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We Applaud
Lauren Taylor is a Finalist for Community Service Award
Junior Lauren Taylor has been chosen as one of six finalists for the Princeton Club of Georgia's annual Woodrow Wilson Community Service Award. The award honors Atlanta area high school juniors who, through community involvement and personal initiative, best exemplify the ideals of service and volunteerism espoused by Woodrow Wilson, former President of the United States of America and of Princeton University. Lauren will attend the ceremony in May at the Georgia Capitol and meet Governor Deal. This is the second year in a row that BHS has had a finalist. |
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We Commit
More Football Players Commit to College Programs
Six additional football players, along with the nine that signed in February, are going on to play college football next year. This is the largest group ever to receive scholarships in one year. Our newest additions are as follows:
1. DJ Brown - Reinhardt College
2. BJ Sammon - Valdosta State
3. Conner Hennessey - Reinhardt College
4. Javier Dyer - Reinhardt College
5. Ty Alston - West Virginia Wesleyan
6. Ramirez Galbreath - Louisberg JC
As a reminder, the others are:
7. Jackson Buonamia - Air Force
8. Zach Jackson - Texas Christian Univ.
9. Danny LaMontagne - Furman
10. Igwe Onumah - Oklahoma Panhandle Univ.
11. Eric Mapoles - Wingate
12. Jah-Mai Davidson - Ga State
13. Camaran Henson - US Naval Academy
14. Nick Tompkins - Michigan State Univ.
15. Blake Cunningham - Wesleyan Univ. (Connecticut)
Mike Gouge would have made 16, but he decided to accept a baseball scholarship to Valdosta State!
Lady Broncos Basketball Stars Commit
Alliah Jackson will continue her education and basketball career at Point University. Rebecca Walker will study and play at Presbyterian College.
Seven to Swim at the College Level
The following members of the Brookwood Swim & Dive Team received college scholarships to swim.
Aidan Sweeney - UGA
Kelsey Gouge - Florida Southern
Elizabeth Garreau - Boston University
Morgan Duncan - Limestone College
Dustin Nguyen - Florida Southern
Emma Weisel - Georgia Southern
Michael Trice - undecided
And, Senior Matt Barudin has committed to the running program at the University of Richmond. |
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We Score
Brookwood Spanish III, IV and AP students took the National Spanish Exam. We have received the following national results and are proud of these students and their accomplishments.
Shushmita Hoque, Melanie Changler, Adrian Backhus and Radha Patel received Gold Awards for scoring in the top 5% in the nation. Lindsey Thrift, Jonathan Meza, Peter Yupari, Ashleigh Cox, La'Ron-Chenee Tracey, Yoselin Vazquez, Sabrina Moin, Katie Gouveia and Shawn Gregory received Silver Awards for scoring in the top 15% in the nation. Thirteen Broncos scored in the top 25%, the bronze category. Twenty-two received Honor Awards for impressive scores.
In other Spanish news, six members of the Spanish Honor Society (Radha Patel, Shushmita Hoque, Azalea Lokhandwalla, Amilia Jeyachandran, Kelly Roudebush and Rachel Horton) participated in the Georgia Spanish Immersion Camp, speaking in Spanish for the entire weekend with other students throughout the state.
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We Calculate
Math Team Takes 5th
Brookwood was 5th place overall in the Greater Atlanta Mathematics competition. Our Freshmen were 2nd place overall. Shushmita Hoque was 3rd place in the Oralist Competition overall. This is a very interesting part of the GAME; students have to study a chapter from a math book and use what they have learned to solve and present their solutions to a panel of judges. The topics this year were Taxicab Geometry, Matrix Games, Networks, and Divisibility Theory; none of the material is part of the high school curriculum). The high scoring freshmen were Bowen Ewe, Laboni Hoque, Ryan Chen, Corey Zheng, and Chase Butler. The same 5 freshmen were also the high scorers in the sophomore competition (they can take the tests for their current grade level and the one above that). We had about 80 students participate throughout the season and averaged about 20-25 students participating in each competition. We am very proud of all the students that participated this year. |
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We Budget
Financial Literacy Students Score on National Test
Brookwood Financial Literacy students participated in the 2012 National Financial Capability Challenge. Of the 29 students that took the challenge, 15 scored in the top 20th percentile nationwide! This challenge was taken by more than 80,000 high school students nationally. Please congratulate these students.
Saniya Ahmed
Ka'Chandan Banks
Brock Baughcum
Chase Brown
Hyung Chi
Gabby Griffith
Alicia Griffiths
Marlene Hernandez
Victor Kinnunen
Kevin Lee-Alston
Nick Marquez
Austin Moyer
Troy Mulkey
Kaivon Stewart
Sydney Wiley
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We Compute
Computer Science Students Compete in Georgia Tech's AP Bowl
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Rahil Patel won iPod speakers in a drawing at the Georgia Tech AP Bowl |
Three Broncos participated in Georgia Tech's annual AP Bowl for Computer Science. The students who participated were Areesh Zindani, Rahil Patel and Adarsh Suresh. Areesh tied for 4th place with 35 out of 40 correct answers. Other Broncos brought home door prizes from the event.
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A MESSAGE FROM ASPIRING GWINNETT PRINCIPAL BONNIE DRISCOLL
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Greetings!
Hello Brookwood Community! Thank you for welcoming me to BHS this semester. For those I have not had the pleasure to meet, I am currently an Assistant Principal at Peachtree Ridge High School and have had the unique opportunity to spend January to May with the most amazing individuals - Brookwood students, faculty, and staff! As a part of the GCPS Quality Plus Leader Academy for Aspiring Principals, I was fortunate to be placed as a resident at Brookwood High School with Debbie Dees. A unique component of this program includes a residency to ensure that leaders are equipped with knowledge, skills, and experience in preparation for future leadership opportunities.
I have experienced the most incredible time as a resident learning from Debbie and the talented faculty and staff here at BHS. I discovered that Brookwood is everything others believe and so much more. It has been an honor to be a Bronco!
I am so blessed to have been a part of the amazing work that contributes to Brookwood's excellence, even if just for a semester. There is something special here at BHS! I am proud to work with such dedicated teachers and see first-hand Broncos who succeed, lead, serve, perform, give, excel, and truly shine.
It is no surprise that this semester BHS students celebrated success in academics, fine arts, athletics, and student leadership. If you are a Bronco, your days are filled with:
- Engaging, inspiring teaching and learning
- Unparalleled student leadership
- Bronco generosity beyond measure
- A relentless commitment to excel
- Countless bronco good deeds
All in all, the Brookwood community is a family committed to student success!
So as we come to the close of another school year, I would say that every day is a great day to be a Bronco!
Thanks again for a semester to remember!!
Bonnie Driscoll
Brookwood High School Resident
Quality Plus Leader Academy
Aspiring Principal Program
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We Speed
Girls Track Wins Region, Kissell Claims Seventh Individual Region Title
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Caroline Kissel's win in the 3200 and Ashley Buda's second place finish wrapped up the Region title for the Broncos and ended Parkview's three-year reign. |
Brookwood ended Parkview's three-year reign as region champs in girls track because of its depth in the distance events. The team racked up points when QuanDra Shanks and Claire Dunlap took first and second in the 800 and Caroline Kissel and Ashley Buda took first and second in the 3200.
At the region championship, senior Caroline Kissell claimed her seventh region title. On day one, she won her 4th consecutive Region 1600 championship, winning the region 1600 title every year since she was a freshman. On day two, Caroline won her 3rd consecutive region 3200 title. In addition, Caroline holds two individual region titles in cross country and has won an unbelievable nine individual region crowns during her four years at Brookwood.
Boys Track Dominates at Region
At the region championships, Brookwood Boys scored 190 points to dethrone Parkview, who had 82. The Broncos won six of the nine events in the finals. Morgan Malanoski won the 3,200; Justin Martin took first in the 400; Jay Lawson won the 110 hurdles; and Kisean Smith took the 800. The Bronco 400 and 1,600 relay teams finished it off. More from the Gwinnett Daily Post.
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We Lead
Broncos on Gwinnett Student Leadership Team Recognized at the County Office
Brookwood's senior members of the Gwinnett Student Leadership Team recognized junior members at a ceremony at the GCPS office. The purpose of the Gwinnett Student Leadership Team is to develop student leaders by providing them with opportunities to meet, collaborate and study with other student leaders from all of Gwinnett's Public High Schools. Josh Davis, Gregory Cooke, Regan Jolley, Nisha Golakia, Kenan Smith and Charlie Chong are in the photo. |
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We Win
Taylor Allen Wins Third Straight Region Title
Junior Taylor Allen used strong chipping skills just off the greens to post an 18-hole total of 85 to win her third straight individual region title. More from the Gwinnett Daily Post. Both boys and girls golf teams have earned a spot in the State Tournament.
Brookwood Inferno Ultimate Frisbee Team Takes Third at State Tournament
The Brookwood Inferno Ultimate Frisbee Team brought home the third place trophy for their excellent finish in the "A" Division of the 2012 High School State Tournament over the weekend. The JV Team took 4th place in the "B" Division. They were the highest finishing JV team and competed all weekend with some Varsity Teams. Congrats to both teams.
Varsity:
Sam Batson, Patrick Boyle, Ethan Dursee, Zach Foster, Parker Greenway, Shawn Gregory, Mike McGinnis, Mack Mothorp, Matt Mullin, Austin Murdaugh, Ryan Nelson, Jonathan Pabon, Ryan Pappafotis, Neal Raines and Maliq Winter
JV:
Foster Boales, Ashley Brown, Enzo Cianelli, Tom Cooper, Scott Diller, Sean Diller, Micah Jo, Christopher Marshall, Jeffrey Minowa, Lucas Montouchet, Victor Pria, Emily Reungvivapant, Reuben Rivas, Jon Marc Shultz, Matt Stout, Toma Tadros and Alex Weisel
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We Recognize
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Soccer Players, Coach Named All Region
The following boys and girls varsity soccer players have been chosen for all region teams.
Girls
Fiorella Gamarra - 1st team, forward
Kim Fincher - 1st team, forward
Sanon Williams - 1st team, midfield
Julia Bassell - 1st team, defense
Taylor Strickland - 2nd team, goalkeeper
Boys
Trevor Mooney - 1st team, 2012 Forward of the Year
Brahan Gamarra - 1st team, 2012 Midfielder of the Year
Cameron Grassmyer - 1st team, 2012 Defender of the Year
Adrian Alabi - 1st team
Brandon Schuster - 2nd team, goalkeeper
In addition, Brookwood Boys Head Soccer Coach Danny Klinect was named Coach of the Year for 8AAAAA.
Baseball Players, Coach Named All County
The following baseball players and coach have been honored by the Gwinnett Dugout Club for their exceptional performances this season.
Gwinnett Dugout Club All County
Lucas Sims - Pitcher of the Year
Michael Gouge - 1st Team All County
Cedric Mullins - 2nd Team All County
Clint Carr - Honorable Mention Position Player
Garrett Reynolds - Hustle Award
Blake Schuck - Academic Award
Ryan Ledden - Assistant Coach of the Year
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We Salute
Congratulations to Our Students of the Month
Congrats to the Students of the Month. These students were chosen by BHS teachers and staff for motivation, achievement or acts of service. They celebrated at a pizza party in their honor.
For March
Harrison Grier, Thomas Byelick, Elsy Nunez, Danielle Ramos, Bilal Gilani, James Alex Ruddick, Micah Seibel, Layla Abdullatif, Rachel Olsen, Briana Mixon, Freling Scarborough, Phillip Flores and Christopher Bentz
For April
Mark Guentert, Jah- Mai Davidson, Andy Nguyen, Nelson Tabora, Michael Ranieri, Rodney Smith, Patrick Stevens, Kathryn Fonseca, Jenna Long, Lauren Clay, Ahmad Rathor, JJ Chang and Yili Yao
For May
Jackie Sisley, Malik Tarrant, Jesse Allen , Jessica San Filippo, Nicole Thornton, Anisa Caballero, Patrick Boyle, Jeffrey Davenport, Malik Griffith, Teddy Murphy, Anna Cox, Thomas Young and Amelia Thomas
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We Care
Brookwood Baseball Helps Special Needs Kids Bat, Catch, Run and Score
During a break from a recent tournament, Bronco baseball players took time to play ball with special needs kids in a Miracle League game. The Miracle League is a national charitable organization that provides children with mental and/or physical challenges an opportunity to play baseball as a team. More from the Gwinnett Daily Post. |
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