Vol. 57 No. 02 www.bcomber.org The Beachcomber Beachwood High School 25100 Fairmount Boulevard Beachwood, Ohio October 30, 2015 District Teams With Police Department for Enhanced Security

Officer C.J. Piro holds the newly-created position District Director of Security. He is primarily stationed at BHS, but often roams between the district’s five schools. Photo by Bradford Douglas.

By Grant Gravagna officers, eight of whom schools.” “[I want to] show all the programs within the dis- Editor-in-Chief work part-time, along Piro will follow a work ways, from preschoolers to trict, as well as conducting Inside This Issue... with Officer C.J. Piro, who schedule similar to district the adults here in the high additional security assess- Administrators are sat- works full-time. teachers. He is on site for school, that cops are okay ments of district facilities. isfied with the roll out of The officers are em- the arrival of students in people,” Piro said. Piro explained that he the district’s new security ployed by the city, though the morning, and stays on Students and staff have hopes to connect more program, Superintendent Hardis said the district will campus until the conclu- responded well to the pres- with students, adding that Bob Hardis said in a recent pay the department ap- sion of the school day. ence of the officers. he has set goals for himself. interview. proximately $370,000 an- Under Piro’s watch, “I love having them “I would like to, by Thanks- The plan, which puts a nually for its services. some changes are already here,” social studies teach- giving break, know 25 per- police officer in the halls of Piro, an 18-year Beach- in the works. er Melissa Buddenhagen cent of the kids’ names,” he every school in the district, wood Police Dept. veteran, For instance, adminis- said. “It never hurts to have said of BHS students. is done in partnership with holds the newly-created trators will likely replace someone who is trained to By winter break, Piro the Beachwood Police De- position of District Direc- the dated paper-and-pen deal with crisis situations.” said he hopes to be able to Recruiting partment. tor of Security. He is pri- visitor sign-in method “They’re actually really identify half of the student PG 3 season for “The main purpose … is marily stationed at BHS, with a more thorough elec- nice, if you stop to talk to body. extracurriculars at BHS to protect the students and but often roams between tronic system. Piro said them,” senior Alexis Rudd Hardis said he wants staff in the buildings from the district’s five schools. they are also considering said of the officers. students and their families any external threat that The shift from the streets additional security camer- Rudd commented that to develop a bond with the could emerge,” Hardis said. to the schools is relatively as in the BHS parking lot. the officers bring an addi- officers. Such a relation- He noted there was substantial, Piro noted. Piro’s official responsi- tional level of security that ship, he explained, would no particular threat that “I miss it a little bit, but bilities include overseeing she felt BHS had been lack- be beneficial for the com- prompted the district to not that much,” he said of the part-time officers and ing. munity as a whole. take action. his old beat, which includ- patrolling district grounds. Come summer break, “They have a really seri- “This was … something ed city-wide patrols, traf- However, he said he also Piro said he will use most ous purpose in being here, that we had been consider- fic enforcement and traffic hopes to help reduce the of his vacation time. How- but most of their interac- ing for more than a year,” crash reconstruction. nationwide animosity be- ever, he said he will also tions are positive ones,” he Hardis said. “I really enjoy my new tween officers and the citi- spend time offering pro- said. The team consists of nine position here with the zens whom they serve. tection at summer camp Restored PG 6 Violins of Hope at Maltz Museum African American Lit. Class Connects Past and Present By Sydney Eisenberg today. the topic. Editor-at-Large This unit is just one piece “Part of my Master’s of Matthews’ literature degree [from University On an October after- course, offered for the first of New Orleans focused noon, students walked into time this year. on] African American lit- English teacher Casey Mat- “[The course was de- erature, so it’s been a long- thews’ classroom, showing signed as] a semester-long time passion of mine,” more eagerness to learn class covering the range Matthews said. than is typical for high of African American lit- Students learn through school students. erature starting with slave many different methods, “I decided to take the narratives and ending with such as reading litera- Breaking class because I was already more modern pieces,” Mat- ture, writing journals and PG 8 football’s very interested in African thews explained. watching documentaries. African American literature students make a video about the gender barrier American history and lit- After the disappoint- “The reading is interest- term “Uncle Tom” with the help of broadcast teacher Kevin erature,” junior Chelsea ment of not having enough ing to the point where I Houchins. Photo courtesy of Casey Matthews. Hodge said. “I learn a lot students enrolled last year, don’t feel that I have a lot of stuff that I just did not Matthews is very excited of work to do,” Hodge said. out to Hodge is the impor- ism and connect them to know prior to taking the to see the class taking off Platt agrees, adding that tance of learning from the what African Americans class.” now. she finds the slave narra- mistakes of the past. have endured throughout Matthews asked stu- Due to strong student tives particularly fascinat- “History repeats itself,” history. dents what they already interest, Matthews chose ing. Hodge said. “Many things Aside from learning knew about the Harlem to extend it to a full year “Along with [reading the we have seen in the past the history of the African Renaissance, followed by elective. narratives], we wrote an are making their way to the American experience, Mat- a PowerPoint lecture and Hodge displayed a great essay comparing and con- present day.” thews said students learn video clips. Students were deal of excitement while trasting the lives of Harriet Recent instances of po- to connect the past to the engaged and focused. discussing the class. Jacobs and Frederick Dou- lice brutality and shoot- present day racial tensions Bison Soccer Matthews’ passion for “You learn a lot that you glass, and I found it to be ings of African Americans in America, and they must PG 11 enters post- the subject was obvious. can’t really get from anoth- very interesting,” she said. have made the issues ad- be willing to have intense season at full strength Although the lesson fo- er course,” she said. The class tackles many dressed by the class all the discussions about race. cused on literature from One of the many reasons thematic concepts and more relevant. “All races are welcome in the 1920s and 1930s, she Hodge decided to take the teaches students impor- In Hodge’s eyes, it is im- this class. It may get un- also made connections to class is that she admires tant lessons. portant to recognize these comfortable at times, but gentrification in Harlem Matthews’ enthusiasm for One theme that stands recent occurrences of rac- it is worth it,” Platt said. News THE BEACHCOMBER 2 News THE BEACHCOMBER 3 Student Club Leaders Scramble to Recruit New Members With New Bids Approved, Auditorium Construction Begins By Clarissa Djohari effective when you share By Clarissa Djohari 9. However, the district due diligence to make sure News Editor that bond.” News Editor was unable to accept con- we’re using the commu- And the approach tracts by law, because the nity’s resources effectively Before the first model worked. During the Sept. 15 prices exceeded their proj- [and] making sure we’re UN meeting, senior Pau- “For the intro meeting, Beachwood Board of Edu- ect estimate by over 10%. allowing this to happen line Keselman took a pro- … we had a great turnout,” cation meeting, $3.5 mil- The packages were re- in the best possible way,” active approach to recruit- she said. “We had around lion worth of construction configured, contractorsKlein agreed. ment. 25 [to] 30 people, and a contracts were awarded, were given time to review The design has been “I went around to the majority of [them] were granting official approval the details of the project shown to community lunch tables and talked to freshmen. We’re really ex- for the auditorium renova- and the project’s estimated groups, such as the Beach- the freshmen and asked cited about that.” tion to begin. cost was recalculated. wood recreation dept. and them to tell their friends,” The math team is less “Finally, you hear the On Sept. 3rd, bids were local orchestras. she said. aggressive when it comes sound of hammers and opened for the last time, “People are going to be Keselman feels it is cru- to recruitment, relying on nails…finally,” Superinten- and the district was able to very happy when it’s done,” cial to get to know the morning announcements. dent Bob Hardis said. accept contracts. Hardis said. students she is trying to “There are a couple of Workers have created a While the auditorium The contracts were origi- recruit. signs in the hallways,” se- temporary enclosure and was always scheduled for nally approved at a Sept. “I’m a big fan of just face- nior Rachelle Magaram blocked off certain parts renovation, the need to in- 11 meeting, but all resolu- to-face contact,” she said. said. “Math classes are told of the auditorium. The cur- stall a fire sprinkler system tions during this meeting “I think that’s the most ef- about math team.” rent task is demolition, and remove asbestos ex- were rescinded and reap- fective way to get people On the other hand, the and the project is sched- pedited the construction. proved on Sept. 15. to come, and it’s personal- academic challenge has uled to be complete July This has affected BHS for The Board looked ahead ized… they feel welcome been struggling to find 15th, 2016. the past three years. and saw that the regular that way.” new team members. The design of the reno- “You have to juggle mul- Sept. 14 meeting would Model UN is not the only “Our recruitment’s been vated auditorium has not tiple events in limited ven- conflict with the Rosh Ha- club that has been been fo- kind of spotty, because changed despite the hiatus “Finally, you hear the sound of hammers and nails…finally,” Superintendent Bob Hardis ues,” Klein said. The audi- shanah holiday, and opted cusing on recruitment late- we’ve had a few different Juniors Yuke Zheng and Shitong Wu examine a protein model they built for Science Olympiad. Photo by Bradford Douglas. in construction. said. Photo by Clarissa Djohari. torium has not been open to move the board meeting ly. It’s the time of year that advisers,” senior Lin-ye “The new design will to the public since spring to Friday morning at 8:30 many student clubs try to Kaye said. “Generally we’ll there is a lot of opportu- it’s never too late to find a didn’t give students the staff does a lot to help the have a very modern feel that there’s no favoritism,” community’s resources,” essary setback, because 2013. a.m. recruit new members. do the open house…and nity for education outside new interest and pour your motivation to go,” Kesel- recruitment process. At that will fit with the overall Hardis said. Klein stated. we had the understanding Although many students However, they did not BHS has roughly 625 put flyers up around the of the classroom. heart into it. man said. the same time, they have scope of the high school,” The project will cost the Bids for the project were that we needed to do a bet- express frustration when- notify the public about the students and over 30 clubs, school.” “[You’ll] learn how to “There are always oppor- Student activities coor- some ideas for how faculty Principal Dr. Ed Klein said. district $4.5 million. opened three times. They ter job using the taxpayer ever the target completion agenda of this meeting un- ranging from nationally “As of right now we’re interact with people and tunities for upperclassmen dinator Craig Alexander could do more. A major difference from “The intention is to pay were opened for the first resources,” Klein said. date is pushed back, there til 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. competitive teams, discus- just stuck with the same organize events, life skills to get involved,” Keselman is considering shifting the One of the ideas is send- the old auditorium will be a for this out of our general time in April 2015, under The district suspects is some understanding of According to Ohio Sun- sion groups and commu- people we had last year,” that you need for college said. activities fair to the cafete- ing out more text message new seating bowl where all fund,” Hardis said. the Albert M. Higley Co. that Higley may have mis- why it had to happen. shine Law, special meet- nity volunteer programs. she said. and jobs,” Keselman said. The BHS administration ria setting. reminders using the appli- seats will have a clear view The general fund holds a The consulting firm’s communicated the proj- “I can’t say that I am ings require a 24 hour With many students al- Many students continue Students tend to join strongly encourages kids Sign up sheets for extra- cation Remind regarding of the stage, in contrast to balance: money that is not job is to assemble the bids ect’s details to contractors. too mad about [the de- advance of the specific ready overwhelmed with a middle school activity as clubs their friends are in. to get involved, and one of curriculars are posted after activities in general. the former arrangement. spent on the expenses of a from various contractors “We think some firms lay], because there are are agenda. academic and athletic they move up to the high In those cases, the level of those ways is through the the fair every year so that “Kids nowadays are al- Two small restrooms typical school year, such as and turn them over to the were scared away by the a lot of logistics involved,” Hardis said meetings are demands, there is tough school. commitment may also be annual activities fair. clubs can see who’s inter- ways on their phones; I will be added to the lobby, staff salaries and books. district. fact that this was a reno- Kim said. “You really can’t frequently rescheduled to competition between clubs “We were affiliated with higher. The event is intended ested in joining. think that’s one of the best as the district is aiming to Hardis said that the cost However, the district vation project within an blame them.” address time sensitive is- for recruits who are willing the middle school. They Based on an unscien- to give students more ex- Alexander found that ways to get [the message] improve accessibility for of the project will not take concluded that bids under active school building,” The Class of 2016 will sues. to invest the time required had an informal quiz bowl tific survey of 27 students posure to the different ac- this was a good place for across,” Keselman said. handicapped visitors. The anything more from the Higley were not competi- Hardis said. “They may be the last to have used “Sometimes, we will ask into researching foreign re- team,” Kaye said. involved in clubs, 17 said tivities the high school has students to talk to each Another suggestion was old design has restrooms community, and that the tive and stopped working have believed there would the old auditorium as high the Board to meet specially lations, building a robot or Despite busy schedules, friends in the club were to offer and to allow clubs other about the activities updating the BHS website on the upper floor, mean- district is in a good posi- with them. constantly be work stop- school students, but will at a different time … in or- snapping pictures for the high schoolers like being part of the reason they to spread the word about and suggested he might with new descriptions of ing audience members had tion to pay for the project. “I wouldn’t say we knew pages.” have graduated upon its der to get the business of yearbook. involved with extracurric- joined. In many cases, club themselves and find new set up display tables in the the clubs. to climb stairs or go farther “We’re very fortunate,” for a fact,” Hardis said. “We When laborers are re-opening. the Board done,” Hardis Keselman’s approach ulars because of their long- leaders recruited friends to students to replace gradu- future. In a similar vein, Kaye to find restrooms. Hardis said. suspected it.” forced to work after hours, “I feel sad because I won’t said. was informed by her own term benefits. join. ated seniors. “I’m thinking about… suggested that the school Senior Inkyu Kim has The difference between According to Hardis, the wages have to increase, be able to see it,” Kim said. The district administra- experience. Students also tend to Of 16 Science Olympiad However, many students making a formal structure send out an email detailing been in the auditorium for the price of contracts and the district works with an raising the total cost of the “But in two, three, four tion tried to rectify the “When I was a fresh- join clubs for the sense of members surveyed, eight found that this year on the to actually get kids out of the clubs, listing informa- orchestra concerts since the estimated total in- owner’s representative and project. years, whoever is going to mistake by following the man, upperclassmen came community. joined during their fresh- morning of Sept. 2, the ac- class during lunch periods tion that would have been elementary school, and cludes paying the archi- a school attorney who have “[Contractors] seemed be here is going to have an advice of the Sunshine up to me and made me feel “I have to feel like I’m man year. tivities fair wasn’t very ef- so that the organizers of discussed at the activities doesn’t have fond memo- tects and equipment the experience with multiple to fear that this project awesome auditorium.” laws, which suggest to void welcome… and invited me helping a team, or helping Freshman year seems fective. different things are there fair. ries of the restrooms. district chose to purchase construction projects and was going to have a lot of Hardis has kept the com- the resolutions passed at personally, so that’s why work towards something,” to be the time where the “I think the fact that in case people have ques- “By sending out an “The [upstairs] rest- themselves, including pro- schools. trouble,” Hardis said. “We munity updated through the unannounced meeting I’m such a fan of the face- Kaye said. foundations are created for they made it in the morn- tions,” he said. email, people can choose rooms were horrible. They jectors, screens and seat- Previously, the renova- thought this project was emails. and approve them again. to-face recruitment,” she With the variety of activ- a long career in a certain ing on Wednesday and Student leaders gener- to take the information or were dark. They smelled. … ing. tion project was assessed getting a bad reputation “All the different orga- “The laws govern how said. “I think it’s a lot more ities that clubs orchestrate, activity. At the same time, [didn’t make] it mandatory ally believe that the school not,” she said. [They were] very disgust- The auditorium con- by an engineering/archi- that it didn’t deserve.” nizations that utilize the the Board conducts busi- ing,” Kim said. struction was initially es- tectural consulting firm, Hardis said that in the auditorium or have in the ness,” Hardis said. “We are The auditorium con- timated to be completed whom Hardis said estimat- two and a half years BHS past have been part of the well aware that there are struction is split up into by the beginning of the ed a much lower cost than underwent renovation, design process and ev- Sunshine laws.” six bid packages, assigning 2015-2016 school year. what the bids indicated. there was only one stop- eryone who has seen it is Hardis said the spe- BHS Rated High in National Ratings, Drops From Prior Year specific tasks to different However, the bidding pro- There were few bids, page, caused by a strong really excited, I am too,” cific law had never been contractors. cess caused major setbacks which made them less like- smelling sealant on the Hardis said. “I think it’s go- brought to the district’s courses.” districts are elsewhere. on performance indicators “Whoever has the lowest in the schedule. ly to be competitive. roof. ing to be a really beautiful attention, despite regular However, despite the ac- However, if those same (i.e., proficiency rates on bid for the work gets the “The biggest struggle “It was a setback when After signing with Scap- auditorium.” rescheduling. complishment and signifi- students are AP partici- state standardized assess- job. And that’s how … we was making sure we were we switched construction arotti Construction Group, “They’re excited that “We now know, and we’ll cant increase in AP enroll- pants, Beachwood is not ments). Next, for the high guarantee to our taxpayers effectively allocating the managers, but it was a nec- bids were reopened on July the district has done their never do it again,” he said. ment (by 53% from 2014 given credit for their AP schools identified in the to 2015), BHS’s ranking status, thus lowering AP threshold analysis, News- dropped last school year. enrollment percentages, week creates a college read- In Newsweek’s rankings which is taken into con- iness score based on the of top high schools in the sideration with both U.S. following six indicators: Three Candidates Compete For Two Open School Board Seats country in 2014 (based on News and Newsweek rank- enrollment rate, gradua- 2013 statistics), BHS was ings. tion rate, weighted AP/IB By Dalia Zullig fessional backgrounds. renovation project to re- management systems.” ranked #175, dropping to “I believe our rankings composite, weighted ACT/ Online Editor-in-Chief Gray owns a property modeling a house. All three candidates are #230 in the rankings re- dropped because the for- SAT composite, student restoration company, while “Look at the … renova- proud the district is one of leased in spring of 2015. mula has been changed,” retention, and counselor- On Nov. 3, Beachwood Mintz owns and operates tion to our high school the top-rated in Ohio. Similarly, our ranking said Alexander. “They don’t student ratio. voters will select from commercial real estate. with no attention to the Mintz feels that the dis- BHS’s national rankings dropped despite increased AP enrollment. Photo by Bradford Douglas among high schools in the have a standard formula, “For what we accomplish three candidates for two Rosen owns a company exterior,” he wrote. “This trict’s success depends on state dropped from #64 in which causes our rankings here at Beachwood, I feel open seats on the Beach- that sells hold music and is akin to building a new team work. By Jinle Zhu income students score at recognized. It’s well-de- 2014 to #96. In addition to to fluctuate.” that our ranking is still wood Board of Education. messages to businesses. home and not putting any “It is a number of things Features Editor or above average on stan- served.” that, BHS also dropped in “As I reviewed these na- relatively low,” said sopho- Dawann Gray is looking All three candidates have landscaping in.” from the opportunities dardized tests such as the In fact, according to the rankings according to U.S. tional rankings, I noticed more Sridhar Uppalapati. to win a seat, while incum- published statements in In his statement to the that we provide our chil- This year, BHS was SAT or ACT. Newsweek website, 2014’s News. This year, our school that drop as well,” Klein “In all seriousness, it’s not bents Joshua Mintz and the October issue of the Buzz, Mintz wrote that he dren, the support we give ranked among the top “We’re happy our [stan- rankings were largely cal- was ranked #1795 in the said. “But if you look clos- fair how our school size Steve Rosen are seeking re- Beachwood Buzz. feels the Board does not them as a community, but high schools in the na- dardized test] scores have culated based on Z-scores nation based on 2014 data, er, it wasn’t a drop in our limits us in a way.” election. most importantly the team tion (#230) in Newsweek’s gone up over the past 14 while this year’s were cal- a drop from the previous score; rather, there were “We’re not disappointed Gray and Mintz are both All three candidates are proud the district is one from our administration rankings of 26,000 high years,” Beachwood City culated by percentages. rank of #1344. other schools that weren’t in the ranking but frus- members the BHS Class of of the top-rated in Ohio. down to the staff,” he wrote schools across the United Schools spokesperson Doug Principal Dr. Ed Klein Levin attributed this on the list in years past trated by the formula that 1993. in an email. “They go above Photo by Grant Gravagna. States; however, BHS also Levin told The Plain Dealer agreed that Beachwood’s trend to a kink in the U.S. that bypassed us.” counts dually enrolled stu- Jennifer Tramer, a board and beyond every day for dropped from last year’s in May. “We’ve had a 50-per- high rankings were well- News and Newsweek cal- “Our scores on those dents who are not Beach- member from 2007-2011, One important cam- rest on its laurels. all of our children.” Rosen noted, was named a a study table, which provides #175. cent increase in AP class earned as well as a valida- culations. He said Beach- national rankings have wood residents,” Levin noted that it takes a great paign issue is athletic facil- “[I am] proud to serve on “Our schools have never National Blue Ribbon School time to work on homework According to Newsweek, participation over the last tion of the hard work stu- wood’s enrollment num- continued to increase,” said. deal of energy to run a ities. Both Gray and Rosen a board that doesn’t focus been better than over the earlier this year. In 2014, for those who have athletic the criteria used to evalu- two years, and [during the dents and staff contribute. bers — as reported by he continued. “However, “I think we know Beach- campaign. said they feel it is time to on just [our] accomplish- last four years,” Rosen said. the school district ranked practice after school. ate every school is broad, 2014-15 school year] we “This continuous rank- the Ohio Department of these scores have mini- wood deserves to be highly “You need to be able make improvements. ments,” he wrote. “We’ve done things like eighth out of the state’s 611 Gray commented that including student reten- had a record number of AP ing is attributed to the con- Education—are inflatedmal impact on our school. ranked,” statistics teacher to raise funds in order to “Our fields have been Rosen agreed, adding that starting a medical academy, school districts, meeting all he feels many people lack tion, AP/IB enrollment, scholars.” scientiously working to- because the district hosts What matters is the work John Kaminski told the communicate with the deemed unsafe, and soccer there are multiple projects Hilltop [Elementary] is a 24 standards and receiving the willpower to follow SAT/ACT composite score, “I think from my per- wards achieving the school classes by Excel TECC, a and dedication of both stu- Beachcomber in June, “… community,” she wrote in games have been cancelled he wants to see to the end. blue ribbon school [and] the seven As and two Bs. through on their ideas. average AP score, average spective that we should’ve goals,” he said. “I see this technical education pro- dents and staff.” but they don’t truly cap- an email. because of this,” Gray “[One of these projects high school is one of the best While Gray is largely in “I have seen too many SAT score, average ACT been recognized a long come to fruition as I visit gram involving nine local Newsweek calculates ture the image of our art All three candidates are wrote in an email. “[In ad- is] consolidation and/ schools in the Midwest.” agreement, he said he feels instances where people score and counselor-stu- time ago,” agreed activities classrooms and observe school districts. the rankings by partner- and extracurricular pro- proud that Beachwood dition,] more leg and ankle or repairing our elemen- The Medical Academythe success of students have ideas, and they waste dent ratio. director Craig Alexander. high quality instruction, Students attending Ex- ing up with Westat, a sur- grams. If these organiza- City Schools is one of the injuries have occurred on tary schools,” he said in began in August 2014, in should not solely be mea- time studying the idea and This year, unlike previ- “The formula was different. teachers providing mean- cel TECC classes in Beach- vey research corporation, tion took those into ac- top-rated school districts our field as opposed to an interview. “I want to partnership with Univer- sured in grades. the efficacy of the idea, ous years, Beachwood has The formula has been re- ingful interventions and wood are counted toward to create a high school count, then Beachwood in Ohio. when we play away games.” have lights in our football sity Hospitals, for students However, as a member of instead of running with it also met Newsweek’s equi- evaluated so Beachwood’s students successfully striv- Beachwood enrollment, achievement index called maybe would have ranked The three candidates Gray compared the re- stadium [and] new field wishing to pursue a career in the football team coaching and owning the idea,” Gray ty measure by helping low- hard work is finally being ing to engage with rigorous even though their home a threshold, which is based [even] higher.” come from a variety of pro- cent $35.6-million BHS surfaces with better water the medical field. Hilltop, as staff Gray has implemented wrote. Opinion THE BEACHCOMBER 4 Opinion THE BEACHCOMBER 5 Local Communities Should Salad Bar is Not Enough; Study Abroad Offers Rich Learning Opportunities for Students By Jennifer Yen I really appreciate about Lan Lin has seen many of ence during her time in Staff Writer the Mexican lifestyle,” her students participate in Mexico that helped lead Welcome Syrian Refugees Vegetarians Seek More Options she said. “I learned from immersion programs. her on a path to BHS. The focus on course cred- my experiences that it is “You just really have to “[Studying abroad] its, test scores, and career important to immerse embrace yourself, and in opened the doors for me paths often causes stu- yourself in a new culture, the end everything you when I came back to Cleve- dents to overlook other op- because the more multicul- learn will contribute to land. I felt really confident, portunities that improve tural we can be, the more your wealth of knowledge,” finished my student teach- “soft skills”. From a new of a global community we she explained. ing, and was offered a job appreciation for a foreign can become, and the better Cayne shared a similar [at BHS],” she added. Some culture to learning some- off we are.” view. may view study abroad thing new about oneself, In addition to learning “Studying abroad helps programs as a luxury. Ad- studying abroad provides about other people, study- you see what you’re really mittedly, many of these experiences that stay with ing abroad encourages made of and what a strong programs are costly and Spanish teacher Daria Cayne with her host family in Mérida, a person for life. self-reflection. By pursu- person you can be in cer- may not be affordable for Mexico, where she studied abroad for four months in college. Several BHS faculty ing education in a differ- tain situations,” she said. all those who are inter- Photo courtesy of Daria Cayne. members studied abroad ent country, students can Many alumni of study ested. in high school or in college make new friends from abroad programs utilize Guidance counselor view and is a precursor to things in context. Along and said that it gave them around the world, become the skills they have learned Ashley Saferight, who has success. with these programs are a unique, transformational truly independent, and in their careers. They are studied classical music in Fortunately, there are chances to apply and earn experience that facilitated change their outlook. In a often distinguished as Germany, Austria and the many ways to work around scholarships that assist in their understanding of di- recent survey conducted leaders who are very pas- Czech Republic, acknowl- the difficulties of studying cutting costs. verse cultures, practices by the Institute for the sionate about academic edged that cost is an issue. abroad. There are summer Wherever a student is in and perspectives around International Education pursuits. According to the “Studying abroad can be high school study abroad his or her academic career, the world. of Students (IES), 96% IES survey, over 52% of tricky from a [high school] programs that offer stu- studying abroad is always Spanish teacher Daria of people who studied American alumni achieved graduation standpoint and dents the opportunity to an option to consider. Saf- Cayne studied in Mérida, abroad described their ex- a postgraduate degree, is certainly a luxury from a see the world and do not eright concluded, “I would Mexico as part of the study periences as a catalyst for compared to the 9% of all financial perspective,” she interfere with the school not trade my study abroad abroad program offered by increased maturity. Over U.S. citizens who obtained said. year. Additionally, univer- experience for anything, Ohio University. 82% reported developing a postgraduate degrees. Cayne, Lin and Saf- sities around the world of- and I would love to have Refugees at border crossing in Macedonia, Aug. 24, 2015. “[The American lifestyle] more sophisticated world- Cayne, a very passion- eright, however, all believe fer multiple study abroad the opportunity again Photo by Dragan Tatic via Wikimedia Commons. lacks a certain antiquity view after studying abroad. ate Spanish teacher, had that studying abroad helps programs and highlight some day,” and pride in culture that BHS Chinese teacher Ai- a unique personal experi- to broaden one’s world- the importance of learning By Sydney Eisenberg Collaborative of Greater families in Cleveland. Editor-at-Large Cleveland, a group of local Drake expects to see organizations that have more Syrians coming in Last week, President joined together to better the near future. In fact, Obama announced that serve the rising numbers she shared, “Cleveland re- New District Security is a Reminder: We Need New Gun Laws the United States would of refugees resettling in settled their first Syrian Cartoon by Jinle Zhu schools have increased has the capacity to fire up a sad, almost daily oc- Virginia, which left photo- accept up to 10,000 Syrian Northeast Ohio. family last week.” security in order to com- to 600 rounds per minute, curence. journalist Adam Ward, 27, refugees. There are fourteen or- The week of Sept. 18 was By Hannah Leland enough to purchase. than tater tots, an apple bat potential threats. The and has the potential to An additional issue is and news reporter Alison However, many criticize ganizations involved, one national welcoming week, Staff Writer When I’m feeling espe- and perhaps Gatorade. It’s Beachwood school district, wound hundreds. One of the glamorization of guns Parker, 24, dead, shot to the United States for not being U.S. Together, Inc., and US Together hosted cially artistic, I fashion my been awhile since I took for example, has placed po- the common weapons at in all forms of American death on air by a disgrun- taking in more. a mutual assistance agency free welcoming events for Being nearly 13/16 done own dish. Being not only health class, but I’m fairly lice officers in every build- the time was in fact a mus- media. tled former employee, who Anne Richard, the U.S. founded in Columbus in the incoming refugees. with high school, I’ve taken a vegetarian but someone certain that meal does not ing for the first time this ket, which had the capac- Maybe romanticized im- killed himself during the Assistant Secretary of 2003 in response to the There was an art gallery my fair share of demand- who is easily bored by eat- include the five essential year. ity to fire off 2-3 rounds ages of people using fire- police manhunt. State for Population, Refu- growing needs of refugees showcasing refugee art- ing courses. However, the ing the same lunch every food groups. In contrast, the Europe- a minute. There was less arms presented in media The Aug. 27 cover of the gees, and Migration, ex- and immigrants in central work and film screenings class that hands-down re- day, I’ve learned to experi- Even though I under- an Union bans automatic need for gun control when such as film, television and New York Daily News was plained in an interview Ohio. They opened their at Capitol Theater. quires the most imagina- ment and think outside stand that most people firearms, and there are they had less ability for video games is taking its shocking enough to get with NPR that the process Cleveland office in 2008. Drake emphasizes that tion, critical thinking and the box. crave meat on a daily ba- strict rules about firearm guns to cause rapid and toll on the internal psyche people talking about gun of accepting migrants is In the news, the Syrians an important way to get raw creative talent: I’ve gone through plen- sis, I wouldn’t object if ownership. These rules significant damage. of Americans, making us violence. It showed three more complicated than it have been highlighted as involved is simply to be Lunch. ty of trial and error (you the lunch ladies threw me include being at least 18 Recent laws reflect a very more likely to resort to gun frames from a first-person may seem. a population struggling to educated. She offered to I’m a vegetarian. I eat: might be surprised how a bone now and then (on years of age, having a “good pro-gun attitude. Congress violence. video the shooter posted “We can make a home for escape the dangers of their have a speaker come to our eggs, cheese, and milk. I badly applesauce goes with second thought, don’t -- I cause” for buying one and let a 1994 ban on assault One thing is for sure: the online after the incident. many, many refugees in the country. However, Dani- school. don’t eat: fish, chicken, saltine crackers). On the can’t eat meat). It would not being deemed a danger weapons expire in 2004, laws surrounding guns are Describing it in words does United States,” she said. elle Drake, the Community “The more educated peo- turkey, steak, pork, bacon, other hand, I’ve experi- be great if I could get in the to society or themselves. which would have made way too relaxed. The most not do it justice because of “The tricky part is running Relations Manager at US ple are, the more welcom- sausage, ham, etc. This ar- enced moments of wonder- lunch line without think- Anyone who does not meet it harder for the assailant recent publicized mass the graphic nature of the a process that scrutinizes Together, emphasizes that ing they will be,” she said. ticle isn’t about me being ful success. My proudest ing, “Hmmm … how can I these requirements is not in the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting in Oregon killed cover and the emotions it the backgrounds of the there are migrants from It is up to us to educate an Annoying Vegetarian™ creations: cereal with milk season my french fries so legally allowed to purchase shooting to obtain the 10 people and most frus- provokes. refugees.” This is neces- many other countries that ourselves and do whatever or criticizing Beachwood’s and banana sliced thinly that they taste more like a or possess a firearm. weapon he used to mas- tratingly, the shooter got Despite being unpleas- sary in order to insure the also need assistance. we can to welcome the ref- food services-- it’s merely on top, mashed potatoes main course?” Alas, I fear I Compared to European sacre 20 young children. all of his weapons legally. ant, one of the only real people we are bringing in “We have resettled some ugees into our community. a glimpse into what it’s microwaved with broccoli will never see such a day. laws, many states’ laws are There is a so-called “gun In order to successfully ways we can begin the long are “legitimate refugees,” of the Rohingyas, which We have the resources, so like to buy a school lunch and shredded cheese, and While being a vegetarian downright embarrassing. show loophole”, which al- address this problem big process of trying to end who “do not pose any kind are the Burmese Muslim now it is time to act. with my food restrictions. croutons dipped in hum- has made the process of Gun advocacy groups lows an individual to pur- media conglomerates that mass shootings is with of security threat.” minority group,” she said. For more information A memoir, if you will. mus for a crunchy mediter- buying a school lunch con- like the NRA use the Sec- chase a firearm without have influence over the the help of disturbing im- Whatever the number of “They’re not recognized as on US Together, the Refu- I pack my lunch almost ranean treat. Maybe I’m bi- siderably more difficult, I ond Amendment of the going through the manda- music we listen to and the ages like these, which don’t refugees the U.S. ultimate- citizens in the country of gee Services Collaborative every day, but sometimes, ased, but I truly believe my wouldn’t trade this unique Constitution to argue that tory background checks. movies and TV shows we glamorize firearms in the ly accepts, they will need Myanmar due to their re- of Greater Cleveland, and if the morning was espe- dishes could be featured on learning experience for the Cartoon by Jinle Zhu there is a need for citizens According to the Wash- watch also need to stop slightest. to be settled in local com- ligious beliefs, so they are what you can do to help, cially rushed, I am forced the Food Network. world. Next time you catch to own extravagant, and ington post, states like Cal- championing guns and It is sad and dishearten- munities. Nonprofits and tortured and often times visit the websites of Refu- to stand in the dreaded Sometimes, however, I me in the cafeteria sport- By Beachcomber Staff Oct. 16. quite frankly, unnecessary ifornia and New York, with gun violence as “cool” and ing that we have gotten to community groups will don’t have access to jobs or gees Services Collaborative lunch line. lack the creative inspira- ing a gorgeous mustard- This can be blamed on firearms such as automatic stricter gun control laws, “sexy”, and instead, show it the point where things like need to help. land.” of Greater Cleveland and While the cafeteria does tion and drive. There have yellow plate, ask me what According to a mass this country’s almost non- assault rifles. have fewer gun-related ho- for what it really is: some- this need to be published Here in Cleveland, we US Together has already US Together. feature select vegetarian been times when my lunch I’m eating. You may be sur- shooting tracker that has existent gun control laws, One thing that these ad- micides than more lenient thing that has the terribly in order to get a reaction have the Refugee Services resettled a number of those options, few are palatable has consisted of no more prised. been featured on outlets which are some of the vocacy groups do not take states, like Louisiana and destructive power to de- out of people. such as CNN, MSNBC most relaxed in the devel- into account is historical Arkansas. stroy lives and families. With stark reminders and The Washington Post, oped world. context. Back when the The US also leads the A good example of this like these, maybe we can fi- there have been 300 mass It’s gotten to the point Constitution was written, world in mass shootings, was seen in the aftermath nally begin the long road of shootings in the United that instead of trying to there was no such thing as with the occurence of them of the August 26 murder- ending the epidemic of gun It’s Time to Bring an End to SeaWorld’s Treatment of Whales States this year alone as of increase gun control, many an AK-47, a weapon that having seemingly became suicide of a news crew in violence in this country. By Dalia Zullig water at freezing cold tem- length. If these orcas were They are fed up with being World adds more room, tive bred orcas out. Since Online Editor-in-Chief peratures. This particular “rescued,” they were taken kept in a tiny pool for their it won’t be to make the these new orcas come from breed of whale is also ex- from their mothers at an entire lives. existing whales more com- whales who have not been Walking into the Sea- tremely social and matri- extremely early age. This is Tilikum did not live in fortable. It will be used to outside of a pool, they The Beachcomber World in Orlando is like lineal. detrimental to the whale’s the ocean for more than house even more whales. would not be able to sur- walking into any other In captivity, the orcas development and causes two days, according to an Whales should not be in vive in the ocean. Editor-in-Chief Sports Editor Editor-at-Large amusement park. There do not have the luxury of them to live up to their article in The New York captivity; both their bodies Grant Gravagna Philip Schnee Samantha Shaffer is a huge parking lot and an ocean in which to swim nicknames of Times. He was ripped away and minds weren’t meant In essence, SeaWorld Sydney Eisenberg gates to enter the park. The around and be free. In- “killer” whales by mur- from his family and kept in for it. wants to domesticate or- Layout Editor Online Editor-in-Chief Ryan Marmaros main problem is that there stead, they are confined to dering their trainers. a cement holding tank in By breeding orcas in cas. Yes, some wolves were Clarissa Djohari Dalia Zullig is more room for the cars a 5.2-million gallon tank To put this in perspec- Iceland. After some time captivity, SeaWorld would domesticated and became Raquel Wu Adviser than for the park’s whales. (at least, at SeaWorld’s San tive, the oldest whale at he was transferred to Brit- be changing the orca’s be- dogs. Yes, some jungle cats Image Editor Josh Davis In this 200-acre plot Antonio location). SeaWorld in Orlando is ish Columbia and kept in a havior and psychology were domesticated and News Editor Bradford Douglas of land, animals live out On Oct. 15, the company Katina, who was captured pool just 35 feet deep. which has been ingrained became cats. But, those Clarissa Djohari Issue Staff their lives. Most are “res- announced that it would by another park in 1978. The stress of captiv- in them for thousands of animals were not domesti- Copy Editor Jennifer Yen, Hannah Leland, cued” from the ocean and try to fight for its “right” This means that she has ity causes orcas to exhibit years. They are naturally cated just because humans Features Editor Molly Rosen Alexander Robison, brought here to entertain to breed captive orcas, ac- been held in captivity for strange behaviors like active whales, swimming wanted pets, the animals Jinle Zhu Swathi Srinavasan tourists for $70 a pop. cording to an article in 37 years. This is why there chewing on the sides of up to 100 miles a day in the that were domesticated Social Media Sports Editor The whales suffer in hor- The New York Times. This are stories about captive their tanks and aggression wild. By allowing new orcas were usually the weaker Opinion Editor Aden Stern rendous living conditions. came after the California whales killing their train- towards humans. Tilikum to be born in the miniscule wolves and jungle cats who Alex Cala The Orlando location is Coastal Commission ruled ers. has chewed on the side of tank at SeaWorld, having it needed our help. home to seven orcas, ac- that SeaWorld would be al- In one case, a 30-year- his tank and metal bars so grow up knowing nothing cording to The Orca Proj- lowed to expand their tank old orca named Tilikum much that his teeth have except the tank, is danger- Orca whales are perfect- 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 ect, an organization that but would not be allowed has killed at least three been completely worn ous to the orca’s descen- ly capable of living on their opinions on these pages. All unsigned editorials appearing in The Beachcomber represent the opinions of the editorial board. They do not necessarily reflect the advocates for the humane to breed orcas. trainers so far, according down. dants. If SeaWorld were own and don’t need us for treatment of orcas, better This is shared between to Business Insider. These Adding more gallons to ever to go out of business, help. Humans need to stop 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- known as killer whales. eleven orcas, with each whales don’t all of a sudden the tank isn’t what con- they would have to let the meddling in nature. plimentary, or informative. Letters deemed obscene, libelous or inflammatory will not be published. Letters should be sent to Editor-in-Chief Grant Gravagna at In the wild, orcas require whale about 28 feet in decide to kill their trainers. servationists want. If Sea- descendants of the cap- [email protected]. To contact Beachcomber adviser Josh Davis, email him at [email protected]. • Open: October 2nd - January 3rd As a violinist was pushed into a cattle car, he Location: Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage threw his violin out to a railroad worker in an VIOLINS OF HOPE 2929 Richmond Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122 effort to save it. He knew that in the place where Hours: he was going, he would not need the violin. Monday: Closed • Giving Voice to the Voiceless Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm Wednesday: 11 am - 9 pm The Violins of Hope exhibit at the Maltz Museum displays 19 violins that made it through the Admissions: Holocaust. Founder Amnon Weinstein restored violins played by Jewish musicians during the Adults: $12 Holocaust. The instruments offered comfort during a terrible time. The exhibit shares the stories Seniors & Students (12 +): $10 of many individuals, carrying their spirit and memories. Children (5 - 11): $5 Maltz Museum Members: Free For more information, visit maltzmuseum.org The images I saw in those days were or violinsofhopecle.org. “unbearable, and yet we endured them. We played music for sheer survival. We made music in hell. HEINZ “COCO” SCHUMANN”

Q & A with Jeffery Allen, the director of Education and Public Programs at the Maltz Museum

Q. What is the significance of the Violins of Hope to the museum?

A. The Violins of Hope is the core of who we are as a museum: telling important and vital stories of not only Jewish experiences, but human experiences, in order to build bridges of understanding between communities.

Q. How was the exhibit put together?

A. The design and implementation of this particular exhibition was a wonderful collaboration between partners. This is the second time the violins have been in the United States but the first time they’ve been displayed in this way. Amnon Weinstein was instrumental in determining which violins were coming to Cleveland. There are 19 here and an additional 8 that are loaned to the Cleveland Institute of Music for concerts throughout the community, as well as a cello and viola.

Q. What is unique about the violins?

A. Amnon wants them to be played. He doesn’t want people to just look at the violins and see them as pieces of furniture. They’re meant to be played, and they’ll stay in better condition that way. They’re in the museum so there are as many opportunities as possible for these violins to come out of the cases and be played. Music students and professionals can receive permission to play them. • • Violins also saved lives of many in the Holocaust The first thing you see is a small TV screen showing Amnon Weinstein because the Nazis were constantly looking for preserving the violins, and the first violin you see is the first violin that entertainment. Jazz and Jewish songs were was given to Amnon. It lies sideways, showing signs of weathering. Amnon banned in Germany so the Nazis would use the chose not to preserve that violin because when he opened it up, he found opportunity to make the violinists play music ashes inside. that they wanted to hear. • Layout by Raquel Wu and Clarissa Djohari | Photos and Reporting by Raquel Wu Features THE BEACHCOMBER 8 Features THE BEACHCOMBER 9 Mary Deitrick Brings Lifetime of Experience to Bison Football Where are They Now?Joe Burwell Reflects on Life Beyond the Classroom By Aden Stern enthusiasm and ability to at Cleveland State. Social Media Sports Editor get your players to buy-in If that wasn’t enough, “When I wake up, I usu- as much as possible. on in the world. I also miss on what you are trying to she was also the quarter- ally have some coffee and “In the summer, I con- refereeing jolly ball during The Bison football team build.” back for the Cleveland read the entire paper in the tinued to section-hike on Spirit Week.” has a brand-new coaching Deitrick blossomed into Fusion, a women’s profes- morning,” he added. “Then the Appalachian Trail, and “The things I don’t miss staff this year including a sports star at Mentor sional American football I either do yard work or go I am heading back there are grading, the very long head coach Damion Creel High School, where she team, part of the Women’s to the parks to volunteer during the week of Sept. days, and the test prep and offensive line coach was a star volleyball, bas- Football Alliance. or hike. I try to spend some 28,” he said. madness,” he added. Ryan Hines. ketball and softball player. “Mary D. is an all-around quality time with my wife “I am a trail ambassador While he misses BHS, he One unique addition is The Mentor football coach superior athlete and could when she gets off of work for the metroparks, so I do feels that the best part of beloved elementary gym told her he wished she probably play every posi- around 3 or 4:00 p.m.” that three or four times being retired is that he can teacher Mary Deitrick, played football, and he was tion on the [football] field, Burwell cares deeply a week,” he added. “Also, choose where he works, who was brought on as willing to pick her to start or any sport for that mat- about spending time with I worked on an invasive when, and with whom. quarterback coach. Some over the Cardinals’ then- ter...she is that talented,” Also, he likes being able may be surprised by the starting QB. former Cleveland Fusion “What I miss is the interaction with stu- to tackle projects around choice of a female coach, At Bowling Green State linebacker Stacey Fifer dents and colleagues,” he said. the house that he has been since football is such a University, she initially said. “She is a born leader putting off for way too male-dominated sport, but played club volleyball. But and team player.” family, which has shaped earthworm removal proj- long. those who would question when the head coach of the Fifer played with Deit- what he’s done since the ect in North Chagrin Res- Joe B. also has some ad- it do not know Deitrick, varsity team saw her play, rick in 2002 and 2003. last school year ended. ervation, and I worked at vice for his replacement, who brings a wealth of ex- he offered her a spot on the “Her strengths on the “I haven’t spent enough the Metroparks Backyard Mr. Paulchell: perience from her own ath- team, but Deitrick said she field include throwing ac- time with family, but, so Biodiversity Bash, where I “Keep your sense of hu- letic career. could not make the time curacy, managing the of- far, I’ve visited my son, used games to teach kids mor, and never lend any- “I have coached many commitment. fense, ability to read the “She is definitely a good motivator, espeically for me,” sophomore Ben Connor said. Photo by Phil, in Wisconsin, where about invasive species, thing to the social studies different sports with both After transferring to defense and adjust the play Bradford Douglas. he is the director of ath- which was fun.” department (I think they men and women,” Deitrick Lakeland Community Col- as well as outsmarting her letic communications at While he is enjoying re- still have my skull and my said. “At the end of the lege, she played softball for opponents,” Fifer contin- with sophomore quarter- for offensive play. was younger, and I always Joe Burwell crossing water on his hike of the Appalachtian Trail. Photo courtesy of Joe Burwell. Carthage College,” he said. tirement, Burwell also has brain!),” he said. “Also, day, your gender does not two years, and for her fi- ued. “She was always ready back Ben Connor, who is “[She tells me that] with- heard great stories of how He also visited his fond memories of teach- avoid opening any emails. matter...what does mat- nal two years of eligibility, to play, and [she is] one of playing his first full season out tempo you’re going to great a player she was.” By Philip Schnee Burwell is taking full ad- compared to waking up at daughter in Columbus and ing. Oh, and finally, never ever ter is your commitment, transferred to play softball the toughest athletes I’ve as quarterback for the Bi- come out flat, with no en- “Coach D has many Sports Editor vantage of his retirement. 3:15 during school.” his brother and mom who “What I miss is the in- push the red button on the been lucky to play along- son. There has been noth- ergy,” he said. strengths that she brings “I have definitely en- Of course, his overall live in Louisville, KY. teraction with students wall in room 706.” “Mary D. is an all-around supe- side.” ing but positive feedback Deitrick is an enormous to our team,” Offensive Like many of the teach- joyed my time off so far,” daily routine changed too, Aside from traveling to and colleagues,” he said. “I Deitrick’s love for foot- about her contribution to influence on the other line coach Ryan Hines ers who retired last spring, Burwell said. “Now, I sleep since he doesn’t come to visit family, Burwell has miss the discussions about rior athlete and could probably play ball bloomed at a young the team. players as well. said. “Her dedication and former science teacher Joe in until 4:30 or 5:00 a.m., BHS every day anymore. gotten out into the woods science about what’s going age. “She definitely knows “Ms. D is an awesome love for the game are over- every position on the [football] field, “I have loved football what she’s doing,” Connor coach,” Captain Josh Bi- whelming.” since I was five years old.” said. “She has good insight alosky said. “She knows “Her humor keeps every- Mary Deitrick taxing mentally,” she said. said. “Coach Creel is doing She is very understanding, said. Obviously, times are or any sport for that matter…she is Deitrick said. “I was the on changing what needs to our whole offense like it’s one smiling...” said Fifer, Continued from Pg. 9 “If you let your head play some amazing things with and her intention is not to “I don’t believe she is changing for the better. only girl who played in the be fixed. She is also defi- on the back of her hand.” her former Fusion team- games with you, it can re- these boys, both on and punish kids; she is all about treated differently, she The Arizona Cardinals also that talented. She is a born leader Mentor Bantam Football nitely a good motivator, Many of the players are mate. “...actually laughing be the best that they can ally take a toll on your sea- off the field, and I feel very helping and improving.” is treated like any other have a new coach this year: League (ages 8-10), and I especially for me.” excited to be coached by a hysterically… she is a gen- be,” she said. “I also think I son. I try my best to have fortunate to be a part of It may be a common coach. All players can go to Jen Welter was hired as an and team player.” was the QB.” “I was excited to work much-loved teacher they uine, caring person with a am good at keeping things a very positive outlook on this with him.” perception that a woman her if they have questions,” intern to help coach inside “Every time an opportu- with her because I knew remember from elemen- huge heart.” positive on the playing everything we are doing.” Deitrick’s approach to would be treated different- Bialosky said. linebackers. She is the first — Stacey Fifer, former Cleveland nity came along that had to she would help me with the tary school. Deitrick sees coaching as field.” Deitrick loves being back coaching is firm but com- ly as a men’s football coach, Her fellow coaches agree. woman coach in the Na- do with football, I was al- transition from throwing a “I was ecstatic to hear another form of teaching. According to Deitrick, on the field with her old passionate. but this is not the case at “She is a coach just like tional Football League. Fusion linebacker who played along- ways welcomed with open baseball to a football,” Con- Ms. D was going to be a “I think I am good at football is more complex students and new coaching “She is totally under- Beachwood. us, doesn’t matter what “If you love the sport arms, even when I was the nor added. coach this year,” Bialosky motivating my players to than it seems. squad. standing towards some- “Everyone treats her as gender or race as long as and want to be a part of it, side Deitrick in 2002-03 only girl,” she added. Deitrick advises Connor added. “She was one of my “It is a very physical “My coaching experience one when they don’t know just another coach... She you can get the job done,” ask. You never know unless Deitrick is now working to keep a strong rhythm favorite teachers when I Continued on Pg. 9 game, but it can be just as so far has been great,” she what to do,” Connor said. knows her stuff,” Connor Hines said. you ask,” Deitrick said. Make a Difference. ON NOVEMBER 3 VOTE FOR BEACHWOOD’S NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERSHIP

BRIAN LINICK BHS, CLASS OF ‘97 Brian

Paid for by the Committee to Elect Brian Linick, Andrew Spitzs, Treasurer, 26705 Hurlingham Rd., Beachwood, OH 44122 Arts & Life THE BEACHCOMBER 10 Sports THE BEACHCOMBER 11 Straight Outta Compton Traces Hip-Hop Group’s Emotional Story Post-Season Begins for Bison By Alexander Robison inner city Los Angeles. In so invested in his story several insignificant comic the criminal underground, Staff Writer doing so, the group found that it will become dif- relief moments. A feud R. Marcos Taylor, who de- commercial success. ficult not to sympathize Dre had with Eazy-E was picts Suge Knight, fails to Soccer With Restored Roster Given its subject mat- In fact, their level of with him in his lowest mo- also glossed over, making it be intimidating. By Ryan Marmaros and forward Shai Yulish feels games where the Bison let ter, one might expect F. fame was partly what ments. The film’s depic- seem like Dre mostly treat- The film’s cinematogra- Sydney Eisenberg that the Kirtland loss was second half leads slip away. Gary Gray’s Straight Outta caused their quick down- tion of his last moments ed him with kindness. It’s phy is also commendable. a good lesson for the team. The starters simply ran out Compton to be violent and fall, according to the film. is surprising, as it starts to probably not a coincidence It’s often stylish without The 2015 regular season “We felt we were going of gas. gratuitous. However, it’s Some of their songs were become increasingly tragic. that nearly all the scenes being intrusive and man- has come to a close, and to roll [Kirtland] over, and Senior captain Max Bab- actually a heartfelt and so controversial that they In fact, this segment is cut depict Dre in a negative ages to effectively depict the Beachwood boys soccer our heads just got too big,” bush admired Davis’s de- emotional journey. Even led to threatening letters compelling enough that it manner. everything in a captivating team finished with a record he said. Now we know we termination. viewers who are not fol- from the FBI, concert re- caused many in the theater Despite that fact, there’s manner. Unlike most films of 9-2-5. Inner-conference cannot overlook any team “He saved us from los- lowers of hip-hop music strictions by police, and to start tearing up. not much else to complain today, it also refrains from rival Kirtland handed the moving forward. It’s all ing multiple games so far, will still probably enjoy the total chaos at concerts. However, that’s not to about. In terms of its act- using too many visual ef- Bison their two losses. business from here onto he is truly our team MVP,” movie, as it captures the Depicting these mo- say that Straight Outta ing, most of the perfor- fects at once and is shot Theatrical release poster. “The ultimate goal is to the state finals.” he said. passion and emotion of ments is not where Compton is without its mances are thoroughly be- with proper visuals. become state champions,” Unfortunately, the Bison Thankfully, the Bison this compelling group. Straight Outta Compton flaws. Gray has justified lievable and commendable. Altogether, Straight sense of confidence in its said junior forward Shai were plagued with injury will be at full strength for Straight Outta Compton excels, however. It largely cut material by calling it However, some might take Outta Compton is a movie presentation that evokes Yulish, who is the team’s during the regular season. their playoff push. retells the story of the in- focuses on the now-de- insignificant, but it’s no- issue with certain actors’ that I imagine most view- the same spirit of older, scoring leader. “If we play Junior captain Asaf Roth un- Widely regarded as the fluential late ‘80s hip hop ceased member, Eazy-E. table what content was depictions. Keith Stanfield, ers would enjoy. Given its simpler films. Largely for as a team, we will be able derwent hip surgery during team’s leader, Senior cap- group, N.W.A. Formed by Even though it’s shown cut. For example, scenes who depicts Snoop, doesn’t modern context, it’s also that reason, Straight Outta to do it.” the offseason and Senior de- tain Bagatur Askaryan icons Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, that his decisions caused in which Dr. Dre faces trial bear much likeness to the very admirable, as it re- Compton has earned its Failing to defeat Kirt- fensemen Cameron Krantz spoke of what it means to Senior Captain Bagatur Askaryan controls the ball in the game against Notre Dame Cathedral N.W.A. strived to provide conflict within the group, for beating a woman were real thing. Although he is frains from taking itself place among my favorite land proved to be costly, was kept out due to a stress be able to have Roth back Latin on Aug. 27. The Bison won 6-0. Photo by Bradford Douglas. a voice from the streets of most viewers will become cut out in favor of having supposed to be a kingpin in too seriously. It also has a recently-released films. as the Bison came up short fracture in his shin. Junior on the pitch. in defending the CVC title, goalie Griffin Davis also -ex “He’s a creative force on son in the regional final push us,” he said. Last weekend, the Bison de- which they have held for perienced problems with his the field, and we’ve missed against South Range, using “[When we play] Kirt- feated Cornerstone Christian the last three years. wrist, but often pushed him- him this season, so we’re it as motivation. land we will be prepared. in the District Semifinal in Although he was up- self through the pain. glad to have him back.” “Every game we will be There will be a different overtime. They play Kirtland If You’re Looking For A New Twist on Country Music, Start Here set about their finish in Their lack of depth can Yulish spoke of the thinking about the out- outcome this time around,” in the District Final at 1pm on music. Girl in A Country Song, more of a classic approach as though she is capable of conference play, Junior be contributed to many team’s playoff exit last sea- come of that game, it will Askaryan said. Saturday at West Geauga.. Here’s my ranking of the the group’s most popular to country music and some anything. Top 5 songs on Start Here. song, was made famous by of The South’s core values: Smoke seems like an old- Your Side Of Town starts the meaningful lyrics and lovin’ and fishin’. It tells school Taylor Swift song with a surfer-rock guitar catchy beat. Here are some the story of two kids going with a little extra southern Bison Teams Face New Opponents This Year in Realigned CVC riff and smoothly makes of the best lines: out to fish together and twang. I don’t mind it. And By Philip Schnee houses. size and competitiveness Bison football players the transition to Mad- “I hate the way this bi- this gal can’t fully enjoy the like most old-school Tay- Sports Editor “We were considered ‘big as the other schools in the feel that the new schedule die and Tae’s country-pop kini top chafes. Do I really process of just basically sit- lor Swift songs, Smoke is schools’ in the small school conference, and they are will be tougher. sound. Immediately, the have to wear it all day?” ting there and waiting for a about getting over heart- In the 2015-16 school division,” he continued. close to other schools like “Now we are considered spunk of Miranda Lam- FINALLY... a song points bite because this guy keeps break.** year, fans will see some Wickliffe is a bit bigger Harvey and Perry,” Peters a ‘large school’ in the CVC, bert’s Red Wagon and that out misogyny in the professing his love for her. *To clarify, The Beach- unfamiliar teams take the than us, and they are in the explained. and we play against schools sheer bada%#ery of Car- music industry. And to that, she tells him comber fully supports Ben field against the Bison. big school division, so it’s Peters feels the realign- in higher divisions,” junior rie Underwood’s Before “How in the world did it to just “Shut Up And Fish”. & Jerry’s and also thinks Why? Since the last sea- not exactly fair for them ment would bring posi- Josh Bialosky said. He Cheats are conveyed, go so wrong? Like all we’re Fly is an empowering that is a completely valid son ended, both Aurora to play a huge school like tive results for Beachwood “Chippewa [not in the and this listener has to good for is looking good tune about someone shop- way to cope with one’s High School and Kenston Aurora.” teams. CVC] is very tough, along Image from maddieandtae.com. resist the urge to get up for you and your friends lifting that teaches kids troubles. High School have left the Since Aurora and Ken- “There are good things with some of the other and dance because she’s on the weekend...now that they can do whatever **The Beachcomber sug- Chagrin Valley Conference, ston are Divisions one and and bad things. We will al- teams, including Perry, By Samantha Shaffer from Nashville, Tennes- listening to this with head- we’re lucky if we even get they put their mind to. gests to refer back to Your while Geneva High School two, they weren’t asked to ways have to play teams we which has a kid going to Editor-at-Large see. On their debut album, phones in public. This em- to climb up in your truck, One of the statements in Side Of Town if you can has joined it. be a part of the realigned might not want to, or that Ohio State for football,” he Bison teams face new opponents in and out of the Chagrin Val- Maddie & Tae convey im- powering breakup song keep our mouth shut and the preceding sentence is relate to this sort of heart- “The other schools want- conference. are bigger,” he said. continued. ley Conference this year. Photo by Bradford Douglas. Maddie & Tae is a coun- portant issues to young- shows that the whole Ben ride along.” false. Guess which one it is. break. ed us to move up and play So, for now, the Metro The conference was re- Fellow junior Alex Orloff try duo consisting of Mad- sters everywhere through & Jerry’s and Adele cha- Nice. But in all seriousness, You can buy the album the huge schools,” Athletic Division of the CVC in- aligned based on the most agrees that the new sched- The team will now play Or- starters,” Orloff explained. die Marlow and Tae Dye their new twist on country rade isn’t necessary.* Shut Up And Fish takes Fly makes the listener feel on iTunes. Director Ryan Peters said, cludes Beachwood, Wick- recent OHSAA enrollment ule will be tougher, and ange for their last game in “We have a lot of guys “…And because I’m always liffe, West Geauga, Perry, figures from 2013. that Chippewa and Perry week ten, instead of week playing both ways [offense trying to put our teams Orange, Painesville Har- “We are in a good loca- were among the toughest two as in the past. and defense], so other in the best situation, this vey, Geneva and Chagrin tion geographically, in the opponents. “I actually like playing teams with more players wouldn’t have been good.” Falls. This is one of two middle of the conference “I’m looking forward to them last. It lets you build will get more rest during Although only one divisions in the CVC, each basically. I like playing the Orange game the most. up for the game and makes the game then us, that school has joined, the divi- with eight teams. Orange twice, Chagrin, I was also looking forward it more exciting,” Bialosky is our main weakness,” sions have been realigned, “I think Geneva is a good Wickliffe, and others,” Pe- to the Gilmour game a lot,” said. Orloff shared a simi- Bialosky said. “But our so now Beachwood will addition,” Peters said. ters said. “It won’t have a he said. [Beachwood won lar perspective. strengths include an amaz- frequently play teams they “When you are figuring out huge impact on the teams’ 44-36, against Gilmour.] Aside from the new ing offensive playbook, didn’t face as often in the how to assemble a league, schedules, but there will be “The Geneva game will be schedule, the team is fo- and every guy can step up past. the things you take into some change.” fun, especially because it’s cusing on identifying and fulfill the duties we According to Peters, Au- account include location, We focused on how the our homecoming game,” strengths and weaknesses need them to do.” rora and Kenston were no competitiveness and size realignment would affect Bialosky added. and making improve- The team is currently longer good fits in the con- of the school.” the football team’s sched- Speaking of the Orange ments. 1-8. They close the season ference because of their “Geneva is not a power- ule, which in turn had an game, there is another “One thing that might at rival Orange on Friday, size and both schools’ po- house, but they are decent. impact on their outlook for tweak in this year’s sched- hurt us is the fact that Oct. 30th, at 7 pm. sitions as athletic power- They are around the same this season. ule compared to the past. we have a lot of first year Star Basketball Player Maishe Dailey Makes Prep School Plans

Because Dailey leads recently drafted by the open up my recruitment man with them,” Dailey While some of the top a strong lineup, the Bi- Boston Celtics with the and to develop my body said. “But the advantage is “mid-major” colleges, such son are projected by Prep 16th overall pick in the and game more so I can that you will become more as Buffalo, Northern Iowa, Hoops Ohio writer David 2015 NBA Draft. make a greater impact on developed on and off the Ohio and Robert Morris, Cassilo to hoist the Divi- Clearly, there is a ton of the next level as soon as I court before you arrive at have made offered scholar- sion 3 State Championship potential in prep school, step onto campus,” he con- college.” ships to Maishe, he is hold- Trophy in Columbus at the especially in Dailey’s eyes. tinued. Miller believes it is the ing out, hoping to improve end of March. “The biggest factor that “Maishe has the abil- right decision, and he has his skills. Dailey has decided to went into my decision was ity to play basketball at a very high hopes for Dailey Major schools such as reclassify at the end of whether or not I wanted big time college and this is this season. Purdue, Illinois, and Clem- this year and go to a prep to lose most of the schools the path to get him there,” “Everyone knows he can son have been around to school, in what would have that are recruiting me Miller said. “He will have shoot the ball; and he can see Maishe recently, and been his freshman year in now,” said Dailey, who has the opportunity to go to do that very well,” Miller are interested in his poten- college. received 24 offers since the one of the top prep schools said. “But every college tial. Dailey attempts a shot on So, in a sense, he will be end of his junior season. in the country and con- coach loves his ability to Even more impressive, the court. Photo courtesy of a “13th grader.” “The main thing that tinue to develop as a player handle the ball, make the one of college basketball’s Maishe Dailey. He is following a path went into Maishe’s deci- and get bigger and stron- correct pass, find the open traditional powerhouses, that many other signifi- sion was what is best for ger…which is exactly what man and be a good team- the University of Michi- By Aden Stern cant basketball players in him and his future. This is he needs.” mate. He always makes the gan, has hosted Maishe Social Media Sports Editor his position have taken. the best thing for his devel- A decision like this has best basketball play. He in Ann Arbor for a visit, For example, former opment,” Miller said. a tremendous effect on an doesn’t play selfishly. That although they haven’t of- The Bison basketball Shaker Heights High Maishe was advised by athlete’s career, and needs is why so many colleges fered him. team has a lot to look for- School star Terry Rozier multiple colleges to at- to be carefully considered. want him.” Prep school should only ward to this season, and graduated High School in tend a prep school where For example, what colleges Well, the question ev- increase his chances of 6’6 forward Maishe Dailey 2012, and attended Har- he will be able to improve will stay true to their offers eryone wants to know is heading to one of those big will be a big part of it. grave Military Academy in his already abundant skills, if the athlete gets injured? where Maishe will go for schools. “I’m expecting him to the 2012-13 school year, ultimately improving his Even though it is some- prep school. While Maishe’s reclas- be exactly what he was although he had already game. thing no athlete or fan ever “I don’t know where I’m sification may only benefit for this team last year: the committed to the Univer- “I think I have a great wants to think about, it is a going next year,” Dailey him personally, his hard MVP of the league…” Head sity of Louisville during his skill set and a lot of poten- very real possibility. said. “I’m not going to a work over the summer may Coach Matt Miller said. “… senior season. tial,” Dailey said. “Going to “The disadvantage of prep school for one spe- give Beachwood students someone who cannot only After his prep year, Ro- a prep school will bring a reclassifying are that you cific college, but some col- and fans a season to re- score the ball, but do a lit- zier went on to engrave lot of the potential to life can’t graduate with your leges are recommending a member, along with a state tle bit of everything and do his name among Louisville in that one year I’m there.” friends that you play bas- couple prep schools for me championship banner to it well.” Cardinal legends, and was “I made this decision to ketball with and be a fresh- to go to.” raise when it’s over. Profiles THE BEACHCOMBER 12 BHS Students Pursue Their Passion This issue, The Beachcomber profiles two students who are working toward their future with determination. Reporting by Raquel Wu and Swathi Srinivasan.

Jonathan Mulat Senior, Entrepreneur

“I just didn’t like anything that was out there and I just start- ed making my own stuff. Money is tight and all that, but it’s the actual product that I love the most. The ability to create whatever you want and spread it out to different people is crazy to me and is why I keep doing it.”

“It’s been a long time, but I now work with the right people. I make everything by myself, but from time to time, I’ll do a collab’ with people who I think are on the same wavelength and the same Photo by Bradford Douglas mindstate as me. Many may think that money is the motive in “The Originals Worldwide :byjono is currently a platform the work that I do, but it’s more than that. It’s a new culture that for me to release all my creative ideas and projects. It started as is slowly but surely being created by the youth from around the a clothing brand, but over the years, a lot has changed and it’s world, and I know that I’m going to be a part of it.” evolved as I have done so as well.” “The future is looking good, but you never know. I plan on “It started off as a basic t-shirt company to get my feet wet in striving and just becoming better and better every day. As long as I the industry but has evolved a lot since 2012. Now, it’s shirts to am happy and successful in what I do, then I’m set. I believe things bomber jackets. From the east side of Cleveland to the suburbs of will go in my favor as long as I keep the momentum I’ve created.” Orange County to Thailand, I work through every season of the year and produce things I think are cool and stuff that I would wear.”

Arielle Tindel Junior, Musician

“From a young age, I have always been surrounded by music. I started piano when I was five, but my parents didn’t think I would stick with it. I did, and through playing piano I taught myself oth- er instruments and started playing those as well. Around middle school I realized ‘Whoa I need to do something with my life’!”

“In past years, it’s been a kind of struggle because in piano especially, you get to a certain level where you need to dedicate at least an hour a day to practice, and you’ve got five hours of home- work.”

“I think music is a great way to connect to other people. In reading, for example, not everyone will understand everything, but if you hear blues or something, you automatically get the feel- ing and I think that’s really special.”

“A lot of my music is based on personal experiences, espe- cially recently since my writing has become very honest and kind of obvious, I guess. I think being honest in your writing is really important.”

Photo courtesy of Chad Tindel “I definitely want to go to college to study songwriting and the music business, and then I hope to be a songwriter. I catego- “I will be recording a single! I finally have enough money to do rize myself as singer-songwriter and acoustic.” that, and I’m hoping that will be out before winter break.”