Congratulations to our seniors who are graduating with High Honors!
High Honors takes place of the "Top Ten" ranking as of this graduating class. High Honors is determined by a formula, which includes GPA and SAT scores.
Front row left to right: Mikaela Riley, Emily Kline, Allison Kline, Macy Pellow, Hailey Amster, Aleyna Vollman, Makenzii Myer, Sydney Olson, Victoria McLaurin, Lexie Legatt
Back row: Travis Walker, Gabe Smith, Ryder Richard, Liam Oleson-Shackelford, Gracie McNamara, Evan Winkler
Not pictured:Ryan Cano-Strahla
High Honors takes place of the "Top Ten" ranking as of this graduating class. High Honors is determined by a formula, which includes GPA and SAT scores.
Front row left to right: Mikaela Riley, Emily Kline, Allison Kline, Macy Pellow, Hailey Amster, Aleyna Vollman, Makenzii Myer, Sydney Olson, Victoria McLaurin, Lexie Legatt
Back row: Travis Walker, Gabe Smith, Ryder Richard, Liam Oleson-Shackelford, Gracie McNamara, Evan Winkler
Not pictured:Ryan Cano-Strahla
It's Signing Day!
Five students - Gage Greger, Aiden Yarbrough, Jadan Garris, Blake Cheney, Ben Lintz - from our machine tool program signed on to pre-apprenticeships with Niles Precision this morning!
Niles Precision is the pilot partner in a new machine tool pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship model with Brandywine. The program creates a direct pipeline from high school into the workforce and is expected to expand to additional employers in the coming years. #thebrandywinedifference
Five students - Gage Greger, Aiden Yarbrough, Jadan Garris, Blake Cheney, Ben Lintz - from our machine tool program signed on to pre-apprenticeships with Niles Precision this morning!
Niles Precision is the pilot partner in a new machine tool pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship model with Brandywine. The program creates a direct pipeline from high school into the workforce and is expected to expand to additional employers in the coming years. #thebrandywinedifference
Congratulations to Junior Gwen Rosenhagen on winning 1st Place in the Niles District Library Art Show this past March for her drawing! It's gorgeous.
Congratulations to Ruth Livengood, who was named Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) District 6 Teacher of the Year by her peers!
When Mrs. Livengood started at Brandywine, the band program had dwindled down to 11 students. With her leadership, the program numbers doubled in a year, she established a marching band soon after, and in five years had close to 80 students in a small Class "C" high school band consistently earning Division 1 ratings at MSBOA festivals.
An accomplished professional trombonist, Ruth’s performance credits include a Grammy-nominated album (Aleluya by Lucia Parker) and a multi-year tenure performing with jazz artist Ed Bagatini. Her versatility as a musician is further reflected in her work with various orchestras, brass quintets, and ensembles throughout Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana. Additionally, she shares her expertise as a member of the adjunct faculty at Lake Michigan College, where she serves as a low brass professor.
We are so PROUD to call Mrs. Livengood a Bobcat! Congratulations!
When Mrs. Livengood started at Brandywine, the band program had dwindled down to 11 students. With her leadership, the program numbers doubled in a year, she established a marching band soon after, and in five years had close to 80 students in a small Class "C" high school band consistently earning Division 1 ratings at MSBOA festivals.
An accomplished professional trombonist, Ruth’s performance credits include a Grammy-nominated album (Aleluya by Lucia Parker) and a multi-year tenure performing with jazz artist Ed Bagatini. Her versatility as a musician is further reflected in her work with various orchestras, brass quintets, and ensembles throughout Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana. Additionally, she shares her expertise as a member of the adjunct faculty at Lake Michigan College, where she serves as a low brass professor.
We are so PROUD to call Mrs. Livengood a Bobcat! Congratulations!
Last week, Dep. McG and high school students from the Strive for a Safer Driver group came and taught our Merritt students about how to cross the road safely and other car safety information!
The "Food Imposters" project is back in the high school's 3D Design Class!
Layla Covington created a cupcake. Jacob Desmond chose a healthier option, and Jocelyn Horvath is hoping her piece brings good fortune! Great job, artists!
Layla Covington created a cupcake. Jacob Desmond chose a healthier option, and Jocelyn Horvath is hoping her piece brings good fortune! Great job, artists!
Last weekend, the Brandywine Treblaires traveled to the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) State Solo & Ensemble Festival, where they earned Division I ratings in both sight-reading and as a group!
Congratulations as well to Hailey Amster, who qualified for State with her solo and also received Division I ratings in both performance and sight-reading!
Congratulations as well to Hailey Amster, who qualified for State with her solo and also received Division I ratings in both performance and sight-reading!
Records were broken last night!
Kaden Santana broke the school record for the 200m. Mackenna Price, yet again, broke the record for long jump at 16’ 9 3/4”. Zaya Price broke the record for high jump with 5‘1“.
Way to go, Bobcats!
Kaden Santana broke the school record for the 200m. Mackenna Price, yet again, broke the record for long jump at 16’ 9 3/4”. Zaya Price broke the record for high jump with 5‘1“.
Way to go, Bobcats!
The Roti Roti Center for the Arts in Buchanan held a high school art exhibit. Three of our students were recognized for their works of art.
Mikaela Riley, Senior, placed 1st overall for her ceramic piece. Ryan Cano-Strahla, Senior placed 3rd for their digital illustration, and Cameron Margarita, Junior, received Honorable Mention his their painting. Congrats to our artists!
Mikaela Riley, Senior, placed 1st overall for her ceramic piece. Ryan Cano-Strahla, Senior placed 3rd for their digital illustration, and Cameron Margarita, Junior, received Honorable Mention his their painting. Congrats to our artists!
Our Brandywine Allied Health students had a special test subject today - Principal Evan Winkler! Students practiced drawing blood today at their class at Niles.
The Brandywine Middle/High School theater class has been rehearsing for their upcoming spring play this Thursday! The class will be performing "A Wrinkle In Time" and "Frankenstein".
The performance is at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 in the Lecture Hall. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors, and $8 for adults!
The performance is at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 in the Lecture Hall. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors, and $8 for adults!
Prom is May 1! A Night in Rio will be May 1 at The Loading Dock in Buchanan. Tickets are $50 through April 24. Students should see Mr. Roeder to purchase!
On Sunday, 17 students were inducted to the Sarah Mae Symons Chapter of the National Honor Society at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School!
The National Honor Society is built upon four pillars: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Students must demonstrate these pillars to be a part of NHS. Congratulations to our newest members!
Students in Bobcat Nation class are raising money this morning to support Field Day at the Middle/Senior High School! They've been popping up popcorn and spinning cotton candy this morning.
The Brandywine Middle/Senior High School Yearbook is on sale now! The yearbook is $50 and can be ordered at www.yearbookordercenter.com with code 3289. The order deadline is June 1.
The Pokagon Band Department of Education is having a College & Career Fair!
The event will take place on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pokagon Health Services (PHS) Family Activity Center in Dowagiac, Michigan at 58620 Sink Rd. This fair is open to high school students and families and is designed to connect students with colleges, universities, training programs, and career pathways.
The event will take place on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pokagon Health Services (PHS) Family Activity Center in Dowagiac, Michigan at 58620 Sink Rd. This fair is open to high school students and families and is designed to connect students with colleges, universities, training programs, and career pathways.
This is cool!
Mr. Kennedy's English 12 class just finished the FoxFire series, a book series that looks at the cultural heritage of the people who lived in the Southern Appalachian mountains. Students had to pick something out of books that they were interested in and then prepare a 7-9 minute presentation. The interests ranged from summer and fall wild plant foods, to fiddle making and shoemaking.
Brandywine Senior Gracie McNamara presented on Spinning and Weaving. Our awesome Spanish teacher, Mrs. Flores, spins and weaves several different types of animal hair and wool. Gracie asked Mrs. Flores if she would weave while she presented! Mrs. Flores weaved while Gracie talked about what she was doing and how the manufacturing of textiles has changed and grown over the years, from back to ancient Grecian times to now.
We love a good collaboration! #thebrandywinedifference
Mr. Kennedy's English 12 class just finished the FoxFire series, a book series that looks at the cultural heritage of the people who lived in the Southern Appalachian mountains. Students had to pick something out of books that they were interested in and then prepare a 7-9 minute presentation. The interests ranged from summer and fall wild plant foods, to fiddle making and shoemaking.
Brandywine Senior Gracie McNamara presented on Spinning and Weaving. Our awesome Spanish teacher, Mrs. Flores, spins and weaves several different types of animal hair and wool. Gracie asked Mrs. Flores if she would weave while she presented! Mrs. Flores weaved while Gracie talked about what she was doing and how the manufacturing of textiles has changed and grown over the years, from back to ancient Grecian times to now.
We love a good collaboration! #thebrandywinedifference
The Brandywine Theater Department presents two stage acts next Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Brandywine Middle/Senior High School Lecture Hall. They will be performing A Wrinkle in Time and Frankenstein. Student and senior tickets are $5, and adult tickets are $8!
Come check out the hard work our theater class has been putting in!
Come check out the hard work our theater class has been putting in!
The Spring Band Concert will take place on Sunday, May 3 at the Brandywine Middle/Senior High School gym.
6th-8th grade bands will play at 5 p.m., and High School and Jazz Band will play at 7 p.m.
6th-8th grade bands will play at 5 p.m., and High School and Jazz Band will play at 7 p.m.
We're highlighting members of our staff! 🐾
Meet Ruth Livengood, our Brandywine Band Director!
Mrs. Livengood has been teaching at Brandywine for 14 years! She graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in Music Education and completed her master's degree in Trombone Performance there, as well. She taught conducting, music theory, and aural skills classes during her time at WMU. She actively performs as a trombonist in the Southwest Michigan Area, is an adjunct faculty member at Lake Michigan College, and serves as an M.S.B.O.A. Band and Orchestra and Solo and Ensemble adjudicator throughout the state. She was voted by her peers to receive Quinlan and Fabish's "Outstanding Music Educator" Award in 2023.
"I love watching the students benefit and thrive in our unique band community. It is very special to me when students tell me they look forward to band class and I can watch them grow and blossom musically and with their character over the years they are in the band program."
Thank you for your hard work, Ruth!
Meet Ruth Livengood, our Brandywine Band Director!
Mrs. Livengood has been teaching at Brandywine for 14 years! She graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in Music Education and completed her master's degree in Trombone Performance there, as well. She taught conducting, music theory, and aural skills classes during her time at WMU. She actively performs as a trombonist in the Southwest Michigan Area, is an adjunct faculty member at Lake Michigan College, and serves as an M.S.B.O.A. Band and Orchestra and Solo and Ensemble adjudicator throughout the state. She was voted by her peers to receive Quinlan and Fabish's "Outstanding Music Educator" Award in 2023.
"I love watching the students benefit and thrive in our unique band community. It is very special to me when students tell me they look forward to band class and I can watch them grow and blossom musically and with their character over the years they are in the band program."
Thank you for your hard work, Ruth!
