Week of Oct. 16-23, 2015 
 
Flanked by last year's Homecoming King Ethan Goodwin and Queen Bonnie McRae are this year's crowned royalty:King William Ridley, Queen Alon McKlveen, Princess Avery Ray and Prince Hans Kind. 
Academics 

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.

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:
  - 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. 22, Fall Concert of three BHS Orchestras in The Commons: 5 p.m. Maroon & Gold, 5:45 p.m. Concert Strings, and 6:30 p.m. Symphonic Strings.

Theater
Saturday Oct. 17, 7 p.m.
Zombie Prom is a 1950s' comic book brought to life as a musical comedy. See what happens when a grieving girl discovers that her boyfriend has come back to life as a Teenage Nuclear Zombie. Tickets: $10 at the door.

Marching Band Receives Formal Invite to London's New Year's 2017 Parade
Thursday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m. at the BHS Stadium, our Broncos perform for Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Greater London before receiving his formal invitation to come perform in London. This is a public event.

Connect to Brookwood

E-SPLOST is on the November 3rd Ballot
Gwinnett voters whether to continue the E-SPLOST (a sales tax benefiting education). Visit the GCPS website to learn more about proposed improvements. 
 

Check out the GCPS Communique.  Photos, articles, calendars and the latest episode of InFive are added weekly to this GCPS online magazine. Bookmark the link and to stay informed.

Community Pep Rally
Thursday, October 29,
5:30-8:30 p.m. (Family fun: 5:30-7:15. Bonfire and spirit program: 7:15-8:30.) Enjoy tailgates, jumpies, music and concessions. Join our BHS marching band, cheerleaders and Bronco fans of all ages on the night before our home game against Grayson. 

Brookwood Cluster Knight at Medieval Times
Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:45 p.m. Jousting and sword fights, 30 horses, dining and more. Adults: $34.95, Kids: $29:95 (plus tax and gratuity). Benefits Brookwood Schools Foundation.  Make reservations.


Community Blood Drive at Brookwood
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 3-7 p.m.  Mark your calendar.

25th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival 
Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in The Commons and Gold Gym. Vendor booths are still available; currently 50+ crafters are registered. This event is sponsored by the Basketball Boosters Tip-Off Club. 

To sign up for BHS text messages: 
PARENTS, text @bwoodtext to 81010.  
STUDENTS, text @bwoodnews to 81010.  
Athletics 
Our new alternate helmet


Football
Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. Away game @ Dacula. "Battle of the Brothers" pits Brookwood Coach Phillip Jones and his Broncos against Dacula Coach Tommy Jones and his Falcons.  

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


Softball
Oct. 21 and 22, 2nd Round State Tournament. BHS vs Lee County in a best-of-three series @ Lee County.  

Competitive Cheerleading
Oct. 17, Fear the Cheer Invitational @ Walton HS 
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Brookwood Youth Wrestling (K-8th Grade) 
The last walk-up registration is Saturday, Oct. 17 @ Brookwood HS Football Stadium 10 a.m. -1 p.m.
Visit brookwoodwrestling.com for details.

Clubs

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

The International Club represented several countries 
on banners displayed on its Homecoming float. 
International Club
Friday, Oct. 16, 2:30-4:30 p.m. in A104. Movie Friday: Ma Misma Luna (Under the Same Moon). English subtitles, popcorn a plenty. Everyone is welcome.

Art Club Silent Auction of Decorated Pumpkins
Through Oct. 22 in the Media Center, view pumpkins created by our Art Club and NAHS. The silent auction is open to staff and parents. Proceeds go to HHH.

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, Girls).
The Beta Club inducted more than 100 students to the club at Tuesday's ceremony. Sponsors and officers are Mrs. Morrison, Iris Liu, Stephan George, Gabby Thomas, Susan Zhang, Angela Abraham, Kennedy Houston, Diana Lee, Mrs. Steiner and Mrs. Backfisch.
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 on Thursday, Oct. 22 in C-12.

Ice Hockey Club (Teams BHS AA and BHS A)
Sunday, Oct. 18,  AA: 7 p.m. vs Walton @ RCI, 
A: 7 p.m. vs Cambridge @ DIF
Tuesday, Oct. 20, AA: 9:15 p.m. vs Forsyth @ DIF
Thursday, Oct. 22, A: 9 p.m. vs Johns Creek @ DIF
(DIF: Duluth Ice Forum. RCI: Roswell Center Ice.)

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