Week of Oct. 9-16, 2015 
 
Tradition continues with Brookwood Chorus' Camerata singing the National Athem at Friday's Homecoming game.
Olivia Greeenberg, Emily Huffman, Kelsey Nackers, Macie Bushell, Colleen Branam and April Mason
make up the select group of senior singers.

Parade 
Friday, 4:30 p.m. (Parade Route)
Clubs and organizations line up at 4 p.m. in BHS's upper student parking lot.

Football Game 
Friday, 7:30 p.m. vs Central Gwinnett and the crowning of Brookwood's 2015 Homecoming royalty.

Dance
Saturday, 8-11:30 p.m. in The Common.  
Students must show a picture ID to enter the dance. Staff at the door will refer only to the list of names of students who purchased tickets on MyPaymentsPlus. Freshmen and sophomores must have a Brookwood ID; only juniors and seniors may bring dates from other schools. Coat check is $5 and benefits HHH (Helping Hands & Hearts).

Academics 

Monday, Oct. 12, is a student holiday
in observance of Columbus Day. 

PSAT is Wednesday, Oct. 14. 

Free ACT prep video: The Princeton Review
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2:30-3:15 p.m. in the Media Center. All students preparing for the Oct. 24 ACT are invited to watch the helpful 45-minute video.

HOBY for Outstanding Sophomores
Oct. 16 is the deadline to apply. BHS may nominate only one sophomore. Visit our Counseling Office.

GCPS Annual School Perception Survey 
Log in to the Parent Portal to access the confidential survey through Dec. 11 (more info). 

Seniors Section 

Seniors planning to take the SAT have a few more opportunities to take a current version before March.

Upperclassmen: Check the Senior Bulletin frequently for updates. Also see the list of Scholarships.

College/University Representatives Visit BHS:
 - Auburn University, Oct. 13, 3rd Period
 - Purdue University, Oct. 15, 2nd Period
 - University of Alabama, Oct. 19 2nd Period
 - Reinhardt University, Oct. 19, 3rd Period
 - Georgia Regents University, Oct. 20, 3rd Period
 - Fashion Inst. Design/Merch., Oct. 21, 2nd Period
 - Valdosta State Univ., Oct. 22 2nd/3rd/4th Periods
 - University of Michigan, Oct. 23, 3rd Period
Obtain a pass from Counseling at least one day prior.

A couple of college application fees waived:
  • Valdosta State University will waive its $40 application fee on Thursday, Oct. 22, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. during its visit to BHS. Sign up in the Counseling Office before Oct. 21.  
  • Georgia Gwinnett College will waive its $20 application fee, from Oct. 23 to Nov. 23. Apply directly at www.ggc.edu.
Performing & Fine Arts

Orchestra 
Thursday, Oct. 15, Fall Concert in The Commons: 
5 p.m. Symphony, 5:45 p.m. Philharmonic.



Theater
Oct. 15 and 17 at 7 p.m., Zombie Prom, a 1950s' horror comic book brought to life as a musical comedy. The lead character grieves the loss of her boyfriend, until he comes back to life as a Teenage Nuclear Zombie. Tickets: $7 in advance, $10 at the door.
Athletics 

Football
Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. HOMECOMING GAME vs Central

9th Grade Football Tailgate & Game: Thursday, Oct. 15. Tailgate at 4 p.m., game at 6 p.m. Free tailgate, fun and games, and $1 student game tickets. 
Amanda Ablan's 983rd career strikeout is a new county record. The Lady Broncos head to First Round State Playoffs next week.

Cross Country
Oct. 17, Coach Wood Invitational @ UNG in Gainesville

Softball
Oct. 12, 14, 15, 1st Round State Tournament TBD

Volleyball
Oct. 14, 15, 1st Round State Tournament TBD

Basketball Tryouts
Oct. 14, all paperwork is due. All boys and girls interested in trying out, visit brookwoodhoops.com to complete forms. 

Brookwood Youth Wrestling (K-8th Grade) 
Walk-up registration dates and locations:
- Oct 10 @ Bethesda Park Football Field 10am-1pm
- Oct 12 @ Brookwood HS Lodge 6:30-8:30 pm
- Oct 17 @ Brookwood HS Football Stadium 10am -1pm
Visit brookwoodwrestling.com for details.

Clubs

Academic Team
Saturday, Oct. 17, Walton 26th Academic Challenge at Walton High School in Marietta.

Art Club Pumpkin Display
HHH and Auction
Through Oct. 22 in the Media Center, view pumpkin created by our Art Club and NAHS. The silent auction is open to staff and parents. Proceeds go to HHH to help our local community.

Interact Club
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2:20 p.m. in B32. Come see how this club has fun helping others. 

Ultimate Frisbee Team - Parent/Player Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. in the Media Center. All players for all teams should attend (JV, Varsity and Girls).

International Club
Friday, Oct. 16, 2:30-4:30 p.m. in A104. Movie: Ma Misma Luna (Under the Same Moon). English subtitles, popcorn a plenty. Everyone is welcome.

Outdoors Club
Friday - Sunday, Oct. 23-25 - Camping trip to Hard Labor Creek State Park.  Obtain a permission slip and information from C-12 or B-36. Mandatory pre-trip meeting is Thursday, Oct. 22 in C-12.

Clubs sell $3 Chick-fil-A every Friday morning. 

Connect to Brookwood

Wednesday Open Mic is Ocober 21
Students: Sign up in the Media Center if you would like to perform on Oct. 21 during lunch.

Brookwood Community Pep Rally
Thursday, Oct. 29, 5:30-8:30 p.m. See more details about our new tradition. Jumpies, bonfire, music and more!

Community Blood Drive at BHS
Wednesday, Oct. 28.  Mark your calendar.

Brookwood Cluster Knight at Medieval Times
Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:45 p.m. Benefits the Brookwood Schools Foundation. Make reservations soon.              

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