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The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

Gonell won two national championships as a player at Mount Union and one as a coach.

Gonell Hired to Lead Bison Football

Ori Balkan, Editor-at-Large April 5, 2025

After a disheartening season filled with controversy, 10 losses and former head coach Scott Fischer stepping down, the future of Bison football was left uncertain.  Through a long selection process...

Sophomore Arnav Bokil performed 'Scientist' by Coldplay accompanied by Ellen Hawkins on piano at White & Gold 2024.

White & Gold to Showcase Student Talents

Elijah Kriwinsky, Arts & Life Editor April 4, 2025

The annual White & Gold talent show will be held on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m.  “This year, White and Gold is going to be even better than last year,” Co-Director Amy Schulte said. “Señor...

The team gathered in the auditorium at Rocky River High School during the Regional Tournament.

Science Olympiad Places Second at Regionals, Heads to States

Jaylah Wise, Staff Writer April 4, 2025

The Science Olympiad team had a very successful Regional tournament at Rocky River High School on Mar. 8, placing second overall. Junior Leo Wang is proud of the team’s performance.  “Hawken...

Beachwood's most passionate rivalry is against Orange. Photo from 2018 Bison-Lions game.

The Rivalries that Define Us

Allie Rindsberg, Sports Editor April 3, 2025

Rivalries in sports go far beyond the field, court or rink; their outcomes can stimulate or suppress the very heartbeats of the communities involved. They embody decades, and in some cases, centuries...

As sports editor, Weiskopf had the opportunity to cover the football team throughout the Buckeyes’ remarkable 14-2 season and National Championship win.

Weiskopf Shares Experience as Lantern Sports Editor

Ilana Thal, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

BHS 2021 alum Noah Weiskopf, a former Beachcomber sports editor, came to speak with the journalism class on Feb. 9. Weiskopf is now sports editor at the Ohio State University Lantern, where he has been...

If you’re looking for a delicious Italian restaurant with humble roots to add to your monthly dinner rotation, give Marotta’s a try.

Marotta’s

Taia Menefee, Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2025

Located on the corner of Lee Road between Silsby and Meadowbrook, Marotta’s is a charming Italian restaurant with a rich legacy of flavor and tradition.  Marotta’s offers a wide variety of dishes,...

“The second-place school had 12 awards—we had 20,” adviser Dominic Velotta said. “It’s amazing to see the kids’ hard work pay off.”

Model UN Wins Record 20 Individual Awards at CCWA Conference

Ethan Malek, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

The BHS Model United Nations team set a new school record at the Cleveland Council of World Affairs Conference on Feb. 25-26 at Case Western University, taking first place with 20 out of 30 members earning...

Shrek (Eli Ward) confronts the fairytale creatures about his swamp.

‘Shrek’ Entertains with Laughter, Song and Theme of Acceptance

Evan Tew, Staff Writer March 22, 2025

The drama club presented Shrek: the Musical on March 7-9. The show was the culmination of two months of tireless effort by the crew and cast, headlined by freshman Eli Ward as Shrek, senior Rachel Kantarovich...

“The biggest reward is to see the difference we’re making,” Maxwell said.

Library Club Collects 1,600 Books for Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank

Ritika Iyer, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

The library club collected over 1,600 books in this year’s drive for the Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank to provide books to children in need across Northeast Ohio.  “We did great,” library media...

K-12 spending for educational technology is forecast to reach $29.8 billion globally in 2025, and to rise to $132.4 billion by 2032.

Beachwood’s Investment in Educational Technology

Beachwood students use technology for almost everything they do, from signing in and out of class with the digital hall pass, to turning in assignments to checking whether sports practices are canceled.  The...

Greenwood notched the majority of his points in the 11-10 victory against South Range’s Tyson Seesholtz in the final two minutes of the match.

Greenwood Brings Home State Title

Mia Shcherbakov, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

After coming back from a 7-0 deficit, Junior Caleb Greenwood won the 150 lb. Div. III state title for wrestling at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus on March 9. Greenwood notched the majority of...

Students of the Masai tribe at a school in the Arusha region of Tanzania.

‘Kicks for Kilimanjaro’ Collects Soccer Gear for Tanzanian Children

Ethan Dong, Staff Writer March 15, 2025

Young soccer players in Beachwood take for granted that they can lace up a pair of cleats before they step onto the field.  But in Tanzania, some children play the game they love barefoot, using makeshift...

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