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Unrolling the Torah

February 11, 2016

Mr. Rhoads’ Bible 12 and Dr. Brunson’s 9th grade Humanities classes had an exceptional opportunity this week to not only examine several Torahs (the first five books in the Hebrew Scriptures) dating back to as early as the 1600’s, but were also actually allowed to hold a Torah as it was rolled out completely. This […]

Guard soccer teams split DH on ‘Senior Night’

February 11, 2016

Brook Hill hosted Tyler All Saints Tuesday for its regular-season finale and to celebrate Senior Night. The Guard cruised to a 4-0 victory with the Lady Guard falling 3-0 in the two matches. Before play began in both, the seniors were recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to Brook Hill. The Lady Guard seniors are: […]

3rd & 4th Graders Celebrate Valentine’s Day, Serve Others

February 11, 2016

Our 4th grade students celebrated Valentine’s Day this week with a party and some fun games, including Bingo! Valentine’s Day, however, is also about showing love to others, and our 3rd & 4th graders did just that! One of our founding donors, Louise Ornelas, continues to have a profound impact on our school, and our […]

Super Bowl Party

February 11, 2016

This past Sunday night Mr. Ramirez helped our boarding community enjoy a great American event: the Super Bowl. Students gathered in the girl’s house to play games, participate in a raffle for prizes, eat delicious snacks, and enjoy watching the 50th Super Bowl and some of the most entertaining commercials of the year. We enjoyed […]

How have they grown and where are they now?

February 10, 2016

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: How do our students grow after they leave us?  They grow well!  I recently had alum, Veronica Tarango, ’06, stop in to say hello and introduce her fiancé to Brook Hill.  She said she wanted him to become familiar with the school and […]

Guard lock up playoff spot with runaway victory

February 10, 2016

Brook Hill run roughshod over Dallas Shelton Monday, winning 7-2, to clinch a spot in the Division District 2 boys soccer playoffs. Chidiebere Nechi had two goals and two assists to lead the Guard, which raised it overall mark to 9-8 overall and 8-5 in TAPPS Division II District 2. Edmund Loolo also scored two […]

Grace edges Guard JV boys 49-48 in season finale

February 10, 2016

The Brook Hill JV boys basketball team completed a solid season last week, but couldn’t get a victory in its finale, falling by one point to Tyler Grace Community. Despite 17 points from Jermiah McGowen, the Guard fell short, 49-48, to complete the season with a 15-8 record. The Guard were 3-5 in TAPPS 2-4A. […]

Guard Middle School soccer teams enjoy strong seasons

February 10, 2016

Brook Hill Middle School soccer made its mark this year. The BHMS boys finished as district champions with the girls finishing as district runner-up. Everything culminated in the TAPSAC Tournament last week. The Lady Guard first faced off against Tyler All Saints in the semifinals. Thanks to two goals from Caroline Welty and a goal from Katherine […]

Guard soccer has won four of their last five games

February 09, 2016

Brook Hill is playing its best soccer at the right time. The Guard blanked Carrollton Prince of Peace 1-0 last week to post their fourth win in five games and solidify fourth place with a 7-5 record in the Division II District 2 standings. The Guard used a goal from Chan Woo Yang and five […]

Lady Guard soccer finishing regular-season strong

February 09, 2016

The Brook Hill girls soccer team closed out the regular season, going 3-2 in its final five games to stay in fourth place with a 6-5 record in Division II District 2. The Lady Guard host third-place Tyler All Saints on Tuesday in the regular-season finale for Senior Night at Herington Stadium. The Lady Guard took […]

Vegetable Visitors

February 08, 2016

As part of their study of the letter “V”, PreK students created their very own vegetable visitor for a class project. Our creative students came up with some really cool and unique creations for their vegetable visitors!                                      

Oral Presentations in Humanities

February 05, 2016

Students in Dr. Brunson’s Humanities class gave a series of biographical presentations on the Renaissance this week. Subjects included Leonardo da Vinci, Artemesia Gentileschi, Shakespeare, Barbara Longhi, Isotta Nogarola, music, spices, and even Sir Thomas More. Students studied, researched, and then wrote papers about their given topics, culminating in oral presentations before their peers. After presenting, […]