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Senior Josh Bahar leads Garden Club in constructing a new green space 
April 30. (Photo by Wendy Wasserstrom)

Senior cultivates Garden Club for future members

May 17, 2022

Orange day-lily. Rose of Sharon. English ivy. All of these beautiful, eye-catching plants can be found adorning numerous homes throughout Bexley. However, aside from their beauty and prevalence, each...

Franklin County therapy dogs visit high school to promote mental well-being

April 18, 2022

Officers and therapy dogs from the Franklin County Therapy Dog Program visited the high school March 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to promote wellness within the school community. High school counselor...

Swim teams compete in the state meet after record-breaking season

March 22, 2022

The swim teams competed in the state meet Feb. 24-26 at the Canton Hall of Fame Aquatic Center with the girls and boys finishing 16th and 29th, respectively. Six swimmers qualified for the state meet...

More than students: high schoolers find their forte in music

March 22, 2022

“Do you have a passion for something in life?” Many teenagers struggle to answer that question, remaining more focused on academics, friends and family rather than pursuing an activity they genuinely...

Montrose 'digs deep' into history, celebrates centennial

Montrose ‘digs deep’ into history, celebrates centennial

February 23, 2022

When taking a drive down Main Street in Bexley, there is one property that stands out against the quaint shops and restaurants lining the road. With its sprawling front lawn and towering sandstone columns,...

Students find ways to celebrate holidays on school days

December 9, 2021

It is your holiday season, but there are no lights strung up around your town. No music relevant to your holiday plays in department stores or coffee shops. Your extended family cannot come visit because...

Suicide prevention program being introduced to students with hopes of improving well-being

November 17, 2021

The high school is implementing a new suicide prevention program beginning in the second semester named Hope Squad, where students in each grade will nominate peers to be intermediaries between the counseling...

Panorama Survey aims to enhance high school learning environment

November 17, 2021

Bexley High School students took the Panorama Survey in late October during their study hall periods to measure student perceptions of the school environment. Assistant Principal Craig McMillen said that...

Boys soccer team ends season in district semi finals matchup

Boys soccer team ends season in district semi finals matchup

November 17, 2021

After earning the top seed in the district, the boys soccer team fell to Granville 1-0 in the district semifinal Oct. 24. The Lions finished with a 10-4-4 record and won their first league title since...

Senior Claire MacDonald stands beside the sign at St. Alban's Episcopal Church. (Photo by Katie Jude)

Episcopal church welcomes newcomers, returners with open arms

October 25, 2021

The sweet melody of a church organ floated out of the St. Alban’s Episcopal Church’s doors on the morning of Sunday Sept. 26, propped wide open to welcome both regular attendees and newcomers. There...

Senior Juliette Garcia stands outside of the East Broad Islamic Center. (Photo by Juliette Garcia)

Mosque welcomes all to experience Muslim prayer

October 25, 2021

  As I entered the Islamic Center on East Broad Street to experience a Muslim service for the first time, I instantly felt overcome by an accepting and kind energy. I was welcomed by Imam Shabaan...

High school implements free meal program

High school implements free meal program

October 6, 2021

The school district has adopted a meal program providing free meals to students as they return to all-in schooling. Food service director Julianna Carvi explained that under the National School Lunch...

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