GLADEWATER — Brook Hill split its games at the Union Grove Tournament, taking care of McLeod 51-40 on Thursday before being denied in a one-point loss, 51-50, to Avinger. On Thursday, the Guard took it to McLeod from the opening tip, outscoring the opposition 22-11 in the first period. Brook Hill led 37-19 at halftime […]
We had a very special day at the Lower School this Friday as our grandparents joined us for a morning of entertainment and fun. The day began with a series of performances from every grade at our Lower School, all giving thanks to God for his blessings to us! Our Cadette Singers also performed beautifully […]
From the desk of Shawn Rhoads, Director of Residential Life: What a fun night! Our Boarding Buddy Families came over for dinner with the Boarding Community this past Wednesday night to meet their boarding student and to share a really great meal together. What’s a Boarding Buddy? Simply put, these folks are simply family away […]
Spanish 2 students act out chapter 1 from their novel “Dónde está Eduardo”. As the scenes unfold, actors answer questions in the present tense and the audience answers in past tense. This method of communicating in both tenses simultaneously allows students to be immersed in a more natural communicative setting.
From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: Thanksgiving. Celebrating the Harvest. Reaping that which has been sown. The concept of sowing and reaping is one that Heather and I have discussed often with our children. We have mainly done this with a focus on the front end, the “sowing” aspect, as a motivation for our […]
From the desk of Jordy Barksdale, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: The Student Center is full of students every day, with most of them focused on the ping pong table in the middle of the room. The group of students that rotate playing have often trash-talked about who’s the best player at Brook Hill. […]
During Chapel this Wednesday we had the privilege of honoring Chipper Adams as a 2016 National Merit Commended Scholar. As a Commended Scholar, Chipper is among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2016 competition. We are so proud of you Chipper and are excited to see where God […]
From the desk of Glenn Ballard, Fine Arts Director: The 2015 Dinner Theatre is now history, but the reviews keep rolling in. Rhonda said, “You managed to take the prose of Shakespeare and present it in an understandable yet amusing manner. Thank you for a wonderful evening.” Michelle shared this, “Outstanding! Such great entertainment from […]
Our Scholastic Book Fair was a rousing success because we read at Brook Hill! This literacy event brings students and families together for the love of reading. Many volunteers helped to make the book fair a success. Thank you Rachel Abston, Sissy Bellar, Ashley Durrett, Carrie Tonroy, Diane Gibson, Lisa Vaughan, Wendy Gandy, Nora Bivens, […]
We inducted new upper school students as members to the National Honor Society this week! It was a special ceremony as we welcomed these students into this historic community that values excellence, service, leadership, and character. Congratulate these students on achieving this high honor!
From the desk of Jan Hommel, Museum Director: The following historic proclamation was issued by George Washington during his first year as President of the United States. President Washington proclaims Thursday, the 26th of November, 1789, a day of “public thanksgiving and prayer” devoted to “the service of that great and glorious Being who is […]
From the desk of Tammy Hayes, Middle School Principal: Trimmings, Turkey, and Thanksgiving are one of my fave times of the year! I love this time of year for children because it is clearly not about them. That’s right, it is not in any way about serving them, buying for them, or catering to them. […]