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The Beachcomber
The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber
Katie Spotz rowed across the Atlantic to raise money for Blue Planet Run. In 2010, Perry's Green Dream marketing class donated $2,000 to her cause.

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...

Sophomore Joseph Mo buzzed his hair to show his support for St. Baldrick's.

Bison Buddies and Hope Heroes Partner to Raise Awareness for St. Baldrick’s

Alma Saltzman, News Editor • April 14, 2025

The Bison Buddies Club hosted its third annual St. Baldrick’s fundraiser in the gym on March 11 in partnership with the Excel TECC Marketing Hope Heroes company.  Students wore green, and many dyed...

The giant inflatable bears were seen at Legacy Village in April. Photo used with permission from hopehealsohio.com

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,...

The marketing class kicks off the Hope Blooms Ohio project with a presentation March 12 at Public Square.

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...

Nick Uhas from America’s Got Talent presented an interactive science show. Photo from NOISE Facebook page; used with permission.

NOISE Expo Features Interactive STEM Exhibits

Brooklyn Hollimon, Staff Writer • May 19, 2019

The Northeast Ohio Innovative STEM Expo, or NOISE, was held at BHS on Saturday, April 13. The event showcased science, technology, engineering and mathematical principles through engaging interactive...

EntrovationCLE Expo Showcases Local Business Talent

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.
Excel TECC Marketing Students Place 1st and 2nd in DECA State Championship

Excel TECC Marketing Students Place 1st and 2nd in DECA State Championship

Emily Topilow, Arts & Life Editor • April 11, 2013

West Geauga senior Geordi Kogovsek and BHS senior Robbie Kaufman, members of Jean Getz’s Excel TECC marketing class, placed 1st and 2nd respectively at the the DECA marketing state championships in Columbus...

Marketing Class Develops Campaign for Cedar Point

Marketing Class Develops Campaign for Cedar Point

Maya Saab, Staff Writer • November 17, 2011

Marketing teacher Jean Getz doesn’t run her class on a typical classroom schedule. Her Excel TECC class runs a marketing company, and they meet project deadlines for their clients. This semester’s...

Jean Getz's marketing students celebrate with their trophies. Photo courtesy of Jean Getz.

Marketing Team Competes at National Tournament

May 6, 2011

By Haley Marblestone Marketing students celebrate with their trophies. Photo courtesy of Jean Getz. On the weekend of February 4th, 22 out of 23 students from Jean Getz’s Excel Tech Marketing program...

Jean Getz's marketing class is preparing a professional marketing campaign. Phto courtesy of Jean Getz.

Marketing Class Prepares Ad Campaigns for Corporate Clients

December 8, 2009

  By Kaulin Hooper, Staff Writer Currently students in marketing teacher Jean Getz’s class at BHS’s Excel Tech program are working in close collaboration with Doner Advertising, the largest private...

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