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Thirteen members of Brighton High School's Media Publications program attended the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association's 2025 Fall Conference on Oct. 8, 2025, where they had the opportunity to attend journalism panels and bond as a class.
Capturing the moment: BHS’s Media Publications program honors National Yearbook Week
While high school students don't always enjoy taking standardized tests, many juniors at Brighton High School expressed appreciation for the opportunity to prepare for the SAT with the PSAT.
‘Really helpful’: Juniors reflect on experience taking PSAT
Representatives from the Carl Nagy Foundation disseminate information on mental health and suicide prevention on Sept. 30, 2025.
BHS hosts resource fair to support suicide prevention awareness and student mental health
Brighton High School choir students have fun while preparing for A Cappella Camp on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2025.
Singing ‘loud and proud’: BHS A Cappella Camp inspires young singers
Senior Leadership students Erik DeKeyser, Elle Robinson, Sophia Tepper and Maya Bjedov pose for a picture while helping with the "pie-in-the-face" station at lunch.
Leadership students expand Pink Week’s efforts and impact
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
Pictured above, junior Benny Booth was one of several varsity boys soccer players to earn the "Man of the Match" distinction this season, an honor bestowed upon the players with the best performances.
What does it take to be ‘Man of the Match’?
Senior Joselynn Musolf placed ninth and tenth place in her events at regionals.
‘Grateful for the memories’: BHS equestrian team concludes successful season at regionals
The Brighton High School JV girls field hockey team convenes after a game.
BHS JV field hockey team convenes first season as official MHSAA sport with 6-3-3 record
Brighton girls swim and dive seniors Ava Thelander, Lily Storey, Josie Libler, Ava Sventickas and Maggie Burchfield pose in the water following their senior night ceremony on Oct. 16, 2025.
BHS girls swim and dive celebrates senior night with 114-70 win over Hartland
Brighton High School's junior varsity pom team performs at the junior varsity football game against Plymouth High School on Oct. 2, 2025.
JV pom team ‘worked really hard’ to create polished halftime performance
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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
With fall entering full swing, three seniors reflect on their favorite seasonal trends and traditions.
We asked three seniors: What does fall mean to you?
On Oct. 1, 2025, the United States government entered a shutdown, posing potential implications for Brighton High School and the Brighton community. (Photo from Unsplash)
What does the US government shutdown mean for the Brighton community?
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

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Gavin Hoeh

Gavin Hoeh, Student Life Editor

Gavin is a junior; this is his second year as a writer for the BHS Times and his first year on the yearbook. He participates in Chamber Orchestra, Philosophy Club, Model UN, and Musical. He works as a food runner for a local restaurant while also enjoying riding horses, baking, gaming, and curating playlists.

All content by Gavin Hoeh
The Brighton High School JV girls field hockey team convenes after a game.

BHS JV field hockey team convenes first season as official MHSAA sport with 6-3-3 record

Gavin Hoeh, Student Life and Academics Editor
October 22, 2025
Madison Krugh is the first Brighton High School student to participate in the Equestrians with Disabilities program.

Equestrians with Disabilities program allows Brighton student to participate on 2025 equestrian team

Gavin Hoeh, Student Life and Academics Editor
October 21, 2025
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?

Gavin Hoeh and Nimrie Ramsdell
September 29, 2025
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

Gavin Hoeh, Student Life and Academics Editor
September 28, 2025
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

Gavin Hoeh, Staff Reporter
May 28, 2025
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

Gavin Hoeh, Staff Reporter
May 27, 2025
New to Brighton High School, the Sierra Club hopes to educate students about the environment and inspire them to take action to preserve it.

The Sierra Club aims to educate students about environmentalism

Gavin Hoeh, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2025
Between the rise of social media and decreased rigor in the classroom, the watered-down role reading now plays jeopardizes students' ability to develop key communication and critical thinking skills.

Opinion: A decline in reading puts Gen Z in danger

Gavin Hoeh, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2025
Dr. Irene Butter shares her experience in the Holocaust with the freshman class to wrap up a ninth-grade English unit on the book "Night" by Elie Wiesel.

A survivor’s warning on being a bystander: Dr. Butter shares her story

Gavin Hoeh, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2025
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

Gavin Hoeh, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2024
A shifted scheduling timeline has stirred controversy among students and staff at BHS.

Why December? And all you need to know about the scheduling change

Gavin Hoeh, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2024
Gleaners Food Drive raises over $27,000

Gleaners Food Drive raises over $27,000

Gavin Hoeh, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2024
Thrown into the year late, Mrs. Reichhold hopes to create a home for her students at Brighton High School.

New English teacher on the block: Introducing Mrs. Reichhold

Gavin Hoeh, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2024
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