From the desk of Glenn Ballard, Director of Fine Arts: I am a believer. No one has to convince me. I know from personal experience and my own observations the extraordinary value of a rich fine arts education. I studied drama in Middle School and High School back in the 1970s, and even dabbled in […]
Moments like this happen every day at Brook Hill. Our teachers work with students individually to help them thrive academically and prepare for college. At Brook Hill, we believe that teachers are the life-blood of our school. Every day, each and every student meets the mission of Brook Hill in the classroom, embodied by his or […]
From the desk of Wally Dawkins, Athletic Director: “If it is yours, you should take pride in it and take care of it”! Those were my Dad’s words that I heard repeatedly as a child. Though a relatively basic philosophy, I have held onto that simple truth my whole life. Our family moved around frequently […]
From the desk of Celia Tucker, Academic Counselor: Interestingly enough, how you spend your summer can influence your admission to college. While summer activities will not compensate for mediocre grades and poor test scores, careful planning leading to new growth through summer experiences can tip the scales in your favor. Let’s look at the kinds […]
From the desk of Wally Dawkins, Athletic Director: “New York, New York”. I love the song. Especially when Frank Sinatra sings it. And I love the place. New York is a special place. I love sightseeing, going to Broadway Musicals, and I love all the different foods. My favorite restaurant is a place called O’Lunney’s […]
From the desk of Jan Hommel, American Freedom Museum Director: The story of the American Revolution is the center of what makes America unique in comparison to the history of all the other nations. The principles that led to our nation’s founding continue to influence our society today as we frequently turn to our Founding […]
From the desk of Laurie Humphires, Director of Advancement: Eleven years ago, seven seniors from the Brook Hill Class of 2016 began their journey at our Lower School. Throughout their time here they have grown and matured into hard-working, servant-hearted, young men and women who are eager to make a difference for Christ and His […]
From the desk of Wally Dawkins, Athletic Director: In the 1975 Peter Benchley Film JAWS, Roy Schneider who plays Chief Brodie, upon seeing the monster fish for the first time while “chumming” in the waters off the East Coast, walks into the ship’s cabin and informs Captain Quinn that “You’re gonna need a bigger boat”. […]
Choosing the right school for your family is not only one of the most important decisions you will make, but can also be one of the most difficult to navigate. To make matters worse, every family and situation is unique, with its own set of needs and challenges. There are the standard things everyone thinks […]
From the desk of Wally Dawkins, Athletic Director: I ran into Chad Morris this morning. Chad just concluded his first year as the new Head Football Coach at SMU after serving as the Offensive Coordinator at Clemson for the past several years. I asked Chad a question concerning high school athletes and NCAA Division-I quality […]
It is with great pride that The Brook Hill School announces that our own Orchestra Director, Mrs. Jamie Reason, has been named the TAPPS 4A Fine Arts Teacher of the Year for 2016. Mrs. Reason has served the Brook Hill School and her students with distinction for 16 years, and has been a music teacher, […]
From the desk of Wally Dawkins, Athletic Director: Back in the 80’s, there was a popular commercial run by Fram Oil Filters. The general premise of the commercial was to recommend to car owners the need to change your car’s oil and oil filter on a regular basis while paying a nominal fee, or be […]