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Bear Facts THE - - By Keira McCormick andKaitlyn Weilemann Christmas cheer consumescampus help oftheparentsatdinner. also said she wasextremely grateful for the She practiced. had they as etiquette and ners students didagreatjobdisplayingtheirman- James HenleyandNancy Tindel. mer principal Libby Weed, andnewcomers church children’s minister Jackie Boyd, for Burcham, elementary principal Mara Ashley, this yearincludedschoolpresidentJay Judges their mannerswereevaluated at eachtable. mal dinnermadeandservedbyparents,where day. tion byaBallet Austin docent the previous morning of Dec. 10 after a detailed introduc- in preparation to viewTheNutcrackeronthe etiquette studied graders fourth the 2-6, Dec. grade teacherSylviaBurchamsaid. first- farm,” the on spend to day beautiful a trees. on the playscape, and learned about evergreen had a picnic in the wonderful weather, played graders first the tree, their picked they Before farm. tree Christmas a to trip field annual the graders climbed into the bus toembark on a funmonthatBCS. and manythemed events that make December Ride” echoing through the halls of the CSA, Santa hatsthatdecorateclassrooms,“Sleigh from the sky, thereare Christmas lights and Caffey to 42 retire after years coaching the schoolhadjustaddedfootball to itsath- named byschooladministration. school’s athletic director, hasnot yet been dren andfivegrandchildren. full offamily time spent withhisthreechil reer and begin his retirement, which will be Caffey hasdecided to endhiscoaching ca- head coachoftheBrentwoodBears,Stan first the as spent were which of five football, AuroraBy Tyson Fourth-grade teacher Summer Best said her said Best Summer teacher Fourth-grade That afternoon,studentsreturnedtoafor Over inthe B building during the week of “Honestly, theweatherwasperfect! We had first the 4, Dec. of morning the in Early Even though you don’t see snow falling In Caffey’s first year at Brentwood in 2015, A successorforCaffey, whoisalsothe After 42yearsofcoaching high school Brentwood Christian School - - - Jolly St. Santa Claus, Nick here withtheLengyel children Emma (K) Emma (K) as anornamentcommemorating the fundrais- to displayproudlyintheirclassroom,aswell money won the Top Angel Tree Collector bear them tothechildren. to volunteer parents whobuygiftsanddeliver the Austin area. The money collected is given donations to purchase gifts for 30 children in Students did chores at home to earn money for which is part of thePrisonFellowship Ministry. in theannualcharitytraditionof Angel Tree, In Caffey’s fourthyearofcoaching theBears, playoff game. first their year,won second they 11-man, the team made the playoffs, and in the of year first their In football. 11-man to man six- from progressed they year, first the After the team so that they would improveeach year. most respectedprogramsin5A.” said, “andwe’vegrowntobecome one ofthe Caffey on,” equipment put to how know even ever beenonatacklefootballteambefore. come outandplay, onlyasmallnumberhad letic program. Outoftheboyswhodecided to beyond tomakeeverythingperfect,”shesaid. The elementary class whoraisedthe most participated grade eighth through Pre-K It wasanuphill climb, but Caffey coached “We startedwithagroupofguyswhodidn’t Or orhgae aet wn aoe and above went parents fourth-grade “Our – made an appearance at the Don Irwin concert intheCSAonDec. 3 concert madeanappearance at Irwin theDon December 2019 come together toprayandcollect forthese and itisawesometowatch!”Langesaid. ofChrist love the spreading of definition the take time to deliver gifts, smiles,andlove,itis the parentseachyear,families who totheBCS families, to the conversations I get to have with child. gle family, focusingonlearning about “their” Lange. Middleschoolstudentsadoptedasin- er andasmalltreatfromcoordinator Cristal five years,”Caffey said. to jumpfromnofootball at all to 5A injust ever.” saying thattheywere“oneofourbestteams this currentschoolyear, andhonorsthemby ter,” Caffey said. stuck throughitallandgottenbetter and bet- they weremovedupto5A. “From thewayouramazing BCS students Fourth- and fifth-grade students were given were students fifth-grade and Fourth- Players sayCaffey isagreatcoach witha “It took alot of hardworkanddedication Caffey said he is proudofthe team from “Every year hasgottentougher, butwe’ve – Tristan, Isabella(2nd),and see CHRISTMAS, page8 , page8 see CAFFEY photo: BrandyGauthier see pg. 4 GG: finalize story, make a crossword or something else fun JW:

Page 2 Editorials THE BEAR FACTS December 2019 You Can Believe: Genevieve Graessle ‘Save the turtles’ about more than just straws In the eventful year of 2019, there were hun- fact about waste displacement to get buyers to home. Why should we be concerned about the one water bottle is one of the easiest ways to dreds, maybe thousands, of new trends that sympathize and purchase a reusable straw. I am future of the planet if we have faith that there is reduce waste. (And many coffee shops offer arose each day. Whether it was new TikTok unashamed to say that I have six of these my- a better and more glorious kingdom waiting for discounts for reusable cups.) songs, Avengers: Endgame spoilers, or even self; I keep them in my car, in my purse, in my us? While I agree that we do not have to worry Recycle everything that you can! Paper, bat- Minecraft memes, the year was full of constant backpack – anywhere that I might want a straw. because of the sweet promise of Heaven after teries, plastic, glass, cardboard, metals, used new crazes, like each year always is. This passion for metal straws is part of a death, this earth is a gift from God! technology, and more. Try to recycle waste Interestingly, ingrained among these trends sort of recycling renaissance. While I am glad I know that I want to have children, and my more than you put things in the trash. was the sudden new desire of young people that there is a newborn love of people to help children might want to have children, and their Save electricity and water as much as you to recycle. There could be many reasons why save the planet, simply saying that “recycling children might want to, too! With the status of can. You can do quick things like turn off recycling and producing less waste became so is cool” is not really enough to turn back cli- the earth as it is now, my grandkids, or even my lights when you leave a room, don’t leave the popular just this year; one of these reasons is mate change. I have noticed that a lot of mod- kids, may not have a sustainable, safe planet to water running when you brush your teeth, cut the metal straw, which erupted in popularity. If ern activism has become similar to this. People live on. To ensure that all of our kids still have back on air conditioning when you don’t need you have heard of this new metal straw trend, I say one thing a little bit controversial or even a livable earth, here are a few things each of us it – another environmentally friendly habit that am sure you have seen a video or an image of a trendy or maybe “woke” – like this year’s “re- can do every day: will save you money. turtle with a straw stuck in its nose. This media, cycling is cool” – and they think they have Use reusable shopping or packing bags. Plas- Buy a metal straw. Although they are not combined with the phrase “save the turtles,” done their part. However, being woke, or hav- tic grocery bags end up in landfills and can of- the only thing one should be doing to be eco- has seemingly convinced young people that ing awareness of issues of social justice, is not ten suffocate animals. Many stores even offer friendly, it is a pretty good start. Reducing plastic straws are the be-all, end-all of modern enough to make a change. So-called “woke- discounts for bringing your own bags. plastic waste – which does include straws, pollution. Sellers have utilized this one horrible ness” is definitely a start, but another step is Bring a reusable water bottle or cup ev- but also cups, to-go containers, and all kinds required. erywhere you need it. According to the EPA, of packaging – is one easy way to start living Having a reusable straw is part of this mod- Americans buy enough plastic water bottles to more green. ern culture where it is cool to be woke. But do circle the earth five times each week. Buying The Bear Facts people actually think it’s cool Brentwood Christian School to recycle? I am optimistic 11908 North Lamar Blvd. that there is a growing under- December News Crossword Austin, TX 78753 standing of the dire need for everyone to do their own part Answers on page 8 The Bear Facts is published monthly and recycle. However, metal by the journalism classes of BCHS. The straws are not going to save paper is a learning tool which informs the the planet by themselves. student body while teaching students to For some reason, the claim become critical observers of their environ- of global warming has been ment and to validate Truth within the con- pinned as a primarily liberal text of the Christian world view. position. However, I think the direction that our planet Editor-in-Chief is going in is just a statement Genevieve Graessle of fact. I know everyone has pretty varying opinions about Photo Editor climate change, but the sci- Natalie Barry entific proof of the world’s ecosystem’s decline cannot Sports Editor be denied. Christians – lib- Jackson Baird eral, conservative, and in between – have a duty to pro- Reporters tect God’s earth in whatever Riley Banner Aurora Tyson ways they can. John Dick- Zoe Cooper Mollie Walters son, a well-known Australian Natalie Hargrove Kaitlyn Weilemann writer and speaker, is one of Zack Haswell Nick Weston many Christians who have Hayden Hutson Clive Whaley spoken up on this topic. He Evelyn Lee Hannah Womack says, “Christians have a deep Aden Mann Cade Young responsibility to respond to climate change. This creation ACROSS DOWN Keira McCormick Cole Zeigler 2 Date you can see the high school one act 1 Play the fourth graders saw on Dec. 10 Hailey Stromberg is an intended, beautiful work of art, and humanity is here to 3 Where juniors served on Spiritual Emphasis Day 4 Football player with most receptions Adviser care for it.” 5 Claw Crew’s Grandmaster of Hype 7 Top 5K finisher at Jog-a-fun Jonathan Weed I have heard some Chris- 6 How many grandchildren Coach Caffey has 9 Where featured senior was born tians say that we should not 8 Date of next varsity girls soccer game 10 Theme of this year’s elementary pageant The Bear Facts is available online at have to worry about the ef- 11 Jazz band song with Nathan Morgan solo www.brentwoodchristian.org. fects of global warming, 12 Boys soccer top goal scorer because this is not our true News Page 3 THE BEAR FACTS December 2019 Plays to feature Sherlock By Evelyn Lee Taia Robinson. It will be performed at PSIA competition in February and at Brentwood’s The middle school drama department Night of One Acts. is taking a new perspective on Sherlock Students have expressed great enthusiasm Holmes in one of their upcoming one-act and have high hopes for the play’s success. plays, scheduled to be performed in Brent- “I’m very excited for the play and I think wood Christian’s Night of One Acts in the that Ms. Maleare has a great vision for every- school theater on Feb. 7. one,” Griswold said. Entitled “If Sherlock Holmes Were a Wom- The middle school classes will also be pre- an,” the play is focused on a girl named Shir- senting a teacher-student role-switch story, ley Holmes living in a college dorm. Shirley “Storming the Teacher’s Lounge,” in the Feb. is obsessed with the fictional detective and 7 show. The play features an ensemble cast, longs to be like him. When a suspicious death starring the eighth-period drama class, and occurs in the dorm, she and her sidekick Dot- will be performed at TCSIT competition in tie Watson take a chance and try to solve the April. mystery. High school students are also preparing “I wanted to pick a comedy, and I really their one-act play for TCSIT, “The Impor- liked that it’s a who-done-it mystery as well,” tance of Being Earnest,” by Oscar Wilde. director Vanessa Maleare said. While the play is in three acts, it will be The play, written by Samuel French, was trimmed down to accommodate the time re- originally made for an all-female cast; how- quirement for TCSIT competition in Abilene ever, Maleare made alterations to the play to on Jan. 10. However, the play can be seen in photo: Kaleen Graessle accommodate a co-ed class. The play stars its full three acts at Brentwood on March 3. Serving seniors John Choi, Michael Milicia, and Jun Park cleaned and organized re- eighth-graders Lena Cogburn, Darin Fowler, The play will star Adrie Gruis, Emma cords at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store during Spiritual Emphasis Day on Nov. 6. Macie Griswold, Landon Hejl, and Tabor Ty- Ayers, Isaac Copeland, and Lorenzo Rivera. son, and seventh-graders Shaye Maleare and Students serve community By Aden Mann a Head Start preschool, Tech Ridge Oaks As- Bands, choirs bless campus sisted Living, Parmer Woods North Austin, and As freshmen dashed to get out of the build- Texas Baptist Children’s Home. Some students By Zoe Cooper boys sang three songs, which included a tradi- ing and into the van as rain began to fall, they assisted in educational classroom activities and tional Puerto Rican song “A la Media Noche.” were soon able to reflect on their day of service were assigned their own preschooler. Other The holiday season has always been filled Next, the middle school girls sang three to the community. students were able to spend time with the el- with carols at Brentwood, and when it comes songs, which included “Stille Nacht,” featur- On Nov. 6 and 7, all BCS high school stu- derly and help clean and care for the premises. to Christmas-themed music, this year’s con- ing a solo from eighth-grader Lena Cogburn, dents were able to participate in a multitude Sophomores traveled to Village Christian cert season didn’t disappoint. Starting with before Encore sang “Merry Christmas, Happy of service-related activities for the annual Apartments, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflow- the beginner musicians on Nov. 14 and lasting Holidays” with junior Mason Hejl soloing. Spiritual Emphasis Day. On the first day, the er Center, Community First!, and Wyoming through the seventh-annual Don Irwin concert, The concert ended with five songs by the high seniors and juniors departed in the morning to Springs Assisted Living and Memory Care. secondary choir concert, Encore showcase, and school choir, including “Taladh Chriosda,” serve. Juniors left at 8 a.m. in the charter bus to Students at VCA shared time with the elderly secondary band concert on Dec. 12, students with senior Emma Nguyen on flute. work at the Central Texas Food Bank in Round residents, conversing and enjoying refresh- from 4th-12th grades have participated in vari- On Monday, Dec. 9, Encore had their show- Rock, where they helped sort food for different ments. The others did jobs pertaining to each ous performances to culminate the first semes- case in the CSA lobby. sections of the bank itself. of the locations’ needs. ter with a musical flourish. “It was acoustically a better place to be,” Seniors were assigned to five groups by For lunch, students had a variety of fast food Irwin’s concert featured three other musi- choir teacher Emily Borbon explained. teacher Jimmie Harper, each visiting one lo- locations to choose from. On the first of the two cians: father and son Steve and Hunter Beh- Although they performed at the secondary cation from a list that included Crowe’s Nest days of service, seniors met with their fresh- rman playing the bass and guitar, respectively, choir concert as well, Borbon said the showcase Farm, Gracy Woods Nursing Center, Parmer man buddies when they returned to campus. and Brentwood’s own Ronnie Green on the was a way for them to show off their skills in a Woods at North Austin Assisted Living, and They had a small devotion in the youth center, drums. The songs ranged from Irwin’s ever concert focused solely on them. the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. and every grade participated in group activi- popular “Snow” and some more traditional Thursday, Dec. 12, was the night the 6th Teacher Kaleen Graessle joined Harper and ties. Christmas music to two Latin American piec- grade, 7th/8th grade, high school, and jazz six students at a fifth location, called Mike’s After each class met, all high schoolers split es. Before the concert there was an opportu- bands played in the CSA. The concert began Place. At this daytime residence for people into groups in classrooms around campus for nity for children to take pictures with Santa, a with the jazz band playing Stevie Wonder’s with Alzheimer’s and dementia, seniors Adrie some small group activities. Students made tradition continued from last year. Elementary “Isn’t She Lovely,” featuring Nathan Morgan Gruis and Lorenzo Rivera performed songs “mind maps,” on their own and then together, choir teacher Amanda Stanglin also sang at the soloing on the sax, and “Africa” by Toto. This from the Beauty and the Beast musical, and thinking about what service means to them. concert. was followed by the sixth graders and then some of the residents were able to sing along. Then to finish out the day, high schoolers met Two days later, the middle and high school seventh and eighth graders. The concert ended “I think God is using our kids to do special in the CSA for chapel, and juniors and seniors choirs performed. They began with Encore with the high school playing five songs, includ- things by creating moments that honor God,” from each location shared what they had done singing, before the sixth-grade mixed choir ing “Sleigh Ride,” which featured several BCS Harper said. during their day of service. took the stage to sing their three songs. Encore The following day, the freshmen served at sang again before and after the middle school see CONCERTS, page 8 Page 4 Features THE BEAR FACTS December 2019 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Sam Orick Seniors featured in the Bear Facts were selected by a vote held among the entire BCS Class of 2020. ‘All-around great dude’ works hard, leads with joy By Cade Young the last four years, where he has just completed athlete is due in large part to how much time, Jacob (BCS ’15), sisters Rachel (BCS ’13) and his senior season. He’s also been a member work, and energy he is willing to put in during Sarah, and his two dogs, Tucker and Piper. He After a long day of running through plays of the varsity basketball, baseball, and track practices and games on a consistent basis. also credits them with instilling a strong sense at football practice on a really hot day, play- teams. Sam says he is extremely grateful for “Sam’s a natural leader on and off the field, of faith in him from a very young age, which ers straggle into the new locker room, ready to the many life lessons and memo- while also being one of the hardest is apparent to everyone who knows him. Sam’s shower and change before heading home. Sud- ries he’s gained from his expe- workers I know,” teammate Loren- relationship with God has played a significant denly, a deep voice busts out into song from the riences on the field, and says zo Rivera says. “After (practice) role in his life, especially over the last few showers in the other room. The voice continues that the friendships he has you’ll still see him going through years, as he says that his perspective on God for a couple more songs before finally stopping. formed with his teammates routes with his receivers. Sam’s has really matured. After going through a rough While Sam might have been hard at work just a throughout the years will an all-around great dude and patch in the first few years of high school as few minutes ago on the field, now he’s all jokes be the ones that he knows someone I’m blessed to be able he struggled with his faith, Sam says that he’s and smiles as he entertains his teammates. he can count on for years to call a friend.” now able to see how God is constantly working Samuel Roland Orick was born in Austin in to come. Sam’s tremendous Sam’s work ethic translates to in every aspect of his life, even the hardships. 2001, where he has lived ever since. He began success as an the classroom as well, where Sam is particularly grateful for being blessed attending pre-school at Brentwood Christian at he maintains good with the opportunity to show God’s love and to only four years old as he enrolled in Children’s grades and is known carry out His will through his interactions with Ark. However, Sam has had ties to the school for being a serious the guys on the football team this year. Sam for even longer than that, as he’s had two older student. He has and his family are active members of the Hill siblings graduate from Brentwood, as well as a applied to Texas Country Bible Church, where they’ve been mother who taught there, meaning Brentwood A&M, Abilene attending for the last two years. Sam’s strong has been a part of Sam’s life since birth. Christian, faith is clearly evident to students and teachers Throughout this time, it has become obvi- Harding, and alike, as is his dedication to always speaking ous to anyone who knows Sam just how many UMHB, and up for what is right. qualities of a strong leader that he naturally is currently “Sam is the type of leader who leads by ex- possesses. Specifically, it’s Sam’s big heart waiting to ample,” teacher and basketball coach Brandon and intense work ethic that have caused him make his fi- Greene says. “He’s the hardest worker in the to become a key role model for both the Class nal college room who’s also not afraid to speak up for his of 2020 and the entire student body as a Christ- decision. faith or to do the right thing, regardless of what like leader on the athletic field, in the class- While he is it might look like to others.” room, and in everyday life. still unde- When Sam’s not busy with school responsi- Sam has been involved in a number of differ- cided about bilities or after-school practices, which is rare, ent activities and leadership positions. He has exactly what he says that his hobbies include playing lots of been a player on multiple varsity sports teams type of ca- video games, singing in the shower, spending and is the grand master of hype for Claw Crew, reer he’s time playing with his two dogs, and of course, a member of the National Honor Society, and interested weight lifting. While Sam likes to be goofy and captain and quarterback of the football team, in pursuing, have fun a lot of the time, it’s apparent to any- where he led the Bears to an 8-3 season. De- Sam plans on one who knows him just how hard he’s willing spite all of his many responsibilities, Sam earning a business degree. to work when the occasion requires it. is known as someone who is always will- Many people have probably seen Sam with “In regards to work ethic, I think it should be ing to crack jokes in order to make those an intense and focused look on his face as he clear to anyone who has been to a BCS football around him smile or laugh. dominates the field during football games or game in the past three years that Sam’s work “Sam is just genuinely such a good powers down the court during basketball sea- ethic is of the highest caliber,” teacher Jimmie guy,” senior classmate Alyssa Man- son, but most of Sam’s peers don’t tend to see Harper says. “Amidst all his hard work as an cias says. “He’s someone that I this side of him very often. While he might be athlete, he has also done a great job maintain- know I can always count on for frightening to his opponents on the field, Sam’s ing good grades as a student.” his honesty and kindness. I still loving presence and joyful demeanor is a big Sam’s natural ability to lead others is a cul- remember when I first came to comfort to his friends. He is characterized as mination of his fun-loving nature, his intense Brentwood, how he made a someone who is consistently loving and friend- desire to bring others to Christ, and when the special effort to welcome ly, while continuously cracking jokes and mak- time is right, his sense of seriousness and dedi- me into our class, which ing people smile. cation that enables him to take things to the he definitely did with his “In the hallway at school, Sam always goes next level. His drive to become a man after big smile and friendly out of his way to smile and give me a hug,” God’s own heart shines through in any activ- personality.” says his little sister Sarah, a sophomore. ity he chooses to participate in, which serves Sports have played “When Sam and I were little, he couldn’t walk as a true inspiration for many students seeking an immensely impor- through a room without stopping to give me a positive examples. Sam’s charismatic person- tant role in Sam’s life. kiss on the cheek. He has always been a lover, ality, loving heart, and desire for success have Here at Brentwood, and always will be.” enabled him to become a top-notch athlete, a Sam has been a Sam is appreciative of all the support that his strong student, and an even better friend. The leading athlete family provides for him, and he says that they students and faculty at BCS are all better off on the foot- all maintain a close relationship. His family for knowing Sam and the joy he radiates in all ball team for includes his father Jeff, mother Becky, brother that he does. Features & News Page 5 THE BEAR FACTS December 2019 Artistic Stanglin loves music, fun, helping others

By Natalie Barry said she was grateful for the opportunity Brent- After teaching first grade for one year, fellow many have expressed admiration for her “gen- wood gave her, and the fact that it allowed all first-grade teacher Sylvia Burcham suggested uine servant’s heart” and her enthusiasm to al- Years from now, you’d likely see her parked of her kids to attend the same school. that she should consider applying for the el- ways lend a helping hand. at a national park in a “hippie van.” Perhaps ementary music teacher position. “She is always willing to step up to help in she’d be standing beside a scenic overlook, “It took her by surprise when I told her she anything she can, which usually involves bak- singing along to songs by Journey at the top should apply, but I just knew she was a music ing a cake or making cards for someone,” kin- of her lungs. teacher at heart,” Burcham says. “She is now dergarten teacher Diane Troutman says. “She is But for now, you may have seen her as she able to use her God-given talents every day one of the most thoughtful people I have ever leads the elementary students in song during that she goes to work, and her elementary pro- met.” the Christmas and Grandparents’ Day pro- grams have been amazing.” Besides being known for her humble spirit grams. Maybe you recognize her for her an- Stanglin teaches music and art for K-4 and caring attitude, she has also been described gelic voice. You may have been greeted by her through third grade, art for the fourth grade, and as having a “great sense of humor,” which has bright smile and positive attitude as she walks ukulele to kindergarten through third grade. led to many funny stories like sneaking up on through the Brentwood hallways. She says that while she enjoys the friendly en- teachers with Halloween masks on. Those who know Amanda Stanglin are grate- vironment she gets to work in every day, she “She will sometimes have my class come in ful for her dedication to her students and her most enjoys the joy and curiosity her students banging on bongo drums because she thinks it bright, passionate attitude toward teaching. have for is hilarious to see my reaction,” Burcham says. Born in Linton, Indiana, Stanglin grew up learn- Whether she ends up traveling around the in the country and enjoyed fishing, exploring, ing new United States in a “hippie van,” performing and wandering outdoors in the nine acres that things. as a backup singer for a band, or just enjoying surrounded her childhood home. The future Her fa- time with her family, you know Stanglin will art teacher fondly recalls memories of vorite part continue to always lend a helping hand when- “corning” and “soaping” where she of her day ever she sees a need and take her love of music and her friends would collect corn is when she wherever she goes. kernels and throw them at oncom- walks into ing cars on Halloween and write the caf- on cars with bars of soap. eteria and She attended Linton Stock- is greeted Realignment ton High School and was very with hugs continued from page 1 active in fine arts as she- par from all of her ticipated in choir, marching students. ditions, and are looking forward to some band, flag team, and theatre. “They are so new competition. She met her husband of 22 excited to be here, “I’m excited to see how we respond to years, Keith, at Oklahoma and it makes it these new teams,” assistant football coach Christian University, very hard to not Correy Washington said. “The eight-team where he began an be excited to district will help us for playoffs as far as academic path that be here as well,” seeding goes.” would lead to a Ph.D. Stanglin says. The athletes who have heard about the in post-reformation When not teach- realignment are also eager to face new historical theology. ing at Brentwood, teams with new players on them. One She supported her hus- Stanglin puts her artistic unanimous response to the longer bus band as he continued ability to work in the kitchen, rides is thankfulness for the opportunity his advanced academics where she enjoys baking and decorat- for more team bonding among players. at different universities in ing cakes and cooking; she also loves Sophomore volleyball and basketball different states, and she later nature. On Sundays and Wednesdays, player Tynneson Allen said she is excited received a bachelor’s degree in the Stanglins can be found at Brent- to get closer to her teammates on the bus general studies with an emphasis wood Oaks Church of Christ, where rides. in arts and humanities at Harding Uni- Keith is a regular Bible class teacher “It will be fun to spend more time with versity. and Amanda is currently getting them before and after our games!” Allen Stanglin and her husband have three the younger children ready for next said. children together: Paul, a freshman at week’s Christmas pageant. The fam- Some students have expressed concern Texas A&M; Isaac, a junior at BCS; ily also serves as Home Group lead- about the effects that the longer bus rides and Rachel, a freshman at BCS. Stan- ers. will have on missing school time and cre- glin and her family make it a priority Stanglin is very passionate about ating make-up work. to visit Linton often, and she refers to singing and music, and she enjoys in- “Our goal is ‘don’t change,’” varsity it as her home away from home, as her corporating that into her classes. Her boys’ basketball coach Brandon Greene parents have lived in the same house for favorite part of music is performing said. “I may drive the bus a little further, 47 years. and getting to see months of hard work but we go up against whoever is on the Stanglin accepted a position at Brent- come together. schedule and aim to win every game we wood Christian in 2014 after working Fellow teachers and friends are grate- play.” for the Pflugerville ISD autism unit. She ful for her passion toward teaching, and Page 6 Sports THE BEAR FACTS December 2019 Varsity boys go toe-to-toe with state champs, gain confidence By Jackson Baird half. But Brentwood fought their way back that we belong with the best teams in the state,” two minutes into the game with a goal from into the game with a goal from junior Joey Seo. senior Jose Real said. Seo. The Bears controlled most of the posses- The Brentwood Christian varsity boys’ soc- Much of the second half was a back-and-forth, Through the first five games head coach Jes- sion but struggled putting the ball in the net. In cer team has a 3-2 record after their 3-1 loss physical game with each team getting quality se Jordan is pleased with the team’s play. the second half BCS extended their lead when to defending state champions Texas Military looks at goal. With 10 minutes left, the Pan- “One of the main things is that they are en- senior Blake Juranek scored on a low driven Institute on Monday. thers put the nail in the coffin with a third goal. joying the success of their teammates,” Jordan shot to the bottom corner of the goal. TMI got off to an early 2-0 lead in the first “The fight that we put up against TMI proved said. “I’ve seen a lot of unselfish play and col- 12/2: Hill Country 9-1 W laborative effort in all areas of the field.” Brentwood dominated in all aspects of this Seo leads the team with six goals, followed game, with seven different players scoring by seniors Jackson Baird, Elias Qussad, and goals. Seo got the scoring started 10 minutes Real, who each have three goals. Baird leads into the game, and Qussad added to the lead the team with five assists. with a headed goal off of a corner from Baird. Defensively, goalkeeper Asher Gentry has Baird then got on the scoring sheet with a shot made 12 saves. to the bottom corner of the goal off a rebound. Following are their game results thus far: Following an own-goal by Hill Country, BCS 11/19: @ San Antonio Christian 2-0 L went up 4-0 before giving up a goal right be- The Bears opened up their non-district sched- fore the half. In the second half, Real extended ule against a state semifinalist from last year. It the lead with two quick goals before Jordan was a tight game in the first half with each team pulled the starters. missing chances to score, but the Lions struck 12/3: San Juan Diego 9-0 W first, late in the half. In the second half BCS BCS got on the scoreboard 10 minutes into controlled most of the possession but could not the game with a goal from Baird and an assist find the breakthrough goal they needed. Mid- from Real. Seo extended the lead to three goals way through the period, SACS headed home with two scores right before the half. In the photo: Ava Alvarado another goal off of a corner kick. second half the Bears’ offense exploded for six On the move Junior Andrew Geevarghese prepares send a long ball across the field 11/22: @ John Paul II 2-0 W goals, scored by senior Jonah Connor (2), Real, during the varsity soccer team’s 9-0 victory over San Juan Diego on Dec. 3. Brentwood got off to a quick start, scoring Baird, Qussad, and junior Mason Hejl. New coach leading Lady Bears to daily improvement By Natalie Hargrove ed out strong but could not keep up. faced a difficult press 11/14-16: @ Boerne Geneva Tourn L L W L and lost 56-5. Heading into the Christmas holidays, the var- Opening up against Comfort, the Lady Bears The next day, the sity girls’ basketball team has a 6-10 record and were down at the half by 12 and continued to Lady Bears faced is learning to play with consistent effort under struggle with offensive rebounds, which led to Oakridge. McLain first-year coach Ariana Marks. a 48-18 loss. In their second game on Thurs- hit six 3-pointers, On Jan. 3-4, the girls will be playing in day, the girls faced San Antonio Christian. and Tindel scored 15 Brentwood’s annual tournament, traditionally They played a strong first half and were only points, leading BCS held before Thanksgiving since its first year in down by three, but they ended up losing 50-35. to a 51-34 win. In the 2000. They have already played in three other Playing Bandera on the second day of the final game, the girls tournaments, coming away with a fifth-place tournament, Brentwood was disciplined on de- struggled to keep up trophy in Tyler, and an overall record of 6-9. fense and strong on offense. Riley led with 14 with Ft. Worth Coun- But for Marks, the most important thing is points, and the Bears won 37-35. The girls lost try Day, losing 54-21. the experience gained as they prepare for dis- to Wimberley in the final game, 35-31. 12/3: @Savio 40-39 L trict, which starts on Jan. 21. 11/19: Lanier 43-34 W BCS played a back- Marks said the team has made so much prog- The Lady Bears faced one of their neighbor- and-forth battle, com- ress, having improved on teamwork fundamen- ing public schools, and both teams got in foul ing out with strong de- tals and game situations. trouble early, eventually totaling 54 fouls. Both fense. Gardner scored “My goal for the day-to-day is to be better Riley and sophomore Alicia Gardner fouled 11, but it was not than yesterday,” Marks said. “I believe our out, but the girls battled back and pulled out a enough. photo: Brandy Gauthier team is doing that, getting better every day. We difficult win. Gardner led with 11 points. 12/5-7: @ All Saints Christmas clowning Lady Bears head coach Ariana Marks cre- still have some schemes and fundamentals to 11/22: San Marcos Home School 49-36 L Tourn. L W W ated a fun holiday pose with her basketball players in the CSA. work on that come with repetition and time.” The Lady Bears played a consistent came in The Lady Bears Senior Kelli Tindel is leading the team with the first half but were unable to compete in the traveled to Tyler to play in the annual Brook- 44-37. Tindel and McLain each had 13. 11 points per game, and senior Jenna Riley is second. Gardner scored 11, and Tindel had 10. shire classic. BCS started with Frisco Legacy In their final game in Tyler, the Lady Bears leading with six rebounds per game. 11/25-26: @ Lake Country Tourn W L W L Christian, but they lacked energy, and both were without McLain. But freshman Celeste Tindel said she loves how much the team has Playing in Ft. Worth, the girls went up Gardner and Riley got into foul trouble, which Flores stepped up and played strong varsity worked together. against Thesa in their first game and played led Legacy to a 44-25 win. Gardner had 15. minutes to help the Lady Bears win 35-28 Following are the team’s game results: strong on both ends, pulling out a win 51-40, In game two, they faced long-time BCS head against Cypress Christian. Tindel scored 17 11/11: Thorndale 56-25 L with 17 points from junior Alyssa McLain. In coach Devan Loftis and the Tyler Grace Cou- points. Afterward, she was awarded a spot on Playing their first home game, the girls start- their second game against Nolan Catholic, they gars. The Lady Bears pulled out a huge win, the girls’ all-tournament team. Sports Page 7 THE BEAR FACTS December 2019 Boys make coach proud in loss Soccer girls ready for challenge By Jackson Baird Orick completed 9 of 17 passes for 115 yards By Jackson Baird first season competing at the 5A level last and two touchdowns and rushed for 181 yards year, the team struggled against strong pro- The football team wrapped up their season and another TD in the loss. He said he was dis- The Brentwood Christian varsity girls’ soc- grams. This years’ group is determined to win on Nov. 15 in Houston with a hard-fought 43- appointed about how the season ended, but he cer team tied San Juan Diego 2-2 on Dec. 3 a few games against district opponents. 29 loss to undefeated Houston Second Baptist was proud of the Bears’ effort. in their first and only game of the season so It may be head coach Nick Marquez’s in the first round of playoffs. BCS finished with “We had a good season this year, but we far. The team’s next game is Jan. 14 against first year with the team, but he brings alot an 8-3 record, 2-1 in district. didn’t finish where we wanted to,” Orick said. Hyde Park. of coaching experience. He has encouraged “I have never felt better about a loss than I “Despite the loss, I was proud of the fight we The Lady Bears took an early 1-0 lead mid- the girls to work together, maintain positivity, did about our playoff loss,” head coach Stan put up and how hard everyone – especially the way through the first half when junior Hailey and continue to build team unity. Caffey said. “Even though we got behind, we seniors – fought till the end.” Reich converted from the penalty spot. Junior With his enthusiasm, Marquez has sched- fought to the finish.” For the season, Brentwood was led on of- Julia Glenn gave BCS a 2-0 lead in the sec- uled a three-day tournament for the team in Coming into the game as underdogs, the fense by Orick, who had 1,360 rushing yards ond half, but the Saints came storming back Cameron on Jan. 9-11. Many players have Bears fell behind 14-0 early in the first quarter and 19 touchdowns. Sophomore Connor and scored two goals late to earn a draw. never been to a soccer tournament before, so but fought back to take a 15-14 lead following Rohlack rushed for 529 yards and seven TDs. “We probably should have won this game,” they expect the weekend to be a great learn- a “pick six” from sophomore linebacker Cason Orick also passed for 1,131 yards and 10 senior Genevieve Graessle said. “But we got ing experience. Best and a touchdown run on a jet sweep by TDs. tired and a little unorganized in the second Besides organization and unity, the team is senior quarterback Sam Orick. Junior Zack Billante led the team with 32 re- half and allowed them back into the game.” working on endurance and being able to last The Eagles quickly responded with two un- ceptions for 463 yards and three TDs. Glenn and Reich lead the team in scoring the whole game. answered scores, taking a 28-15 lead into half- “I was impressed with the play of our offense with one goal each. “I am so pumped about this season, and I time. In the second half Orick connected with this year,” Caffey said. “Our line played great, Communication is already proving to be a think that will all of the girls’ effort, we will senior Coby Best on a 38-yard touchdown pass and our backfield was strong.” strength for the girls, which will be important do great things this year,” junior Rebecca to draw BCS back within seven points. The defense was led by junior Aaron Lilya, as the season goes on, since many players are Schmitz said. In the fourth quarter Brentwood found them- who had 97 tackles, followed by senior Isaac completely new to the game. In Brentwood’s selves trailing 36-22, but they responded with Copeland with 84. Copeland led the team with another TD run from Orick. The Bears’ defense 11.5 sacks, and junior Baley Cordes had three couldn’t get the stop they needed as the Eagles fumble recoveries. In the secondary, Coby and Boys take road win at TSD put the nail in the coffin with one final score. Cason Best led with five interceptions each. By Natalie Hargrove fouls. “If the guys cut out some fouls and do a bet- After falling behind by double digits early, ter job getting to our spots, the defense will be the varsity boys stormed back to a 33-28 vic- fine,” he said. tory over TSD in South Austin on Tuesday Assisting Greene this year is Cody Hunt night. With intense full-court pressure, the (BCS ’15), who has returned to Austin after Bears forced turnovers and prevailed against a playing basketball and graduating from Gor- former district opponent. don College. With a 4-5 record, the boys are playing in a Sophomore Seth Taylor leads the team with tournament in Jarrell this weekend. At the end 16.5 points per game, and senior Daniel Hickl of the holidays, they will play in the annual follows with 10.5 points. Hickl is leading with Brentwood Invitational Tournament on Jan. 4.0 defensive rebounds a game, and Coby Best 3-4. leads with 2.3 offensive rebounds. The team started out with 10 players on var- Following are the team’s game results: sity, as several key players were still playing 11/12: @ TMI Episcopal 81-42 L football. Without their football teammates the The boys played without five of their varsity boys played one game and lost against San An- players and had a difficult time keeping up with tonio TMI. TMI in spite of a strong start. Both Hickl and “We’re playing well,” head coach Brandon Taylor led with 14 points. Greene said. “I think there are always things 11/19: Savio 91-49 L we can improve on, but now that we’ve gotten The Brentwood boys played their first home photo: Giselle Reynolds the entire program together, we’re starting to game back with their regular starters. They had Facing a challenge Junior Grant Martinez looks for a pass in the Bears’ game against gel as a team.” a strong first half, only trailing 35-24, but Sav- Northeast Early College High on Dec. 3. The boys are playing in Jarrell this weekend. On. Nov. 18, the team added seniors Coby io sealed the win with 24 points in the fourth Best and Sam Orick, as well as sophomores Ca- quarter. Taylor led with 20 points, and Hickl but stormed back to tie the game at halftime. Episcopal. They played hard, but both Hickl son Best, Keller Jackson, and Connor Rohlack. had 14.. Taylor led with 28 points. and Best got into foul trouble early, which led “Our team has a lot of talent, and we’re start- 11/22: @ Manor New Tech 45-27 W 12/3: Northeast Early College 77-40 L to a loss, 77-40. ing to click and figure each other out as we play The boys came out strong in the first half and The boys played a strong and athletic team On Friday, the boys played Elysian Fields. more games,” Coby Best said. “Coach Greene pushed through the second half for their first with a difficult press, and they fought hard to They had a strong lead in the first half but were plays a huge part in this, by showing us we can win of the season. Cason Best led with 9 points, keep up. In spite of Coby Best’s buzzer beater not able to keep it. But thanks to a strong fourth trust each other and play as a team, not as in- while Hickl and sophomore Chris Mayo each at the end of the half, the boys fell short. quarter, they pulled out a win, 69-62. dividuals.” had 8. 12/5-7: @ All Saints Tourn. L W L In their last game of the tournament, the Greene said the team plays extremely hard, 11/26: @ Faith Academy 69-59 W Playing in Tyler at the annual Brookshire Bears faced the host, All Saints. It was tight all but sometimes this means picking up extra The Bears were down 12 in the first quarter classic, the Bears started off with St. Thomas the way, and Brentwood lost 49-48. Page 8 News THE BEAR FACTS December 2019 Jog features perfect weather By Hailey Stromberg or run or bubbles, Wilson decided to use dif- ferent colored beads. Students earned beaded Not only did students run more than 2,500 necklaces each time they finished a lap: first miles on Jog-a-fun day, but they also got to en- white, then black, and finally green. There joy volleyball, board games, snowcones, mov- were also two additional beads – a red one for ies, and other fun activities. doing the Jog-a-fun 5K Challenge Run, and a Meanwhile, it was reported this week that the gold one for finishing in the top 100. jog has brought in $98,128 so far. The top runner for the 5K was junior Min Originally scheduled for Nov. 13 but moved Yoon, finishing in 19:22, followed by eighth- to Nov. 20 because of cold weather, the day grader Renne Cooper, who finished in 19:29. started off at 8:30 a.m. with perfect weather for The top female runner was sixth-grader Harper the annual 5K run by secondary students. Jog Counts (23:22), closely followed by her sister coordinator Sarah Wilson said the early start Hailyn (23:53). time for the 5K helped not only with the traffic Elementary students began running laps on flow but also kept the elementary and second- the baseball field, beginning with the K4 and ary from getting in each other’s way. kindergarten students at 9 a.m. With extended- “I really liked moving the 5K to the morn- day worker Ronnie Green behind the music ing,” Wilson said. “It went smoother, and the and on the mic, students had plenty of encour- kids seemed to enjoy it more.” agement throughout the day. Secondary students ran a slightly new path The top lap runners in grades K4-2nd were photo: Brandy Gauthier this year – the same one used by cross coun- second-grader Evan Gittinger (30 laps) for Jog spirit! K4 student Caroline Pollard runs with passion as kindergartner Langston try teams. This route consisted of three laps the boys, and second-grader Sloan Magee (25 Poe comes around the outside on the morning of Jog-a-fun, Nov. 20. that snaked around the campus and through laps) for the girls. The top runners in 3rd-5th the woods beside the baseball field. Many run- were fifth-grader Levi Baron (38 laps) for the book-ins, and other fun activities. they gathered in the CSA for a game of family ners found the run challenging with the uphill boys, and fifth-grader Lynden Worley (31 laps) After their race, secondary students expe- feud, won by the cheerleaders. stretches and difficult footing. for the girls. rienced a variety of activities in several loca- Middle school students played cards and In addition to the course change, this year’s When their 30 minutes were up, elementary tions. High school students enjoyed the annual board games, were led in team-building games, run had a new feature. Instead of doing the col- students enjoyed snow cones, bouncy houses, “buff puff” volleyball game in the AC. Later and watched Peanuts movies in the theater. The day was concluded by the annual Thanksgiving all-school chapel, held in the FLC. Students sang the traditional rounds, and Christmas the winners of the food drive were announced. continued from page 1 the opportunity to go caroling in the C Caffey building on the mornings of Dec. 12 and continued from page 1 13. Choir teacher Emily Borbon allowed them to wear festive Christmas accessories lot of heart for his team and for the game. as they went from room to room bringing “Coach Caffey helped my grow not only as holiday cheer to secondary classes. a player, but as an individual too,” senior foot- Choir teacher Amanda Stanglin is di- ball player Luke Jackson said. recting this year’s Christmas pageant at Coached by Caffey since the eighth grade, 7 p.m. on Dec. 13, including K-4 through Jackson said Caffey has always pushed him to third grade. The theme is “Glory,” and the be the best athlete and person that he can be. children will sing a variety of traditional Caffey has three children and five grandsons, Christmas songs and newer ones. with whom he is looking forward to spending photo: Summer Best Brentwood’s cheerleaders and Lady Bel- time. All three of his children are coaches, and Spiffy singers The high school choir concluded the winter choir concert in the las practiced intricate routines to songs Caffey says he is going to all of their games to theater on Dec. 5. This show marked the final concert for director Emily Borbon. like “Drummer Boy,” “Here Comes Santa watch and see them carry on the tradition of the Claus,” and “Dance of the Sugar Plum “coaching Caffeys.” Concerts search team. Fairy” for the winter sports pep rally on “It’s hard to leave so many amazing people continued from page 3 Dec. 9, where they also tossed blankets to and students that I love,” she said. “How- lucky students in the stands. Soccer teams Crossword answers alumni. ever, I’m also leaving with confidence and were introduced, and several players took This concert season, although an excit- excitement for the future, knowing that God part in Christmas-themed games while stu- ACROSS DOWN ing one, is bittersweet for many due to the has plans for my life and for all of our lives.” dents cheered for their peers, and the band 2 March 3 1 The Nutcracker fact that it will be Borbon’s last at Brent- It did not take students long to develop a played festive Christmas music throughout 3 Food bank 4 Billante wood. Her short one-and-a-half year career deep affection for their teacher. the event. 5 Sam Orick 7 Min Yoon at Brentwood will end with her and her hus- “I’ve really loved working with Mrs. Bor- “It was nerve-wracking but really fun to 6 Five 9 Austin band’s move to Abilene over the Christmas bon, and I’m very sad that she’s leaving. But celebrate Christmas with everyone,” fresh- 8 January 14 10 Glory break. Although still finishing grad school, I know she will have amazing opportunities man cheerleader Lydia Dowell said. 11 Isn’t She Lovely he has been invited to work on a Biblical re- in Abilene,” freshman Ocean Peterson said. 12 Joey Seo