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Bella S. '26

Bella S. ’26, ‘Tangy Today Producer / Online Editor-in-chief / Beacon PR Manager

Meet the Editor

Bella is a senior and the editor-in-chief of the Online Beacon. She is also a co-exclusive producer for ‘Tangy Today and publicity head for the Beacon Print. You can read her column, Nerd Out, monthly in the Beacon. and her weekly column on the site called Turn It Up With Bella. 

She has won multiple awards throughout her high school journalism career. Taking home two superior awards and numerous honorable mentions and excellences.

Outside of journalism, Bella is the student body president and an actress in theater. 

She plans on studying broadcast and news information. She hopes to become a news producer in New England after graduating from college. 

Fun Facts!

Hobbies – Reading, watching a superhero movie, or hanging out with her dog.

Go-To Snack – Cheez-its and an energy drink. 

Favorite Movie – “Superman (2025)” and “Mamma Mia!”

Favorite Artist – Lizzy McAlpine, Benson Boone, and Renee Rapp

Character she relates to – Louis Lane

 

I’m as human as anyone. I love, I get scared. I wake up every morning and despite not knowing what to do, I put one foot in front of the other and I try to make the best choices I can. I screw up all the time, but that is being human. And that’s my greatest strength                    – Superman

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The dancers end the show in their final poses. Soloist, Ari Ries stands above them in victory. 
(Permission to print Ari Ries)

Keynotes Dance to Grand Champion Victory

Bella S. ’26, Writer February 8, 2026

The Keynotes started the season off with a bang as they took home best vocals, choreography, show concepts, costumes, bass soloist, and overall champions at Marion Harding Singsational this past weekend....

Jasmine Jones ‘26 and Evie Hawk ‘26 work their assignment. The class's current unit is about hair and fiber.

How to: Plan your senior schedule

Bella S. ’26, Writer January 21, 2026

Senior year is full of memories and final moments; however, it’s also full of busy days and college applications. Therefore, it is important to balance your senior year with fun and easy courses. From...

Telluride, a small ski town in Colorado covered in snow. I popular holiday location for it's snow and winter spirit.

[Photo] Holiday Activities

Mya R., Designer December 7, 2025

Telluride, a small ski town in Colorado covered in snow. I popular holiday location for it's snow and winter spirit.

"Clue" leads practice one of their bits.

Theatre rehearses “CLUE”

Bella S. ’26, Writer October 7, 2025

"CLUE: Onstage" will be performed by the OHS theater troop on Oct. 9, Oct. 11, and Oct. 12. The show features loud gasps, comedic moments, and the perfect who-done-it mystery. The cast and crew spend...

Letter From The Editor - Summer 2025

Letter From The Editor – Summer 2025

Bella S. ’26, Writer August 1, 2025

Dear Readers, Welcome to our new monthly newsletter published on the Online Beacon website. Our goal is to keep readers informed on journalism and how to support our programs.  Over the last couple...

Olentangy Logo

Back to school season arrives

Bella S. ’26, Writer July 27, 2025
Olentangy heads back to school on Aug 20. With school on the minds of students and parents, here are the dates, information and events ‘Tangy members need to know. 
Grace Nelson shows balances in daily life

Grace Nelson shows balances in daily life

Bella S. ’26, Writer March 17, 2025

Senior Grace Nelson is a marketing genius, and she is only in high school. With multiple DECA awards and being a manager of social medias, Nelson has a history of excellence in advertising.  “I started...

2024 films are honored at the 97th Oscars

2024 films are honored at the 97th Oscars

Bella S. ’26, Writer March 9, 2025

On March 2, Hollywood’s biggest stars sat in the Dolby Theatre to witness the 97th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars. From actors to costume designers, all were honored at the show hosted by former...

Number 44: A full circle moment

Number 44: A full circle moment

Bella S. ’26, Writer March 7, 2025

Boys Basketball team manager, Noah “Sully” Sullivan became a school sensation after he scored from the three-point line on Senior Night. Even though he is not a player, the team had Sullivan jump in...

Captain America: a new Marvel disaster

Captain America: a new Marvel disaster

Bella S. ’26, Writer February 27, 2025

On Feb. 14, Marvel released its newest flop, Captain America: A Brave New World. After the original Captain America’s scored 90% on Rotten Tomato, this film scored a 50%. With trash CGI and a terrible...

The She-notes perform “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor. Dressed brightly in pink and gold, the girls receive applause from the crowd.

Show choirs boogie their way to runner-up

Bella S. ’26, Writer February 4, 2025

The Keynotes and She-notes have started their competition season for 2025. The Keynotes went from being awarded sixth place to first runner-up in the large mixed group category, and the She-notes went...

Project Pan sweeps TikTok

[Video] Project Pan sweeps TikTok

Bella S. ’26, Writer/Producer January 30, 2025

As we move into 2025, new trends appear in the algorithm. The new one to consume us is Project Pan. The goal of this trend is to use all of your products before purchases of new products. While this trend...

“Wicked” defies expectations

“Wicked” defies expectations

Bella S. ’26, Writer December 12, 2024

Over two decades after the Broadway musical “Wicked” opened, director Jon M. Chu released “Wicked” the movie. With a star-studded cast and famous director people had high expectations of the movie,...

Taylor Worthington inspires student body

Taylor Worthington inspires student body

Bella S. ’26, Writer November 13, 2024

Taylor Worthington is a senior high school student with a love for her community. Known for being the most decked out for spirit weeks and always ready to give a hand, Worthington helps make the OHS community...

State and district-wide bans limit students

State and district-wide bans limit students

Bella S. ’26, Writer November 4, 2024

At the start of the year, students were hit with the rule of phone jails, which forced them to separate from their personal property. But now Ohio has come after our education. As of Oct. 24, 2024, multiple...

Gypsy Rose and the love of drama

Gypsy Rose and the love of drama

Bella S. ’26, Writer October 29, 2024

From a criminal to an icon, to a nobody, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard was freed on parole on Dec. 28, 2023. After being charged with second-degree murder of her mother, Blanchard was in prison for over a decade...

“Puffs” take the stage this October

“Puffs” take the stage this October

Bella S. ’26, Writer September 30, 2024

While we move into fall, Performing Arts will start to have their concerts and performances. On October 11th, 12th, and 13th, they will perform "Puffs! Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain...

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