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Senior Chapel

May 15, 2014

Our Seniors’ last chapel was held on Wednesday of this week. Students shared advice to younger classmates and reflected on teachers and people they were most thankful for. It was so encouraging to hear how teachers and friends had impacted these seniors, as well as how our other students can take advantage of all that […]

Hello, Dolly! – A Dramatic Finale

May 15, 2014

From the desk of Glenn Ballard, Director of Fine Arts: In January we said “Hello, Dolly!” as 26 students began our preparation for the 14th annual spring musical, and now it’s time to bid our show a fond farewell and say “So long, dearie!” I am so proud of the work my kids have done […]

Fine Arts Banquet

May 15, 2014

Tuesday night we held a banquet in honor of our Fine Arts students.  Families dined in elegance and we remembered what an incredible year we had in the arts. Our students provided quality entertainment for us as well. Students were honored for their talents, determination, growth, and character in their art, encouraging them to keep creating!

Athletic Gala

May 14, 2014

Our Athletic Gala was a special evening where we honored our student athletes. Students were recognized for their participation and honors in sports and awarded for excellence in those areas – especially those teams and individuals who won state championships this year. We were honored to have two special guests: Congressman Louie Gohmert and Sports Director for […]

Celebration Station

May 12, 2014

Last weekend, our boarding community went to Celebration Station in the Dallas area to celebrate the ending of our school year. Students played games, raced go-carts, played laser tag,  enjoyed food, lemonade, coke, and just spending time together.     

State Champions in Track & Field

May 09, 2014

Last weekend our boys and girls track teams competed in the state meet. Our boys team finished 4th overall, falling behind a bronze finish by one point. Leading the Guard on the track were Ty, Kris, Alex, and Jacob, our 4×100 relay team, who brought home the gold medal with a time of 43.35 sec. […]

Jake Anderson Earns Spot in National Merit Scholarship Program

May 09, 2014

Brook Hill junior, Jake Anderson, recently qualified for the National merit Scholarship Program. Jake scored among the highest 50,000 participants of over 1.5 million students who took the 2013 PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test). Jake now moves on into further rounds to see if he ranks as a commended scholar, semifinalist, or finalist. […]

Chapel This Week – How to Have a Safe Summer

May 09, 2014

Anna Walker, from East Texas Medical Center, presented a trauma prevention program to our MS and US students on Wednesday, May 7.  Her presentation was full of useful facts, and she showed several pictures from accidents and hospitals to underscore her points. Topics included: Why students should wear helmets when bicycling, skateboarding, or four wheeling. […]

Spring at the Brook

May 07, 2014

Tuesday night MS/US Fine Arts students put their talents on display. MS/US Art students work lined the halls and foyers of Lauderdale for students and families to admire and adore. Then, at 7pm, our US Choir performed, with a special performance by our young men of “The Pirate King.” Following our choir, MS/US Orchestra students […]

Junior-Senior Prom

May 02, 2014

On Saturday night this past weekend, Brook Hill Juniors & Seniors celebrated Prom at the Lake Tyler Petroleum Club. The evening’s theme was “Masquerade” so our students all showed up wearing masks. Our students danced, snacked, and even got to play a little blackjack. More picture from Prom are available here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.851063178254137.1073742008.126194957407633&type=3

Back-to-Back State Championship Golf Team

May 02, 2014

For the second year in a row our Varsity Boys Golf team has won the State Championship for TAPPS 3A! The tournament took place at the Clear Creek Golf Course on Monday and Tuesday. BH players Jeffery Yeager and Nutchapon Pattamakijsakul placed 4th and 7th individually, leading the team. The BH Guard trailed Midland 51AVƵ after the […]

AP Art Show

May 02, 2014

Thursday night our AP art students displayed their portfolios in the foyer of the American Freedom Museum. Many students, teachers, and administrators came to the art show to see our students work. Light refreshments were offered, some of our orchestra students provided music, and each table displayed our students artwork and included a short excerpt […]