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Alumni Success: Shhhh…It’s Top Secret!

February 14, 2014

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: Last spring, a gentleman stopped by the campus asking questions about Brook Hill alum, Kira Langsjoen, ’07.  Come to find out, he was asking questions as part of his job researching Kira’s background in regards to her appropriateness for top secret government clearance. And, she […]

Democracy In Action!

December 13, 2013

Third Graders recently selected a class president and vice-president. Candidates each made campaign promises. Candidate Luke’s platform consisted of several promises which according to teachers may not be able to be fulfilled but included: providing third grade with a chocolate fountain, unlimited recess, and allowing all student homework to be given to fellow third grader, […]

Upper School Worship Chapel

December 05, 2013

From the desk of Dr. Stan Ward, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: Did you know we have a new chapel program for MS and US students this year? Chapel is now part of our daily Campus Life Block. On Wednesdays, students meet for chapel from 10:45-11:10 in the commons. On Wednesday, we hosted a […]

TAPPS Academic Meet

November 22, 2013

The Brook Hill Academic Team had the privilege in participating in our first Virtual Academic Meet with over 30 1A-5A public and private schools in the Texas area. Our team of 27 students tested in our very own Bell Library and competed in 10 different events falling under the categories of: Math, Science, Current Events, […]

RYLA Winners

November 22, 2013

Congratulations to Lindsay Wheeler and Gabe Lucio for being chosen as the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) winners from Brook Hill! All juniors were considered and faculty/staff nominated four girls and four boys to move on to the next round. These eight students (Samantha Anderson, Hope Cooper, Avery Langemeier, Lindsay Wheeler, Grant Hanks, Phillip Kitt, […]

Remembering JFK

November 21, 2013

From the desk of Jan Hommel, American Freedom Museum Director: John F. Kennedy 35th President of the United States January 20, 1961 – November 22, 1963 “With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing […]

Marisa and Morgan Sign to Play College Athletics

November 14, 2013

This Thursday afternoon we honored Marisa Quevedo and Morgan Fore as they signed to compete at the collegiate level. Marisa and Morgan’s families along with Brook Hill coaches and students gathered to celebrate their accomplishments. The signing began with a word from Athletic Director, Wally Dawkins, and then continued with coaches and family members sharing […]

Veterans Chapel

November 13, 2013

Today at chapel we honored those brave men and women who fought to preserve our freedom. The celebration of freedom included the story of a local veteran from WWII, a salute from the Cannon Guard, and a tour of the American Freedom Museum. It was a wonderful opportunity to remind our students of the sacrifice countless […]

Rotary Recognizes Brook Hill Seniors

November 08, 2013

Congratulations to Brook Hill seniors, Ivy Sudduth and Evan Hayes, for being named Students of the Month by The Bullard Rotary Club. They were selected by the Brook Hill faculty as a representation of overall excellence! Ivy and Evan were presented a certificate of recognition at the October Rotary meeting.

Japanese Visitors

November 08, 2013

The University of Texas at Tyler recently hosted 12 college education majors from Shimane University in Japan. The team was led by Gate Coordinator, Ashley Ward and Dr. Naomi Kagawa, an elementary education professor from Japan. The students were here to study the United States educational system and Brook Hill was selected to represent private […]

TAPPS Academic Team Welcome Reception

November 08, 2013

  This year we took a new approach to the TAPPS Academic Team. Under the new leadership of Mrs. Brooks and Mr. Roquemore, students were invited to participate based upon 4 different criteria: teacher recommendations, test scores, academic achievement, and student interest. Pictured below are our students who attended the welcome reception, as well as […]