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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

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
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Weisman pioneered Beachwoods ASL curriculum.
ASL Teacher Sharon Weisman
Elijah Kriwinsky, Arts & Life Editor • June 10, 2024
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I’ve done everything from using a mimeograph machine to putting in homework assignments online via virtual lessons, Willner said.
Math Teacher Lena Willner
Jacob Tannenbaum, Staff Writer • June 10, 2024
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Haight performing with the student-teacher band at White & Gold 2019. Photo from Beachcomber archives by Emily May.
Choir Teacher Darlene Haight
Ritika Iyer, Staff Writer • June 10, 2024
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“It gives me hope to see how this district embraces different cultures,” Scotese said. “I feel  fortunate to be a part of this community.”
Educational Assistant Jackie Scotese
Alex Bravo, Staff Writer • June 7, 2024
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“For me coaching and teaching were very similar,” Perse said. “[They are both about] motivating students to accept [a] challenge.” 
History Teacher John Perse
Jack Soroka and Elijah Kriwinsky June 7, 2024
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You guys have a lot of support in the school, in the community you have lots of protective factors, Nowak said. You have a lot of people who care and I think that it prepares you for college.
Health Teacher Kim Nowak
Alma Saltzman, Staff Writer • June 7, 2024
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Howdieshell recently received an educator excellence award from the Northeast Ohio Educational Service Center.
Interpreter Coordinator Mark Howdieshell
Allie Rindsberg, Sports Editor • June 7, 2024
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Here at Beachwood you didnt need to explain why they were learning this,” Luce said. “No one asked that because people were invested in education here.
Math Teacher Jeff Luce
Lyndia Zheng, Layout Editor • June 7, 2024
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We’ve already got some trips planned: backpacking in the upper peninsula of Michigan; we’re going to do a safari in South Africa and a possibility of Portugal, Bugenske said.
Science Teacher Lisa Bugenske
Daniella Portner, Staff Writer • June 7, 2024
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Senior Arianna Preston makes solid contact off a Hawken pitch.
Preston Leads Softball to Impressive Season
Jaycob Zabell, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024
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Dakota Houston lands a long jump at the Bison Invitational on April 20. Photo by Lifetouch
Track Team Dominates CVCs, Girls Advance to States
So Eun Kang and Allie Rindsberg June 3, 2024
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A travel group for Jewish students including junior Isaac Gorodeski as well as seniors Hudson Peters and Marlee Duchon at the Lebanese border with IDF soldiers. Photo courtesy of Isaac Gorodeski
Israel Travel Diminished by War in Gaza
Josh Rosenblitt, Staff Writer • May 31, 2024
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Teren was the first player to qualify for states in many years, and he has left a mark on Beachwood tennis.
Teren Finishes Remarkable Season, Falls Short at Districts
Jacob Tannenbaum, Staff Writer • May 30, 2024
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The writer playing shortstop against the Bristol Panthers on May 10.
The Value of Playing Sports
Jaycob Zabell, Staff Writer • May 30, 2024
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Two-thirds of U.S. TikTok users are teenagers.
Teens Consider the TikTok Ban
Lexi Jaffe, Staff Writer • May 24, 2024
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The Science Olympiad team poses after competing at the regional competition at Baldwin Wallace.
Science Olympiad Places Fourth at State Tournament
Ritika Iyer, Staff Writer • May 21, 2024
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Ohio is the 24th state to approve marijuana for recreational use.
Recreational Marijuana to be Available Soon to Ohio Adults 21 and Over
Jack Soroka and Shreya Chellu May 19, 2024
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Monique Davis Gordon, class of 1996 - recognized for accomplishments in the beauty industry as well as her dedication to making the industry more inclusive.
Beachwood Inducts Seven Members to Gallery of Success
Alex Bravo, Staff Writer • May 17, 2024
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Protesters form lines of human barricades to resist potential arrests following the curfew.
Nine Days in, Protest Encampment Remains on Case Campus
Isaac Gorodeski, Features Editor • May 8, 2024
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Beachwood GSA advisers Topher Helm and Felecia Hamilton are concerned about the impact HB 68 will have on the well-being of transgender students.
Ohio Statehouse Overrides Governor’s Veto to Restrict Transgender Rights
Isaac Gorodeski and Jack Soroka April 4, 2024
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Beachwood students witnessed an 80 percent eclipse in Aug. 2017.  Photo from Bcomber archives by Gabriela Covolan Costa
Beachwood to Experience Total Solar Eclipse
Daniella Portner, Staff Writer • April 4, 2024
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Junior Shreya Chellu delivered her campaign speech for Executive Board president on Friday, Feb. 23.
Student Council Executive Board Officers Elected
Eli Posa and So Eun Kang March 20, 2024
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The majority of the old playground equipment was over 20 years old and had reached its life expectancy.
Renovated Playground to Open this Summer
Alex Bravo, Staff Writer • March 8, 2024
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Mifepristone blocks the hormones necessary for pregnancy. Image source: Lukáš Mižoch, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Medication-Induced Abortion
Madeleine Mehler, Staff Writer • March 4, 2024
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High school students danced to welcome the year of the dragon.
Beachwood Celebrates Lunar New Year
Anna Tonyushkin, Staff Writer • February 27, 2024
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Richmond Rd. was treacherous on the morning of Jan. 19.
Students Enjoy More Weather-Related School Closures This Year
Eli Posa, Staff Writer • February 15, 2024
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On the weekend of Dec. 19 there were 200 false bomb threats made to Jewish institutions nationwide, including threats to local synagogues Suburban Temple-Kol Ami and Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple in Beachwood.
Antisemitic and Anti-Muslim Incidents Spike Dramatically Nationwide
Mikalah Malitz and Alma Saltzman January 20, 2024
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After receiving authorization from the police, the students were transferred to another bus and taken home while the bus driver was driven back to the bus garage to fill out an accident report.
Students and Bus Driver Unharmed in Dec. 15 Crash on Richmond Rd.
Ethan Dong and Lyndia Zheng January 17, 2024
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Student Council Vice President Shreya Chellu poses with USCRI Development Associate Graham Ball and the 2080 items collected.
Students Coordinate Charitable Drives During Holiday Season
Anna Tonyushkin, Staff Writer • January 12, 2024
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