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Kitt Brothers Named Athletes of the Week

April 23, 2015

Phillip and Alec Kitt were named the Trinity Mother Frances Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Athletes of the Week on KETK for their performance in the state quarterfinals for tennis. Congratulate these young men on this honor!

Rotary Students of the Month

April 23, 2015

  Congratulate McCray Fletcher and Xiqing Lu on being honored by the Bullard Rotary Club as Students of the Month! These two students show exemplary character and strive for excellence in the classroom!

Acids & Bases: A Study in Pink

April 23, 2015

In chemistry we have been learning about acids and bases, and how they change the color of indicator solutions. So in the lab we got to see the colorful side of chemistry as we titrated (fancy word for mix) an acid with a base until the solution turned a nice shade of pink. Then the […]

Senior Night

April 23, 2015

We celebrated our senior baseball and softball players on Tuesday night. These student-athletes have played hard this year, and we’re excited about the next steps they’re taking, including Blake and Daniel as they will play baseball in college next year. Our girls softball also continued their winning streak at Schwab Field – they have never lost […]

Biology Cell Project

April 23, 2015

Students proved that the arts and sciences go together in Mrs. Brunson’s Biology class this week as students were charged with the task of creating artistic representations of plant and animal cells.  Students were very creative in their artistic representations.  Project designs included recycled materials, new uses for everyday items and plant cell pillows.  And […]

College Fair

April 23, 2015

Brook Hill students and parents attended the 1st Annual Area Counselors College Fair on Tuesday evening at the UT Tyler Ornelas Activity Center to gather information and talk with college representatives. Establishing a relationship with the representatives from schools you are interested in provides personal contacts when you need information. Attending college fairs and stopping […]

Exploring Colleges Without Leaving Campus

April 23, 2015

Juniors had a working lunch this week when they gathered in the Lecture Hall to eat pizza and listen to a presentation by Mrs. Beverly Wheeler from The University of Tulsa. Mrs. Wheeler talked to rising seniors about finding a “good fit” in a college. She talked about the importance of a college having the […]

Boarding Students Visit The Perot Museum of Nature and Science

April 20, 2015

This weekend’s excursion took us to Dallas where we were able to enjoy a fun filled day of exploring the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, followed by time spent at the Galleria Mall for shopping. The Museum boasts 11 exhibit halls filled with interactive attractions that can stimulate the mind and imagination ranging from […]

US History Visits New Orleans

April 17, 2015

The annual History class trip to New Orleans included a visit to the National World War II Museum, Jackson Square, Battle of New Orleans Battlefield, and Oak Alley Plantation.  Students also enjoyed jazz music and great food!  Joining Mr. Dement as sponsor were Kent and Jacki Travis.              

The Anatomy of a Leaf

April 17, 2015

As an introduction to Botany, Mr. Bunger’s Environmental Science class took advantage of the beautiful weather and the incredible landscape of our 280-acre campus. Students observed all different kinds of leaves, studying their shapes, frequencies, and positions on different kinds of trees. As the class continues to learn, these characteristics will help them be able […]

Samantha Anderson named Academic All-American

April 17, 2015

Samantha Anderson of The Brook Hill School in Bullard, Texas was recently named Academic All-American Highest Honorable Mention by Prep Volleyball for her performance on the court and in the classroom. This Central Arkansas signee averaged 4.6 kills, 1.6 blocks and 1.6 digs per set in 2014. Anderson was a TAPPS 4A All-State Second Team pick, […]

Guard Chorale Sings with UT Tyler Patriot Singers

April 15, 2015

This past weekend our Guard Chorale sang with the UT Tyler Patriot Singers at First Presbyterian Church in Tyler! It was a beautiful concert filled with sacred music. It was also a joy to sing with some of our alumni who are a part of the Patriot Singers!