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Wisdom from the Vine

January 25, 2016

Each day in Bible 12, Seniors study the Word and make entries in their SOAP Journal (Scripture Observation Application Prayer). In studying the Gospel of John we have come to chapter 15, which opens with the Lord saying, “I am the true vine and my Father is the vine dresser.”  Where better to study this […]

10th Grade College Trip

January 25, 2016

From the desk of Celia Tucker, Academic Counselor: Let’s just say that feeding sting rays, riding looping roller coasters, and exploring college campuses are all amazing adventures. On the bus at 5:45, at HBU at 10:00, eating lunch at 11:15, on the bus at 12:30, at The University of Houston at 1:00, on the bus […]

Guard JV wins big against rival Gorman, 47-18

January 25, 2016

Jermiah McGowen led the way with end points as 13 separate players made the score sheet in a overpowering 47-18 win for the Brook Hill JV boys basketball team over Tyler Bishop Gorman JV. The victory improves the Guard to 15-5 overall. Brook Hill JV is back in action Tuesday at home against Frisco Legacy […]

Martinico scores 21 to lead Lady Guard to victory

January 25, 2016

TYLER — The T.K. Bishop Gorman Lady Crusaders did not have an answer for Brook Hill’s Mia Martinico, who led all players with 21 points in a 41-25 victory Friday at Haddad Gymnasium. The game was never close as Brook Hill outscored the home side 13-0 in the first quarter and led 20-11 at halftime. The Lady Guard […]

Guard come up short at Gorman, 59-54

January 25, 2016

TYLER — Brook Hill was in control for the first two quarters of its clash Friday at Tyler Bishop T.K. Gorman, but the Guard were undone in the second half of an eventual 59-54 loss at Haddad Gymnasium. “I was really proud of how hard we played, especially in the first half, but we just had […]

Sight.org Visits Middle & Upper School

January 22, 2016

This week during middle & upper school chapel, a very special, Tyler-based ministry spoke to our students. Lewis Swann, Tyler native and founder of Sight.org shared his testimony of how he came to know the Lord and how he was led to begin this incredible ministry to the blind. On their website, sight.org explains that […]

Last Weekend’s Boarding Activities

January 22, 2016

Mr. Ramirez kicked off the weekend with a frozen yogurt party on Friday night. Menchies frozen yogurt came out to BrookHill and served up 5 different flavors. 60 boarding students came out to the student center in Founders Hall and enjoyed the evening with their friends. There was music, games and boarding students entered there […]

Technology, Plagiarism & Essays Go Mobile in Humanities

January 21, 2016

Ms. Cameron visited Ms. O’Brien’s ELL classes with Brook Hill’s new mobile computer lab on Tuesday. Students were introduced to Turnitin, a plagiarism tool utilized by over 15,000 high schools, colleges & universities worldwide. Students created their own Turnitin accounts and submitted a practice paper for review. This enabled students to better understand how Turnitin works […]

Guard JV boys cruise to victory over ETCS, 39-30

January 21, 2016

The Brook Hill JV boys moved to 14-5 with another solid showing Tuesday in a 39-30 win over ETCS. Miguel Vega led the way with nine points while Jared Johnson and Jacob Yeager each chipped in seven points for the Guard. Brook Hill will next be in action on Friday at Tyler Bishop Gorman.   […]

Texas Bank & Trust Student Board of Directors

January 20, 2016

This past week we let our Juniors know about the incredible opportunity they have to participate in their senior year: Texas Bank & Trust Student Board of Directors. Students can apply for this program, and if selected, will get to participate in 4 meetings over the course of their senior year where they will experience […]

Guard lose in PKs at Dallas Christian

January 20, 2016

MESQUITE — Brook Hill came within a penalty shootout of knocking off district-leading Dallas Christian on Tuesday night, but ultimately fell short. Brook Hill got goals from Chidiebere Nechi and Victor Loolo with Chasca Ortega assisting on both tallies to end regulation tied at 2-2. That meant a penalty shootout would determine the winner. Brook Hill received […]

Lady Guard get two goals apiece from Stair, Carpenter in win over Dallas Christian

January 20, 2016

MESQUITE — Brook Hill went on the road and grabbed a much-deserved TAPPS Division II District 2 victory Tuesday, defeating Dallas Christian 4-1. Katherine Stair scored twice for the Lady Guard with Morgan Carpenter also registering a brace with her two goals. Julia Hardiman finished with multiple assists on those goals. It was the second […]