This year's talent show entertained a packed auditorium with music, dance and spoken word.
Sponsored by Pegasus, Brookwood's literary arts magazine, it raised nearly $3200 for the publication,
from which it will contribute $325 to Helping Hands and Hearts (HHH). (Photos: Sutton Thompson)

Academics

Rising 9th Graders' Parent Night will be Monday, Jan. 26, 6:45-9 p.m. in assigned classrooms, with optional pre-sessions at 6 p.m. for parents of students who are served in ESOL, Special Ed or Gifted programs.

Our Broncos dominated at the Brookwood Invitational Science Olympiad Tournament this past weekend. Click the blue link to see the long list of medals.

Registration for AP exams is open until March 9. Find information about the exams at this link or on our website under Academics.

After-school tutoring offered by our Beta Club is available 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.

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

Upcoming college visits at Brookwood:

Monday, Jan. 26, 9:30 a.m.

- Ohio State University

- Georgia College & State University

- University of Tennessee

- Johnson & Wales University

Tues., Jan 27

- University of North Georgia, 2nd period

Wed., Jan. 28

- Kennesaw University, 2nd period

- College of Coastal Georgia, 3rd 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.

Order a 2014-15 yearbook for $100 through Balfour.

Connect to Brookwood

"Hip Hop" Fitness Tuesday

Jan. 27, 2:30 p.m. in the Dance Room D6 and taught by BHS 2010 alum Xavier Lewis. A small fee of $2 supports our Dance Dept. All students are welcome.

A "Frozen" Movie Night in The Commons exclusively for BHS Cluster elementary school students and their parents: Friday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m. Donate $5 to Make-A-Wish Foundation, and see Frozen. Parents must accompany children (no extra donation required for parents). Bring blankets and pillows. All concession items are $1.

Miss Brookwood Scholarship Pageant

Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Theater. Tickets will be on sale at The Commons Concession before school beginning on Feb. 4 at 6:55 a.m. ($15 cash only)

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

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

Jan. 27, 6 p.m. Girls, 7:30 p.m. Boys PINK OUT vs Berkmar @Home

Our wrestlers brought home the Battle of Five Forks trophy this week, and it's a beauty!

Wrestling

Jan. 23, 24, The North Metro Tournament hosted by BHS @ Home (Friday 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.)

Jan. 31, 9 a.m. Region 8 Tournament @ Parkview

Swim & Dive

Jan. 23 and 24, County SWIM Championship (Girls) @ West Gwinnett Pool: Friday Prelims, 5 p.m. and Saturday Finals 5 p.m.

Jan. 24, 9 a.m., County DIVE Championship (Girls) @ Mountain Park Pool

Golf Tryouts

Jan. 30, All forms are due. See the list and tryout schedule on the team website.

Fine Arts

Visual Arts

Jan. 29, 5-7 p.m. Reception for Piedmont College's High School Art Show in the Smith-Williams Gallery featuring nine works from BHS students. The exhibit will be on display through Feb. 6.

Dance Department Auditions

Feb. 24, 2:30 p.m. in the Dance Room (D6). Any students interested in taking a dance class at school next year must attend the audition. No dance experience necessary. See Ms. McCollister (D6) for details.

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!

Fencing will compete

Jan. 31-Feb. 1, Mill Creek & Peachtree Mills Tournament @ UNG.

Outdoor Club will hold a rock climbing lock-in on Jan. 24, at Adrenaline Climbing in Suwanee.

Readers Rally will meet Thursday, Jan. 29, at 2:30 p.m. in the Media Center.

Relay for Life

Support this worthy cause through event participation, membership or T-shirt sales. Pay online through MyPaymentsPlus until Feb. 8, or stop by C32 or B31 by Feb. 6 to pick up an order form and pay by cash or check. For details, visit our Relay for Life page.