BRECKSVILLE, Ohio – Brecksville-Broadview Heights Robotics once again proved its prowess on the global stage, sending seven high school teams and one middle school team to the prestigious VEX Robotics World Championship held in Dallas, Texas earlier this month.
A total of 37 BBH high school students represented their district among 833 elite teams competing across 10 divisions. This marks the second time in three years that BBH Robotics has sent more teams to the World Championship than any other single organization.
High school team 2011B (Biohazard) emerged as division champions for the second consecutive year, securing a spot in the World Bracket. Although they were eliminated in the first round by the eventual world champions, their performance reaffirmed BBH’s place among the best.
Teammates 2011D (Dopamine) and 2011K (Kinetic) also made their mark by earning Division Finalist honors. Meanwhile, teams A (Apex), C (Cacaesthesia Cholecystectomy), E (E-lit-erit), and J (Jester) turned in strong performances with mixed results across their respective divisions.
From May 9–11, BBH’s middle school team 2011Y (Yellow Jackets) competed against 488 teams across six divisions. The team secured the #8 seed in their division and advanced to the quarterfinals, where they were narrowly defeated by the top-seeded team.
The Sons of the American Legion Post #196 generous donation helped the BBH Robotics teams travel to the VEX Robotics World Championship.
Left to right – American Legion – Gabby Rowan, Dave Raab, Tony Borrelli (with the Legion), Craig Kowatch (Robotics coach), Nathan Sutton and Collin BoroshBBH High School
BBH Robotics extends heartfelt gratitude to its sponsors, parents, administrators, and supporters, including the Sons of the American Legion Post #196, whose generous last-minute donation helped make the Dallas trip possible.
With the 2024–2025 season now concluded and the new VEX challenge, Push Back, unveiled, BBH Robotics is already preparing for next year. The organization continues to foster innovation, teamwork, and engineering excellence among its dedicated students.
To view videos and updates from the World Championship, visit the 2011 Robotics YouTube channel. For sponsorship opportunities or upcoming events, check out the BBH Robotics Boosters site.
Community band and chorus: Music lovers are in for a treat as the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Community Band (Conductor Patricia Nemitz) and Community Chorus (Director Nancy Stokes) present joint summer concerts on June 2 and June 9.
The concerts will begin at 7 p.m. on June 2 at the Brecksville Human Services Center, located at 2 Community Dr. and June 9 at the Broadview Heights Recreation Center, 9543 Broadview Rd.
These lively events promise an enjoyable night of music suitable for all ages. Admission is free, but attendees are encouraged to call the Center at 440-526-2499 in advance to help organizers estimate attendance.
Career week: North Royalton Elementary School soared into the future as Career Week 2025 took place from May 5-9. The week was filled with exciting, hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and introduce students to the wide world of career possibilities.
Monday began with cozy pajamas and big dreams, as students enjoyed a special assembly hosted by the Humane Society, offering a glimpse into careers that focus on compassion and care for animals.
Wednesday featured Vehicle Day, where students got up close to a variety of career-related vehicles brought in by community partners. From emergency vehicles and construction trucks to service and utility vehicles, students had the chance to explore how different tools and machines are used in real-world jobs.
Thursday featured a career exploration station event in the gymnasium exclusively for fourth-grade students. This interactive experience allowed students to explore various professions through hands-on activities and demonstrations.
The week concluded on Friday with Career Dress-Up Day, when students came to school dressed as their dream job—whether that be a doctor, artist, astronaut, or engineer.
All activities were organized under the leadership of Jill Larson, Career Specialist at the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, and reflected a shared commitment between school and community to help students dream big and plan boldly for their futures.
Summer concerts: Who is ready for warm summer nights filled with music, family and friends? Broadview Heights has released its “Nights in the Heights & Thrills in the Hills” summer concert schedule, and there is something coming for everyone.
Go to https://www.broadview-heights.org/1755/Summer-Concerts to see the schedule for this year, and check out the Facebook events page for details like what food trucks will be at the shows.
Concerts are at two areas this year: Broadview Heights Amphitheater, 9543 Broadview Rd., Broadview Heights and Seven Hills Summitview Pavilion, 7523 Summitview Dr., Seven Hills. Check the schedule for the location of each concert.
Brecksville talks: The Brecksville Human Services Center presents, “Brecksville Human Services Talks!”
Here’s what’s coming up.
- Friday, June 6 at 11 a.m. – This Day is the 81st Anniversary of D-Day but you can see it from a different perspective. The Allies created a web of deception to mislead the Deutschlanders about the time and scale of the greatest invasion in history. Beryl Prusinoski will talk about, “The Bodyguard of Lies.”
- Friday, June 27 at 11 a.m. – The University Hospitals Health Series – Minimizing Age Related Cognitive Changes with Mindy Siefker, MS, CCC/SLPCCC/SLP. She has a nationally recognized credential that demonstrates excellence in the field of speech/language pathology. Cognitive changes can be evident in communication difficulties. Mindy will explain how to recognize these changes and difficulties.
- Monday, June 30 at 11 a.m. – Prohibition in Northeast Ohio – Prohibition was a way of life for many Americans back then. How did they get along without a “shot and a beer?” If Prohibition came back today, where do you think a “speakeasy” would be in Brecksville?
All programs are at the Brecksville Human Services Center at 2 Community Drive. Call
440-526-2499 to register.
Response team: Sign up now to become a CERT member. If you’d like to help the community in disaster and safety situations, think about joining Strongsville’s Community Emergency Response Team.
CERT is called to assist safety forces in emergency situations, after storms, during searches and for crowd control and first aid at community events. CERT members are trained in basic disaster response skills like fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations.
Sign up now to reserve a spot for 2025 training. Go to https://www.strongsville.org/departments/fire-emergency-services/cert for more information on Strongsville CERT, the upcoming 2025 training session and registration forms.
Shred day: The annual Strongsville Shred Day will take place Friday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to noon outside Strongsville Middle School. Strongsville residents can have their documents shredded free of charge at that time. New this year will be a limit of five boxes per vehicle. This is the largest shred event in northeast Ohio. The city collects an average of 15 tons of paper in three hours. Wait times can be an hour. Acceptable items: (Small paper clips and staples can still be attached) accounting ledger paper, adding machine tape, advertisements, booklets/brochures, copy machine paper, colored paper – 20 pound, computer paper, envelopes, faxes, manila file folders, greeting cards, laser printer paper, legal pad paper, Post-it notes, NCR paper, receipts and all types of white paper.Not acceptable: Newspapers, phone books, magazines, binders, books, Pendaflex folders, food and candy wrappers, waxed paper, photographs, napkins and Styrofoam containers.This is a city-sponsored event, and while the City of Strongsville is pleased to offer this confidential shred service, it is important to note that the city is not responsible for any confidential materials that are shredded during the event. The City of Strongsville assumes no liability for any documents lost, misplaced, or compromised during the shredding process.
Tool and furniture drive: Strongsville hosts an annual collection of construction, rehab materials and furniture for Habitat of Humanity and its ReStore. This year, you can drop off items on June 7, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Service Center, 16099 Foltz Parkway.
Accepted items include: sinks, vanities, kitchen counters, electrical/plumbing supplies, furniture, refrigerators, washer/dryers, microwaves, doors, freezers, air conditioners, counter tops, lumber (6/8 foot), tools, and garden tools and supplies. All items should be usable and complete. No paint, bedding or clothing.
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