Archive for May, 2009
The BA rock band, Pyramid, and the BA jazz band, Jazarus, have released a joint CD with both bands on the same CD. It was produced by Pat Coil and recorded at Beech Creek Studios. The 10 selections feature 13 student musicians demonstrating their achievements in a wide variety of styles in both the rock and jazz idioms. CDs are available for $5 in the Brentwood Academy Upper school office.
New members who have been selected to serve on the Brentwood Academy Parents Association governing board include Jamie Lee, Laura Burkhart, Jim Knestrick, Nancy McBride, Dale Womack, Karen Stone and Jeffrey Yost. Michelle Broadbent will serve as board president in the coming academic year and Jody Bacon will be president-elect.
The Latin II Honors class participated in the National Latin Exam and every member earned an award. The class average of 31 out of 40 was well above the nation average of 25 out of 40. Earning gold summa cum laude were Davis Taylor, Caylyn Harvey, and Ziger Huffnagle. Silver cum laude awards were won by Britta Ristau, Jessica Jestings, and Will Fitts.. Magna cum laude awards went to Wrenne Bartlett, Justin Moore, Caroline Dodd and Emily Samuel. Cum laude awards were earned by Margo Kaestner, Sarah Clifton, Rachel Frey, Caroline Cookson and Krista Meadow. The class is taught by faculty member Barry Robbins.
Congratulations to the members of the middle school cheerleading squads who have been selected to cheer this fall. Cheerleaders for football are Rachel Chamberlain, Olivia Dickerson, Nikkia Gaulden, Mary-Margaret Glass, Tatum Hardin, Lexie Harvey, Hannah Catherine Lackey, Erin Mackie, Brooke Perdue, Ann Potter, Lindsay Weldon, and Abbie Whitehurst. Basketball cheerleaders include Megan Broadbent, Caroline Buchanon, Mackenzie Butera, Kristian Calloway, Ellison Gossett, Ellen Hill, Gracie Knestrick, Chloe LaMar, Balee Schwalb, and Carly Smallwood
The Alumni Council, the governing body of the Alumni Association, will be headed by Rob Lundy in the coming year. President elect is Cliff Taylor. Brentwood Academy alumni now number over 2500 and with alumna Lulu Luton Clark serving as Alumni Director.