Lady Bronco softball players are Region-8 AAAAAA champions
with a 7-0 record after this week's win over Archer. (Photo: David Welker, Gwinnett Daily Post)

Academics

PSAT Registration Deadline is October 1.

All 10th graders will take the test free of charge; no registration necessary, while 9th and 11th graders who would like to take the test must pay $15 at MyPaymentsPlus.com by October 1.

To prepare for the November 8 SAT, Brookwood Community School is offering a 6-class series with teacher instruction for $94, October 20 - November 5, Mondays and Wednesdays on campus after school. The Media Center offers free videos October 28-30 and November 3-6. Learn more about these and other classes offered in the area.

News for the Class of 2015:

Seniors T-shirts and hoodies in assorted styles and colors are now on sale. Click here for an order form and to see choices. Students may also obtain forms from their Guided Study teachers. Return forms with payment by October to Ms. Bean, Room B27.

Upcoming college visits (dates and periods):

- University Of South Carolina - Oct. 1, 4th Period

- Young Harris - Oct. 2, 3rd Period

- Mercer University - Oct. 6, 2nd Period

- Georgia Southern University - Oct. 6, 3rd Period

- Johnson & Wales University - Oct. 6, 4th Period

- Georgia Gwinnett - Oct. 7, 3rd Period

- Agnes Scott College - Oct. 10, 2nd Period

- Univ. of North Georgia - Oct. 10, 3rd Period

- St. Joseph Univ., Philadelphia - Oct. 10, 4th Period

Students must request a pass from Counseling prior to the visit day. See the Senior Bulletin for the complete schedule. Also, review several scholarship opportunities compiled by the Counseling office.

To purchase a Final Exam Care Package that offers a little food and stress relief for your favorite student, download this form and submit payment.

Did you buy a yearbook yet? They are on sale now exclusively online, and prices increase monthly.

To order, click the yearbook image at balfour.com.

Connect to Brookwood

Homecoming Happenings

September 29-October 4

Spirit Week

- Monday: 'Murica Monday

- Tuesday: Sports Day

- Wednesday: Character Day

- Thursday: Color War

Freshmen - Green

Sophomores - Blue

Juniors - Red

Seniors - Black + White

- Friday: Spirit Day

Brookwood spirit wear

Mr. Brookwood Pageant

Thursday, 7:00 p.m. in the Theater. Admission $10.

Homecoming Pep Rally

Friday, 7th period, at the stadium

Homecoming Parade

Friday, 4:30 p.m. The first time the public will see the new face of Buster (Brookwood's mascot). Parade lineup of floats starts in the parking lot along Hollybrook Road, close to the football field. Throughout the parade route, National Honor Society students will be collecting change for United Way, so bring spare cash to donate. Proceeds will benefit United Way and BHS.

Homecoming Football Game

Friday, 7:30 p.m. at Home against Shiloh. Tickets will be sold Thursday and Friday at school during lunch. Student ticket: $5, Adult: $7. All tickets at the gate are $7.

Homecoming Dance

8:00 - 11:30 p.m. at BHS in The Commons. Advance tickets required; refer to the online Homecoming flyer for dress code and other information. Take advantage of the coat check; it's a fundraiser for Helping Hands and Hearts ($1/item or $5 to fill a grocery bag).

Athletics

Football

September 26, 7:30 p.m. @ South Gwinnett

October 3, 7:30 p.m. vs Shiloh @ Home

Come to our Homecoming game on October 3 and see the Brookwood student section,

"the loudest and rowdiest in the state of Georgia."

Softball

September 29, 6:00 p.m. vs Lambert @ Home

Volleyball

September 26, 5:00 p.m. Hoover OTM Tournament vs Huntsville, 7:00 p.m. vs St. George @ Hoover, AL

September 27, 9:00 a.m. Hoover OTM Tournament vs Fairhope @ Hoover, AL

September 30, Senior Night @ Home vs. Berkmar (5:00 p.m.) vs Central (7:00 p.m.)

October 2 @ Collins Hill vs N. Gwinnett (5:00 p.m.), vs Collins Hill (6:00 p.m.)

Boys & Girls Cross Country

October 4, Cross Country Great American XC Festival @ Wake Med XC Complex - Cary, NC

2014 Gwinnett County Cross Country Champions

Wrestling

October 1, 6:30 p.m. in the Theater. Mandatory registration meeting for parents and wrestlers. All registrations documents and player fees are due.

October 13, Pre-season conditioning begins.

October 27, Regular season practice begins.

See brookwoodwrestling.com for more details.

Basketball

October 15, Tryout forms are due. For more information, visit brookwoodhoops.com.

Baseball

October 13, Brookwood Baseball Golf Tournament Fund Raiser at Summitt Chase Country Club. See information online to register or donate.

Golf

To purchase Bridgestone golf balls, receive a tax deduction, and support the Bronco Golf fundraiser, contact Coach Thompson (steve_thompson@ gwinnett.k12.ga.us).

Fine Arts

Theater

Saturday, September 27, 7:00 p.m. in the Theater, "Dearly Departed" Tickets are $10 at the door or Will Call (email BPABinformation@gmail.com).

Chorus

September 30, 7:00 p.m. in the Theater. The Fall Concert is "A Celebration of American Music," with an All-American lineup of composers and lyricists. Admission is free.

Dance

September 30, 2:30 p.m. in D-4 (Dance Room) Yoga kicks off the Dance Department's 9-part series, Fitness Tuesday, held the last Tuesday of each month with a different dance style each time. Students and faculty are invited. $2/class or $15/series.

October 2, 7:00 p.m., Mr. Brookwood Pageant. 25 BHS boys put on a must-see show produced by the Dance Department. Admission $10.