AP Biology students in Mrs. Brunson’s class separate DNA fragments using gel electrophoresis. The DNA fragments resulting from cuts made using restrictive enzymes can be separated by size as they migrate through gel plates when an electrical current is applied.
From the desks of Dr. Stan Ward and Mrs. Celia Tucker: As part of our continuing efforts to prepare seniors for college and beyond, Brook Hill is partnering with Kelly Community Credit Union to sponsor a “Reality Fair” for our Brook Hill seniors. The event begins with a presentation from the credit union on Tuesday, […]
This week’s MS/US chapel theme was taken from Proverbs 18:21, “Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.” The “Speak Life” chapel featured a message from Mr. Craig Langemeier, Senior Director of Ministries at Pine Cove Christian Camps, who suggested students (1) share a complement within 30 seconds of meeting a person and […]
Art students went to Dallas to visit International artist, Steve Ko, at his studio and gallery. Ko gave a live demonstration of an oil painting from a model and talked about the painting process when using oil. Ko shared many personal experiences about his work ethic as well as the rigor and discipline it takes […]
The Upper School Guard Chorale had a successful day at the TAPPS Region Vocal Meet on Thursday. Three ensembles ( mixed group of guys and girls and also two girls’ groups) received Superior ratings and will advance to the state meet in March. Also, ten soloists received Superior ratings and will also advance to the […]
BICKERSTAFF CAPTURES FIRST IN REGIONAL TAPPS SWIM MEET Bailey Bickerstaff won the 2014 TAPPS North Regional Championship in the 200 Freestyle, and finished 3rd in the 100 Butterfly. Bickerstaff’s performance qualifies her to compete in the TAPPS Division 3 State Swim Competition in San Antonio on February 14th. Bailey, a sophomore at Brook Hill, is […]
These chemistry students were doing a lab called Stoichiometry and Gravimetric Analysis. The procedure they used is similar to one that could be used commercially to determine how much of a particular compound is present in a large amount of solution. The students combined aqueous sodium carbonate with aqueous calcium chloride. This reaction produces sodium […]
Freshman, Julia Ha, spent many hours preparing for her orchestra competition on the piano in the boarding house this week! So proud of her hard work and dedication – watch the video here: [wpvideo G6XpGbwu] All that work payed off as she and other students receive superior ratings! Four Small Ensemble performances by Varsity Orchestra […]
Miss Jeske’s Pre-AP physics class is building simple circuits with resistors and light bulbs to explore Ohm’s Law.
Mr. Bunger’s AP Chemistry class has been studying the kinetics of chemical reactions, which is the rate at which a reaction occurs. In the lab the students reacted calcium carbonate (limestone) with hydrochloric acid and measured the amount of carbon dioxide gas that was produced in order to estimate the rate of this reaction. The […]
Stepping into Mrs. Aycock’s Spanish class is like walking into another world. Although it may look like a regular classroom, you soon realize that if you don’t speak Spanish, you won’t be able to communicate. It may be an ordinary day, but extraordinary things are being learned! To learn more about our Spanish language program […]
The Brook Hill Academic Team attended the Lindale Speech/Academic Meet on Saturday to prepare for our TAPPS District meet in February. We competed against 30+ public and private schools from all districts and still managed to place in several events! The following students placed 1-6th overall at the meet: SCIENCE: Wei Lin (2nd […]