Students in 8th grade Humanities got to visit the Smithsonian Museum of American History by way of Surface Tablets in the classroom. Students visited an interactive site dealing with Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, a topic being studied in class. Students were challenged to use what they learned on their home computers. Just another great way our […]
Philip White, a sophomore at West Point, was at Brook Hill this week to talk to students and answer questions about the application process for the United States Military Academies. He stressed that the application process begins early– in the junior year— and that leadership positions and stellar academics are vital for acceptance. He explained that […]
Mrs. M. Smith’s class completed their study of Texas by making a book about the great symbols of Texas like our state tree, bird, flag, capitol, flower and more. The class enjoyed learning about our great state!
From the desk of Jan Hommel, Museum Director: What was America’s first and only “family feud”? (War Between the States) The nation’s bloodiest and most divisive war was fought not against a foreign aggressor but between citizens of the United States. It was not a “civil war” as it is most often called because the […]
The Guard may have been coming off a two-week break, but their offense showed no rust signs of rust pounding out 17 runs on 17 hits to defeat Frisco Legacy Christian 17-6 on Tuesday in their TAPPS District 2-4A baseball opener at Schwab Field. Parker Clark led the way with four hits and three RBIs and was […]
Brook Hill began TAPPS District 2-4A play with a flourish, combining for 12 runs on 10 hits in a 12-1 victory over Tyler Grace Community on Monday at Schwab Field. The Lady Guard hadn’t played a game in 17 days due to spring break, but quickly went to work scoring three runs in the bottom of the […]
Brook Hill seniors McCray Fletcher and Ryan Cox are two of five Guard players to be receive All-Distict honors for their efforts this season. Fletcher and Cox were chosen to the TAPPS 2-4A first team with senior Colton Adams and junior Parker Galbraith named to the second team. Junior Alec Kitt was chosen honorable mention. […]
Brook Hill junior Mia Martinico and senior Charlie Niles are two of four Lady Guard standouts to receive All-District honors. Martinico was chosen for the TAPPS 2-4A girls basketball first team with Niles voted for the second team. Seniors Jordon Phillips and Emily Webb were named all-district honorable mention. The Lady Guard reached the playoffs […]
Brook Hill students had the opportunity to travel abroad this SPARC Week to two different locations: Costa Rica and Ireland. Students traveled with Miss Massingil and Coach K to sunny Costa Rica where the jungle meets the beach. We enjoy whitewater rafting, beautiful beaches, active volcanoes, South America’s longest zip line and whale watching. We […]
Brook Hill Upper School students traveled across our great nation to learn and grow in knowledge and Christ-like character. Students traveled with our Founder, Stephen Dement, to the East Coast where they spent time learning about courage, character & leadership through the lens of the 1864 Battle of New Market. On the campus of Virginia […]
We had a variety of SPARC classes in the Tyler area this week. Students did a variety of special art projects at Creation Station SPARC, including handmade paper, silk screening, weaving, and touring the Tyler Museum of Art. In Game Design SPARC students created their own computer games using Microsoft Kodu software. We learned about […]
Eighth grade visited the sites in Washington, D.C. to gain a better understanding of the relationship between our Christian faith and the founding of our nation. We took tours of the various memorials as well as the Smithsonian Museums, the Holocaust Museum, Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetery, Mt.Vernon, and other sites. A private tour of the Capitol […]