Vol. 59 No. 02 www.bcomber.org The Beachcomber Beachwood High School 25100 Fairmount Boulevard Beachwood, Ohio Nov. 6, 2017 Beachwood Leaders Face Off in Mayoral Election By Jinle Zhu “I want to provide great, Editor-in-Chief quality services,” he said. Gorden is also proud of Along with 72 other his long history of service municipalities in the to the community, since Cleveland area, the City of his days as a volunteer fire- Beachwood will hold may- fighter. oral elections on Nov. 7. Since then, the city’s ser- The three candidates are vices and reputation have current Beachwood Mayor expanded tremendously. Merle Gorden, City Coun- Gorden is especially proud cil President Martin S. of the city’s audit results. Horwitz and Beachwood Every other year, Ohio’s School Board President state auditor conducts a Beachwood voters will choose between the incumbent Mayor, School Board President or City Council President. Mitchel Luxenburg. mandatory review of the Photos by Nakita Reidenbach and Amelia Port Incumbent Merle Gor- city’s finances. den, who has served as “We have nice, clean au- greater leadership role in along with increased com- will be outlined in a mas- prove there hasn’t been Mayor since 1995, is proud dits every year,” Gorden the city. petition for families and ter plan and making sure planning on the level we of the city’s economic said, pointing out that “I never had political businesses from our sur- we can meet the objectives need for the future, only growth. Beachwood is one of the aspirations,” Luxenburg rounding communities, it of the master plan within as we go.” “The community and our few municipalities state- wrote in an email. “How- is imperative that we have the budget.” “Our community is at record is what inspires me,” wide that calls in the audi- ever, after serving the past a master plan that address- By increasing the city’s a crossroads,” Luxenburg he said. “No matter who tor on off years as well. eight years on the School es our wants and needs efficiency, Luxenburg also concluded. “We have to wins this election, I am Gorden is confident with Board I found myself and prioritizes how we pay hopes to combat deficit decide which path we want comfortable in the knowl- the management approach uniquely positioned and for them.” spending. for our future. Do not vote edge that Beachwood will he has taken. He views the qualified to carry the city Luxenburg feels that “While the city does re- for me because you want pass to good hands.” city as a business where forward.” such a master plan would lease estimated budgets me to be the mayor of For Gorden, providing residents are like share- Luxenburg is pleased also help improve the city’s routinely, those budgets Beachwood in 2018. Vote quality services for Beach- holders. with Beachwood’s success, efficiency. ... show us deficit spend- for me because of the com- wood is top priority, both “I am responsible for but he is concerned with “I have ideas on how we ing as much as $19 million munity you want in 2028 for residents and other running a very large busi- effective planning for its can provide the same level over the next two years,” and beyond.” stakeholders. ness, with budgets that future. of services, or better, with Luxenburg wrote. “I ac- City Council Presi- are in the $40 million plus “Our community is the a more cost-effective ap- knowledge that these are dent Martin Horwitz range,” he said. best,” Luxenburg wrote. “... proach, but this is the easy only estimates and that emphasized his extensive Inside This Issue... School Board Presi- [However,] with an aging part,” he wrote. “The hard- the city leadership can ad- experience in city govern- dent Mitch Luxenburg housing stock and an aging er work comes with taking just spending in any given feels ready to assume a commercial property stock, the wants and needs that year, but the estimates Cont’d on pg. 2 City Allows Left Turns from Richmond Road Goosie Style Pg.4

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The no left turn sign at the high school entrance on Richmond Road has been removed. Photo by Max Alter

school from Richmond that this diminished traf- that the concern for the a company to come out, By Max Alter Road, both of which have fic will improve traffic -pat lack of a left turn lane was count cars for several days Online Editor-in-Chief been operational for the terns when the Beachwood prompted by an accident and turn in a report in or- Coping With Stress past few weeks. The light Elementary School con- that occurred years ago at der to justify, ‘hey, this is The Beachwood City cost $5,800, allocated from solidation plan is imple- the Fairmount-Richmond needed. It is safer to add Council passed a motion the Police Department’s mented. intersection, where a a left turn as opposed to Pgs. 6-7 on Sept. 5th amending the budget for maintenance of This change, suggested southbound car traveling keeping it the way it is.’” City’s charter to enable traffic. by the Beachwood Police over the hill on Richmond The study concluded northbound traffic from The additional price of Department, responded Road was unable to see a that the intersection at Richmond Road to turn restriping Richmond Road to rising safety concerns car backing out of a Rich- Richmond and Fairmount left into the BHS parking to add a new lane came about high school patrons mond driveway. would be significantly saf- lot. from the City of Beach- turning around or backing Succeeding this accident, er with the additional lane, The motion, penned by wood’s striping budget. out in residents’ driveways the Police Department which enabled the Police Councilman and Chair Councilman Berns be- in order to avoid the traffic received numerous com- Department to suggest the of the Safety and Public lieves this amendment will light at Richmond or Fair- plaints from Richmond motion to City Council. Health Committee Justin reduce traffic at the Rich- mount. Road residents about driv- Piro agreed that the Berns and passed with a mond and Fairmount in- “When people are com- ers turning around illegally amendment would create a unanimous 7-0 vote, elimi- tersection. ing southbound on Rich- in their driveways in order safer and more convenient nated the following text “This will enable more mond Road, they are go- to more conveniently ac- route to the High School, from section 414.11 of the vehicles to make the left ing at a rate of speed over cess the high school. This but wanted to remind stu- city ordinances: turn on Fairmount and that hill that they can’t see elicited the Police Depart- dents and faculty that safe- “No left turn shall be Richmond more easily, as other people backing out, ment to begin a traffic ty is always a concern. Back for Another permitted from Richmond it should lessen the burden and there have been many study, which occurred in “Don’t text and drive,” Road into the Beachwood on that intersection tre- close calls,” Berns said. the past twelve months. he said. “Don’t be distract- High School driveway.” mendously,” he said. C.J. Piro, Beachwood “In order to change any ed. There still is a slight Pg.11 This amendment add- The new lane is inacces- police officer and Direc- type of traffic law, you limited visibility here, so ed a left-turn light and sible to bus traffic. tor of Security for Beach- have to have a traffic study make sure that you’re clear lane leading into the high Berns further suggested wood Schools, explained done,” Piro said. “You need to make your turn safely.” News THE BEACHCOMBER 2 News THE BEACHCOMBER 3 Mayor’s race cont’d dorsed by the Cuyahoga Council meetings and to the process. from pg. 1 County Democratic Party, make records more acces- “The police chief did an Beachwood Democratic sible to the public. Addi- analysis and decided that School District Uses Variety of ment. Ward Club, Black Women’s tionally, he is proud of the it was for the best, and “With my knowledge of city pro- “I served 16 years on Political Action Commit- city’s efforts to respond to we did it… However, there Approaches to Maintain Security the Board of Education, tee, Democratic Women’s criticism. wasn’t enough opportu- grams and strong relationships four as President, and now Caucus and the Cleveland “We reduced the mayor’s nity to discuss, and it was six years on City Council,” Stonewall Democrats. salary by $20 thousand so disorganized.” with directors and staff, I am Horwitz wrote in an email. Horwitz references his that we aren’t known as While Gorden said he “For the past two years, strengths as innovation, the city in Ohio with the fully supported the new ready on day one to assume the I have been President of honesty and experience. highest-paid mayor,” he fire station, Luxenburg City Council. I see great “We live in a great city,” said. said the entire project was responsibility of Mayor” potential for our city [if we Horwitz said. “But we need When asked about how a reflection of the disor- work together] as a team.” to recognize that there are to improve the Beachwood ganized relationship be- “We are not bound by always ways to improve, economy, all three candi- tween City Council and the past practices and can and right now, we are in dates agreed on the im- Mayor. -City Council President work towards a city that a period of change on so portance of attracting and Near the end of the de- Bison Briefs reflects our changing life- many levels,” he wrote. retaining businesses and bate, the candidates were Martin Horwitz styles, diversity and val- “Many of the programs I maintaining high property asked how they would re- ues,” he added. started with Council this values. spond to changing demo- Horwitz feels that his year have been in place However, the candidates graphics and the need for “Live your life prepared, not scared,” said Officer C.J. Piro Director of Security for Beach- experience on City Council in other cities for 15 or disagreed on spending. a more diverse city leader- wood Schools. Photo from Beachcomber archives by Bradford Douglas *Nov. 8 is National Letter of Intent Signing Day. Three and School Board has put 20 years. We are playing “We need to consider ship. BHS athletes will be signing letters of intent at 2:45 in him in a good position to catch-up and we can do what the citizens need in “This is something I’ve schools nationwide began students to know about lead the city. better.” this community,” Gorden been trying to answer for comber have not registered I wish there were more By Nakita Reidenbach moving from passive to school security and what the Community Room. My approach on the “With my knowledge of and have no plans to do so. events like this for all the Staff Writer more active training for to do if there is a potential Board of Education was to city programs and strong According to senior elections. It would make it responses to school shoot- threat to the school. be innovative and collab- relationships with direc- Gregory Glova, there are easier to know the candi- ers. There is some debate *School picture retakes will be on Friday, Nov. 10. orative,” he said. “My work tors and staff, I am ready too many other factors dates; they don’t all make A local woman called A.L.I.C.E. is a widely- over how much informa- brought about the wireless on day one to assume the “Our community is the best. such as college applica- it door-to-door.” 911 on Aug. 1 about her used training program to tion schools should tell Middle School, one-to-one responsibility of Mayor,” tions that have limited his Christine Sansonetti, boyfriend, who told her help schools prepare for students about security *The Model UN club will attend their first conference laptop program and stu- Horwitz concluded. However, it is imperative that involvement in city poli- another Beachwood mom over FaceTime that he was active shooters. It stands without scaring them. of the year in Cleveland on Nov. 7-8. They will also dent email 20 years before On Sep. 25, the three tics. who also attended the de- going to go shoot up the for Alert, Lockdown, In- “Live your life prepared, attend the Lorain County Community College Confer- most schools had such pro- candidates engaged in a we have a master plan that ad- “I haven’t registered to bate, feels similarly. first school he found. form, Counter and Evacu- not scared,” Piro said. grams.” debate in the BHS audi- vote,” Glova said. “Part “Initial impressions are The man hoped to be ate. Piro explained that The argument is that it’s ence on Dec. 6-7, the Columbia University Conference “In general, I want to torium, sponsored by The dresses our wants and needs and of the reason is I have no difficult,” she said. “How- shot and killed by police in thinking has continued to better for students to know in New York in January 11-14 and the Michigan State maintain the strong rela- Cleveland Jewish News. The time.” ever, they all seemed to be an act known as “suicide by evolve on responses to ac- how to protect themselves tionship between the city candidates answered ques- prioritizes how we pay for them.” Glova says another rea- very professional, interest- cop.” tive shooters. rather than keeping them Conference on April 20-22. and schools and work to- tions regarding the city’s son is because he doesn’t ed in winning and eager to The man was soon locat- “It’s changed more to ignorant of threats which wards providing more ser- infrastructure, the relo- feel that the election holds make a presentation.” ed in his car at Mercer Ele- run, hide, or fight,” he could ultimately give them vices for each other at re- cation of the fire depart- significant or immediate Sansonetti does wish mentary School in Shaker said. “The first option is lower chances of survival *The first girls basketball home game will be against duced expense,” he added. ment, new city budgets -School Board President importance. that the questions had Heights. run to get away from the in an emergency. East Tech at 6:00 p.m. on Nov. 8. Horwitz has also been and master planning. “It seems like none of been asked more pointed This incident was partic- threat; if you can’t run, IMPORTANCE OF COM- endorsed by The Plain In his opening state- Mitch Luxenburg the candidates have dras- questions to highlight ularly concerning because barricade and hide; and if MUNITY RELATION- Dealer, who called him “the ment, Horwitz said he tically different opinions,” greater differences. Aug. 1 was the first day the subject enters the area, SHIPS *The fall sports awards banquet will be held on Nov. 9 best choice for Beachwood was especially happy with Glova said. “And plus, we “The first one and a half that students were allowed prepare to fight.” “Walking around the at 7:00 p.m. in the community room. Mayor” with “experience recent efforts to promote have such a good infra- hour of questions were to come back to the high Security for the middle school ensures that you get and temperament to move transparency in Beach- structure already; no mat- very light,” she said. “I wish school for sports and band school is different from the to see kids and greet them, Beachwood forward.” wood. He highlighted his ter who wins the election, the questions would have practices. high school, and elementa- which really builds a trust *Beachwood has hired two theater directors, Patricia He has also been en- efforts to broadcast City I know Beachwood will be been more specific and There were also camps ry buildings also have their that would not have been said. “...We should spend the eight years I’ve been in good hands. If this were the moderator would have in session including Safety own security plans. there if an officer were to Haynish, and Robb Sapp, to run a spring musical. Sapp more mone`y on security on School Board,” Luxen- the presidential election or pressed the candidates for Town at the Fairmount Kids still have recess at just sit in his or her office an actor who grew up in Northeast Ohio and went on especially... we have re- burg said. midterm elections, where more details or asked them School Building. the elementary school, all day,” Piro said. ligious institutions here “What the city leader- a lot more was at stake, I to expand on their vague Police considered the and if an officer goes out- “I like going to sporting to Broadway. Haynish directed him in childhood pro- that are high risk.” ship lacks in numbers can would definitely take time answers.” possibility that the man side with the kids, then the events because then I get ductions. “I am responsible for running a Luxenburg advocated be made up for by the cul- out to register and vote.” Sansonetti would also would move to a different staff inside needs to know to meet the kids’ parents as finding areas to cut. ture of acceptance we have On the other hand, like to see some new voic- school, and so all Beach- that and stay on higher well,” he added. “Not only very large business, with budgets “We need more devel- in Beachwood,” he added. many Beachwood par- es represented in Beach- wood School buildings alert. does this help build my *The student book club will be discussing The Serpent opment and planning,” he “We need to create more ents are more engaged. wood’s leadership. were put on lockdown. Another difference is relationship with the kids King by Jeff Zentner on Nov. 30 during lunches in the that are in the $40 million plus said. “You need to know organizations to get peo- Ramalakshmi Janaman- “While I think each of C.J. Piro, Beachwood that younger kids are less and their parents, it also what you’re spending on, ple across all demograph- chi attended the mayoral the candidates truly cares police officer and Director likely to notice a poten- helps determine if some- library classroom. range.” you need to use money ics involved,” Horwitz said. debate on Sept. 25. about the city and the citi- of Security for Beachwood tial threat, whereas high one who walks in the build- wisely. Otherwise, you Gorden emphasized the “I thought that Luxem- zens,” Sansonetti said, “I schools, responded to school students pay more ing is a parent or someone shouldn’t be spending efforts he has made to in- bourg would have a lot to do have concerns and is- the call, along with three attention to who’s walking who doesn’t belong.” *BHS hosted the Northeast Ohio Technology in Educa- money at all. Overall, we crease minority represen- offer,” she said. “I was still sues with each of them and Beachwood cars, followed in and out of the building. Experts argue that tion conference on Saturday, Oct. 28. -Incumbent Mayor should be spending a lot tation in the city’s safety remembering that Gorden really wish we had a fourth by Shaker and South Eu- On Monday, Oct. 9th, a school safety is about more less.” services. managed to win the last candidate that wasn’t al- clid. suspicious man was seen than just security. Mental Merle Gorden Another issue the can- A small number of election even though there ready intertwined in our Police apprehended and taking pictures in the health supports are also *The first boys basketball home game will be against didates clashed over was BHS students turn eigh- were news reports about current [city leadership]. I arrested the man, but the Beachwood library, and critically important. Solon on Dec. 1st at 7:30 p.m. the building of the new fire teen before Election his salary and controversy. personally think we might incident focused the need when asked what he was “Schools need counsel- station. Day. Despite being old I didn’t know much about need a fresh start. At this for vigilant security at doing, he gave a Nazi sa- ors, psychologists and offi- Horwitz said he sup- enough to vote, seniors Horwitz, but I was startled point, I’m still unsure Beachwood City Schools. lute and walked out. cers building relationships *The first scheduled wrestling tournament will be at ported the project, but not questioned by The Beach- by his aggressive tone. whom I’m voting for, but I Piro was happy with the “Because Beachwood is with kids, because they are am definitely voting.” efficiency of the lockdown, heavily populated by Jews, the best line of defense,” Hawken on Dec. 1st at 6:00 p.m. which occurred in roughly this was very concerning,” school safety consultant four minutes. He empha- Piro said. Kenneth Trump told CNN. Journalism Class Hosts Student Reporters From Cleveland School of the Arts sized the importance of The subject was located TECHNOLOGICAL SO- *The first home swim meet will be on Friday, Dec. 22 at routine drills to prepare and identified, and was LUTIONS 4:30 p.m. for potential threats. taken for psychological Cameras play a big role By the Journalism Class “It was nice to see students from “You practice like you evaluation, according to in security, and every year play,” he said. Piro. more cameras are added to *The BHS orchestra is planning another trip to Europe The journalism class a different background come to Frequent lockdown CONSTANTLY UPDAT- enhance security. in 2020. hosted a group of student drills have paid off, and ING SECURITY PLANS “It allows us to see things journalists from Cleve- Beachwood and truly show an BHS is now able to lock To prevent events like as they are occurring or land School of the Arts on down extremely fast. what happened at Mer- right after they occurred,” *Class of 1986 alum Jonathan Goldstein is co-writer for Thursday, Oct. 26. interest in our education, and for Assistant Principal Ryan cer Elementary, security is Patti said. The CSA students are Patti also emphasized the constantly being revised, Cameras can be used to the 2017 filmSpider-Man: Homecoming from Columbia visiting schools for a re- us to be able to reciprocate that importance of practice. and there are always drills identify both perpetrators Pictures, according to The Beachwood Buzz. porting project on school “You plan for incidents to get ready for the real and victims. report cards. feeling.” so you’re prepared for inci- thing. “Schools still want to be Beachwood students en- dents,” he said. The key for successful se- inviting, but they need to *Congratulations to Beachwood Choirs on the im- joyed getting to know the -BHS Senior Max Alter “We want it to become curity is to think through be protected,” Piro said. guests. almost like muscle memo- all potential threats. “I believe schools are pressive performances at Cabaret Night 2017, held on “It was one of the coolest ry,” he added. “You always have to be much safer than they used Thursday, Nov. 2. experiences I’ve ever had “We have lots of perfor- nalism students had the CSA students attended a number of BHS classes and toured the high school, with stops at It’s very important for ahead of your attacker,” to be but clearly they still as a Beachwood student,” mances, like raps, fashion opportunity to meet: Benny’s Spirit Shop and the TV production studio. Photo courtesy of Kate Klonowski students to know what’s Piro said. have a good ways to go,” BHS senior Max Alter said. and art shows,” CSA soph- Sophomore Trinity going on inside and even To provide security, Piro Ronald Stephens, execu- *Congratulations to the science teachers for being “It was nice to see omore Makiya Hart said. Stewart wants to become Sophomore Lonari Tim- senior majoring in liter- steps of healing depicted outside the school. does not just sit at a desk tive director of the Na- voted first place among the departments for their students from a differ- “We get to paint murals a comic book artist and othy has wanted to attend ary arts. She is active in symbolically through the “Some of the biggest all day. He walks the hall- tional School Safety Center ent background come to on the walls,” CSA sopho- would like to attend The Cleveland School of the Twelve Literary and Per- seasons. proponents of security ways to make sure every- told PBS. “graduated cylinder” costumes. Beachwood and truly show more Trinity Stewart said. Cleveland Institute for Arts since the fifth grade. forming Arts Inkubator in CSA students attended are students themselves,” thing is safe. Officer Piro added that an interest in our educa- CSA students were im- Arts for college. She eventually auditioned the Waterloo Arts district a number of BHS English Patti said. If an attacker doesn’t his door is always open for tion, and for us to be able pressed by the resources Sophomore Ariana Rod- and was admitted as a lit- in Cleveland. Vinson has and social studies class- If the students notice know where in the build- kids to come and talk. He *Congratulations to culinary juniors and seniors on to reciprocate that feel- that Beachwood students gers is a Literary Arts ma- erary arts major. attended summer writing es and participated in a someone in the building ing the officer is, then he or wants to make sure kids raising money for hurricane relief. ing,” he added. have access to, and the jor. She became interested Sophomore Christina workshops at The Univer- roundtable discussion with who doesn’t look like he she will have more trouble feel safe, and if there is CSA students shared freedoms students have to in attending CSA after her Robinson is a graphic art- sity of Pennsylvania and journalism students. They or she belongs, then the planning an attack. anything that makes them some of the unique aspects wear what they want and eighth grade English teach- ist who uses mixed media The University of Iowa. For toured the high school, students can tell a staff STUDENTS NEED TO uncomfortable to let him of their school, an arts go off campus for lunch. er suggested the school for and focuses on her draw- her senior capstone proj- with stops at Benny’s Spir- member, providing an im- KNOW ABOUT SECURITY know. academy that requires au- Here are some of the tal- her, citing that she ‘had a ing. ect, she is writing a poetry it Shop and the TV produc- portant information link. ISSUES ditions for admittance. ented students that jour- gift’ in writing music. Deija Vinson is a CSA chapbook focusing on the tion studio. Several years ago, It’s very important for Features THE BEACHCOMBER 4 Features THE BEACHCOMBER 5 Students Launch New Clubs to Explore Interests Nurse Kelly and Dr. Neyman’s By Prerna Mukherjee previously and were re-launched this year. who… share a common interest [and] can organize and News Editor Sophomores Gabe Colmenares and Max Steiger cre- learn more about it together,” he said. Flu Season Blues advice on staying healthy ated board game club. In order to create a club, Steiger explained that stu- BHS has a wide variety of new clubs this year, includ- They explained that creating a club allows them to fol- dents must come up with their idea, the club’s name ing many founded by students. low their passions and gain experience. and the club’s goals. The students then need to find an sore throat, cough and fa- These clubs include board game club, health and well- Senior Daniel Mishins added that clubs allow students adviser for the club and obtain approval from Student By Julia Charnas tigue. According to school policy, a student ness club, career club and computer security. Other to participate in common interests. Activities Coordinator Craig Alexander. Staff Writer “There are a lot of sero- clubs, including pre-law and drama club, have existed “In general, [clubs are] great for a group of people types of the viruses that needs to stay home until he or she has From Sept. 1 to Nov. 1, can cause a cold, more BHS teachers marked 63 than two hundred sero- been fever free for 24 hours without absences for students in types,” said Dr. Margarita Board Game Club Computer Security Health and Wellness Club the BHS clinic, according Neyman, pediatrician at the use of fever reducers such as to information provided Metrohealth Hospital. Senior Daniel Mishins created computer security club, by Asst. Principal Ryan High school students Ibuprofen or Tylenol. which teaches members about hacking and the emerg- Patti. have built up immunities Sophomores Max Steiger and Gabe Colmenares found- ing field regarding software. During the same time to most of these viruses, ed board game club on a simple concept. “Hopefully, it’s to learn together both about the field Health and wellness club is also a new club this year, period, 712 student ab- providing some degree of The rate at which one ach viruses, you will see They meet after school in the library to play card games, that’s emerging and…is pretty lucrative now, and also founded by sophomore Amanda Leizman. sences were excused with a protection. flushes out the common it cycle. So if we have one puzzles and other games such as Hedbanz, Settlers of learn some of the techniques that are used and...how to “We’re actually focusing on five topics this year: nutri- doctor’s note as evidence. “A cold is caused by di- cold completely differs or two cases in the build- Katan and Exploding Kittens. better secure your own computers,” Mishins said. tion, sleep, stress, drugs and alcohol,” Leizman said. “We From Sept. 1 to Oct. 25, rect contact with someone based on the strength of ing, you’re probably going “We meet every other Wednesday for about an hour; Mishins added that the focus of the club will be on com- meet a couple times a month.” there were 25 BHS teach- who already has a cold, one’s immune system, ac- to see another two to five [we] just hang out and play board games,” Steiger said. pleting online challenges and competing online. Leizman explained that health and wellness club empha- er absences called in due so it is very important to cording to Debeljak. cases pop up because an- “We invite other people to bring games, and then most “For right now we are planning on doing different sizes the need for students to stay healthy in and out of to illness or family illness, wash your hands very of- “If a student suddenly other child was exposed to of the games we have are just a collection from Max and online challenge where you have to either hack into school. according to Linda LoGal- ten,” Dr. Neyman said. developed a high fever, it,” Debeljak said. I,” Colmenares added. certain, intentionally vulnerable system,” Mishins said. “I think there’s an issue, especially in high schools, of bo, Director of Curriculum “The best way to prevent more facial pain, more Other common school Other ideas for events in board game club include “For right now there are...competitions that you just getting the right amount of nutrition, eating right, get- & Instruction/Human a cold is to stay away from nasal discharges or more illnesses, such as pink planning a board game competition. do online, and so you form an online group, and then ting enough sleep and not being stressed out,” Leizman Resources for Beachwood those who are already in- coughing, then that per- eye or lice, common in “We’ve talked with Mrs. Maxwell about holding a there’s an online [board] and you have to score against said. “...Being healthy is always a positive, so the healthi- City Schools. fected,” she added. son needs to be seen be- elementary schools, are competition some time throughout the year where other teams.” er you are…that puts you at an advantage for sports and As the weather changes, Nurse Debeljak advis- cause it is possible to have less likely at the high you would pay to get in,” Steiger said. “We would pick a “One of [the competitions] that I’m hoping to do ev- academics.” absences due to illness es building up an immune To stay healthy, get plenty of rest to keep your immune a complication such as an school level. Nurse Debel- board game, and we would have a tournament of sorts ery year is called PicoCTF…It’s by Carnegie Mellon, and Leizman added that the club is planning events such as are only expected to in- system by getting enough system strong and keep your hands clean. acute bacterial sinus infec- jak hypothesizes that kids and then the money would go to buying more board there are these online challenges, and you have to go a Health and Wellness month. crease. Many students will rest, eating well, washing Image by Alex Shupp tion,” Dr. Neyman said. aren’t sharing things such games and making the club better.” through each of the levels and you get flags, and then struggle to stay healthy in hands and staying hydrat- Debeljak doesn’t always as toys, and high school Steiger added that board game club is a good oppor- you get points, and then whoever has the most points school. ed. know which illnesses are students are more re- tunity not only to learn different board games but also wins in the end among thousands of national teams,” Nurse Kelly Debeljak is As for treating the cold, school they will miss due also advised that students most prevalent in the high sponsible about washing to spend time with friends and escape stress at school. he added. on the front lines of this Dr. Neyman recommends to illness. don’t come to school with school. their hands, staying clean, Mishins recommends computer security club because struggle. saline drops for nasal con- The school’s policy is a heavy cough because of “When parents call in throwing away Kleenex, it is a popular field and promotes online safety. “I see different illness gestion, drinking lots of that a student needs to the classroom disruptions. for their children, they and not playing with their for different seasons, but fluid and throat lozenges stay home until he or she “Day three or four of a usually don’t say what faces. for the fall, I would say it for the sore throat. has been fever free for 24 cold is usually the worst, they are sick with,” she The best ways to stay Career Club opportunity to make a is mostly people coming The Mayo Clinic also hours without the use of and colds can linger for said. healthy, it seems, are to Career Club was also posed to help students de- don’t know [what you are planning events and field guest speakers and career plan for deciding what in complaining of cold-like recommends a cool mist fever reducers such as Ibu- two to three weeks,” De- Nurse Debeljak did of- keep clean in order to student-created by ju- cide what field they may interested in, it’s] hard to trips. Possible field trips tests and maybe some re- field to study later on. symptoms,” Debeljak said. vaporizer or humidifier profen or Tylenol. beljak said. fer frequency rates about avoid exposure and get niors Madison McShepa- be interested in for future choose that,” Charnas said. will include college visits search days where we look “If you…want some According to the Mayo to add moisture indoors, Nurse Debeljak also rec- “This is why it is im- illnesses such as the stom- plenty of rest in order to rd (President), Cassidy careers. “Maybe [you] want to tai- and trips to different occu- careers up. We’ll watch vid- guidance you [can] be Clinic, symptoms of the which might help loosen ommends that students portant to practice good ach flu in elementary maintain a strong immune Crosby (Vice President), “It was designed to help lor your high school classes pations, such as hospitals eos, and hopefully [we’ll] around all types of people common cold include congestion. experiencing secretion respiratory hygiene and a buildings that could also system. Julia Charnas (Treasur- students decide what they to fit what you might do or The Q stadium. The club take some field trips - that’s - no judgement; we’re all stuffy nose, headache, Students are often con- stay home until it is sig- good cough etiquette,” Dr. pertain to the high school. er) and Jvian Ferguson want to do, because when when you’re older.” also plans to have speak- still in the process of being trying to figure out what cerned about how much nificantly reduced. It is Neyman said. “When we have stom- (Secretary). you apply for college you Career Club will meet ers come in from different approved,” Charnas said. we want to do, so we’ll Charnas explained can apply [for a specific twice a month on Tuesdays fields and occupations. Ferguson added that Ca- all be there to help each that the club is sup- career path], and if you and is also in the process of “We’ll do a combination of reer Club would be a good other out,” she said. Lackritz and Alexander Aiming to Build Gymnastics Team Sophomore Gabe Stern, Who Designs and Markets His Goosie Style: Own Clothing, is an Entrepreneur With a Colorful Vision

Stern says he sold over 160 items through the pop-up By Sam Thomas shop, with items ranging from $20 to $36. Images from Staff Writer Sophomores Taryn Lackritz and Maddie Alexander encourage students to join them as Bison gymnasts.. Photo by Alana Schwartz Goosie Industries web site: http://goos1e.com/ In early August, Stern Stern was excited when “I want it to be some- opened a pop up shop at Rosenthal said he want- thing they’ll like,” he partment and the booster kids in Beachwood that to start the team was te- to have a team during the on the team, we’ve gotten the Next clothing store ed to help bring his de- said. By Ben Connor club will help pay to run a would be successful at dious, Lackritz is excited season because if you’re team leotards , jackets, set Sophomore ‘Goosie’ on Coventry. sign to life. Stern is inspired by Sports Editor sports program at the var- gymnastics.” by the prospect of a strong competing by yourself, it up fundraisers and set up Gabe Stern has been Next owner Jack Rosen- “It meant a lot that he Kevin Abstract, a rapper sity level, yet all they can Lackritz has been a pro- gymnastics program at takes the fun away from our meet schedule for the designing and selling thal encouraged Stern wanted to help,” Stern and director from Texas. The number of gym- do for a club team is repre- ponent of bringing gym- Beachwood. the competition.” season,” Alexander said. his own unique apparel to sell at his store in ex- said. “He’s where I get a lot nasts on the BHS Gym- sent them. nastics to the status of a “I wanted to start this According to Alexander, But the biggest factor that since he was in sixth change for a percentage Stern says he sold over of my inspiration from,” nastics team has doubled “We don’t pay for the varsity sport. She restart- team because gymnas- Beachwood coach Diane will help build up a good gym- grade. of sales. 160 items through the Stern said. “I like the from one gymnast to two: coach, we don’t pay for the ed the club last year. tics is my favorite sport,” Rienzi is paid for her pri- nastics program are student “I made my first shirt Rosenthal says he knew pop-up shop, with items ways he uses a lot of dif- sophomore Maddie Alex- facilities, we don’t pay for Beachwood briefly had she said. “I am at the gym vate coaching, but is cur- athletes willing to go out and with custom ink on a Stern’s brand could be ranging from $20 to ferent colors.” ander has joined founding their uniforms,” Athletic a gymnastics club in the about 16 hours a week and rently volunteering her compete for the team. pink t-shirt with yellow something special as $36. For the past year or so, member sophomore Taryn Director Ryan Peters said. 2009-2010 school year, I wanted to be able to com- time to coach the Beach- Alexander and Lackritz text,” he said. soon as Stern presented He advertised the Stern has worked with Lackritz. “We represent them; we but the club went went pete for the school to show wood team. urge students to join. “I always liked to draw his platform and de- event on social media. Custom Apparel, Ohio Even though the OHSAA want them to go compete, dormant after that. my hard work.” Building for the future “You don’t have to be things when I was signs. Beachwood students a screen printing com- sanctions gymnastics as a go win and go have fun.” According to Alexander, “I was the only member begins with youth pro- amazing at gymnastics, but young,” he added. “He’s got a lot of talent were well represented pany out of Columbus to varsity sport, Beachwood’s Peters explained the pro- many local schools have of the team last year and gramming. Team members if you love the sport, then These drawings devel- and good ideas,” Rosen- at the event, and many supply his clothes. gymnastics team has not cess in which a club sport gymnastics teams includ- this year I am happy to hope to promote the pro- join,” Alexander said. “It’s oped into the designs of thal said. have bought Stern’s “Any problems are easy achieved varsity sport can eventually become a ing Solon, Orange, Ken- have another member who gram to younger students not about being the best, his clothing line today. “He showed me his idea clothes. to fix because we get status. But the athletic varsity sport. ston and West Geauga. joined,” Lackritz said. in Beachwood beginning at but about having fun with Stern now has at least and platform for his “I like how he uses samples first,” he said. department is taking the “The program has to “My parents and I start- Alexander reflected on a youth level, making their your team.” 50 designs for t-shirts, clothing,” he added. a lot of different col- Stern hopes to make a steps needed to turn gym- have at least five years to ed the process about three why she switched from way up to a varsity level. “You don’t have to be sweatshirts, pants and He believes that if Stern ors,” sophomore Joelle career of his passion for nastics from a club sport to become a varsity sport, as years ago because we knew club gymnastics to joining Both Alexander and good to join; you just have more. continues to focus on Rosenthal said. designing and market- a varsity sport. well as a longevity where it would take a long time,” the Beachwood team. Lackritz have put in a lot to work hard and put the He sells his clothing his brand, it could even- Stern tries to reach out ing clothing. One of the biggest dif- they’re building for the Lackritz said. “There was a “Last year, I was the of work and effort into try- time and effort into it,” through his brand name tually get very popular to students his age when “I want it to turn into ferences between a club future,” he said. “I’d like lot of paperwork and wait- only person competing for ing to make this a lasting Lackritz said. Goosie Industries. very fast. designing his apparel. my actual job,” he said. sport and a varsity sport to see the program grow. ing for it to be approved. my club, and it was pretty program. is that the athletic de- I think there’s a group of Even though the process boring,” she said. “I want “Since I joined Taryn Schoolhouse Stress

This issue of The Beachcomber focuses on academic stress. Every year, students feel more overwhelmed with work—from sports, extracurriculars, schoolwork, college applications and other obligations. We interviewed two high-performing students and a guidance counselor for tips and tricks on time management. In addition, sophomores and juniors were widely surveyed to gauge their stress levels. To check out more profiles and find out what The Beachcomber staff have to say, check out the back page and the opinion page respectively.

Advice From Mia Advice From Jakob Bolman Knight

Advice From Counselor Liz Osicki Bolman is a senior who takes AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP English Literature, and AP Microeconom- Knight is a senior who takes AP Calculus BC, AP Literature, AP ics. Bolman’s other activities include tennis, Student Council, Israeli culture club, library club, NCSY, Computer Science Principles, AP Microeconomics, AP Physics C, as Standwithus and The Friendship Circle. well as African American Lit. She is also involved in many other In order to manage his time, Bolman schedules out his after school plans to the minute. And al- though he doesn’t always follow them precisely, they’re a nice guideline to have. activities as she is the co-president of Mac Scholars, the president “New students and freshmen should reach out for the help they need,” Bolman said. of the Women in STEM club, a member of NHS and Captain of the “Getting the help you need as well as planning out your time is the key to successful time manage- state champion indoor and outdoor track teams. ment,” he added. Knight emphasizes the importance of being proactive. “You Bolman recommends taking advantage of available time to get schoolwork done. should get stuff done as quick as you can,” she said. “Procrastination “I have two free periods, so I take advantage of that time,” he said. Block periods are a positive factor because they make make it easier to complete homework. is not good.” Of all of his commitments, Bolman values school most important of everything besides family. She also emphasizes the importance of focusing on one thing at “Academics will take you furthest in life,” he said. a time. While he acknowledges that he does not always get a full night’s sleep, he believes sleep is impor- “It’s important to start small, do what you think you’re capable of tant, especially for high schoolers. Guidance Counselor Liz Osicki advises students to seek balance between academics, extra- curriculars and social life. and always be proactive by finishing your work as soon as possible.” “It’s important to have a balance between the three,” she said. “Life experience will help you Even with her time management skills, Knight still has trouble realize which is a priority.” finding time in her day. “Put your effort into the area where you are struggling most,” she added. “I don’t get much sleep,” she said. She advises students to seek help from a teacher or guidance counselor before they really start to struggle. As a student athlete, Knight sometimes has trouble prioritizing “Kids who are successful in class go to academy, which is a great resource to help with your between academics and extracurriculars, but she prioritizes them work and often doesn’t get used,” she said. both over socializing. She also suggests that students talk to their friends for advice. “Social lives will come and go, and you can’t always have the “Reaching out to other people who might have different methods of prioritizing can be help- same friends, but being a student always comes first,” she said. ful,” she said. Reporting by Amelia Port and Jinle Zhu Knight also emphasizes the importance of working with teach- Photos by Jacob Borison and Beachcomber Archives Osicki acknowledges that Even though teens aren’t getting enough sleep, it’s a matter of adjusting and figuring out what ers in academy. Artwork and layout Jinle Zhu works best for you. Arts & Life THE BEACHCOMBER 8 Features THE BEACHCOMBER 9 Top 5 Summer Rap Albums Flatliners Movie Review BHS Staff Does Halloween

By Ben Connor think it was an amazing sound,” 21 Savage blends By Melondy Shen Sports Editor idea that Gucci decided the struggles he went Staff Writer to do a collaboration with through trying to make it Images from As the changing leaves Metro Boomin, resulting through life as well as the The sci-fi movie Flatlin- @BisonPrincipal signal the inevitable tran- in a great album. fruits of his labor. ers revolves around five Twitter sition to fall, I took on the Standout songs: “5 Mil- Standout Songs: “Bank medical students who ex- task of listening to some lion Intro”, “Finesse The Account,” “Thug Life,” and periment on “near death” of the varied rap offerings Plug Interlude” and “Both “Dead People” experiences involving past from the past few months Eyes Closed” 2. Still Striving – A$AP tragedies, which soon be- and making my own list of 4. 4:44 – Jay-Z Ferg gin to jeopardize their top five rap albums of the Jay-Z’s thirteenth studio What surprised me so present lives. summer. album was received with much about this album This movie is reasonably The only criteria these a lot of hype when it first was that it came out of no- entertaining, but the plot albums must meet are came out. Given Jay-Z’s where. On top of the fact is anti-climactic. There was that they must be consid- tremendous legacy, there that I never really listened great tension at the begin- ered hip-hop, they get my was some heavy anticipa- to A$AP Ferg, Still Striving ning when the characters The most recent drama club production was Plaza Suite in 2015. The production was in the heart racing and that they tion for his newest work. maintains the key funda- had to kill themselves to Community Room. Photo from Beachcomber archives by Bradford Douglas. must have been released Unfortunately, 4:44 was mentals of Ferg’s music: experience the afterlife, between May 1 to Sept. 1. released exclusively to his fast beats, strong lyrics but towards the end, the So, yes, that means al- streaming-service Tidal, and an aggressively fluent plot did not give the audi- Students voted the bums like Drake’s More and was inaccessible with- flow. All of these elements ence as much. Bringing Back the Drama science department for Life and Kendrick Lamar’s out a Tidal account until it which Ferg brings to the The main actors in this best costume for their DAMN. aren’t on the list was released to Apple Mu- table contribute to an al- movie are Nina Dobrev graduated cylinders. because they weren’t re- sic. Musically, the album bum that has fans itching (as Marlo), Ellen Page (as leased in the time period. was reminiscent of Jay-Z’s for more. Courtney), Diego Luna (as After an auditorium renovation and a strug- Whether or not you’re a older work, and songs like Standout Songs: “Mad Ray), James Norton (as Ja- fan of rap music, I urge you “Kill Jay Z” and “Caught Man,” “Plain Jane,” and mie) and Kiersey Clemons gle to find a permanent theater director, to listen to these albums, Their Eyes” helped demon- “Olympian” (as Sophia). These five -ac as all of them, in their strate why Hov is still one 1. Cozy Tapes II: Too tors portrayed medical stu- own unique way, reflect of the best in the game. Cozy – A$AP Mob dents who were interested Beachwood’s drama club is back the influence these musi- Standout Songs: “Kill Jay The top spot goes to in brain activity associated Heyman left in 2012, and people think.” cians have on society. Just Z,” “Caught Their Eyes,” Cozy Tapes II: Too Cozy. with after-death experi- By Maya Neyman the school has struggled “I feel like I [have a reminder, most of the “Bam” Following the first volume ences. Staff Writer to to find a permanent missed] out on a big op- content on these albums 3. Issa Album – 21 Sav- of Cozy Tapes; Cozy Tapes The acting was realistic, Beachwood’s drama replacement. portunity and considered is explicit, but being open age I: Friends, I wasn’t quite but the plot of the movie To make things worse switching schools because Social studies teacher Melissa Bud- to new types of music can’t On July 7, nine days af- sure if it would live up to was not, particularly when program has been revived. Image source: Sonypictures.com The school district has for student actors and theatre is so important to denhagen dressed as Rosie the Riveter for hurt, so I hope you enjoy. ter announcing that he was the hype of the first vol- the students were willing fans, the auditorium was me,” he added. halloween. Here’s my list: dropping Issa Album, 21 ume. The hype was met. to conduct these experi- hired Robb Sapp and Pa- tricia Haynish as theater closed for a four-year, While there are no She made a yellow background “We Can 5. Droptopwop – Gucci Savage fans were given lit- With an ensemble of great ments without convincing multimillion dollar reno- current plans for a drama Do It!” poster for her door, so that she and Mane tle time to anticipate what talent including A$AP internal conflict. scene and to develop the and paired along with the directors this year. The two are planning to stage vation. class, a drama program is her students could pose for shots with Rosie. Starting off my list is the album would be like. Rocky and A$AP Ferg, as It is hard for the audi- mood. There were some soft melodies in the back- Beachwood students a huge step in the right di- “Rosie is a WW2 Icon,” Buddenhagen Gucci’s album, released on But 21 didn’t let his fans well as an amazing list ence to picture what the great song choices, and ground it was pretty amaz- a spring musical. Sapp is an actor with with an interest in theater rection for student actors. wrote in an email. Without the help of May 26. A big thing that down. With the album’s of features including Big characters saw, because it they fit perfectly with the ing to look at. will be happy for the op- Superintendent Dr. Bob women and minorities working on the Home- stood out to me is Gucci’s biggest hit, “Bank Ac- Sean, Madeintyo and Play- wasn’t clear whether their plot. Overall, there was noth- extensive experience in on and off-Broadway produc- portunity to perform. Hardis looks forward to front we wouldn’t have had the supplies and personality. He is cocky, count,” most would think boy Carti, there’s no reason past lives were illusions or Besides the fittinging in the movie that left “The arts bring people seeing the performances. machinery needed to win the war. I want all headstrong and just down- that’s the reason why I put why this album shouldn’t physical experiences. De- soundtrack, the cinema- me a negative impression, tions; Haynish is a retired music teacher and theater closer together and help “With our new auditori- girls to find their inner Rosie. We can do all right likeable. But that’s this album at number 3. top the list. With such a spite the confusion, the tography of Flatliners im- but the plot could have with teamwork and lead- um, we have a facility that of the things we never thought were possible. only half of what made this But what stands out to me fluctuation of personality actors did a nice job of por- pressed me as well. During been a little more exciting. director who worked in Chagrin Falls. She directed ership,” said sophomore can support amazing pro- #GirlPower” album great. The album in this album is the song and style, Cozy Tapes II: traying their characters’ the scenes where “after The first half of the movie Eric Golovan, who hopes ductions,” he said. “Now was produced by Metro “Thug Life,” which pays Too Cozy shows how cre- emotions. death” was portrayed, the reeled me in, but not so Sapp in his childhood productions. to major in theatre. “The we just need the students Boomin, who is considered tribute to legendary rapper ative and unique the minds On the other hand, the characters would float up much the ending. The only arts give people a way and the advisors to put on one of the best in the rap 2Pac, who had “Thug Life” of A$AP Mob can be. soundtrack mainly consist- into a star-projected sky, setback for the movie was The program has been dormant for several years. to express themselves great shows.” game. Having produced tattooed across his stom- Standout Songs: “Please ed of songs ranging from with glowing lights that its moderately unrealistic without caring what other songs for rappers such as ach. With lyrics such as Shut Up,” “Walk on Water” sad melodies to upbeat resembled heaven. The way and anti-climactic plot, Long-time director Sheila Future, 21 Savage and Tra- “Used to make my mama and “Frat Rules” pop. These songs helped the motion pictures were but besides that, the movie vis Scott, Metro Boomin cry, but now I make her transition from scene to displayed were beautiful, earns a 7/10 from me. has earned his spot among proud / I remember rainy legendary beat makers. I days but now she like the The Second Installment of Big Maxie’s Bites Visits Solon Cleveland. visit, the “Rick Burger.” food was finally presented the miniscule size provid- English department On September 13, my The “Rick” is an absolute to us. ed an enhanced experience members from left: girlfriend took me back mountain of a sandwich With one look at the of eating fried onions. The Hahn Solo, Right to Bear to The Annex for my third that comes with a hefty food, I knew that the wait deep-fried batter didn’t Arms, Iron Chef, Holden The guidance dept. visit. slice of grilled salami, com- was well worth it. overwhelm the onion as Caulfield and Catcher in dressed as emotions from *Burger Tip #1: burgers plemented with a piece of The heavenly scent of much, and it worked to the Rye. the movie Inside Out. always taste better when mozzarella cheese, lettuce, the perfectly cooked medi- provide a fantastic culinary the experience is shared tomato, onion, topped off um-rare patty rushed back adventure. Granted, I do with those you enjoy with The Annex’s secret to my brain once again. like food more than most spending time with.* sauce. The burger was monstrous, others, but, trust me, the We walked in, and the Naturally, I paired the but not overwhelming. onion chips were unforget- scene was exactly as I had burger with an order of The massive bun provided table. remembered it from a year onion chips (it’s not a meal a balance to the aesthetic We finished our meal in ago, when I last visited. The without a side, right?). of the burger and kept the silence. bar was about half-full, but *Burger Tip #2: get the salami sealed on the patty. *Burger Tip #3: the qui- full of conversation. Base- best side dish on the menu. A mountain of onion chips eter the meal, the better ball was playing on most Your burger will taste bet- accumulated around and the burger.* of their three or four tele- ter, you will be more sat- underneath. We didn’t wait nearly as Image source: Annexbar.com visions, and the pool table isfied and your taste buds Our server set down the long for our bill as we wait- was empty. If you’d taken will thank you.* burger, and I dug in right ed for our food. With our a photo all three times I’d We patiently waited for away. bloated stomachs, I firmly been to The Annex, you our food and turned our Good lord. expected the bill to be, at By Max Alter lon, The Annex is a min- could have convinced me attention to one of the The juiciness of the burg- minimum, thirty-five dol- Online Editor-in-Chief iscule bar with about four that they were all taken on televisions in our corner of er almost gave me goose- lars. To my pleasant sur- extra tables for dine-in. the same day. the restaurant. An episode bumps. Mix it with the prise, it was under twenty. When walking in for the We sat down at our table, of American Ninja Warrior thinly-sliced salami and My girlfriend decided to In the Second Installment first time, patrons may feel menus in hand, and began was on, and diverted our the melted slice of mozza- pick up the bill. of His Search For Burger some skepticism due to the to decide on our orders. attention for twenty-five rella cheese and you might *Burger Tip #4: a free African American Lit. Class Raises Awareness on “Take a Knee” Perfection, Big Maxie “bar first, restaurant sec- The menu offered nine minutes of our wait. (check that, you DO) have burger is automatically Visits a Solon Haunt ond” appearance. The bar- specialty burgers. Stand- Unfortunately, we were the best sandwich that I better than an exceptional By Gabriela Covolan Costa them. According to Nick “I don’t want people to peacefully to get our point only the first step. majority to ignore minor- tenders also serve as the outs included the “Western still waiting after the epi- have ever tasted. The se- burger, but a free, excep- Image Editor Wright, Fox Sports host, think that we are trying of view across,” he added. “This is a beginning,” he ity voices,” he said. “The waitresses, and there is a Burger”, which is loaded sode. I’d been subject to cret sauce provided the tional burger is once in a he did so to protest in- to be disrespectful or put- The students hoped to said. “We also have more only way to force people in On its website, The An- singular grill in the far cor- with bacon, the customer’s this same wait my past burger with a creaminess lifetime.* equality, police brutality ting down the people who educate the school about things to say, to do, to the majority to confront nex Bar & Grille proclaims ner where one cook works, choice of cheese, barbecue two times, so I had been similar to what you’d get As we walked to the On Oct. 19, the African and racial injustice. serve our country,” senior the movement. show and to prove,” she oppression is through edu- itself “The Best Kept Secret exposed to all diners and sauce and an onion ring, as expecting a delay, but Big with mayonnaise, but a door, I couldn’t help but American literature class “He’s kneeling to any- Taylor Royster said. “It is “If you don’t educate explained. “And if we catch cation.” in Solon.” I’d have to agree. drinkers. well as the “Golfer Burger”, Maxie waiting for food kick that resembled Mc- think my quest to find the made a bulletin board one who feels oppressed just something we decided people… they may find their attention now, they While Beachwood often If you didn’t see the neon After I demolished my made up of coleslaw, fries, after football practice is a Donald’s’ Big Mac sauce. best burger in Cleveland about the “Taking a Knee” by what the country as to do that we felt would information that is false.” can also listen to us in the prides itself on its diversi- ‘Open’ sign on its door, you first burger from The An- tomato, onion and moz- scary sight. And don’t even get me was over. movement. a whole is doing to their get our point heard rather McShepard said. “And if future.” ty, some African American might mistake The Annex nex in 2015, I immediately zarella cheese. However, I After an additional started on the onion chips. But in a thriving burger The movement started group of people,” junior than just being disrespect- they don’t hear it from our Senior Sridhar Uppala- students feel that they are for a townhouse. Found fell in love. Since then, I’ve ultimately went with the twenty minutes of waiting The precisely-cut onion scene like Cleveland, you in the summer of 2016 Madison McShepard said. ful towards the country.” point of view they might pati agreed. not fully accepted. on the corner of Pettibone always argued that The An- burger that I had so heav- (bringing us to a whopping bits provided a familiar might be surprised. when NFL player Colin The class put the board “We want people to see it have a distorted [view].” “It takes majority con- “People don’t accept our and Liberty in south So- nex has the best burger in ily enjoyed during my prior forty minutes total), our texture to each chip, but I guess we’ll find out. Kaepernick stayed seated up to explain the reason as a positive thing, where Senior Marissa Thomas sent to achieve change, culture in Beachwood,” ju- during the national an- behind the movement. we are all coming together emphasized that this is and it’s too easy for the nior Dani Smith said. THE BEACHCOMBER 11 Opinion THE BEACHCOMBER 10 Sports Chinese Students Demonstrate Inspiring Will to Learn terial taught during high tures. Yet there are always the students. One kid school. With a max score 42 prepared students in asked if I’ve ever seen LeB- of 750 and point intervals their seats at 7:10, ready ron James play in person, separated by .5 points, the to learn. another asked if Nike ap- college aspirations of stu- For the students of the parel is cheap in America. dents come down to slim 15th homeroom class at The kids of the 15th class margins. Receive a 660 Chifeng #4 Senior Middle are not well-oiled, note- instead of a 660.5, and School, it is more im- taking machines that live the college of your dreams portant to focus on the inside a textbook. Like us, may be out of reach. things they have and not they are curious, devoted There is a recognition complain about the things students, filled with aspi- among all Chinese stu- they don’t. rations and dreams. dents that if you slack An attitude we can all English is the favor- off, someone, somewhere learn from. ite class for many of the is working harder, and The students do not students because it of- that someone from some- care that there is constant fers many opportunities. where could just score .5 stress or mountains of They are excited to learn points higher than you worksheets on their desk. the material and aware of because of it. The students at Chifeng what Education can bring. Much like any other #4 Senior Middle School “English is the way to high school students, will leave with a solid get out of this isolated the students at Chifeng education and will have town,” one student told #4 Senior Middle School a chance to score high me. “I want to go to a big- are under a tremendous on the college entrance Class is about to start in a School in inner Mongolia Photo by Kevin Zhang ger city, maybe even one amount of stress due to exam. That alone drives in the U.S.” their classes, the long the students to go to class By Kevin Zhang ning of high school. From the 15th homeroom class Unlike many of us in days and the daunting every morning. To take Staff Writer there, they will take every didn’t complain about. Beachwood, students in prospect of the college en- notepads full of notes and subject with the same stu- The day started with Chifeng have no family trance exam. complete packets filled dents, in the same room, English class. As the teach- businesses to run if ev- However, the students with questions. To take When the bell rang, with the same teachers er walked in, the students erything goes south, no of the 15th homeroom advantage of school and the talking and joking for the rest of their high stood up, greeted him trust-funds designated have learned to embrace receive an education. To stopped immediately, re- school careers. and bowed. The students under their name, no the grind. They are proud learn. placed by a sense of ur- As I sat and observed, checked their homework, connection that will land of the fact that they are gency and focus. School I noticed that nearly all listened to a lecture and them a well-paying job. able to attend high school. had started. the students had already were given that night’s For the kids of the 15th They would much rather To sign up to be a pen pal For the students of Chi- begun working. They were assignments It was very homeroom class, there are stress and toil than not with the students of Chi- feng #4 Senior Middle helping each other with straightforward, chalk on books, notepads, a con- receive an education at all. feng #4 Senior Middle School, located in a small homework and discussing the blackboard, pen to pa- stant drive and little else They do not have the School, please use the fol- city in Inner Mongolia, it the material from a recent per. Everything centered to help them succeed. luxuries that BHS stu- lowing QR code, or this was time to learn. lecture. Others were re- around the learning. And for these students, dents have. No late starts, link: Forty-two students sat viewing vocab for the up- The rest of the day con- they will only have one no shortened assembly https://goo.gl/forms/ ready at their desks. Thick coming English quiz. All sisted of similarly-styled chance to show off all the schedules and no prom. LwHeaxK8VPilMho52 At the Northeast Ohio Regional Meet, Leah Roter beat the second pleace finisher by 45 seconds. Photo by Jakin Wu wads of schoolwork were this was happening with- classes. Through English, hard work. Their college No expanded science labs, piled on each student’s out a teacher in the room. biology, chemistry, writ- application process does no Chromebooks and no desk. Pencils and note- This was a mandatory ing, physics, social stud- not consider GPA, extra- SmartBoards. book paper placed at the study hall, one of three ies, reading and then Eng- curricular activities, or They do not have a stu- ready. they participate in ev- lish again, the students personal qualities. It con- dent activities director I stationed myself in the ery day, along with eight were focused on their sists of a single score that to help them with aspir- Headed For Another Perfect Season back of 15th homeroom 45-minute classes, a two- studies. It is a rigorous determines the fate of all ing projects, two help- at Chifeng #4 Senior Mid- hour lunch break and a curriculum, filled with dif- the students in China. ful librarians that greet dle School. In the Chinese fifty-minute exercise ses- ficult content. It is the “National High- them with a smile, or At publication, Roter is headed to the OHSAA Div. II State Championship school system, students sion. A day that lasted During the second Eng- er Education Entrance Ex- three guidance counsel- are divided into home- about twelve hours. A lish class, the teacher gave amination”, a nationwide ors whose only goal is to room classes at the begin- day that the students of me time to interact with exam that tests all the ma- help them with their fu- If she wins this, she will have completed two undefeated seasons

By Amelia Port “Speed work throughout coach Jamie] Lader … never slacks off, and she ic experiences. She will be According to Peters, this Staff Writer the season has definitely [Lader] was just scream- always shows that you can attending on a full athletic really was the year of the Increasing Academic Pressure is Counter-Productive improved my starts and ing for five minutes, ‘Leah work up to her level.” scholarship. girls in BHS athletics. Rot- strives to be the ideal the priority and scholarship finishes,” she wrote. made states! Leah made “She’ll be signing her er has been integral to this The Beachcomber Staff well-rounded student. Ob- deadline for an overwhelm- tions to other classes or Leah Roter took an- Roter’s reputation pre- states!’ It was amazing.” However, Coach Lader NLI [national letter of in- success. viously, this requires in- ing number of colleges. exams, but expect students other win on Oct. 28 at cedes her as a cross coun- Peters had a lot to say emphasized that Roter’s tent] on November 8th, so “I’ve witnessed some of volving one’s self in extra- These applications add to be able to dedicate a tre- the OHSAA Northeast try runner who has been about Leah’s development success has been achieved then it’ll be official,” Peters the greatest athletes, but As you might have no- curricular activities, which to the already overstacked mendous amount of time Ohio Division II Regional undefeated since Aug. over her high school ca- through hard work. said. this one is different,” Pe- ticed, this issue of The in turn, takes time. workload for many stu- to their own subjects. This Cross Country Meet at 2016. reer. “Like all other kids, we Furman is one of the top ters said. Beachcomber is a little late. Yet, when extracurricu- dents and drastically in- one-way street is often im- Boardman High School in Athletic Director Ryan “She used to be really expect her to do the best cross country schools in Peters truly believes that Hear us out, though. lar commitments increase, tensify the stress associ- possible for many Beach- Youngstown, qualifying Peters says Beachwood has shy about being success- she can do. We hope to see the country, so Roter has Leah is an amazing athlete, Being a student in this the school work does not ated with school work. wood students to balance. for her third trip to the never had an athlete like ful,” Peters said. “Now she her accomplish more and an interest in going there yet well-rounded. She suc- era is overwhelming. slow down. The week of Ironically, The Beach- We understand it is im- OHSAA State Champion- Leah. accepts the responsibility more each time.” for obvious reasons. Peters ceeds in school and partici- The Beachcomber staff, Oct. 30th alone included comber staff notices school possible to cater to every ship. “She’s a state champion of being a champ.” “I cannot thank Coach said that Leah wants to pates in other activities. just like the rest of the The Beachcomber’s press assignments impeding cur- student’s needs. However, At publication, Roter in track and cross country. Peters has been im- Lader enough for how go into nutrition and that “Leah truly is the pin- BHS student body, is ex- date, the first round of the ricular demands as much we feel it would be ben- is headed to the National No other athlete has ever pressed by Leah’s contin- much he has made me a Furman has an extensive nacle of athletes,” Peters periencing the immense OHSAA football playoffs, as we see them often ham- eficial to both teachers Trail Raceway in Hebron, done this,” Peters said. “If ued ability to dominate stronger person and ath- nutrition program. said. “[She] has raised the stress and pressure put on the 2017 OHSAA Cross pering extra-scholastic ac- and students if teachers where she will compete on she continues to work how this season. lete,” Roter wrote. “Every Roter has obviously bar higher than we’ve ever us from trying to submit Country State Tournament tivities. In contrast to the would respect outside ob- Saturday, Nov. 3 for her she does now, she [will “She has a target on her day after a long day of made a huge impact on the had it before.” college applications and and the BHS Leadership frequent encouragement ligations. For example, not second straight state title. reach] Olympic level.” back, but she’s beaten ev- school, he is there to help team. “To be back at the State participating in extracur- Conference. that we hear from teachers assigning absurd amounts “It would mean a whole Roter began running erybody in all divisions,” improve my performance.” “Beachwood [might] Championships it excit- ricular activities on top of These major events addi- and administrators to focus of homework during AP Students suffering under tremendous stress lot to have another state track in 8th grade. Peters said. “He strongly believes never have another Leah,” ing, overwhelming, and hours of school work. This tionally overlook the most on AP, ACT, SAT or state ex- week or right before col- Cartoon by Jinle Zhu title,” she wrote in an “She kept to herself, she Sophomore Vivian Li, a that health is the most im- Peters said. “Everybody bittersweet at the same strain dwindles our moti- crucial date in the lives of ams, it is rare that classes lege deadlines (November email. “Physically I have came kind of out of no- teammate of Roter’s, said portant aspect of running, truly strives to be as good time,” Roter wrote. “This vation, energy and time, many seniors: Nov. 1. Se- actually leave the time nec- 1st, December 1st, the work around such univer- to come back to the class- gotten much stronger where,” Peters said. “She everybody on the cross and therefore he empha- as her.” will be my last high school and we’ve had enough. niors scrapped together essary to adequately pre- first week of January). sal deadlines in order to room ready to work, not from last year, and I have just got good really quick.” country team aspires to sizes keeping me healthy Li agreed. cross country race, but this In a competitive envi- supplemental essays, class pare and rest. Since these dates are give students adequate fatigued from the insur- been preparing myself “She beat the state run- be like Roter, as she uni- as well,” she added. “Everybody will really is only the beginning of ronment like Beachwood, descriptions and recom- It often seems that teach- spread throughout the time and rest. As a result, mountable mountain of mentally since the end of ner-up from last year by fies the team and puts her Next year, Roter will be miss her. Seeing her run my running career, where much of the student body mendations in order to meet ers ignore students’ obliga- year, it would be easy to this would allow students extra work. track season.” one minute; nobody does heart into being the best. attending Furman Univer- is a great thing,” she said. I will strive to be a faster Roter has been working that,” Peters said. “I re- “We all look to [Leah] sity in Greenville, South “She left a big legacy that and stronger athlete in col- hard to build on her suc- member getting a phone for an example of how we Carolina to further her won’t go away for a long lege.” Issue Staff cess last season. call from [cross country should run,” Li said. “She cross country and academ- time.” Editor-in-Chief The Beachcomber Jacob Borison Jinle Zhu Julia Charnas James Flowers Girls Tennis Wraps Up Satisfying Season in Sectional Tourney Layout Editor Social Media Manager Image Editor Daniel Mishins Alex Shupp Jared Zullig Gabriela Costa Maya Neyman Amelia Port By Vivian Li “The teams that we them, it’s really impressive the schools that coex- “We know here at players outside of a public Online Editor-in-Chief Sports Editor Adviser Nakita Reidenbach News Editor played were pretty good, to see everyone play their ist with other sports at Beachwood that it’s a pub- school district.” Max Alter Ben Connor Josh Davis Melondy Shen but we’re definitely aiming best,” Rodriguez said. Beachwood,” Coach Kevin lic school, and we don’t “We definitely have be- Sam Thomas The girls tennis team to improve for next year,” The girls secured a win Vaughn said. “We wanted have the capabilities of re- come closer [throughout News Editors Kevin Zhang ended their season at said sophomore Stephanie over Orange when their to respect their play but cruiting, so [beating Mag- the season],” Yen said. “At Vivian Li, Prerna Mukherjee sectionals on Oct. 4. Yen. number one doubles team we also wanted to make nificat and Beaumont] was the beginning we didn’t No one progressed to Even though no one of senior Meghan Opre sure we made a statement a really good goal that we really know how to work The Beachcomber is a student publication subject to prior review. This newspaper is dedicated to affording an opportunity to all BHS students to express their districts, but varsity cap- progressed to districts, and sophomore Anna that Beachwood tennis is set and achieved,” Vaughn together that well, but tain Gabriela Rodriguez the team had a satisfying Owens won the deciding on a rise.” said. “It was a team ef- through the matches, es- opinions on these pages. All unsigned editorials appearing in The Beachcomber represent the opinions of the editorial board. They do not necessarily reflect the and sophomore Sabrina season. match that clinched their In addition, the girls fort, and we showed good pecially with the doubles views of the student body, the staff or the administration of Beachwood High School. The Beachcomber welcomes all letters to the editor, whether critical, com- Machtay advanced to the “We’ve played some victory. beat private schools Mag- posture in beating some pairings, we learned how plimentary, or informative. Letters deemed obscene, libelous or inflammatory will not be published. Letters should be sent to Editor-in-Chief Jinle Zhu at jzhu@ second round of sectionals. challenging games, and “As far as rivals, we nificat and Beaumont in of these private schools to [anticipate our part- beachwoodstudents.org. To contact Beachcomber adviser Josh Davis, email him at [email protected]. even when we don’t win wanted to beat some of the same week. that can go out and attract ners’ moves].” Profiles THE BEACHCOMBER 12 Beachwood’s Multitaskers Juggle Everything

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