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The Beachcomber

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The Beachcomber

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...

Robotics Team Wins Imagery Award

Robotics Team Wins Imagery Award

Cathy Perloff, Opinion Editor April 5, 2013

At the FIRST Robotics Competition, The FIRST Responders (also know as the Beachwood Robotics Team) won the Buckeye Regional Imagery Award. The competition, held from March 28-30 at Cleveland State University’s...

Beachcomber Editor Max Bleich Turns in Article On Time

Beachcomber Editor Max Bleich Turns in Article On Time

Procrass Tinator, Staff Writer April 1, 2013

Online Editor-in-Chief Max “Round Bulb” Bleich of The Beachcomber submitted an article on time this week: the first time since he was a freshman. Beachcomber adviser and English teacher Josh Davis...

Renovation Proceeds; Hallways Chilled

Renovation Proceeds; Hallways Chilled

Ned N. X. Tracote, Staff Writer April 1, 2013

The BHS renovation is almost complete. Students may have noticed the activation of the new cooling system in the hallways. “We really tried to keep the comfort of students and teachers in mind when...

"Off a Cow" Wins Dodgeball Dare, Free Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches For a Year

“Off a Cow” Wins Dodgeball Dare, Free Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches For a Year

Jeff Zuckerman, Copy Editor, Distribution Manager March 24, 2013

On Sat. evening, March 9,  the BHS PTO held its Fourth Annual Ultimate Dodgeball Dare. The south gym was packed with fans cheering for their favorite teams. The event, organized by Beachwood parents...

District Re-examines Security in Wake of Connecticut Shooting

District Re-examines Security in Wake of Connecticut Shooting

Max Bleich, Online Editor-in-Chief March 2, 2013

In light of the Sandy Hook shooting in December and the anniversary of the Chardon tragedy, schools are reexamining their security procedures. BHS Principal Ed Klein is confident about our school’s...

Photo from Beachcomber archives

Bus Drivers Cope with Challenges as Routes are Combined

Rachel Lubinger, Features Editor, Social Media Manager February 24, 2013

In Sept. 2012, a conflict occurred on an RTA bus between driver Artis Hughes and his passenger. The passenger yelled in Hughes’ face, and he punched her. The incident was captured on video, which became...

Beachwood Families Celebrate Black History Month

Emily Topilow, Arts & Life Editor February 22, 2013

Diversity Matters celebrated Black History Month on Sunday Feb. 17 at Beachwood Middle School. - The celebration featured local artists, challenging speakers and soul food. - “Diversity Matters is...

Cartoon from archives by Erlein Tacastacas.

Administration Hopes to Increase AP Participation

Christina Phelps, Editor-in-Chief (print) February 14, 2013

Beachwood administrators hope to dramatically increase enrollment in Advanced Placement courses over the next few years. Next year, BHS will expand its AP course offerings by adding AP Computer Science,...

BHS Academic Challenge Team: A Force to be Reckoned With

BHS Academic Challenge Team: A Force to be Reckoned With

John Li, Staff Writer February 7, 2013

The BHS academic challenge team has been working hard this semester preparing for tournaments. Advised by math teacher John Kaminski, the club’s members test their quick-thinking skills through problem-solving...

Cub Scout Pack 119 Visits the Beachcomber Staff

Cub Scout Pack 119 Visits the Beachcomber Staff

Pack 119 February 5, 2013

On Tuesday, Feb 5., Cub Scout pack 119 visited the Beachcomber staff. They learned how to write a news story. Of being a cub scout, second grader Eric Steckner said, "There's a lot of fun events. It's...

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