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Photo by Swathi Srinivasin

Renovations Planned for BHS Auditorium

Grant Gravagna, News Editor August 21, 2014

While the BHS auditorium was not included in the plans for the recently-completed $35.6 million building renovation, it is currently closed due to complications from the construction. Asst. Superintendent...

After the preschool moves to Bryden, Hardis and Walsh see the Fairmount building as a space to be shared with the community.

District Plans to Announce New Director of Development Soon

Grant Gravagna, News Editor August 21, 2014

On May 12th, the Beachwood Board of Education began a search to fill the district’s new director of development position. Now the process is nearing completion and the selected candidate is expected...

Until recently, AP classes were primarily for upperclassmen. Photo from Beachcomber archives.

Weighted Grades Remain Possibility for C+ in AP / Honors Classes

Emily Dann, with reporting by Jon Shapiro, Staff Writer June 3, 2014

As Beachwood administrators sought to increase enrollment in AP classes last school year, one idea that circulated was to weight grades for AP and honors students receiving a C+ or greater. Many students...

According to Asst. Principal Ryan Patti, the cameras can be pulled up on any laptop at any time. The cameras, manufactured from IQeye smart camera systems, are digital and therefore more user friendly than older systems. Photo by Bradford Douglas.

Upgraded Camera System in Use at High School

Emily Topilow, Features Editor June 3, 2014

Since the recent renovation, electronic surveillance at BHS has dramatically increased. The number of security cameras has gone from 24 to over 60. “Over 50 infractions were solved by utilizing...

Photo by Bradford Douglas.

Air Conditioning Repaired After Winter Breakdown

John Li, Staff Writer June 1, 2014
“The water lines froze up, even though they were designed not to,” Asst. Superintendent Robert Hardis said. “And when they thawed...the water lines had cracks in the pipes...and we realized we had a major problem on our hands.”
Is it a Bird? Is it a Plane? No! Its Third Period!

Is it a Bird? Is it a Plane? No! It’s Third Period!

Dalia Zullig, Online Editor-in-chief May 21, 2014

This coming school year will be the first in many years to contain a third period, if all goes according to plan. “When I first started teaching at BHS I was very confused that there was no third...

Destination Entrovation!

Destination Entrovation!

Photos by Bradford Douglass and Aden Stern Excel TECC marketing students held the second annual Entrovation business expo on Friday, May 2 at the Beachwood Community Center. The event gives local...

Beachwood Schools Increase Efforts to Prevent Sexting

Beachwood Schools Increase Efforts to Prevent Sexting

Cameron Godfrey, Staff Writer April 28, 2014

The prevalence of “sexting,” the act of sending inappropriate messages or nude pictures, has increased significantly in recent years. Well-publicized incidents in area schools involving the sharing...

ASL teacher Sharon Weisman was inducted to the Gallery of Success  in 2014. Photo from Beachcomber archives.

How to Get to the Gallery of Success

Dalia Zullig, Online Editor-in-chief April 26, 2014

On Friday April 11, the renovated high school building witnessed its first Gallery of Success ceremony. The ceremony historically takes place every three years. But due to the renovation over the past...

Klein dismissing the classes to get back to class.

BHS Honors 10 Distinguished Alumni

Jonah Rubenstein, Staff Photographer April 15, 2014

View our photos from the 2014 Gallery of Success.

After the preschool moves to Bryden, Hardis and Walsh see the Fairmount building as a space to be shared with the community.

Tax Commissioner Reverses on Cleveland Clinic Taxes to School District

Dalia Zullig, Online Editor-in-Chief April 14, 2014

The long court battle continues between the Beachwood City School District and the Cleveland Clinic’s Family Health & Surgery Center over the issue of tax-exempt status. The case came back into...

Freshman DarJon Bentley meets Joe Russo. Photo courtesy of Greg Deegan

High School Freshmen Meet Hollywood Directors

Aden Stern, Staff Writer April 10, 2014

Freshmen Dar’Jon Bentley and Matthew Aubourg had the opportunity to attend the “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” premier in downtown Cleveland on April 1. World studies teacher Greg Deegan...

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