From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: Because of the incredible support of our faculty, staff, alumni and families the 7th annual fall Family Participation Drive, benefiting The Brook Hill Fund, was our most successful ever. Because of the generosity of our community, $100,373.47 was raised for the students of Brook Hill. I am very […]
In January 1831, Green DeWitt requested armament for defense of the Colony of Gonzales (1st battle of the Texas Revolution). The small bronze cannon was received by the colony on March 10, 1831. The swivel cannon was mounted to a blockhouse. There it sat until September 1835, when Col. Domingo de Ugartechea, the military commander […]
Sixth graders conducted a core sampling lab using special cupcakes in earth science class this week. First, students made predictions about the internal structure of the cupcake and then chose their sample sites. Four samples were taken and then a prediction was made of what it looked like on the inside. Students were surprised to […]
What is the funniest play ever written? Some experts will say Moliere’s “The Doctor in Spite of Himself.” Well, for the 16th Annual Dinner Theatre play we have chosen a play that is based on Moliere’s masterpiece. It’s called “The Medicine Man,” by David Grote. The play follows the misadventure of Samuel P. Sagamore, who […]
Pray for our Cross Country team as they compete in state this weekend! Last weekend, Chasca Ortega brought home 7th place in district, meaning he’s a runner to watch for state! This year Chasca will be joined by Marcus, Winslow, Li Ming, Val, and Julia for the competition.
2nd and 3rd graders performed their fall musical this week in chapel. Students told the story of a group of people who got lost at sea. They were lost on a deserted island, only to find help in the most unlikely of places. A group of natives showed kindness to the lost crew by giving […]
From the desk of Wally Dawkins, Athletic Director: I love all kinds of music. When I was younger I would listen to Jackson Brown, James Taylor or maybe the Eagles. As I “grew up”, I enjoyed Bruce Springsteen, The Stones, & U2. Lately I have become a huge Sinatra fan while throwing back a little […]
From the desk of Shawn Rhoads, Director of Residential Life: There are certain things that you can only experience here at Brook Hill. For example, you can’t go to a Smithsonian-quality museum at every school and learn about the experience of the paratroopers who stormed Normandy while sitting in an actual C-17 cockpit. You can’t […]
One of our favorite parts about Homecoming week is the opportunity to wear something a little out of the ordinary. This year we had a variety of dress up themes from “Twin Day,” “Lions, Tigers & Bears – Oh, My! Day” “Twister Thursday” and the opportunity to wear our mums and garters to school on […]
On Wednesday, we cancelled upper school classes this morning and devoted our time to some friendly games and competition with our classmates! We played dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, assassin, kickball, tug-o-war, dance, and even had some water balloon fights. Following our field day, our high school advisory groups put on an entertaining show for the afternoon. […]
Students were very interested in visiting with the Admissions Representative from Rice University when she was on campus this week. Elizabeth Ericson enjoyed visiting Brook Hill and sharing the requirements for admission as well as showcasing the university. When students stop by and visit personally with college representatives they have the opportunity to have questions […]
From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: One of the conversations that I regularly have with the Brook Hill coaches centers on the idea that at Brook Hill the “goal of competition is to win, but that’s not why we play the game.” If there is a scoreboard, we prepare to win and play to […]