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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

“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...

Advocates argue that AI has the capability to make life easier, reduce human error and increase productivity.

“Still Needs a Human to Review the Work”

Amy Zhou, News Editor May 13, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around a lot longer than most people realize, as its use has been steadily growing for almost 50 years. In fact, the 1980s became known as the “AI boom” due to...

The giant inflatable bears were seen at Legacy Village in April. Photo used with permission from hopehealsohio.com

Marketing Program Breaks Records with Teddy Bears

Eli Posa, Staff Writer May 2, 2024

Setting up giant inflatables, giving out free gummy bears, and selling popular sweatshirts and pajamas aren’t the only things Excel TECC marketing students have done this year.  Senior Probir Mukjerjee,...

Students learned to play carrom, an Indian board game.

BHS Celebrates Holi

Elijah Kriwinsky March 19, 2024

The Indian student affinity group held a celebration in honor of the Hindu holiday of Holi on March 8 after school in the community room.  Holi stands as a joyous occasion for Hindus around the world,...

Sales have picked up steadily in the past few months, and Dimitrijevic reports that their sales are currently in the five figures.

BHS Entrepreneurs Launch Clothing Line

Jaycob Zabell and Staff Writer March 11, 2024

Junior Osita Ogor and senior Straja Dimitrijevic have started their own clothing line this year. The brand name, ‘Elohim’ reflects their desire to promote inclusivity and unity, drawing from their...

Kam-Wei and Chien-Wei  Liao were both accomplished scientists. Photo courtesy of Wayne and Winston Liao

The Story of Beachwood’s First Chinese American Family

Allen Yu, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

Chien-Wei Liao and Kam-Wei Liao moved to Beachwood in 1957. They were the first people of Chinese descent to live in town.   Their sons Wayne and Winston were the only Chinese Americans in the Beachwood...

CEC club members celebrated at the holiday game event on Dec. 11.

Council for Exceptional Children Builds Bridges

Eli Posa, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) allows general education students to meet special education students and to build meaningful relationships. Intervention Specialist and CEC co-adviser Nina...

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