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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

To Prevent School Shootings, Reduce Access to Guns

To Prevent School Shootings, Reduce Access to Guns

Taia Menefee, Staff Writer May 26, 2023

According to the Washington Post, there have been 380 school shootings since the Columbine High School massacre, 46 of those occurring in 2022.  Among these shootings are the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary...

Julian Landes as Patchy the Pirate and Ana Ribeiro Duraes as Karen during the pre-show teaser.

From Bikini Bottom to Beachwood

Jack Soroka, Staff Writer May 26, 2023

Spongebob the Musical  starts out like a usual episode of Spongebob, but soon dives deep into an elaborate, high-stakes plot.  Spongebob and his friends have to save their town from being annihilated...

The softball team celebrates the opening of their stadium and their season on April 12. Photo by Ethan Dong

Softball Team Wins First CVC Title in Decades

Ethan Dong, Staff Writer May 25, 2023

The softball season opened April 12 with a celebration as team members finally got to compete in their new stadium. It was also a strong opening to the season with a 17-3 win against Chagrin Team...

Senior Michael Keselman leaps a hurdle at the East Canton Invitational on April 8.

Boys and Girls Track Teams Both Take CVC Titles

Anah Khan, Features Editor May 25, 2023

The Bison boys and girls track teams both won the Valley division of the CVC track tournament on May 9 and 11 and advanced to Regionals.  The boys team won by a comfortable margin with 184 points;...

A Definitive Ranking of Mascots in the Chagrin Valley Conference

A Definitive Ranking of Mascots in the Chagrin Valley Conference

Samah Khan, Editor-in-Chief May 24, 2023

EDGEWOOD WARRIORS This article is meant for entertainment purposes, but in all seriousness, when will we as a nation get tired of characterizing Native American individuals as our sports team mascots?...

Liu says that he taught himself much of the complex mathematics that he knows, utilizing the internet and other resources.

Freshman Jiahe Liu Places Among Top 12 Math Olympians in North America

Mirica Woodley, Staff Writer May 24, 2023

Freshman Jiahe Liu is the first Beachwood student ever to qualify for the USA Junior Mathematics Olympiad (USAJMO). He did more than qualify. He finished among the top 12 students in North America.  Each...

Bryden students share ideas about elementary construction at a student input  session in Aug. 2022.

Voters Approve Levy for Elementary School Construction

Shreya Chellu, News Editor May 23, 2023

Beachwood residents voted May 2 to approve a 3.92 mil bond levy required to fund the construction of the new Hilltop and Bryden elementary schools and to renovate the Fairmount Early Childhood Center.  The...

“I think thats an underlying theme–  were trying to provide you guys with opportunities to learn how to be productive in the 21st century,” social studies Department Chair Dominic Velotta said.

Students Have More Course Options in 2023-2024 School Year

Shreya Chellu and Taia Menefee May 22, 2023

Starting in the 2023-2024 school year, Beachwood will be offering three new courses in the social studies department and making adjustments to course offerings in the math and English departments as well. The...

Team 695 participated and won three regional competitions this year.

Robotics Team Advances to Quarterfinals at International Tournament

Amy Zhou, News Editor May 21, 2023

The BHS robotics team 695 competed at the FIRST Championship held in Houston, Texas from April 19 to 22.  Beachwood was able to advance to quarterfinals in the Daly Division, one of eight randomized...

Because the sectional tournament is one of the most competitive in the state, it is rare to see Beachwood tennis players advancing to districts.

Teren Competing at Districts

Charlotte Doughty, Staff Writer May 19, 2023

For the first time in many years, a Beachwood tennis player is going to the Northeast Ohio District tournament. ‘“Landis Teren, our first singles player made it [to Districts]… which hasn’t...

 “I enjoy helping people, so I wanted to be able to help my community… by protecting them and also being there for them when they needed me,” Pekarski said.

Officer Pekarski Hired as Director of Security

Madeleine Mehler, Staff Writer May 18, 2023

Officer Colton Pekarski started his new role as Director of Security for Beachwood Schools on April 3.  Officer Pekarski is 29 years old. He enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.  He...

Pakistan is a country that Americans know very little about, and the first things that pop into many peoples’ heads when they hear Pakistan are often negative.

Pakistan’s Portrayal in YA literature

Anah Khan, Features Editor May 12, 2023

These past few months I have set myself on a literary journey to examine just how accurately Pakistan is portrayed in Young Adult novels. Regardless of whether the author is a native to the country or...

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