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The Beachcomber

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The Beachcomber

Teachers to be Graded on Student Performance

Teachers to be Graded on Student Performance

Ari Rabinowitz, Staff Writer February 28, 2012

In the last two years, Ohio schools have faced uncertainty about the future of teacher evaluation. Both the Republican-controlled Ohio government and the Democratic-run US Dept. of Education have supported...

Seniors Consider Their Commitment to Region

Seniors Consider Their Commitment to Region

Maya Saab, Staff Writer December 21, 2011

According to a Beachcomber survey, the majority of BHS seniors plan to leave Ohio after college. Our survey was designed to measure BHS students’ commitment to stay in the area. A 2008 study conducted...

Politics in the Classroom: What Can Teachers Say?

Politics in the Classroom: What Can Teachers Say?

Max Bleich, Editor-in-Chief (Online) December 10, 2011

Last month, Ohioans voted down Senate Bill 5, which had become Issue 2 on the ballot and would have had a major impact on public employees in the state. During the controversy, many teachers expressed...

Aggressive defense was key to the victory against Gilmour. Photo by Ena Jones.

Football and Girls’ Soccer Teams See More Injuries

Jeff Murtaugh, Staff Writer December 1, 2011

While some sports have seen a decrease in serious injuries this year, football and soccer have seen increased numbers. The football team experienced twenty-five total injuries, twelve of which were...

What Were Thankful For: BHS Students Chime In

What We’re Thankful For: BHS Students Chime In

Vance Gulley, Staff Writer November 21, 2011

Since there will be no assembly on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, the Bcomber decided to fill in.  Reporter Vance Gulley questioned students about what they are thankful for season. Responses are below. * “I’m...

Marketing Class Develops Campaign for Cedar Point

Marketing Class Develops Campaign for Cedar Point

Maya Saab, Staff Writer November 17, 2011

Marketing teacher Jean Getz doesn’t run her class on a typical classroom schedule. Her Excel TECC class runs a marketing company, and they meet project deadlines for their clients. This semester’s...

FBLA Club Emerges at BHS

FBLA Club Emerges at BHS

Ari Rabinowitz, Staff Writer October 29, 2011

Last fall, seniors Howard Sobel and Scott Janovitz were tired of the same old Beachwood clubs, so they decided to pursue their interests in business by starting a local chapter of the Future Business Leaders...

Common Application Eases College Application Process

Common Application Eases College Application Process

Ari Rabinowitz, Staff Writer September 27, 2011

As the 2012 school year begins, BHS seniors begin the tedious routine of  the college application process.  Teenagers today may have it easier than previous generations during the college process, thanks...

“If You Really Knew Me” Club Offers Chance to Talk & Listen

Anthony Kwon, Staff Writer September 22, 2011

On Tuesday, Sept. 20, the “If You Really Knew Me” club held their first meeting in the classroom of social studies teacher Karissa Piper. 32 students attended. Junior Danyelle Shelton had the idea...

Chinese Club Born in 100 Hallway

Chinese Club Born in 100 Hallway

Anthony Kwon, staff writer September 16, 2011

This fall sees the birth of a new club at BHS: the Chinese  club, started by Louis Rosenbaum, Scott Remer and Sam Goldman. The first meeting was on Sept. 14 in the Chinese classroom. The club’s goal...

Exchange Students Reflect on Cultural Differences

September 8, 2011

Interviews by Anthony Kwon, Staff Writer This fall BHS welcomes two exchange students: Grace Kagai from Kenya and Candice Bizimana from France. Kagai and Bizimana both enjoy attending school in the...

Top Six College Destinations of 2011 Grads

Top Six College Destinations of 2011 Grads

June 2, 2011

The Beachcomber analyzed the college list provided by the guidance department.  Here are the top choices of this year's BHS graduates.

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