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The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

Cafeteria Renovation Forces Lunch Periods to South Gym

Cafeteria Renovation Forces Lunch Periods to South Gym

Grant Gravagna, News Editor May 31, 2013

As construction crews begin renovating the BHS cafeteria, students’ lunch periods have been moved to the gym for the remaining weeks of school, and students do not seem to be as impacted as one might...

Beachwood Takes Part in Ohios Energy Boom

Beachwood Takes Part in Ohio’s Energy Boom

Emily Topilow, Arts & Life Editor May 30, 2013

In recent years, there has been a significant natural gas and oil boom in Ohio. Beachwood is part of that boom, as it sits on top of shale that holds a lot of energy. In 2009, the Beachwood City School...

Plain Dealer Columnist Mark Naymik Reflects on Life as a Journalist

Plain Dealer Columnist Mark Naymik Reflects on Life as a Journalist

John Li, Staff Writer April 26, 2013

Mark Naymik spoke at BHS on Wednesday, Apr. 24. Beachcomber staff, Cleveland club members and other students gathered in English teacher Josh Davis’ room to listen to the Plain Dealer columnist share...

What Was That Awful Smell in the 100 Hallway?

What Was That Awful Smell in the 100 Hallway?

Cathy Perloff, Opinion Editor April 23, 2013

“It smelled awful. A student actually tapped me on the shoulder and warned me to stop breathing,” freshman Inkyu Kim said. “The smell was absolutely repulsive. It was nauseating,” sophomore Casey...

First Annual ‘Entrovation’ Expo Shines Through Dark Weather

Emily Topilow, Arts & Life Editor April 22, 2013

Gray skies and heavy winds didn’t keep the Beachwood community from attending the new BHS junior achievement expo: Entrovation, held on Friday, April 19. Entrovation is a registered trademark of marketing...

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

Board Extends New Contracts to District Leaders; Goals Set for Next Two Years

Grant Gravagna, News Editor April 22, 2013

At their Feb. 25 meeting, the Beachwood Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution stating their intent to rehire Beachwood City Schools Superintendent Dr. Richard Markwardt to his current position...

Hey 8th Graders... Prepare for New State Tests in 2014-15

Hey 8th Graders… Prepare for New State Tests in 2014-15

John Li, Staff Writer April 16, 2013

The Ohio Dept. of Education will replace the OGTs with 10 new tests in the 2014-2015 school year. These tests will be designed to assess the new Common Core Curriculum and to more comprehensively measure...

So Long Green Dream, Hello Entrovation

So Long Green Dream, Hello Entrovation

Emily Topilow, Arts and Life Editor April 14, 2013

In the past five years, marketing teacher Greg Perry’s junior achievement company has hosted The Green Dream, a massive annual expo of local businesses and activities to promote sustainability, health...

Best Performance Ever for Beachcomber Staff at OSMA Conference

Best Performance Ever for Beachcomber Staff at OSMA Conference

Ali Pinhasi, Staff Writer April 11, 2013

The Beachcomber won first place at the Ohio Scholastic Media Association (OSMA) Conference April 5 and 6 at Kent State University. The newspaper won 27 awards, including 6 superior and 12 excellent ratings. This...

Excel TECC Marketing Students Place 1st and 2nd in DECA State Championship

Excel TECC Marketing Students Place 1st and 2nd in DECA State Championship

Emily Topilow, Arts & Life Editor April 11, 2013

West Geauga senior Geordi Kogovsek and BHS senior Robbie Kaufman, members of Jean Getz’s Excel TECC marketing class, placed 1st and 2nd respectively at the the DECA marketing state championships in Columbus...

The BHS speech & debate team pictured at the state tournament in 2013. From left to right: Varun Jambanath, Beth Moses, Anshika Niraj and Jessie Gill.

Speech & Debate Team Shines at State Tournament

Max Bleich, Online Editor-in-Chief April 9, 2013

The speech & debate team is only about five years old, but it has become one of the most successful academic extracurriculars at BHS, with members placing 1st, 2nd and 4th in their respective events...

Freshmen Clash With Seniors for Spirit Week Dominance

John Li, Staff Writer April 8, 2013

As of Monday, April 8, the freshman are leading the Spirit Week scoreboard, with the seniors tailing right behind, and the sophomores and juniors are just about tied. Final Spirit Week scores will be...

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