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Ice Cream Social

October 04, 2013

Tuesday night Mr. Fletcher (Headmaster) and his family invited our boarding community into their home for an Ice Cream Social. Our students played games, socialized, and, of course, created and consumed their own ice cream creation. With activities, 3 flavors of ice cream, 7 toppings, and 65 students we had the recipe for an enjoyable evening.

Homecoming Events (NEXT WEEK!)

October 04, 2013

From the Desk of Dr. Stan Ward Next week is homecoming!  This year’s theme is “A Hero’s Homecoming.” Besides the spirit-dress days listed here, we also have these events for next week: MONDAY – US Lounge Decorating. Students may stay after school until 6:30pm to decorate their lounges for homecoming week. Lounge decorations must include: […]

Student Leadership Retreat

October 03, 2013

On Thursday, October 3, a group of 37 US students spent their school day at the new girls boarding house, learning about leadership. The event used the large common room at the boarding house as a meeting space, and students learned about their spiritual gifts, the importance of influence, how to identify priorities, and how […]

First Ever Big Sis Lil’ Sis Reveal Party

October 03, 2013

Thursday held a new beginning for the Brook Hill Middle School girls hosting its first ever Big Sis Lil’ Sis Reveal Party! Both eighth grade and sixth grade girls met in the student center where they were greeted with pink helium balloons, cookies, and their advisory leaders to celebrate their new friendships. After a few […]

Juniors Prepare Skit for Homecoming

October 03, 2013

Junior girls are working hard during Advisory to plan their skit for next week’s program. They are looking forward to a week of Homecoming excitement and energy! It is sure to be a fun week!

Investigating the Leaf

October 02, 2013

To help our 5th grade students understand scientific concepts about plants, Mrs. Wallace devised a mystery case the students needed to use leaves to solve. As the story goes, a robber had escaped and the only evidence police had on the suspects were leaves stuck to the trucks’ tires. In order to solve the case […]

Orchestra Performs at Meals on Wheels

October 02, 2013

The Brook Hill Varsity Orchestra Ensemble performed for the Meals On Wheels 40th Anniversary Luncheon on Oct. 1, 2013 at the Green Acres Baptist CrossWalk Center. Pictured left to right:  Violin 1 – Mimi Jackson, Bailey Bickerstaff; violin 2 – Louie Luo; Piano – Daniel Choi; Viola-Daniel Gardner, Taylor Kennedy; Cello-Alex Ellis, Matthew Kimball;  String bass […]

Middle School Students Will Tour the Old Testament

October 01, 2013

From the desk of Dr. Ward, Director of Campus Life & Ministry On October 25, Brook Hill Middle School Students will take a field trip . . . through the Old Testament. Made possible by a generous donation, Brook Hill will host Walk Thru the Bible’s “Walk Thru the Old Testament” seminar. Students will learn […]

Volleyball Community Service Project

October 01, 2013

On Sunday, September 29, 2013 members of the Lady Guard Volleyball team volunteered at the annual special needs picnic held at the Lone Star Convention Center in Tyler. This event is hosted by Trinity Mother Francis and brings together dozens of the local businesses and companies that service East Texas children with special needs. The […]

UT Austin Admissions Visits Brook Hill

October 01, 2013

Mario Villa, Admissions Director of the UT Austin Longview Office, came to Brook Hill to give our seniors and their parents an opportunity to ask questions about the application process for UT. Students and parents left the event overflowing with knowledge. Just another way we try to prepare our students for college and give them […]

Seniors Applying to College

September 30, 2013

Seniors have been wonderful about getting their applications started, teacher and counselor recommendation packets completed, and forms turned in to Mrs. Hanks, who tells them just how easy it can be! We are proud of our seniors and the hard work they have done! We cannot wait to see where they decide to study next […]

Christian College Fair

September 30, 2013

Students and their families recently enjoyed visiting with colleges at the Christian College Fair . Admissions representatives were more than happy to answer questions and give out information about their specific colleges and universities. More than once someone was heard saying as they left a table, “ I did not even know that the college […]