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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

Student Council President Shreya Chellu poses with USCRI Development Associate Graham Ball and the 2080 items collected during last year's drive.

Student Council Runs Third Annual Donation Drive for Refugees and Immigrants

So Eun Kang, News Editor December 6, 2024

Student Council is holding a donation drive for hygiene products Nov. 11 to Dec. 19 for refugees and immigrants to Cleveland in partnership with the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI). The...

Class of 2026 adviser Pam Miller with class officers and the socks collected for the Bellefaire JCB.

Class of 2026 Holds Successful Socktober Drive

Lilah Droe, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

The class of 2026 collected 1,768 pairs of socks for the homeless through their Socktober drive, which ran from Oct. 1 through Oct. 18.   The socks were donated to Bellefaire JCB. As winter draws...

Tom Burton from WeEmpower, LLC led the summit with the Beachwood and Brooklyn football teams.

Football Team Attends Summit at Brooklyn Prior to Game

Jaycob Zabell, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

The Beachwood Bison football team traveled to Brooklyn for a summit with the Hurricanes on Tuesday, Sept. 24, three days prior to their scheduled Friday night game at Brooklyn. Brooklyn Superintendent...

U.S. Justice Dept. Program Addresses Political Divisions

Mia Shcherbakov, Staff Writer October 14, 2024

The first SPIRIT event took place at BHS on Thursday, Sept. 12.  SPIRIT, or School-Student Problem Identification and Resolution of Issue Together, is a full-day program developed by the U.S. Justice...

The new elementary buildings at Hilltop (pictured) and at Bryden are scheduled for completion in Dec. 2025.

Elementary Construction Under Way

Gavin Osborne, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

The construction of the new Bryden and Hilltop elementary school buildings began this past summer. Asst. Superintendent Dr. Ken Veon, who oversees the project, is optimistic. “We believe that this...

Cell phones and smartwatches must be placed in classroom pouches at the start of classes and may not be used in hallways, offices, or restrooms during instructional time.

BHS Implements Statewide Cell Phone Ban

Shreya Chellu, Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2024

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 250 on May 15, requiring school districts to draft and implement policies to reduce cell phone use during the school day.  The law aims to minimize distractions...

SAY club members Vega Craig, Sofiia Buldakova, Alma Saltzman and SAY Counselor Cindy Toncler greeted students during lunches.

‘Start With Hello’ Program Builds Connections

Winter Delman, Staff Writer September 23, 2024

Sandy Hook Promise, founded by families of the Sandy Hook shooting victims, organized the “Start with Hello” program at schools across the nation during the week of Sept. 16. Beachwood City School...

Israeli Culture Club President Isaac Gorodeski and Vice President Jude Landes at their club stand.

Lunch Time Club Rush Attracts New Members

Ilana Thal, Staff Writer September 20, 2024

Over 15 different student clubs recruited new members during lunches on Sept. 10-12. Club leaders set out flyers and trifolds on tables outside the lunchroom. Most clubs also included QR codes on...

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

Many Jewish students have enjoyed trips to Israel that provide lifelong memories.  “I always want to go back because it’s very beautiful and brings me closer to my religion,” said sophomore Avi...

Two-thirds of U.S. TikTok users are teenagers.

Teens Consider the TikTok Ban

Lexi Jaffe, Staff Writer May 24, 2024

President Biden signed a law on April 23 to ban TikTok in the United States. Congress tucked the ban into a spending package providing aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The legislation gives a nine-month...

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

The Science Olympiad team participated in the state competition at The Ohio State University on Saturday, April 27 and placed 4th out of 40 teams, two places away from qualifying for Science Olympiad Nationals. This...

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

Recreational marijuana is likely to be available for sale to adults in Ohio next month after a legislative committee signed off on a plan May 13 for medical dispensaries to sell recreational marijuana...

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