Hello!
I have some exciting news for the fashion gurus reading. As some of you who know me, I love makeup. I love the art and beauty about it and I also love how makeup is a way to express yourself. Whether it be a smokey eye, or natural glam, I love creating diverse looks.
My close friend, Alexis, loves fashion. She has an eye when it comes to a chic look. She’s always keeping up with today’s trends as well as setting her own. Not to mention, she is thrifty when it comes to her wardrobe. From casual to glam, Alexis always looks like a million.
Our love for beauty and style and the power of social media has helped us create our own personal instagram account Honey Bee Beauty and Style. Honey Bee Beauty and style is an inside look on my makeup must haves, and Alexis’s fashion finds. We post reviews, looks, tutorials, deals and steals, and advise on our account. We made this for our friends, family, peers, community, just about anyone who is into getting a good beauty steal. We are also honest, we wouldn’t suggest using anything that we wouldn’t want to use on a daily basis.
Although we are just starting off, our passion for Beauty and Style gives us hope of reaching an audience much larger. We hope you would give us a follow on instagram, and possibly soon our blog and YouTube channel.
-@honeybeebeautyandstyle
-Honey Bee Beauty and Style
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Phantom!
The new year has started and so has the musical practices. This year, Beaver Local is taking on the longest running Broadway show, the mother of all musicals, the one and only, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera. Casting is complete and the amount of talent is unbelievable. With over 30 students cut, this 60 person production will be one for the books. You will be seeing some familiar faces such as Christine Daae the shy yet talented argenue who will be played by Madeleine Schreffler with Andrea Trotter as the understudy. (Previously known as Sandy and Jan from last years production of Grease) The Phantom will be played by the talented Jeremy Balmenti who will be debuting his deep astounding vocal abilities. Raoul will also bring a new face, Roc Worth, who will play the love-stricken man who fights for Christine’s love till the end. Carlotta, the dramatic, loud, operatic prima donna will be played by Abigail Monte who was previously known as Cha Cha from last years Grease and her funny clumsy yet talented love, Piangi, will be played by Grant Hall or previously known as Johnny Cassino From Grease. These are just a few of the talented parts of the production. Alexa Schwerha, our student director, is Hamilton and Gabbert’s right hand and will be working around the clock to make sure that the Phantoms mic is on, down to the last candle has been lit. Details are the key in this production and every member must put in 100% to make sure the production is perfect. The dates of this show are Friday, March 16th at 7pm, Saturday the 17th at 7pm, and Sunday the 18th at 2pm. pre-sale tickets will go on sale before we know it. We hope to see you there!
Here’s to the Friday Night Lights
This one is for the players who will soon be putting on their pads, jersey and helmets for the last time. For the boys who will be playing the game they love for the last time, on the field they have grown up on. This one is for the boys who will look up at the scoreboard one last time and think of the plays, tackles, wins, losses, away games, home games, locker rooms, the team, coaches, and cleats. This is for the coaches who will give their last locker room speech to the group of young men who won’t be there to represent the team anymore. Here’s to the sound of the last whistle blow. Here’s to the underclassmen who will take those old numbers our boys used to wear. This one is for the Friday night lights. This one is for the girls who dedicate their Friday nights cheering for the boys. For the girls who have been cheering together since Little Beavers. Here’s to the girls who will put in their bow one last time and call their very last cheer. Here’s to the girls who will take one last picture with the squad, put on their uniform for the last time, and do their dance at halftime just one more time. This one’s for the coach who’s more like a friend. Here’s to the students who will play the national anthem one last time. To the students who will perform their last half time, play their last measure, and warm up their instrument just one last time. Here’s to the color guard girls who will twirl their flag one last time. Here’s to the last time they will put on red lipstick and dance with the band one last time. Here’s to the kids in the student section who will call “give me a B” just one more time. Who will dress for the theme one last time. Here’s to running the field and trips to the concession stand for the last time. Here’s to the memories, cheers, wins, losses, bonds, spirit and pride that will always hold a special place in our hearts. Here is to our Friday nights. Here is to the team, to the cheerleaders, to the band, the color guard, the fans in the stands and the game that has united our small town. Here is to the last times, here’s to new beginnings.
Here is to the seniors. Here’s to the memories. Here’s to the class of 18.
Beavers get spooky?
Hello Beavers! Today is October 31st or what most people refer to, Halloween! For some people, Halloween is their favorite time of the year. The costumes, the candy, the scares and the spooks never get old. Today I’ve seen some hippies, cats, nurses, some senior citizens, some fruit, a witch, a camel and even a dragon! On the other hand, Halloween is “so last year” and not cool to dress up according to others. I, being 18 years of age, have no problem dressing up and letting my inner child out. I wanted to look into the opinions of others to see what they thought about dressing up as a senior in high school. I went around to random people in the highschool and asked the simple question “do you think people reach a point where they’re “too old” to dress up for Halloween?” Here’s what I got back.
Alexis, senior – “Never! There’s no age limit on Halloween!”
Timothy, senior – “Yes. I think you should stop once you get in Highschool. Halloween is for little kids.”
Brooke, sophomore – “I don’t dress up anymore, but that doesn’t mean other people my age can’t!”
Barrett guidance counselor- “You’re never too old!” *while putting her costume on*
Jacob junior – “Halloween is for little kids. It’s time to grow up.”
To me, the results were as expected. A mixture to both sides. As for me, I will continue to wear a costume any chance I get. You don’t always have to follow a crowd, if you want to dress up and it makes you happy, go for it!
Cheerleaders Prepare for Pink Ribbon Cheer Competition
Hello, again fellow Beavers!
It’s October! Which means pink, pink, pink! Much excitement has been happening here at BL. While the football team has all been working hard on the field, chucking through victory, the cheerleaders are working hard for the annual Pink Ribbon Cheer Competition! Once a year, during the month of October the cheerleaders practice competing in the friendly competition, healed in the Youngstown State University gymnasium. Over 30 different teams from all over come to participate. Not only do we perform our routine, there is a jump off, tumble off, and senior walk. There is also a silent auction, concession stand, and apparel sale! All through the year, the cheerleaders cheer on the football and basketball team. We decorate the locker room before every game, throw t-shirts, engage with the student section and fans, and do lots of community service. We hope we get the same support on October 22nd at 11am for this annual cheer competition!
Appleseed Experience
Hello, Beaver readers and friends!
Abby here, and I am going to share my Johnny Appleseed experience with you. If you’re not familiar with the Johnny Appleseed queens and their duties, I’m going to give a brief summary of what we do.
To begin, I’d like to say up until a month ago, I had absolutely no idea what the Johnny Appleseed festival even was. Here is what I have learned and done within the past month.
So first, when you get past the interviews, crowning and informative dinners, you’re officially on the court. You have a full year that is considered your “rein”. Now, some things you will get while in rein include the free lunches, free breakfast, flowers, crowns, sashes, gift baskets, pins, parade rides, newspaper “photo shoots”, road trips, and you might even get on tv a few times. There’s much much more, but to be honest, there’s something even better. It’s great, don’t get me wrong, but while you’re on the court the best thing you could get is the satisfaction of working with others, serving the community, and making a difference. For example, the court has decided that this year, we will visit hospitals and interact with the children, read to young kids in elementary school, attend serving food once a month at the Lisbon, Presbyterian Church, volunteer at donation stations, and more. We’d like to reach out and help the community in as many ways as possible. Getting involved with the children is our goal and our purpose. Meeting new people and making some little girls day is the best feeling. You will also make lifelong friends along the way and create a bond. I have already become so close with Sam and Becky, the other court members.
Johnny Appleseed has also opened many doors for me already. Because of this, I am honored to have the chance to meet YSU president, Mr, Jim Tressel next week. I’ve got to work on scholarship opportunities, and it’s helped me develop and improve important qualities within myself such as responsibility, honor, and trust.
All in all, I would love to see more girls involved with the Johnny Appleseed Court and would love to answer any further questions. I am thankful for this opportunity and can’t wait to see what this year has in store.