committed to making a difference in the
local community, state and globe through
a variety of projects over the last ten years.
Last year, in conjunction with the City's
Centennial, the students created the 100
Leaves Project. The project was dual focused,
a public art exhibit, which featured six foot
tall fiberglass beech leaf sculptures and the
re-population of the beech trees that Beach-
wood was named for, of which fewer than 10
remained in Beachwood in 2015. This past
spring, the City of Beachwood planted 100
beech trees on city land and during home-
coming weekend, the first of 45 additional
beech trees were planted at Beachwood
High School and Middle School.
taller and stronger. Annually, each tree will
contribute more than $350 in economic
benefits, including: decreased storm water run
off, improved air quality, increased property
values, electricity savings and carbon dioxide
reduction. Together, the 45 trees will contribute
with a lifespan of 200-300 years, should realize
over $3.2 million dollars in savings. In addition,
the trees will eliminate over 270 tons of CO2.
Beachwood High School. The Beachwood High
School Marketing and Junior Achievement
Program is led by Gregory Perry. Karen
Carmen, Beachwood Community Services
Director, is an advisor to the class.
(School Board), Alec Isaacson (City Council), Dr. Ed Klein (BHS Principal), Mayor Merle S.
Gorden, Bob Hardis (Superintendent), Josh Mintz (School Board), Jackson Webster (CEO,
Chagrin Falls), Michael Carovac (West Geauga), Michael Archiable (West Geauga), Dr. Brian
Weiss (School Board) Lindsey Mink (Brush) and Camiron Shimrak (Chagrin Falls).
Kneeling, from left: Sophie Schoen (Beachwood), Joseph Vinci (Chagrin Falls) and Shelby
Deacon (West Geauga).