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The Beachcomber

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The Beachcomber

During the first weeks of school, the temperature in many BHS classrooms crept to 90 degrees.

Heat Wave Strikes BHS

September 11, 2010

Beachcomber writers were asked to take notes on the heat during the second week of school.  Here is what they observed... Relaxing Outside the Library by Daniel Sherriff Walking outside from the...

Derek Hyams gears up for practice.  Photo by Scott Janovitz.

Bison Football Kicks off an Exciting Season

September 2, 2010

By Scott Janovitz During the fourth quarter of last week’s game against Gilmour, the Beachwood football team scored two touchdowns for a 21-19 win.  After six wins last season and the momentum from...

Sam Terkel and Vance Coles at Battle for Darfur. Photo by David Litwin.

Students Fight Genocide–with Guitars

June 7, 2010

By Asha Clark, Staff Writer A hot cafeteria. Check. Loud rock music. Check. Powerful speaker and a good cause. Check and check. Sound familiar? That’s because all of these elements made up BHS’s...

Ohio wellness guidelines suggest that schools “provide an environment that offers and promotes healthy food and drink choices.”  Photo by Ena Jones.

Healthy Choices for Lunch?

June 3, 2010

By Ben Ducoff, Staff Writer (With additional reporting by the journalism class) During the 2006-07 school year, the Beachwood City Schools implemented a wellness policy recognizing the relationship...

Alex Dronzek takes control of his opponent in the finals match.  Photo by Marc Eisenberg.

Alex Dronzek Wins State Wrestling Championship

March 11, 2010

  By Megan Charms, Staff Writer What does it take to be number one?” asks rapper Nelly in his song “Number One.” Beachwood’s own, senior Alex Dronzek, became number one on Saturday, March...

Arielle Ginsburg and Gabrielle Mitchell pose on the balance beam.  Photo courtesy of BHS gymnastics team.

BHS Gymnastics Team Springs to Life

February 22, 2010

By Kaulin Hooper Guess what BHS… We now have a gymnastics team. Yes, that is the sport where men and women flip around in the air and land on their feet like stunt doubles out of a martial arts movie....

Senior Stephen Yarbrough rises for the rebound against Hawken.  Photo by Kharen Baduria.

Beachwood Defeats Hawken, 66-58

January 27, 2010

      By Kaulin Hooper January 9th--The temperature is below freezing. It’s a Saturday night, and the BHS parking lot is packed. Adults, children, students begin filing in, buying their tickets...

Fans at Deer Creek Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana enjoying a Phish concert in June 2009. Photo by Joel Freimark.

Cincinnati Concert ‘Phishes’ in BHS Students and Staff

January 7, 2010

By Jeremy Weberman A sea of tie-dye filled the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati on Nov. 21st. As the house lights dimmed and the light show began, so did the Phish experience. The overwhelmingly loud crowd...

Jared Skoff and Cole Hersch perform a skit during the bellylaughers performance. Photo by Jeffrey Zuckerman.

Barnes and Noble Hosts BHS Book Fair

December 21, 2009

  By Jeffrey Zuckerman, Staff Writer On Tuesday, December 8th, the BHS library club hosted a book fair from 6-8 pm at Barnes & Noble at Eton. The event was intended to raise money for the club...

The BHS stadium is the only one in the CVC that does not have lights. Photo by Jeffrey Zuckerman

Booster Club Makes Move for Stadium Lights

December 18, 2009

  By Brandon Rotsky, Staff Writer There have been many attempts in the past to bring lights to the BHS football stadium. These have come to nothing. The current efforts of the Beachwood boosters are...

Jean Getzs marketing class is preparing a professional marketing campaign.  Phto courtesy of Jean Getz.

Marketing Class Prepares Ad Campaigns for Corporate Clients

December 8, 2009

  By Kaulin Hooper, Staff Writer Currently students in marketing teacher Jean Getz’s class at BHS’s Excel Tech program are working in close collaboration with Doner Advertising, the largest private...

Beachwood Shirts Sold Around the Globe

Beachwood Shirts Sold Around the Globe

December 8, 2009

By Monica Arkin, Staff Writer Walking through BHS hallways, it is not rare to see many students sporting Beachwood apparel. But this year, a new t-shirt has debuted, and it is unlike any other Beachwood...

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