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JAN 26 - FEB 2, 2024

The PAGE Foundation names a STAR Student from each high school in Georgia based on the highest SAT score of the school's senior class. Kapil Shankar and Louis Harney tied for the highest score at Brookwood and our 2024 STAR Students. Kapil plans on a pre-med major and to become a pediatrician, and Louis plans to study environmental engineering and possibly incorporate his knowledge of German.

Academics, General News

Photo credit: Jamie Spaar

Congratulations to Miss Brookwood 2024, senior Sloane Hill. Pictured to Sloane's right are Miss Freshman Allie Smith, Miss Sophomore Aubrey Christopolous, and Miss Junior Hannah-Sophia Suarez. These girls participated in the 43rd Miss Brookwood Scholarship Pageant, helping our PTSA raise thousands of dollars for the school. For the list of all prize winners, click here. We thank our extraordinary PTSA volunteers, especially Rachel Burgin, Sonya Wright, and Lisa Bacon, and the program's many sponsors.

Next Digital Learning Day: Friday, FEB 2

Students will log in to eCLASS from home for online assignments. Visit the GCPS DLD webpage.

Rising 9th Grade Parent Night at BHS

Tuesday, JAN 30, 6 PM in The Commons

Maxwell and Grayson Tech to visit BHS

Take career-path classes on their campus next year.

Learn about the wide range of courses available to Brookwood students through nearby Maxwell High School of Technology and the Grayson Technical Education Program. Representatives will be in The Commons during lunch on these days:

=== Maxwell: Monday, FEB 5

=== Grayson: Tuesday, FEB 6

Dance Classes Next Year: Audition Required

For rising 10th-12th Grades

Tuesday, FEB 27, at 2:30 PM in Dance Room (D6). Wear clothes that allow you to move, and bring sneakers. Questions? See Miss Ellen in Dance Room (D6).

Yearbooks: Price increases monthly.

January's price is $105. Click here for buying instructions.

Brookwood Model UN's Yemen Delegation won the Outstanding Delegation Award at the Georgia State Model Arab League Conference, the highest honor at the event. Out of more than 150 students at the conference, our UN Broncos took home awards in four out of five committees. Award recipients are Hanna Farah Qasim, Kaleb Larin-Medina, Jael Romero, Addison Lawrence, Katie Alvarez, Simone Rajput, Aiden Stanley, and Veer Patel.

Senior Yard Signs - Order by Friday, FEB 2.

Signs are now $24. Click this link to order.

Seniors: Do you qualify to be a Georgia Scholar?

Seniors with a 3.75 unweighted GPA and either a 1360 SAT score or a 31 ACT can qualify as a Georgia Scholar. For the application, visit this direct GaDOE link and remember to include your counselor's email address. Deadline: March 1.

Senior dues increase March 1.

Pay Scholastic Images online any time. Dues are currently $150 and will increase to $170 March 1.

Official Graduation Announcements

Click here to buy official announcements. See details.

Fine Arts

Brookwood Orchestra has been working in chamber groups this week. This challenges the students to work together to find a common performance goal. It also allows them to see how their individual contributions matter to the larger ensemble. The next orchestra concert is Thursday, FEB. 1.

Theatre - All-State Performances

Congratulations to these Thespian Broncos for earning Superior scores at their All-State performances. Each has secured a spot performing live at the Georgia Thespian Conference FEB 1-3 for a chance to be featured in the All-State Showcase.===

==Trio Musical

====Belle Burke, Aubrey Christopoulos, and Ellie House

==Duo Acting

====Paige Edwards and Meghan Samela

==Sound Design

====Ari Hammond

Orchestra - Concert

Thursday, FEB 1, 6 PM in the Theater. Pre-LGPE Concert

Sports

Photo credit: Dave Skillen

Brookwood Swim and Dive swept the Gwinnett County Championships. The boys beat four-year champion North Gwinnett, and the girls chalked up their 10th consecutive county title. For highlights, see Gwinnett Daily Post's summaries and photos of the boys' and girls' competitions.



Basketball

6 PM Girls, 7:30 PM Boys

JAN 26 at Grayson

JAN 30 vs Newton

FEB 2 at South Gwinnett

FEB 6 at Archer

Swim and Dive - STILL undefeated!

FEB 7-10 STATE Swim and Dive Championships at GA Tech

Wrestling

JAN 27 at BHS Gold Gym: North Metro Invtl.

FEB 3 at Parkview: Region Traditional (Girls, Boys Varsity)

SPRING SPORTS MEETINGS AND TRYOUTS

Golf

JAN 29, 2:30 PM (Commons) Girls Mandatory Tryout Meeting,

golf tryouts for the boys/girls on Friday, February 2 at the Country Club of Gwinnett at 3pm and a golf parent meeting on Tuesday, February 6 at The Lodge. 

Bronco Dance Team (2024-25 season)

Auditions for Next Year's Team

MAR 19, 5-6:30 PM in D6. Questions? See Miss Ellen in D6.

Clubs

Brookwood Ice Hockey plays most games at the Duluth Ice Forum, and all games are free for spectators. Here Will Hermel takes to the ice for his fifth season with the team; he started playing for Brookwood in eighth grade.

Robotics

Saturday, JAN 27, NCCA Winter VCR II in Covington

Ice Hockey

Sunday, JAN 28, 4:50 PM vs Rope (Duluth Ice Forum)

BEST Club Talent Show

Wednesday, JAN 24, 6:30 PM in the theatre. Admission: $2.

Science Olympiad

Saturday, FEB 11, Golden Gate Invitational in San Francisco

Run the Reagan with us!

Run the Reagan - and join our team!

Saturday, FEB 10, is the 30th year for Run The Reagan. Click here to register for the 5K, 10K, half marathon, or fun run, and join our team at the end of the process. That helps our school even more! Donations without registration are also an option. This annual community event benefits Brookwood Schools Foundation.

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