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The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

The playground is viewed as a community hub where both children and parents connect.

New Playground Offers Space for Connection and Fun

Hannah Smith, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

Children dart between swings and slides, play football in the grass and explore the vast sandbox. Parents chat in the shade and play with their kids.  Even at sunset on a September evening, the energy...

“The community here is so great,” Fryberger said. “I love how tight-knit this school is and that I get to know so many of my students.”

Judo and Geometry

Sasha Wachsman, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Beachwood’s newest math teacher, Alex Fryberger,  has taught for the last three years  in Elyria City Schools.  Fryberger, who goes by Fry or Fryberger, is happy to be teaching at Beachwood. “The...

From left: Ana Sofia Schlachter, Sophia Yan, Amy Zhou, Ida Chang, Srishti Ithychanda and Radha Pareek at this year's first AAPI club meeting.

AAPI Club Open to All

Winter Delman, Staff Writer September 28, 2024

The Asian affinity club, or Asian-American Pacific Islanders Club (AAPI), began in the 2022-2023 school year.  The club’s purpose is for students to celebrate and learn about various Asian cultures....

With 8 million members of Generation Z reaching voting age in 2024, young voters are bound to have a significant impact on this election, and candidates are responding.

The Rising Power of Gen Z Voters

Taia Menefee, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 27, 2024

Millions of voters across the country will vote on Nov. 5 in one of the most high-stakes presidential elections in United States history.  Vice President Harris and former president Trump differ on...

McKenzie is in her fourteenth year teaching music and her ninth year in Beachwood City Schools.

Sharing Her Love of Music

Ethan Dong, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

Shelley McKenzie has taken on the role of BHS choir director this year, along with teaching music at Bryden and the middle school, after the retirement of Darlene Haight in June. McKenzie is in her...

At Mount Union, Hayes played basketball and ran track.

Keeping Athletes in the Game

Adam Hong, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

Athletic trainer Helen Hayes is one of the many new staff members at Beachwood.  Hayes attends all of the home events for sports at Beachwood and travels with the football team to their away games. Like...

“I'm still learning my kids… how you learn best and what's going to work best for you," Episcopo said.

From Zookeeper to Science Teacher

Savanna Shields, Staff Writer September 23, 2024

Nicole Episcopo set up her biology and anatomy classroom last month to welcome her first BHS students. As a high school student at Nordonia, she describes herself as a ‘nerd’.  Although she...

Senior Jude Landes checks his portfolio.

Stock Market Club Members Play with $100,000

Ethan Harmer, Staff Writer September 18, 2024

Stock Market club President Isaac Gorodeski has been interested in stocks for many years now. “My dad kind of showed me about stocks like when I was in 8th grade, so I kind of gained a hobby to buy...

“You’re in a room alone—it’s just you and yourself," Prasad said. "I just think of it like talking to another person instead of the whole school."

A New Voice on the Morning Announcements

Isaac Gorodeski, Managing Editor September 17, 2024

Senior Arpith Prasad will be delivering the BHS morning announcements this year. “I didn't really see anyone really wanting to fill that role at the end of last year and I was trying to just fill...

Hannah Thomas Returns to BHS

Aaden Condor, Staff Writer September 11, 2024

Hannah Thomas (previously Richardson), who graduated from BHS in 2014, returns this fall to work as an intervention specialist working with special needs students. Thomas was inspired to become a teacher...

Stimpert (second from right) performing with the cheerleaders at last year's homecoming game.

Cheerleaders Ready to Bring it on This Season

Dalilah Harrison, Staff Writer September 11, 2024

The Aug. 23 season opener for the bison football team at Orange was also the season opener for the cheerleaders. First officer Sami Stimpert enjoys working with the other girls in the squad. “You...

Beachwood Losing Over 300 Years of Experience With these Educators' Retirements

Beachwood Losing Over 300 Years of Experience With these Educators’ Retirements

Beachcomber Staff June 10, 2024

BHS will be a very different place in the fall without these familiar faces. Science Teacher Lisa Bugenske, by Daniella Portner Choir Teacher Darlene Haight, by Ritika Iyer Interpreter Coordinator...

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