From Fowler to Pamplona
Alex Cala, Staff Writer
February 13, 2015
Summers’ family owned almost 200 acres. His jobs included planting and harvesting crops such as corn, oats and wheat. He tended to the cattle, and in the summer he baled hay.
Diversity Increases in School District
Jinle Zhu, Staff Writer
December 19, 2014
In recent years, Beachwood’s population of students from immigrant families has increased, along with the number of countries these students represent. According to census data from 2000, Beachwood’s population was then 87% white, 9% black or African American, 3% Asian and 1% mixed. 2010 cen...
BHS Alumni Win Big on Election Night
Grant Gravagna, News Editor
December 17, 2014
For three BHS alumni, election night 2014 was one to remember. Armond Budish, Class of 1971, Francine Goldberg, Class of 1982, and Josh Mandel, Class of 1996, all succeeded in their bid for election or reelection to public office. “[The teachers at BHS instilled in me the belief that] if you...
Minorities Underrepresented in City Government
Dalia Zullig, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2014
After a number of highly-publicized police shootings in recent months, many have begun to question the accountability of local governments to their African-American residents. According to State Senator Nina Turner, whose district includes Beachwood, this problem is close to home. She identified...
Marketing Class Sells Beech Leaves to Celebrate Beachwood Centennial
Emily Topilow, Features Editor
December 15, 2014
The City of Beachwood, founded in 1915, marks its 100th anniversary this year with twelve events scheduled every month of the year. Greg Perry’s Excel TECC marketing class is getting involved in the celebration. “The 100 Leaves Project is a public art project featuring six foot tall fiberg...
Meet Bracha Goldstein: Greeter at the Bistro
Cathy Perloff, Editor-in-Cheif
December 14, 2014
It’s 11:30 on a Thursday morning. As BHS students scramble to put away lunch trays and make it to 7/8th period, junior Bracha Goldstein is clear, deliberate and focused. She has a job to do. Bracha works as a greeter at the Beachwood Bistro Thursdays and Fridays, welcoming guests and thanking...
Traveling Exhibit Explores Influence of Nazi Propaganda
Alex Cala, Staff Writer
December 1, 2014
Running from November 15 through March 15 at The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda examines how the Nazis used propaganda to get their agenda across to the German people, and why that still matters today. This thought-provoking display of historical memorabi...
Here’s Why Teenagers Don’t Get Enough Sleep
October 23, 2014
“I have to wake up at 6:00 a.m. every day,” sophomore Jacob Belleli said. “It’s not ideal. It’s a struggle to get out of bed in order to have enough time to make it to school.” In an informal Beachcomber survey, 13 of 15 BHS students reported needing more sleep. 14 students reported...
The Freshman View of High School
Jinle Zhu, Staff Writer
September 29, 2014
We talked to a group of BHS freshmen about their transition to ninth grade. Many feel challenged by the high school curriculum, but they are positive in their outlook. Name: Response: Photo: Sami Zawatsky (President of Class of 2018) "My courses are a little harder, but I like a challenge. It...
How Productive Was Your Summer?
Alex Cala, Staff Writer
September 16, 2014
A typical Beachwood student’s summer consists of lots of late nights, sleep and hanging around with friends. Not exactly a lot of productivity. While many of us stayed in Beachwood, three sophomores spent their summers developing skills and pursuing their dreams. Sophomore Matthew Aubourg interned...
Head Custodian Jeff Hedrick Fills Many Roles
Cathy Perloff, Editor-in-Chief
June 2, 2014
On a rainy May morning, at the storm drain behind the cafeteria, a mother duck stood helpless. All her ducklings were trapped beneath the iron grate, and she had no way of retrieving them. She eyed the storm drain anxiously, refusing to leave her deserted babies. The scene took place near the kitchen,...
Gail Brewster Approaches 50 Years of Teaching at BHS
Grant Gravagna, News Editor
May 30, 2014
The year was 1962. It marked the start of Johnny Carson’s 30-year run of hosting NBC’s The Tonight Show. A new car could be purchased for $2,500, and the gas to fill it, on average, cost $0.25 per gallon. It was also Gail Brewster’s first year as a teacher. She started her career at North...
