BHS to Senate Race

Josh Mandel: From BHS to Senate Race

Christina Phelps, Editor-in-Chief (print) October 25, 2012

Republican Senate Candidate Josh Mandel is well-respected by former classmates and teachers, even though many do not support his political views. Mandel, a Beachwood alum, reflected fondly on his high...

Beachcomber Mock Election Results are in; Democrats Win

Beachcomber Mock Election Results are in; Democrats Win

Max Bleich, Online Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2012

Remember the Beachcomber mock election last Friday? Well, the results are in, and of the 144 who voted, an overwhelming percentage voted Democrat. (SCROLL DOWN FOR THE RESULTS!) *Represents the...

What Do The Neighbors Think? Community Members Speak Out on the BHS Construction

What Do The Neighbors Think? Community Members Speak Out on the BHS Construction

Grant Gravagna, Staff Writer October 3, 2012

As construction moves along at BHS, it can be easy to forget an important group of people who are also affected by the renovations: our neighbors. These residents, who call Fairmount and Shakercrest Blvds....

New Band Director Hopes to Rein-in Program

New Band Director Hopes to Rein-in Program

Christina Phelps, Editor-in-Chief (print) September 24, 2012

New band director David Luddington hopes to raise goals and expectations for young musicians at BHS. Formerly band director in Garfield Heights, Luddington hopes to use his experience to strengthen...

Orchestra Plans Action-Packed Season

Orchestra Plans Action-Packed Season

John Li, Staff Writer September 21, 2012

Students should get ready for cool beats, solid rhythm and dancing ballerinas brought by the BHS orchestra this semester. The orchestra, consisting of 96 students, is getting ready for two exciting...

Construction Crew Prepares for High School Opening

Construction Crew Prepares for High School Opening

Jeffrey Zuckerman, Copy Editor/Distribution Manager August 22, 2012

As of Aug. 29, BHS students should be able to work out in a new auxiliary gym, learn in new and renovated classrooms and display their creativity in the new art room. According to Assistant Superintendent...

What Size Helicopters are our Parents Flying?

What Size Helicopters are our Parents Flying?

Christina Phelps, Editor-in-Chief (Print) June 5, 2012

With high-achieving students, Beachwood has a reputation as a regional landing pad for helicopter parents. However, students, parents and staff feel that the issue is much more complex than it may seem,...

Culinary Arts Students Win Over Taste Buds and State Judges Too

Culinary Arts Students Win Over Taste Buds and State Judges Too

Grace Kagai, Staff Writer May 8, 2012

The Beachwood Bistro is a restaurant run entirely by culinary arts students.  In addition to serving tasty and affordable food, this year’s class has been very successful in competition. At the state...

How Twitter Can Save Lives

How Twitter Can Save Lives

Tahreem Irshad, Staff Writer April 15, 2012

Social media can be used in many ways, such as staying in contact with that uncle who only appears around the holidays or that long-lost friend from first grade with whom we might never otherwise reconnect. Social...

JCWA Improves Students Persuasive Skills

JCWA Improves Students’ Persuasive Skills

Ari Rabinowitz, Staff Writer April 14, 2012

JCWA (Junior Council on World Affairs) helps students develop skills in the areas of public speaking, research and knowledge of current events. Students involved in JCWA attend model United Nations...

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