The Beachcomber

32 Years of Inspiration

Ethan Malek and Lilah Droe • May 21, 2025

Greg Perry knew early on that he wanted to be in the marketing program at Port Clinton High School. He shaped his entire high school experience around that goal, but he didn't envision a future in teaching. While...

Marketing Program Trains Business Leaders, Raises Money for Therapy Dogs

Ethan Harmer, Staff Writer • January 22, 2025

Beachwood's Excel TECC marketing program is raising money this year for their new Hope Heroes campaign to support therapy dog programs across Northeast Ohio hospital systems. This is one in a long line...

Marketing Program Breaks Records with Teddy Bears

Eli Posa, Staff Writer • May 2, 2024

Setting up giant inflatables, giving out free gummy bears, and selling popular sweatshirts and pajamas aren’t the only things Excel TECC marketing students have done this year. Senior Probir Mukjerjee,...

Marketing Students Inspire Hope, Raise Money For Cleveland Food Bank

Hiba Ali, Features Editor • March 25, 2021

As Ohioans come out of a long pandemic winter we begin to hope, heal and help one another. This mindset is reflected in the Hope Blooms Ohio project, a charitable initiative designed by Greg Perry’s...

EntrovationCLE Expo Showcases Local Business Talent

Gabriela Covolan Costa, Staff Writer • May 11, 2016

This year’s event raised around $70,000 before expenses. Vendors paid from $195-350 for stalls, and sponsorships went for $1,000-10,000. The students donated $3,500 to Youth Outdoors to provide activities for Cleveland's inner city youth. They also use the money for leadership training and a professional conference. The balance is saved for next year’s company.

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...

School Nutrition Regulations Take Effect at BHS

Grant Gravagna, News Editor • October 21, 2014

Food sold in schools must be a “whole grain-rich” grain product, have a fruit, vegetable, dairy product or protein food as its “first ingredient,” or be a “combination food” that contains at least ¼ cup of fruit and/or vegetable.

Benny’s Spirit Shop: Open For Business

Grant Gravagna, News Editor • October 14, 2013

The purpose of Benny’s Spirit Shop, the newly-opened school store, is to afford students a spot to purchase snacks, pick up Beachwood Bison apparel and mingle with friends. However, Benny’s, named...

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...

Beachwood Shirts Sold Around the Globe

December 8, 2009

By Monica Arkin, Staff Writer Walking through BHS hallways, it is not rare to see many students sporting Beachwood apparel. But this year, a new t-shirt has debuted, and it is unlike any other Beachwood...