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Financial Aid & College Visits

October 17, 2014

If you don’t have chickens that lay golden eggs then you might need to apply for scholarships and financial aid… In Senior Seminar recently representatives from The East Texas Communities Foundation, Texas A&M, and UT Austin talked to students about applying for scholarships and Financial Aid to assist with college fees. The ladies stressed that […]

Homecoming Week Details

October 17, 2014

This year’s homecoming week is PACKED!  We have dress up days for both MS and US students as well as special after school activities for US students.   Monday: Which Witch is Which? Dress for school: Twin Day for MS and US 7:00 – 8:30 pm: Dance lessons for high school in gym 8:30 – 9:30 […]

This is a Test

October 17, 2014

From the desk of Celia Tucker, Academic Counselor: This is a test. Okay…so this is not a test but for a moment just now how did that statement make you feel? My heart beat a little bit faster. My palms started to sweat. My mind started going blank. All of the above. I remember taking […]

Student Council Leadership Retreat

October 17, 2014

On Tuesday, October 14, student council members spent their school day at the girls boarding house, learning more about servant leadership and looking for ways to match their gifts to the school’s needs as a team. After a morning of leadership training, the afternoon was spent working on upcoming activities such as homecoming and Operation […]

Prayer – Praises and Requests for 10/17/2014

October 17, 2014

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations:  Praises to our Father for such a special evening Monday night for Founder’s Day.  Dr. Tony Evans presented the Truth and stressed the significance of a spirit-filled family who relies on God’s Truth not the world’s.  The weather was chilly (a great reminder […]

A New Tradition Has Begun….

October 17, 2014

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations:  Just because you have graduated from Brook Hill, it certainly doesn’t mean you are forgotten!  And in my new position, I am here to make sure you know that.  It seems to be working, too!  This year we started a new tradition specifically for students who […]

First Quarter Awards Program

October 17, 2014

Mrs. Fritcher welcomed parents and students to the first quarter awards program. Awards for the first quarter included Scholarly Achievement, Godly Character, Leadership, Servant’s Heart and Perfect Attendance.            Scholarly Achievement Suvonna Bynum, Cayden Callier, Colton Carson, Karissa Dahn, Bethany Durrett, Maddy Ford, Marlee Gunter, John Miller, Avery Moss, Meredith Priddy, Peyton […]

Finding That “Just Right” Book

October 17, 2014

Third Grade Teacher, Mrs. Newsom,  helps her students find that “just right” library book. Bridger reads a page to make sure the book is not too hard, not too easy, but just right!

Looking at Cells Under the Microscope

October 17, 2014

7th grade students are comparing and contrasting animal and plant cells in science. As part of their study of cells, Coach Collins used microscopes in a lab this week so students could see the differences for themselves.

Medicine Man is Coming!

October 17, 2014

What is the funniest play ever written? Some experts will say Moliere’s “The Doctor in Spite of Himself.” Well, for the 16th Annual Dinner Theatre play we have chosen a play that is based on Moliere’s masterpiece. It’s called “The Medicine Man,” by David Grote. The play follows the misadventure of Samuel P. Sagamore, who […]

Parenting Athletes

October 17, 2014

From the desk of Wally Dawkins, Athletic Director: Both of my children were athletes. My daughter was what I will call a non-traditional athlete, in that she was a dancer.  Most of my contributions towards the early development of her dance career included sitting through endless hours of hip-hop routines before she would perform her […]

4th Grade Presents Animal Projects

October 14, 2014

4th grade students have been researching animals in science. As part of their study, students were asked to research a particular animal at an in-depth level, gather the facts and present them to the class along with a model or portrait of their animal of study. Students researched in the library and even at home, discovering […]