International Celebration
Privyet, dia dhuit, konnichiwa, bonjour, al salaam a'alaykoom, guten morgen.....
The Lower School students at all grade levels have enjoyed celebrating cultures of other countries for the past weeks. Students have researched the cultures, language, geography, and enjoyed food, music, dance, art, crafts, and many different aspects of their assigned countries. What a really fun way to learn about parts of our world and increase our understanding of different cultures.
The football field was the sight of a tremendous and festive parade this morning. All students were dressed in costume representing the countries. Later in the morning, the classes rotated through a series of activities in the classrooms. Lots of fun and information was shared. Mr. Bass and his staff prepared an international feast for lunch. Gracias!!
Reenrollment Contracts:
We have received a number of reenrollment contracts but some families have not returned a contract for the 2007-2008 school year. If you plan on returning next year we ask that you return your contract now. If you are not planning on returning, please notify us in writing with an explanation of your reason. This will provide others who wish to come to Brookwood an opportunity to be accepted. Thank you for your attention to this important detail.
Town Meeting for Lower School Parents:
This Town Meeting will be held on Monday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m., in the Williams-Parker Library. We will update parents on how things are going, and also discuss the Orton-Gillingham program and its possibilities.
Brookwood Warrior Summer Camp:
Mark your calendars for the Brookwood Warrior Summer Camp. Two fun-filled weeks for students to learn and make new friends. July 16-20 and July 23-27. For more information contact Tammy Deaver at tdeaver@brookwoodschool.org. Application deadline is May 18, 2007.
There Are a Few Spots Still Available For The Science & History Camp for Grades 3-5!
June 4 - 8 is the week for students completing grades 3, 4, or 5. Registration was held on Tuesday, March 20. The camp capacity is 25 students for each week. The hours of the camp are 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Jenni Martin and Lori Stauffer are the camp directors.
A Note from Mrs. Crew
The Williams-Parker Library will be conducting their annual inventory May 7-11. All books are due back in the library by Wednesday, May 2. A list of what each student has checked out and any overdue fines will be sent next week.
COLLEGE COUNSELOR (Vic Spigener)
For seniors and their parents: Final Transcript Request Forms are due to Mr. Spigener no later than Monday, May 7.
Upper School students [and their parents] - especially seniors - are encouraged to attend the Financial Literacy Seminar that will be hosted by Southwest Georgia Technical College on Tuesday, April 24 at 6:30 pm. Topics to be covered are as follows:
Budgeting
Credit History
Dealing with the IRS
Savings & Investing
College Financing
Planning for Major Purchases
The seminar will be held at Southwest Georgia Technical College, Building D. For more information call 227-2687.
For juniors: the deadline to register for the June 2 SAT (which will be given here at Brookwood School) is Friday, April 27. If you have any questions, see Mr. Spigener.
Parents of juniors are reminded to turn in their Parent Questionnaire to Mr. Spigener.
BROOKWOOD ATHLETICS
BASEBALL TEAM WINS REGION CHAMPIONSHIP!
To the entire Brookwood family, we are so proud of this baseball team. They have battled through much adversity and injuries to several key players to come together as a team and realize what it takes to win a championship in the dramatic fashion in which it took place. When these Brookwood Warriors battled back from a 8-0 deficit at Tiftarea Tuesday night to win the game on a seventh inning, two run homerun off the bat of senior Lee Hopkins, it showed the HEART of true winners.
There were many exciting moments in that game that will make it one that will be remembered by those present for a long time. A nine run third inning, a grand slam homerun by Jeb Johnson, and Ethan Howell gunning down a runner with a perfect throw to catcher Drew Balfour. Even with our defense not at it's best, senior pitcher Cory Reagin poured out his heart with another gutsy performance before giving way to Terry Chastain who did a great job for two innings. Lee Hopkins, who followed, finished the game in winning fashion for the Warriors.
These young men and coaches Jimmy Bryson and Dr. Mark Hudson are all so deserving of this region championship and the opportunity to fulfill their dream of a State Championship. As we move forward into the playoffs next week I know that WE ARE A TEAM and it will take each player PLAYING AS A TEAM for this dream to come true. I am very proud of each one of these boys and all that they have accomplished this year. Now just focus on this GOAL and Stay the Course.
I hope that our Brookwood fans will come out and support this team as we host the first round of the state playoffs with a double header next Tuesday.
Good Luck, Tommy McMillan
BROOKWOOD VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER CONTINUES FIGHT FOR REGION CHAMPIONSHIP
The Varsity Girls Soccer Team is fighting for the number # 1 seed in the region with Valwood. The Lady Warriors defeated Valwood in the first game of the year 3-0, but last Thursday lost to Valwood 2-1 in a heartbreaker. The Varsity Girls are now 5-2-2 and are heading to the playoffs. The girls defeated Tiftarea this week 2-1 in a hard fought match. The girls went through a tough period after spring break when they tied Sherwood Christian 2-2, lost to Sherwood 3-1 and lost to Valwood 2-1.
Kendra Bell had a great 25 yard goal against Tiftarea to give Brookwood their fifth win of the season. Haley Caldwell is improving every game as goal keeper and Logan Petrey is charging up the offense.
Senior Day is next Tuesday at home at 4:30. Three seniors will be honored at halftime of the Georgia Christian game. The three seniors on this year's team are Sweeper Liz Brewer, Defender Kendra Bell, and Midfielder LoLo Mason. These fine players will be missed next season. They have been great players for Brookwood for a number of years. Tuesday's game against Georgia Christian is the last regular season game and last region game before the playoffs begin. Come out and show the girls how much you appreciate them.
Coach Dave Hogan
BOYS TRACK TEAM WINS REGION TITLE!
The Boys Track Team took first place at this week's region track meet. The region winners include Dez Jones and Grant Stauffer. The boys team will send nine athletes to the state track meet next week with great chances to win the state title.
The Girls Track Team finished in a close second place to Tiftarea at the region track meet. The region winners include Logan Petrey, Christy McMillan, Maria Olson, Keri McMillan, and Ellen Stauffer. The girls team will also advance 12 girls to the state meet starting next Thursday in Albany.
Good Luck, Track Team! Coach Katie Cass
BOYS TENNIS TEAM CAPTURES REGION TITLE, GIRLS RUNNER-UP CHAMPIONS!
Brookwood's Tennis Teams topped off an almost-perfect regular season by bringing home the 3-AA Boys Region Championship and Girls Runner-up Championship Trophies last week.
26 tennis players all seemed to have a good time while contributing as a combined team to an undefeated finish in the regular season. (The match record was 92 wins, 18 losses and 1 tie.) The team members for '07 included: Grace Allen, Alex Baker, Sarah Farmer, Sara Jo Grooms, Maizie Jones, Mallory Jones, Ashley Kinsey, Abby Lewis, Anne McPherson, Lucy Mitchell, Cecile Shea, Margaret Singletary, Leah Stapleton, Eve Toomey, Harrison Avera, Trey Collins, DJ Grooms, Kyle Hunter, Kelly Jackson, Jon Johnson, Ben Jones, William Lee, Jacob Lewis, Thomas Muller, Charles Scott, and Andy Sigler.
Competing at Region for the Warriors were: in girls singles, Anne McPherson, Eve Toomey and Mallory Jones; in girls doubles, the teams of Lucy Mitchell and Margaret Singletary and Grace Allen and Ashley Kinsey; in boys singles, Kelly Jackson, Thomas Muller and Andy Sigler; and in boys doubles, the teams of Ben Jones and William Lee and Harrison Avera and DJ Grooms. Sara Jo Grooms and Jacob Lewis rounded out the region teams.
Nine of our region competitors qualified for the State Individual Tournament by finishing in the top four. They were Kelly Jackson, Thomas Muller and Eve Toomey in singles and Jones/Lee (Region Champs), Avera/Grooms (Region Runner-ups), and Singletary/Mitchell in doubles.
The boys team travels to Augusta for the State Team Tournament next Wednesday. Way to go Warriors!! Go Warriors!!!!
Coach Julie McPherson
VARSITY BOYS SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP SCHEDULE (Coach Piazza)
Reebok Team Camp, June 4-6
Brewton Parker Team Camp, June 28-30
PROM PICTURES
Jamie Whiddon with Take Your Best Shot Photography invites juniors, seniors, and their parents to visit the website below to view and order prom pictures. Payment is taken over the website and the pictures will be shipped directly to you. Please contact Jamie if you have any questions.
Jamie Whiddon, Take Your Best Shot Photography
182 Big Star Drive
Thomasville, GA 31757
(229) 551-1002
"THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY"
Thomasville On Stage and Company is presenting "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" April 20-22 and April 28-29. Brookwood students Ashley Laramore and Audrey Simmons are in the cast. Contact TOSAC for futher information.
