Drumbeat is Copley High School's newspaper organization. The journalism class is a 10-12 grade class which teaches students about journalism law and ethics, design, writing, interviewing, publication, advertising, and many other topics!
Lando! We are so extremely proud of you and all of your accomplishments! We cannot wait to see where life takes you! Go Bearcats!!!
Love, Mom, Dad, Belle & Gage
Congratulations to our beautiful Scarlett! We are beaming with pride and so excited to see where the journey takes you.Keep swinging for the fences – and we’ll always be your biggest fans!
Love, Mom & Dad
Jackson, your smile is your superpower. Continue to use it to show the world the amazing heart and soul that lives in you.
We love you,
Dad, Mom, Olivia & Audrey
I closed my eyes for but a moment and suddenly a woman stood where a girl used to be. You have given me so many reasons to be proud of the woman you have become.
Congratulations Timia!
Class of 2025
I love you the most, Mom!
Cameron, whoo-hoo you have made it! Your family and I are so very proud of you! Keep shining!
Love always,
Mom, Cali & family
We are so proud of the beautiful, smart, talented young woman you have become. You have accomplished so much and we cannot wait to see what the future has in store for you. You are going to do great things and remember Dad is always with you!!
We love you!! Go Buckeyes!!
Love, Mom, Zach & Alex
Sloane, we are so proud of you and can’t wait to watch you succeed and start to pay your own bills.
We love you,
Mom & Dad
Kirby, we are so proud of you and love you so much. We cannot wait to see what your future holds.
Love, Mom & Dad
Congratulations on another achievement! Facing each challenge with grace and courage, you bring hard work and dedication to every task that confronts you. When opportunity shows up, tools in hand, you're unafraid to get dirt under your fingernails and see the task through. As you build to the next level with plans developed in Faith, we could not be more proud of you. Know that while we breathe, you have our prayers and we're cheering you on!
Love Dad, Mom, James & Samantha
How did the time pass so quickly?
Congratulations, Maria. You continue to make us proud.
Love,
Dad & Alexa,
Mom, Christina & Paulinda
We are so proud of you Angelique! Sky is the limit, Babygirl!
Love, Mom & Dad
Congratulations on your high school graduation! We are so very proud of you and all that you have accomplished in academics, athletics and extracurricular activities! We believe in you and know you will succeed in whatever you set your mind to! We love you!
Love, Dad, Mom & Peyton
Behind you, all your memories.
Before you, all your dreams.
Around you, all who love you.
Within you, all you need.
Love, Mom, Dad & Emily
Congratulations Lexi! We are so proud of you and excited to see what your future holds! Good luck at BGSU - we can’t wait to see you in the Falcon Marching Band next year!
Love, Mom, Dad, Jill, Alli, Mackie & Milo
Congratulations Aedin! We are all so proud of you and your hard work throughout your school years. You are an excellent student, daughter and sister. We all love you so much and can’t wait to see what your future holds!
Love, Dad, Mom, Bethel & Nate
Congratulations Sapphire on your graduation, you have achieved a great milestone in your life, and we are so proud of you!
Jason Binkley / May 1, 2025
Yasmeen Al-Maflehi / May 1, 2025
Caleb Wisniewski / May 1, 2025
District releases next year's cell phone policy
Jason Binkley / May 1, 2025
Yasmeen Al-Maflehi / February 12, 2025
Yasmeen Al-Maflehi / February 12, 2025
Caleb Wisniewski / November 1, 2024
Yasmeen Al-Maflehi / November 1, 2024
Drumbeat Staff / November 1, 2024
Jordyn Cordy, Lily Gerenda, Nyla Lackey & Caleb Wisniewski / May 1, 2025
Ani Manukian / February 12, 2025
Heed thy elders, young grasshoppers
Jason Binkley & Aminah Crocker / February 12, 2025
Jordyn Cordy / November 1, 2024
Lily Gerenda / November 1, 2024
Sloane Haddad / May 1, 2025
Drumbeat reviews 2025's award-winning books
Yasmeen Al-Maflehi, Jordyn Cordy & Nyla Lackey / May 1, 2025
Nyla Lackey / February 12, 2025
Ranking required reads rebuttal
Jason Binkley / February 12, 2025
It's elementary, my dear Watson
Sloane Haddad / November 1, 2024
Jason Binkley / November 1, 2024
Yasmeen Al-Maflehi / November 1, 2024
Ani Manukian / May 1, 2025
When is it too late to try out for a sport?
Ani Manukian / May 1, 2025
Marko Stankovic / February 12, 2025
Marko Stankovic / November 1, 2024
Ani Manukian / November 1, 2024
Maria Kramer / May 1, 2025
Jordyn Cordy / May 1, 2025
Aminah Crocker / May 1, 2025
Caleb Wisniewski / May 1, 2025
Marko Stankovic / February 12, 2025
Maria Kramer / February 12, 2025
Caleb Wisniewski / November 1, 2024
Aminah Crocker / November 1, 2024
Heritage and Heartbeat #1: Embracing my roots
Yasmeen Al-Maflehi / November 1, 2024
Heritage and Heartbeat #2: Synecdoche and sonder
Yasmeen Al-Maflehi / February 12, 2025
Heritage and Heartbeat #3: Serendipity in my storm
Yasmeen Al-Maflehi / May 1, 2025
Marko Stankovic / November 1, 2024
Marko Stankovic / February 12, 2025
Red Zone #3: What comes next...
Marko Stankovic / May 1, 2025
Dear LJ #1: Languishing in love
Jordyn Cordy & Lily Gerenda / November 1, 2024
Dear LJ #2: How do I prevent someone from going down the wrong path?
Jordyn Cordy & Lily Gerenda / February 12, 2025
Dear LJ #3: How do I pick a direction in life?
Jordyn Cordy & Lily Gerenda / May 1, 2025
Plate vs. Plate #1: Waiter, there's a hair in my alfredo
Ani Manukian & Sloane Haddad / November 1, 2024
Plate vs. Plate #2: Hot hibachi showdown
Ani Manukian & Sloane Haddad / February 12, 2025
Plate vs. Plate #3: A tale of two chicken sandwiches
Ani Manukian & Sloane Haddad / May 1, 2025
COPLEY HIGH SCHOOL DRUMBEAT
Lily Gerenda - Editor in Chief, Layout Editor, Digital Editor
Ethan Trujillo- Photography Editor
Rhalachi Childs - Digital Editor
Jonathan Gary - Digital Editor
Isabella Bosley - Sports Editor
Rainy Martin - Copy Editor
Rachel Sutphin - Entertainment Editor
Chris'tion Brown -- Entertainment Editor
Shannon Rote - Staff Advisor
Contact:
Copley High School Drumbeat
3807 Ridgewood Rd.
Copley, Ohio 44321
shannon.rote@copley-fairlawn.org
Staff Policy
The Drumbeat, Copley High School's student newspaper, is an open forum. Any opinions expressed are those of the author or speaker, and not necessarily those of this newspaper, its staff, Copley High School or the administration.