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Spanish Uses Surface Pro Tablets

March 02, 2016

Spanish 1 students used the school’s new Surface Pro tablets to practice new Spanish vocabulary. Throughout the week, the students worked on new vocabulary in class by listening to oral stories told by the teacher and using their Spanish to discuss the story. As a culminating activity, the students completed a lesson in Moodle that […]

Guard’s magical playoff run ends in TAPPS 4A quarterfinals

February 29, 2016

Brook Hill hit eight 3-pointers and got 15 points from Colton Adams, but it was not enough in a 69-53 loss to Fort Worth Southwest Christian in the TAPPS 4A quarterfinals. The loss completed the Guard’s season at 18-15. During that time Brook Hill won bi-district and area championships. The Guard were the only team […]

Guard impressive in wins over Hempstead, Thorndale and Somerville

February 29, 2016

Brook Hill baseball posted three victories last week with each win more impressive than the one before it. The Guard defeated Hempstead 6-3 and Thorndale 10-0 before annihilating Somerville 37-0. The three wins raised the Guard’s overall record to 5-2. Guard 37, Somerville 0, 3 innings Brook Hill gave new meaning to the term mercy […]

Lady Guard softball grabs victories at TASO tournament

February 29, 2016

WHITEHOUSE — Brook Hill competed at the TASO tournament last week in Whitehouse, playing five games in three days. The Lady Guard finished with two wins, two losses and a tie. The Lady Guard captured wins over Athens (6-5) and Harmony (6-3) with losses against Van (6-4) and Brownsboro (11-2). Brook Hill capped it by battling […]

Oxidation-Reduction Reactions in Chemistry

February 26, 2016

Students in Mr. Bunger’s Chemistry class are studying oxidation-reduction reactions. The reaction students studied in the lab this week involved potassium permanganate which has a deep purple color and another solution containing iron. The purple permanganate solution becomes colorless when it contacts the iron solution due to an oxidation-reduction reaction. One of the key indicators of […]

Literary-Critical Analyses in AP Humanities

February 26, 2016

Juniors in Dr. Brunson’s AP Humanities class presented literary-critical analyses on their primary text of choice this week. Students use an element of fiction, such as “verbal irony or “huberis,” as an analytical device to closely scrutinize literary or philosophical classics. After writing their textual analyses, students present to the class and dialogue to learn more […]

Making an Excellent Impression in Art 1

February 26, 2016

Art 1 students are in the middle of their printmaking unit. Students are creating reduction prints with linoleum blocks. Tons of thought and effort go into this art form. First students develop an idea and draw an image. Next they transfer their drawing to a linoleum block and carve it with a carving tool called […]

Drill Team Tryouts

February 26, 2016

Brook Hill Cadettes Drill Team Tryouts are next week! TRYOUT CLINIC : WED. MARCH 2ND – FRI. MARCH 4TH Kyle Lake Athletic Center – Cheer Room  WED:      3:10 – 4:30 p.m. Learn routine with two TJC Apache Belles! THURS:   3:10 – 4:30 p.m. Practice & polish tryout routine. FRI:          3:10 – 4:30 p.m. Practice routine […]

Guard defeat Savio Catholic in OT, move on to TAPPS 4A quarterfinals

February 25, 2016

AUSTIN — Brook Hill started strong, struggled in the middle, but finished with authority and now the Guard are in the TAPPS 4A quarterfinals. The Guard defeated higher seed Austin St. Dominic Savio Catholic School 70-64 in overtime Tuesday at Savio Catholic. The win moves the Guard (18-14) into the quarterfinals Saturday against Fort Worth Southwest […]

Guard use big second-half to down Midland Christian in bi-district win

February 22, 2016

DUBLIN — The Guard endured a frustrating first half offensively, only to erupt in the second half and defeat Midland Christian 58-50 Saturday in their TAPPS 4A bi-district playoff game. Brook Hill was held to a season low 12 points in the first half. Fortunately for the Guard, their defense was up to the task of […]

Student Teaching about Robin Hood

February 19, 2016

Students in Mr. Moore’s Humanities class are studying the Merry Adventures of Robin Hood. As part of their study of the book, students are taking turns teaching various sections to the class. Students prepare a presentation, provide a brief overview of the narrative, and then teach and discuss with the class various literary elements in […]

Neon Dance

February 19, 2016

We had an awesome time at our Neon Dance out at Kiepersol last weekend. Here are some photos!