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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
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
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?

BHS Times

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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
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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