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Follow us on: The Brunswick Academy TTrraaddiittiioonn 2014-2015 Class of 2015 Senior - First Grade March (Class of 2015 and 2026) Upcoming 2015-16 Events ~AUGUST 17, 2015~ 1st Day of School ~AUGUST 31, 2015~ PTO Back to School Picnic/My Fun Run Class of 2015’s Last First Day ~SEPTEMBER 16, 2015~ The valedictorian for the Class of 2015 is Lukas Lee Curtis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Drive 4 UR School Richard Curtis of Gasburg. The salutatorian is Madison Rose Lewis, daughter of Mr. Tracy Lee Jarratt and F.W. Lewis of Stony Creek. Lukas will be attending the University of Vir - ~OCTOBER 9, 2015~ ginia in the fall. Madison will be attending Longwood University in the fall. 6th Annual BA There will be three other honor graduates at this year’s graduation: Laren Talane But - ler, daughter of Tammy Butler of Freeman and Lawrence Butler of Henrico, NC, Alexis Golf Tournament at Emporia LeeAnne Smith, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Dennis Smith of South Hill, and Frances Coral Country Club Sadler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman M. Sadler III of Emporia. ~OCTOBER 16, 2015~ Laren will be attending the Uni - Homecoming versity of Virginia in the fall. Lexi will be attending James Madison ~JANUARY/FEBRUARY University in the fall. Cora will be attending the University of North 2016~ Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC in the BA Winter Shindig fall. featuring JB & the Get Down Thirteen seniors are children of Brunswick Academy alumni. LUKAS LEE CURTIS MADISON ROSE LEWIS Browns - TBA Valedictorian Salutatorian Tradition / 2 SYATP B.A. Middle School students gathered for See You At The Pole on September 24, 2014. See You at the Pole (SYATP) is an annual gathering of Christian students of all ages at a flagpole in front of their local school for prayer, scripture- reading and hymn-singing, during the early morning before school starts. The American SYATP events occur on every fourth Wednesday of September. Because of the rain that day, the students met in our library. Drive 4 UR School Homecoming 2014 Brunswick Academy held their homecoming game on Friday, September 26, 2014 against Quantico. Senior, Ash - ley Duckworth was crowned 2014 Homecoming Queen at Halftime. Ashley is the daughter of David and Melissa Duck - worth of DeWitt. Brunswick Academy held a Drive 4 UR School Fundraiser on October 14, 2014. Owen Ford from Jarratt sponsored the event. Ford Motor Compnay gives $20 for each test drive up to $6,000. Brunswick Academy would like to thank Owen Ford and everyone who came out and Shown in picture: Front Row (L-R) Crown Bearer, Mason Hardy and test drove a car to help raise money for the school. B.A. Flower Girl, Riley Griffin (Class of 2026) Back Row (L-R) 2014 Homecoming Queen, Ashley Duckworth (Class of 2015) and 2013 raised $4,000! We plan on doing another in Fall 2015. Homecoming Queen, Casey Burns (Class of 2014). “Wear Pink Day” Brunswick Academy had a "Wear Pink Day" on October 16, 2014 in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Students, faculty, and staff dressed in pink to support the cause and promote finding a cure. Pictured are B.A. Middle School Students. Tradition / 3 Exxon Mobile Grant Brunswick Academy Theatre - “Little Women” Brunswick Academy Theatre presented "Little Women" on March 20 - 22, 2015. Our talented students, under the di - rection of Mr. Ken Warf, did an outstanding job! The cast and crew's dedication was apparent in the fabulous per - formances of all 3 shows. B.A. is lucky to have a wonder - ful theatre group. Brunswick Academy received a $1,000 grant from the Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance. This grant is given to selected schools across the country in communities served by Exxon or Mobil stations. The grant was made possible by funding from Exxon Mobil Corporation in conjunction with Parker Oil Company. Mr. Ed Low of Parker Oil Company presents a check to our Head of School, Mr. Dave Newsom. “One Love” Blood Drive The "One Love" Blood Drive was held on November 18, 2014 in the Brunswick Academy Library. The Blood Drive is an annual event that takes place in memory of Nathan Hightower (Class of '08 ). Donating is our Head of School, Dave Newsom. Top (L-R) Heather Thompson, Kennedy Greene, Laren Butler, Brysen Diefert, Haley Ferguson, John Myrick, Leiara Butler, and Ben Lewis. Bottom left (L-R) Laren Butler, Leiara Butler, Heather Thompson. Bot - tom right (L-R) Naomi Sadler, Leiara Butler, Claire Gregory, Cole Williams and Laren Butler (kneeling). Middle School Forensics Com - petition On Friday, March 20, 2015, Brunswick Academy’s fifth, sixth, and seventh grade Middle School Forensics Team participated in the AVA Forensics Competition at Amelia Academy. This exceptional group of students left the competition with first place in both the fifth and sixth grades and second place in seventh grade. Also, Brunswick Acad - emy came home with first place overall thus acquiring the Robert B. Crawford Memorial Award. To add to Brunswick Academy’s success, they also received the James T. Davidson Memorial Award. This award is given to the school with the highest number of quality points. Tradition / 4 Teacher Spotlight....Harry Holman Mr. Harry Holman has been a Brunswick Historical Society for a combined 10 years and a fixture at Brunswick Academy for al - church organist for 20 years. Mr. Holman also served 2 most 40 years. He began teaching at terms on the Lawrenceville Town Council. He has been in - B.A. in September 1976. Over the volved with many projects, but his ‘biggest project’ was rais - years, Mr. Holman has taught many ing his child, Mary Stuart Holman who graduated from subjects here including Civics, Eng - Brunswick Academy in 2003. lish, Government, Advanced Gov - Mr. Holman received a B.A. in history from Elizabeth - ernment, Geography, U.S. History, town College, a M.A. in history from Old Dominion Uni - World History, French and Music versity, and got his Teacher's Certificate from Shippensburg Appreciation. Mr. Holman has taken University. His overall life experiences, education, and love students on many field trips to Richmond to museums and of history has made Mr. Holman a wonderful teacher and so french restaurants and to the State Library, to Washington, many students/alumni have learned great things from him. D.C. and has been with students on approximately 12 trips There have been many memories made if you have been to Europe. Mr. Holman's dedication and love for Brunswick lucky enough to have had him as a teacher. Mr. Holman said Academy and its’ students is apparent. He has many hobbies that “B.A. has created a passion for learning and that stu - and has written 4 books on local history and geneology. Hol - dents, faculty, and alumni have a passion to this place.” “We man’s article on General Robert E. Lee was published and he truly have a bond and the B.A. family has kept not only fac - had a publication of Colonial Churches for the Diocese of ulty here but is continually drawing alumni back.” Mr. Hol - the Southside Virginia Episcopal Church. Mr. Holman has man is one of kind and Brunswick Academy is fortunate to been involved with many preservation and historical groups have had him all these years. along with hereditary societies. He was president of the Viking Athletes... Emory & Henry College in Emory, VA. Jessica recently re - ceived the awards for 2nd Team All State, 1st Team All Con - ference, and All Conference Player of the Year. Her career ...Taking It to the Next Level point total at B.A. is 1,459 points. Emory and Henry is in Division 3 of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). Pictured with Jessica are her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Juan Rivas, Coach Hermie Sadler, and B.A. Athletic Direc - tor, Gary Bardwell. Congratulations, Jessica!!! Winter Shindig Brunswick Academy held a "Winter Shindig" on Satur - day, February 21, 2015 at the Golden Leaf Commons in Em - poria, VA. The crowd of over 200 danced the night away to B.A. senior, Elise Walton, signed a D1 softball offer to the music of J.B. and the Get Down Browns Band. It was Elon University on November 12, 2014. Elise is the daugh - such a great time, we plan on making it an annual event!!! ter of Joe (’81) and Sonja Walton of Lawrenceville. Plans are already in progress for next year's "Shindig"!! Senior Jessica Rivas has agreed to play basketball for Tradition / 5 Alumni News A B.A. Mega Reunion was held on Saturday, May 2, mates. We plan to have another Alumni event next year. We 2015 at The Pointe at Lake Gaston. Alumni from all gradu - hope that as we have more reunions more will attend. It's so ating years were invited. Those in attendance enjoyed a great to reconnect!!! Don't miss out on the next one! great evening on the lake and catching up with old class - (L to R) Mary Kathryn Jones Chaney ('90), Stephanie Bishop Williams, Anita Clay Jeremy Lucy (’92), Susan Myrick Freeman ('89), and Angie Simmons ('90), Tori Perkinson Long ('90), and Ann Jones Montgomery ('90) Lucy. (L to R) Frankie Howerton ('88), Bitty Freeman ('88), and (L to R) - Tammy Maitland Brewer ('87), Denise Clay Wright ('87), Lorrie Clary, and Kerry Clary ('84). Anita Clay Simmons ('90) VIKINGS IN THE NEWS: 3 Division 2 College Softball players. She is being recruited On December 19, 2014 in by UMass and UCLA. Taylor was given the Prince George Stegeman Coliseum on the County Fire & Emergency Medical Services Lifesaving campus of University of Geor - Award for helping to save a life on campus this past fall.