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Senior Delania Maschke (upper left) and senior Kendall Eisinger (upper right) play euchre with junior Samantha Burns and Mr. Kevin McMahon at a Euchre Club meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11.
Why join? After-school club meetings gain traction
The seniors on Brighton High School's boys cross country team pose for a group photo on Tuesday, Sept. 16.
‘One of the best communities in the school’: Brighton cross country teams celebrate seniors after victory against Plymouth
From April 26 to 30, several members of Brighton's DECA team traveled to Orlando, Florida, for the International Career Development Conference.
BHS students travel to DECA ICDC to develop business skills and compete on an international level
The BHS Times takes home six awards in 2025 MIPA Individual Category competition
The BHS Times takes home six awards in 2025 MIPA Individual Category competition
Mr. Moore, an economics and history teacher at Brighton High School, was recently honored as the Teacher of the Year by the American Legion.
Brighton’s Mr. Moore honored with American Legion Teacher of the Year Award
Brighton High School band director Joseph Swinkey leads the Brighton bands through their final concert of the 2024 season.
Brighton bands end 2024 concert season with holiday performance
Together with the Maltby choir and choir alumni, seniors were honored at the holiday performance.
BHS, Maltby, and alumni choir members come together for holiday performance
Tyler Atkin steps into the shoes of Robin Hood for a production of "The Somewhat True Story of Robin Hood," put on by BHS Dramatic Arts.
“The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” is brought to life by BHS Dramatic Arts
From Sept. 19-21, 2025, Brighton held its second annual "Destination Stars Hollow" event, both generating controversy and garnering praise from attendees and onlookers.
Opposing Sides: Control the crowds or support the turnout?
The new advisory schedule has thrown many students for a loop, with some arguing for the return of the previous schedule.
Opinion: The new advisory schedule needs to go
Amidst an increasing focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum, students and administrators can't turn their backs on the skills and content the humanities have to offer.
Opinion: STEM is taking over our schools
When it comes to supporting charitable causes, money—especially when it comes to constant fundraisers—may not be the best way to contribute.
Opinion: School fundraisers are getting out of hand
While many students at Brighton High School are used to ending the year with exams, some feel that the final days would be better spent as field days.
Opposing Sides: The Final Stretch
Brighton High School's girls swim and dive team takes on Novi High School on Sept. 18, 2025.
BHS girls swim and dive takes on Novi in ‘one of the most important meets of the year’
Senior defensive lineman Mason Grove (left) and junior defensive end Sullivan Haas (right) wear pink jerseys commemorating love ones who have battled cancer.
A win for a cure: ‘Pink out’ football game concludes Pink Week fundraiser
Junior middle blocker Cynthia Ockerman hits a ball across the net for a kill at a Sept. 23, 2025 game against Northville High School.
‘No limits’: BHS volleyball program honors cancer survivors, including teammate
The seniors on Brighton High School's boys cross country team pose for a group photo on Tuesday, Sept. 16.
‘One of the best communities in the school’: Brighton cross country teams celebrate seniors after victory against Plymouth
Brighton High School's varsity girls field hockey teams celebrates after securing their first win as a sport recognized by the MHSAA on Monday, Sept. 8.
‘One family, earn it’: Brighton varsity girls field hockey seals their first win as an official MHSAA team
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With Brighton High School administration implementing changes in the scheduling timeline, students are conflicted about how to feel.
Opposing Sides: The Scheduling Controversy
Students are divided about whether Christmas festivities should begin before or after Thanksgiving.
Opposing Sides: Ho, Ho, No
TikTok trends like the "Chromebook challenge" reflect an increasingly dangerous face of social media, representing a modern age of teenage rebellion.
A new age of teenage rebellion: Explaining the rise of destructive social media trends
The SAT is often perceived as stressful by the students who have to take it, but teachers and administrators often advice to prepare for it.
Administrators and teachers offer advice for upcoming SAT
Norovirus, a highly contagious virus that produces acute gastroenteritis, has witnessed a peak in cases in Michigan in 2024 and 2025.
Norovirus is in the air—here’s how to stay safe
Brighton High School Spanish teacher Mr. McMahon has gained a reputation for his ability to accurately predict weather patterns and snow days.
BHS’s ‘weatherman’: Mr. McMahon’s reputation for predicting snow days persists
While some view skipping school as an opportunity to relax and recharge, others recognize the stress it puts on the students and administration.
Skipping school: Needed relief or unnecessary burden?

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Ella Persyn

Ella Persyn, Staff Reporter

Ella is a senior, and this year is her first year being a part of The BHS Times. She is the president of the senior class and is also a part of Leadership, Civic Leaders of America, The Sierra Club, and NHS. Outside of school, she works two jobs, volunteers regularly for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and enjoys doing yoga and having dinner with her family. 

All content by Ella Persyn
Senior Olive Mejia hugs her mom, Julie Mejia, after shaving her head in support of Pink Week's mission to honor those battling breast cancer.

[Photo] A win for a cure: ‘Pink out’ football game concludes Pink Week fundraiser

Marley Simpson and Olivia Jagst
October 3, 2025
Veterans salute the American flag during Veterans Appreciation Night on Friday, Sept. 19.

‘Good to be able to serve’: Veterans reflect on their experience serving the country

Zofia Zak and Ella Persyn
September 30, 2025
Senior Delania Maschke (upper left) and senior Kendall Eisinger (upper right) play euchre with junior Samantha Burns and Mr. Kevin McMahon at a Euchre Club meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11.

Why join? After-school club meetings gain traction

Ella Persyn and Malakai Kilduff
September 30, 2025
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