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The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

Whats On Your iPod?

What’s On Your iPod?

June 2, 2011

  By Max Bleich and Daniel Sherriff Daniel Sherriff and Max Bleich take a look into musical preference at  BHS.     What's On Your iPod? by beachcomberonline

The Story Behind the Scantrons

The Story Behind the Scantrons

May 26, 2011

  A BHS student prepares his Scantron form. Photo by Jeffery Zuckerman By Micah Josefovitz, Staff Writer We all know the drill. Waiting in your seat for the dreaded multiple-choice form...

1986 Yearbook Photo of Goldstein. Courtesy of Oculus.

BHS Grad Sells Screenplays to Hollywood

May 19, 2011

by Micah Josefovitz Jonathan M. Goldstein, a 1986 graduate of BHS, used to be a normal high school student. He used to play the supporting role in drama club plays. He used to write for the Beachcomber. ...

The Ultimate Dodgeball Dare

The Ultimate Dodgeball Dare

March 22, 2011

Article and photos by Jeffrey Zuckerman A huge snowstorm the day before could not keep faculty, students, and parents from attending the BHS PTO’s second annual Ultimate Dodgeball Dare on Saturday...

Take Charge of Your Senoritis

Take Charge of Your Senoritis

February 11, 2011

By Eva Muschkin, Staff Writer The last year of high school is a time to have fun and spend weekends with friends, but it is crucial to know when to stay focused with schoolwork. Senioritis, the tendency...

Señor Summers and his wife during his trip to Egypt. The sphinx no habla español!

Oh The Places They Went: Students and Staff Learn From Travel Experiences

February 10, 2011

By Jeffrey Zuckerman “My heart just started beating—I haven’t been that scared since I was a kid... I turned around and I heard all of this screaming... they were almost upon me, but at the last...

Science Teacher Glenn Novotny, one of many BHS teachers who delivers distinctive lines.

Which Teacher Said It?

December 31, 2010

Beachcomber staff members collected these distinctive quotes from BHS teachers, printed in the January Beachcomber. Now find out who said what... “I’m not kidding you—this is what’s going to...

BHS students have access to laptops and other technology.  Photo by Max Bleich.

What Does it Take to be a 21st-Century Learner?

December 10, 2010

By Max Bleich, Staff Writer According to the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, learning today is different than it was even twenty years ago. The organization’s web site maintains: “Today we...

A student texts under the table with his Blackberry. Photo by Anna Swanson.

Students Consider Uses and Abuses of Cell Phones

October 19, 2010

By Or Bairey-Sehayek, Staff Writer The cellular telephone has become a staple of modern life, and with the advent of text messaging, cheaper and more sophisticated phones, and better service coverage,...

Image source: Beachcomber archives.

Technology: Academic Friend or Foe?

October 14, 2010

by Eva Muschkin, Staff Writer ("Internet Distractions" collage by Or Bairey-Sehayek) The Internet provides a social network for most BHS students.  It is also a great source for research, communication,...

This kitten was waiting for a loving owner in September.  Photo by Jeffrey Zuckerman.

Animal Protective League: Helping Those in Need

October 13, 2010

by Jeffrey Zuckerman, Staff Writer Gal, a large, 10 year- old Labrador Retriever arrived in 2008 at the Cleveland Animal Protective League (APL). She was an extremely mellow good-natured dog that got...

Beachcomber Welcomes New Staff

Beachcomber Welcomes New Staff

October 12, 2010

By: Rachel Lubinger The Beachcomber conducted in-depth interviews with the six new BHS staff members. Kevin Houchins: What is your current position and responsibilities? I am the director of channel...

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