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The Beachcomber

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The Beachcomber

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BHS Improves in National Rankings

Alexander Robison, Staff Writer August 22, 2014

The Ohio Dept. of Education usually publishes school report cards before the start of school, but the release date was postponed until mid-September this year due to delays from snow days last school year. While...

C. Peter Cimoroni was a 1975 Beachwood graduate and varsity wrestler, pictured in the 1975 BHS yearbook

New Coach Pete Cimoroni Has High Hopes for BHS Wrestling Team

Cameron Godfrey, Opinion Editor, Interim Sports Editor August 22, 2014

After two state champion wrestlers graduated in June and former wrestling coach Dugan Bentley moved to Columbus, the BHS wrestling program was left in a state of transition. C. Peter Cimoroni, a life-long...

The Auditorium:
Photo by Swathi Srinivasin

Renovations Planned for BHS Auditorium

Grant Gravagna, News Editor August 21, 2014

While the BHS auditorium was not included in the plans for the recently-completed $35.6 million building renovation, it is currently closed due to complications from the construction. Asst. Superintendent...

After the preschool moves to Bryden, Hardis and Walsh see the Fairmount building as a space to be shared with the community.

District Plans to Announce New Director of Development Soon

Grant Gravagna, News Editor August 21, 2014

On May 12th, the Beachwood Board of Education began a search to fill the district’s new director of development position. Now the process is nearing completion and the selected candidate is expected...

The Testing Overshadows Predecessors in Dystopian Thriller Genre

“The Testing” Overshadows Predecessors in Dystopian Thriller Genre

Cameron Godfrey, Staff Writer June 9, 2014

I’m sure by now you’ve read The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins or the Divergent Series by Veronica Roth. Maybe you’ve read the Uglies series or The Maze Runner series, too. Maybe you’ve...

Photo from Beachcomber archives by Jeff Murtaugh

Stepping onto the Field for the First Time… As a Senior

Aden Stern, Staff Writer June 9, 2014

Many seniors joined new sports teams this school year. Joining late can bring unexpected benefits. The baseball team needed more players this year in order to field both the JV and varsity teams. “[Coach...

In Appreciation of Support Staff

In Appreciation of Support Staff

The Beachcomber Staff June 4, 2014

We interact with custodians, the lunch staff, bus drivers, substitute teachers and secretaries every day. Maybe not as frequently as with our peers and teachers, and they do not have the same kind of overarching...

Photo courtesy of Colleen Schachtel.

Cheerleaders Win National Title at Virginia Beach Tournament

Cheerleaders aren’t just there to cheer on the sidelines. They did pretty well on their own this season. On May 3 Beachwood cheerleaders won first place out of five teams at the Virginia Beach US...

Until recently, AP classes were primarily for upperclassmen. Photo from Beachcomber archives.

Weighted Grades Remain Possibility for C+ in AP / Honors Classes

Emily Dann, with reporting by Jon Shapiro, Staff Writer June 3, 2014

As Beachwood administrators sought to increase enrollment in AP classes last school year, one idea that circulated was to weight grades for AP and honors students receiving a C+ or greater. Many students...

According to Asst. Principal Ryan Patti, the cameras can be pulled up on any laptop at any time. The cameras, manufactured from IQeye smart camera systems, are digital and therefore more user friendly than older systems. Photo by Bradford Douglas.

Upgraded Camera System in Use at High School

Emily Topilow, Features Editor June 3, 2014

Since the recent renovation, electronic surveillance at BHS has dramatically increased. The number of security cameras has gone from 24 to over 60. “Over 50 infractions were solved by utilizing...

Hedrick’s work ethic is not the only thing he brings to BHS. He is friendly with many of the employees in the school and can be seen at lunchtime giving advice, declaring his opinions, or trading jokes. Photo by Cathy Perloff.

Head Custodian Jeff Hedrick Fills Many Roles

Cathy Perloff, Editor-in-Chief June 2, 2014

On a rainy May morning, at the storm drain behind the cafeteria, a mother duck stood helpless. All her ducklings were trapped beneath the iron grate, and she had no way of retrieving them. She eyed the...

Photo courtesy of ProEvent Photo.

Dubin and Gill Place 4th at State Tennis Tournament

Cameron Godfrey, Staff Writer June 1, 2014

BHS seniors Karan Gill and Brett Dubin have only been playing doubles since earlier this year, but the duo was able to place fourth at the state tennis tournament. In the preliminary rounds on Friday,...

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