Georgia Tech admissions officers visited Brookwood this week
to congratulate 30 senior Broncos who were offered early admission to their school.

Academics

There will be no school on Monday,

Jan. 19, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

After-school, peer tutoring has resumed for the second semester, Mondays through Thursdays, 2:25-3:25 p.m. in Room B35. Drop by for any amount of time during the hour for help with a variety of subjects. Sponsored by BHS Beta Club.

Rising 9th Graders' Parent Night

Monday, Jan. 26, 6-9 p.m. in assigned classrooms

Peer Leader applications are due on Jan. 21. Interested 10th and 11th grade students may obtain one online here or from Room A1.

Interested in dual enrollment? Attend the parent meeting, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Media Center.

Upcoming college visits at Brookwood:

- Valdosta State University, Jan. 20, 2nd period

- Shorter University, Jan. 23, 4th period

Students must request a pass from the Counseling Office prior to the day of the visit.

Seniors who have accepted a college offer:

Add your information to the clip board in the 11th/12th grade office, Room A36, to ensure you are included in the "College Bound Broncos" display in B Hall.

See the latest issues of our junior and senior bulletins for information about SAT and ACT registration dates, college visits and scholarships.

BHS offers Spring 2015 SAT/ACT preparation

classes and videos. Kaplan Test Prep is offering a promotional discount until Jan. 30.

Senior Caps and Gowns:

Balfour will be on campus to process payments ($100):

- Thursday, Jan. 22 -Boys

- Friday, Jan. 23 -Girls

Otherwise, seniors may pay online but will incur a $5 processing fee. In April, graduation dues increase to $125. Order early to reserve a gown with an emblem.

Connect to Brookwood

Tonight is the Talent Show!

Friday, Jan. 16,

7:30 p.m., the Theater. Vote for your favorite among 20 acts. Tickets are $8 at the door, if available.

For the Youngsters:

Movie Night in PJ's

Friday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m., in The Commons. Donate $5 to Make-A-Wish Foundation, and see Frozen. Parents must accompany elementary school children (no extra donation required for parents). Bring a blanket or pillow for comfort. All concession items are $1.

On-campus parking (2015-2016 school year)

Parking on campus for rising juniors and seniors requires a fee and parking class participation. Find more information here.

Are you following Buster Connects on Facebook and Twitter? Let's be social online!

Athletics

Basketball

Jan. 16, 6:30 p.m. Girls, 8 p.m. Boys @ Grayson

Jan. 20, 6 p.m. Girls, 7:30 p.m. Boys @ Archer

Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m. Girls, 8 p.m. Boys @ Dacula

Jan. 24, 6 p.m. Girls, 7:30 p.m. vs Parkview @ Home

Wrestling

Jan. 15-17, Team Dual State Champion @ Macon Centreplex. Click here for our AAAAAA bracket.

Jan. 21, 5:30 p.m. Battle of Five Forks @ Parkview

Jan. 23, 24, The North Metro Tournament @ Home

(Friday 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.)

CollegeSwimming.com has ranked Anna Jahns the No. 2 senior recruit in Georgia. (Photo: David Welker)

Swim & Dive

Jan. 16, 7:15 p.m. Battle of Five Forks, BHS vs Parkview @ Mountain Park Pool. No admission fee, other than wearing maroon and gold!

Jan. 21, 5 p.m. County Championship (Boys Dive) @ Mountain Park Pool.

Jan. 22, 5 p.m. County Championship (Boys Swim) @ West Gwinnett Pool

Jan. 23, 5 p.m. County Championship (Girls Swim) @ West Gwinnett Pool

Baseball

Jan. 19-28. Tryouts begin on Monday with varsity evaluations. All tryout dates and times for varsity, JV and 9th grade are online here and on the team website.

Boys Soccer

Jan. 19, 6 p.m., team tryouts at the soccer practice fields. This day is also the deadline for forms.

Fine Arts

Covered

by Sophia Abeyta

Visual Arts

Jan. 19 - Feb. 6, Piedmont College's High School Art Show will feature nine works from BHS students in the Smith-Williams Gallery. A reception in the gallery will be held on Jan. 29, 5-7 p.m.

Chorus

Mark your spring calendar for the Pre-LGPE Concert and Spring Chorus Show, respectively:

- March 3, 7 p.m.

- April 30, May 1, 7 p.m.

Clubs

Special Olympics

Brookwood will send 21 Broncos to the State Indoor Winter Games, Jan. 23-25, in Cobb County. Let's wish our three basketball teams and three individual bowlers the best of luck!

Readers Rally will meet Thursday, Jan. 22, at 2:30 p.m. in the Media Center.

Ice Hockey Club

Jan. 18, 8 p.m BHS AA vs Woodstock AA

Jan. 19, 8:50 p.m. BHS A vs Johns Creek A

(Both games at Duluth Ice Forum)

Outdoor Club will hold a rock climbing lock-in on Saturday, Jan. 24, at Adrenaline Climbing in Suwanee. There is still time to sign up! A $30 fee covers pizza and all-night climbing. See Mrs. Settles in C12.

Relay for Life

Jan. 21, 2:20 p.m. an informational meeting about the May 8 fundraiser will be held in C2. T-shirts sales will begin Jan. 20 for $15. For more information about the event, T-shirts and membership, visit our Relay for Life page online.