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The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber
The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber
Grant Gravagna

Grant Gravagna, Editor-in-Chief

Grant Gravagna has been active on The Beachcomber staff for four years. As Editor-in-Chief, he oversees a staff of reporters, photographers and cartoonists. He spends his days studying the current political climate, geeking out over vintage 12-cylinder Ferraris and wishing he were more like Josh Lyman.  

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Despite the changes at the helm, there’s no disruption discernible to the viewer. The cast shines, the production values soar, and the profanity-laden one-liners land as well as ever.

HBO’s ‘Veep’ Still Vibrant

Grant Gravagna, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2016
“Overall, the district has been on a steady rise,” Superintendent Bob Hardis said of Beachwood’s performance in recent years.

Beachwood City Schools Ranked Third-Highest Performing District in Ohio

Grant Gravagna, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2016
After the preschool moves to Bryden, Hardis and Walsh see the Fairmount building as a space to be shared with the community.

Beachwood Federation of Teachers Reacts to ‘Fair Share’ Supreme Court Case

Grant Gravagna, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2016
From Plaza Suite production, spring of 2015. Photo by Bradford Douglas.

Drama Program Lacks Director, Space, Participation

Grant Gravagna, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2015
Photo from Beachcomber archives by Bradford Douglas.

District Teams With Police Department For Enhanced School Security

Grant Gravagna, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2015
“The transition process … has taken place over the last several years,” Superintendent Bob Hardis said.

Hardis Takes The Helm: New Superintendent Has Full Plate

Grant Gravagna, Editor in Chief
August 13, 2015
Superintendent Dr. Richard Markwardt addresses the community at the BHS rededication ceremony in Sept. 2013. Photo from Beachcomber Archives.

Superintendent Markwardt Steps Down After 11 Years in District

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
June 1, 2015
The interior halls of La Place were empty on a recent Saturday evening.

Beachwood Place Owner Purchases Neighboring La Place

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
April 20, 2015
Freshman Reine Evans-Roskos offers her two cents on the Cold Day speculation.

BHS Tweets: The Eve of a ‘Cold Day’

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
February 25, 2015
Screenshot from Youtube via Hitman films (Shot by @IsThatEarl)

City Officials React to December Fight at Beachwood Place

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
February 22, 2015
Image sources: Ohio Treasurers Office, Ohio House of Representatives, and courtesy of Francine Goldberg. Photoshop by Jinle Zhu.

BHS Alumni Win Big on Election Night

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
December 17, 2014
“I think that it’s important that we continue to teach kids how to make healthy choices,” Principal Ed Klein said.

School Nutrition Regulations Take Effect at BHS

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
October 21, 2014
The Auditorium: Photo by Swathi Srinivasin

Renovations Planned for BHS Auditorium

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
August 21, 2014
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
Photo by Bradford Douglas.

Gail Brewster Approaches 50 Years of Teaching at BHS

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
May 30, 2014
Photo courtesy of San Diego Police Dept.

BHS Grad Named San Diego Chief of Police

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
April 25, 2014
Friends of Aliza Sherman Remain Hopeful One Year After Murder

Friends of Aliza Sherman Remain Hopeful One Year After Murder

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
March 21, 2014
“There are so many positive things that are happening here,” Klein said. “Our kids are engaged. Our teachers are teaching at the highest levels. We have programs that rival and exceed anywhere else. Photo by Kate Opre.

School Board Renews Principal Klein’s Contract Through July 2017

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
February 22, 2014
Photo by Grant Gravagna.

Exterior Improvements Complement Renovated High School Building

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
February 18, 2014
After the preschool moves to Bryden, Hardis and Walsh see the Fairmount building as a space to be shared with the community.

School Board Eases Out-of-School Suspension Policy

Cathy Perloff and Grant Gravagna
December 18, 2013
Last Years Yearbook Coming Soon

Last Year’s Yearbook Coming Soon

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
October 26, 2013
Bennys Spirit Shop: Open For Business

Benny’s Spirit Shop: Open For Business

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
October 14, 2013
Ryan Patti Selected as New BHS Assistant Principal

Ryan Patti Selected as New BHS Assistant Principal

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
August 21, 2013
Cafeteria Renovation Forces Lunch Periods to South Gym

Cafeteria Renovation Forces Lunch Periods to South Gym

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
May 31, 2013
Beachwood Caribou Set to Transition to Peet’s

Beachwood Caribou Set to Transition to Peet’s

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
May 24, 2013
After the preschool moves to Bryden, Hardis and Walsh see the Fairmount building as a space to be shared with the community.

Board Extends New Contracts to District Leaders; Goals Set for Next Two Years

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
April 22, 2013

Editor’s Edge: Show Some Courtesy, Put Your Phone Away

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
February 21, 2013
Eaton Corporation Relocates From Downtown Cleveland to Beachwood; Puts City on Map for Economic Development

Eaton Corporation Relocates From Downtown Cleveland to Beachwood; Puts City on Map for Economic Development

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
February 2, 2013
The Sights & Sounds of the Beachwood Area: Guess Them All For a Mitchells Gift Card

The Sights & Sounds of the Beachwood Area: Guess Them All For a Mitchell’s Gift Card

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
January 16, 2013
Local Retailers Reflect on Black Friday Turnout

Local Retailers Reflect on Black Friday Turnout

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
November 30, 2012
Farewell to The Office: Americas Favorite Mockumentary Dies a Slow, Painful, Unfunny Death

Farewell to “The Office”: America’s Favorite Mockumentary Dies a Slow, Painful, Unfunny Death

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
November 26, 2012
Are You Parked in a Parallel Universe? How to Navigate the BHS Parking Lot

Are You Parked in a Parallel Universe? How to Navigate the BHS Parking Lot

Grant Gravagna, News Editor
November 8, 2012
Lyndhurst Country Club Now Cleveland Metroparks Property

Lyndhurst Country Club Now Cleveland Metroparks Property

Grant Gravagna, Staff Writer
October 18, 2012
What Do The Neighbors Think? Community Members Speak Out on the BHS Construction

What Do The Neighbors Think? Community Members Speak Out on the BHS Construction

Grant Gravagna, Staff Writer
October 3, 2012
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