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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

Greg Perry's junior achievement marketing class sold commemorative beech leaves to local businesses. Some of the leaves are on display at the Beachwood Community Center. Photo by Bradford Douglas.

Beachwood Celebrates Centennial With Leaves, Trees and More

Emily Topilow, Features Editor April 29, 2015

This is the big year for Beachwood. The city turns 100 and the City Recreation Department is holding events every month. “[The residents] are very proud of their community,” Community Service Director...

Kyle Cohen (Class of 2014) plays a spelling bee contestant in the BHS Drama Club production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."

No Auditorium? No Problem. The Show Must Go On For Drama Club

Emily Topilow, Features Editor February 24, 2015

In the last two years, the drama club has faced a lot of challenges. Performers have worked without a functioning auditorium, seen two directors step down, and this year missed a fall show. “By the...

A prototype Beech Leaf is on display in Benny's Spirit Shop.  Photo by Emily Topilow.

Marketing Class Sells Beech Leaves to Celebrate Beachwood Centennial

Emily Topilow, Features Editor December 15, 2014

The City of Beachwood, founded in 1915, marks its 100th anniversary this year with twelve events scheduled every month of the year. Greg Perry’s Excel TECC marketing class is getting involved in the...

Beachwood Scores Highest Performance Index Ever on School Report Card

Beachwood Scores Highest Performance Index Ever on School Report Card

Emily Topilow, Features Editor October 28, 2014

On Sept. 12, Beachwood City Schools received its highest ranking ever from the Ohio Department of Education, earning the eighth highest  performance index out of 611 school districts in the state. “We’re...

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...

Building sub Alise Stawicki works with the yearbook staff after school. Photo by Kate Opre.

Something New Every Day

Emily Topilow, Features Editor April 23, 2014

On a Friday morning in early April, students walked into an English class and were pleasantly surprised to find a substitute teacher. The room buzzed. Some students chatted excitedly, others took out their...

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How Much Homework is Too Much?

Emily Topilow, Features Editor February 22, 2014

After a long day at school, freshman Arielle Tindel goes home and walks her dogs. After that she grabs a snack. “Then I either start my homework or practice piano, depending on how much homework I...

What Goes Into a Teacher's Course Recommendation?

What Goes Into a Teacher’s Course Recommendation?

Emily Topilow, Features Editor December 14, 2013

Students will soon be sitting in the guidance office once again picking classes for next year. Many will be faced with the choice of whether to pick a light load or to pile on the Advanced Placement classes....

Construction Continues for TV Production and Culinary Arts Classes

Construction Continues for TV Production and Culinary Arts Classes

Emily Topilow, Features Editor October 9, 2013

Most students and teachers arrived on the first day of school to find a renovated school and new classrooms. But when T.V. production teacher Kevin Houchins and culinary arts teachers Chef Kortez Wilson...

Fresh Faces Replace Retirees Beeler and Schulte

Fresh Faces Replace Retirees Beeler and Schulte

Emily Topilow, Features Editor August 29, 2013

On the first day of school, you’ll walk down the hall smelling the new school smell. You’ll see all of your old friends and teachers in their classrooms. But you may also see some new faces who have...

Beachwood Takes Part in Ohio's Energy Boom

Beachwood Takes Part in Ohio’s Energy Boom

Emily Topilow, Arts & Life Editor May 30, 2013

In recent years, there has been a significant natural gas and oil boom in Ohio. Beachwood is part of that boom, as it sits on top of shale that holds a lot of energy. In 2009, the Beachwood City School...

First Annual ‘Entrovation’ Expo Shines Through Dark Weather

Emily Topilow, Arts & Life Editor April 22, 2013

Gray skies and heavy winds didn’t keep the Beachwood community from attending the new BHS junior achievement expo: Entrovation, held on Friday, April 19. Entrovation is a registered trademark of marketing...

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