Brookwood School Kicks Off Annual Senior Buddy Program
Brookwood School seniors and first-grade students officially kicked off one of the campus's most cherished traditions last Thursday morning, unveiling this year's senior and first-grade matches for the Senior Buddy Program. Continuing a tradition that first began in 2003, the Senior Buddy Program pairs each member of the senior class with a first-grade buddy for the duration of the school year. Together, the student buddies will celebrate holidays, cheer each other on at major school milestones, spend time together on the playground, and build lasting cross-grade mentorships and memories. The high-energy morning began on the playground as excited first graders hunted for hidden boxes with pictures of their senior buddies. Once revealed, the pairs shared hugs and immediate connections, launching a year of activities designed to foster senior leadership while giving Brookwood's youngest learners an encouraging, older role model on campus.
The Class of 2027 poses with their first-grade buddies on the playground following the launch of this year's Senior Buddy Program.
Brookwood first graders race across the playground to find their mystery boxes as seniors eagerly watch from the sidelines during the Senior Buddy Program reveal.
Instant best friends! Maryalice Stanaland '37 greets her senior buddy, Brianna Lenz '27, with an overwhelming hug to kick off the school year.
A huge smile from Kenji Sun '27 as Jackson McColm '37 celebrates finding out they’ll be paired together for the Senior Buddy Program.
Reagan Burrus '27 smiles with her first-grade buddies, Maisyn Badger '37 and Addy Waterhouse '37, after the Senior Buddy Program reveal.
Located in Thomasville, GA, Brookwood School is a private school for grades JK-12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.