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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

The Bison faced Conneaut in the final round of the CVC Tournament.

Academic Challenge Wins CVC

Hannah Smith, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

The Academic Challenge team won the championship trophy at the Chagrin Valley Conference Academic Challenge Tournament held at Geneva High School on Feb. 1.  For the past two years they have placed...

Currently, the team is focusing on three main games: Valorant, Rocket League and Marvel Rivals.

Bison Esports Team Coming Soon

Byeong Woo Ahn, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

Freshman Logan Schadick is aiming to launch a brand new club–the BHS esports team.  The club would provide students the opportunity to compete at a high level in electronic sports.  Though the...

The team gathered in the auditorium at Rocky River High School during the Regional Tournament.

Science Olympiad Places Second at Regionals, Heads to States

Jaylah Wise, Staff Writer April 4, 2025

The Science Olympiad team had a very successful Regional tournament at Rocky River High School on Mar. 8, placing second overall. Junior Leo Wang is proud of the team’s performance.  “Hawken...

“The second-place school had 12 awards—we had 20,” adviser Dominic Velotta said. “It’s amazing to see the kids’ hard work pay off.”

Model UN Wins Record 20 Individual Awards at CCWA Conference

Ethan Malek, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

The BHS Model United Nations team set a new school record at the Cleveland Council of World Affairs Conference on Feb. 25-26 at Case Western University, taking first place with 20 out of 30 members earning...

“The biggest reward is to see the difference we’re making,” Maxwell said.

Library Club Collects 1,600 Books for Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank

Ritika Iyer, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

The library club collected over 1,600 books in this year’s drive for the Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank to provide books to children in need across Northeast Ohio.  “We did great,” library media...

The project will make Lake Erie accessible to Clevelanders.

A World-Class Lakefront Coming Soon

Hannah Smith, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

Cleveland's lakefront is about to get a major makeover, as city leaders plan to make the area more fun, accessible and eco-friendly.  The plan seems poised to move forward in 2027 in spite of challenges...

Juniors discuss school issues at the Jan. 9 SPIRIT program.

Second SPIRIT Program Includes Entire Student Body

Ori Balkan, Editor-at-Large February 7, 2025

Is it still possible to have a political conversation that doesn’t devolve into anger and cynicism? Beachwood, a historically diverse and progressive community, has been confronted with this question...

“One of my closest friends isn’t allowed to race anymore because of [House Bill 68], and this makes me really upset because now they can’t run because of who they are,” junior Sasha Kheyfets said.

The Republican Plan for Education

Mirica Woodley, Opinion Editor January 21, 2025

Republicans made big gains in the November election, both at the state and federal levels, and they seem poised to enact dramatic changes in education. In Ohio, the Republican controlled-government...

Grispino brings 22 years of police experience in a variety of different positions.

Grispino Settles in as Beachwood Police Chief

Ilana Thal, Staff Writer January 10, 2025

A new Beachwood City Police Chief stepped into office on Sept. 3. Daniel Grispino, formerly a commander in the Shaker Heights Police Dept., has already taken steps to achieving his many goals in Beachwood’s...

The city sought input from residents on four potential uses of the property: arts & culture, religious institution, residential housing and sports and recreation.

Fairmount Temple Property Designated for Senior Housing

Maurice Kaplan, Staff Writer January 9, 2025

Beachwood City Council voted unanimously on Dec. 16 to designate the former Fairmount Temple property for senior housing.  The City of Beachwood bought the Temple property for $8 million in June, according...

Out of 106 students who responded to the survey, 50 identified as Democrats or leaned left. 13 students identified as Republicans or leaned right, 40 did not affiliate with a party and 5 identified as moderates.

BHS Students Divided on Presidential Election Results

Randall Brown and Winter Delman December 19, 2024

Donald Trump was declared the winner of the 2024 Presidential Election in the early morning of Nov. 6. Cuyahoga County has continuously voted for the Democratic candidate in every Presidential election...

Following the drive, ASL students took a field trip to The Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center.

ASL Club Holds Gift Drive for Deaf Community

Alma Saltzman, News Editor December 11, 2024

The American Sign Language (ASL) Club, led by co-Presidents Londyn Travis and Sydney Anderson and advised by ASL teacher Amy Graham, hosted their second annual holiday gift drive between Oct. 31 and Nov....

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