Brookwood eNewsletter
Wisdom, Honor, Achievement, Citizenship
March 10, 2006 |
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FROM THE HEADMASTER...
Last week was one of those weeks in which the strengths of Brookwood shone with particular brilliance. At the beginning of the week we learned that one of our 5th grade students, Ann Varnedoe, won first place in the DAR American History essay contest and Carter Reed placed second. The judges told us that our students' essays were better than most of the 7th and 8th grade essays from other schools and that our winning essays compared favorably with some college entries. On Wednesday at the Thomasville Cultural Center's High School Art Contest we had 19 entries that were recognized. One of our students, Jessie Singletary, won First Place. She was joined by Brookwood students who won two third places, two out of three Awards of Merit and three Honorable Mentions. Then on Thursday at the Regional Literary competition, Brookwood students won 9 first places in the 13 events. Our school team points total surpassed the second place school by 33 points. Next week 11 of our students-Michael Nicholson, Sweet Pea Kadis, Michael Youmans, Crighton Allen, Hananel Mavity, Anna Carroll Sims, Grant Stauffer, Elizabeth Wedding, Chase Clayton, Lauren Hancock, and D. J. Grooms-will represent Brookwood in the State Literary competition in Valdosta.
As you enjoy yourself and bid at the Auction Friday night, remember that the resources generated by that wonderful event go directly to the School and represent an investment in giving Brookwood students a competitive advantage so that they can continue to excel in the classroom, on the stage and on the field.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY TAPPING CEREMONY
The 34th tapping ceremony of Brookwood School's National Honor Society took place last week in Chubb Hall. The chapter, named for Louise Jeanes Hines, a founder who was a determining influence on Brookwood's focus on excellence, tapped 10 new members. Current NHS members were in charge of the candlelight ceremony. These included Hannah LeGette, Crighton Allen, Kate Worthey, Elizabeth Wedding, Hannah Clark, Julianne Crew, Mary Catherine Alexander, Kristy Swann, Paige Graves, Sweet Pea Kadis, Michael Nicholson, and Michael Youmans.
New members tapped are Lee Roberts, Anne McPherson, Jonathan Wood, Lauren Johnson, Mark Coram, Laurel Derby, Daniel Chastain, Marielle Youmans, William Lee, and Kristen Wilson.
Faculty tap new members with a gold NHS key, some dating from 1973, which they place around the student's neck. Parents view the tapping of their child by video, then they enter the room, accompanied by siblings, grandparents, and friends. All members of the NHS attended a luncheon hosted by Brookwood NHS alumna Charnie Beverly.
BROOKWOOD STUDENTS WIN REGION LITERARY
Congratulations to the Brookwood Literary Team for winning the GISA Region AA Literary Competition for the second year in a row. Brookwood won the competition in a very convincing fashion winning 9 first place finishes out of the 13 events. In addition, our students won 1 second place award and 2 third place awards. Eleven of our students qualified for the State Literary Competition to be held on March 14th at Valdosta State University.
Winning first place for the Warriors were: Michael Youmans and Elizabeth Wedding in Argumentative Essays, Crighton Allen and Elizabeth Wedding in Extemporaneous Speaking, Michael Nicholson and Anna Carrol Sims in Oral Interpretation, Hananel Mavity and D. J. Grooms in Girls and Boys vocal solo and Promboin Kadis, Hananel Mavity and Lauren Hancock in Girl's trio.
Winning second place were Michael Nicholson, Grant Stauffer, D. J. Grooms, and Chase Clayton in Boys Quartet.
Winning third places were Anne McPherson in Piano Solo, and Julianne Crew in Spelling.
The Literary Team is coached by Mrs. Barbara Lee, Mrs. Debbie Beeson and Mr. Phil Danner. Connie Clineman also works with our oral interpretation competitors. A special thanks is given to Mr. David Grooms who is the Region's Literary Chair and who planned and ran the competition.
Varsity Cheerleading Tryouts - April 17th, 18th and 21st.
Parents - Please remember to check the website often for current schedules of our spring sport activities.
BROOKWOOD'S ANNUAL STRAWBERRY SALE
Sponsored by the Sophomore Class
$15.00 per flat (12 pints)
Pick up: Friday, March 17, 2006, 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Checks should be made payable to Brookwood School
and should accompany order.
Order forms may be turned into the office.
Any unclaimed flats will be resold.
Thank you for supporting the Class of 2008!
Deadline to order is March 13
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