May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Our high school B-LEAD group held a student art contest during March is Reading Month to create book marks for Mental Health May. The winning bookmarks, created by Eloise Wallick and Michael Ropp, are now available to pick up at the MSHS media center, the Cass District Library Howard Branch, and the Niles District Library! Drop by and grab a book and a student-made bookmark!
Our high school B-LEAD group held a student art contest during March is Reading Month to create book marks for Mental Health May. The winning bookmarks, created by Eloise Wallick and Michael Ropp, are now available to pick up at the MSHS media center, the Cass District Library Howard Branch, and the Niles District Library! Drop by and grab a book and a student-made bookmark!
Last week, the middle school Humanities class had a fun end to their unit on architecture!
Student teams were challenged to build the tallest “skyscraper” out of carefully stacked boxes and the strongest house of cards. Two teams tied with towers scaling 7 feet tall and one team now holds the all time record of a house of cards that could hold 11 Chromebooks on top.
Student teams were challenged to build the tallest “skyscraper” out of carefully stacked boxes and the strongest house of cards. Two teams tied with towers scaling 7 feet tall and one team now holds the all time record of a house of cards that could hold 11 Chromebooks on top.
Strive 4 A Safer Drive (S4SD) has been very busy presenting to Merritt and Brandywine Elementary schools about Vulnerable Road Users.
They also presented to the Niles Township Board at their meeting on Monday with the results of their 30-day traffic data collection. They've asked for their assistance in helping the Berrien County Road Commission fund a new crosswalk and two solar powered pedestrian signs for the entrance of Brandywine Elementary.
They also presented to the Niles Township Board at their meeting on Monday with the results of their 30-day traffic data collection. They've asked for their assistance in helping the Berrien County Road Commission fund a new crosswalk and two solar powered pedestrian signs for the entrance of Brandywine Elementary.
Brandywine band students have been busy doing some amazing things!
Taryn Swank, Melody Livengood, Hailey Amster, and Benjamin Miracle participated in Western Michigan University's Spring Conference Honors Band on Thursday, April 23. This is a very prestigious ensemble with fierce competition for admission. A special congratulations goes to Benjamin Miracle for earning the coveted position of Principal Oboist (first chair) in this ensemble.
Taryn Swank, Melody Livengood, Hailey Amster, and Benjamin Miracle participated in Western Michigan University's Spring Conference Honors Band on Thursday, April 23. This is a very prestigious ensemble with fierce competition for admission. A special congratulations goes to Benjamin Miracle for earning the coveted position of Principal Oboist (first chair) in this ensemble.
This past Monday, the Student Council hosted an open workshop for all students interested in leadership. Participants rotated through stations to collaborate on school-wide solutions and brainstorm fresh initiatives.
This event kicked off campaigning for student council elections.
This event kicked off campaigning for student council elections.
Last week, Brandywine's middle/high school's theater class performed "short" versions of "A Wrinkle in Time" and "Frankenstein." The students did a phenomenal job bringing the stories to life and showing the acting skills they've honed in class. Bravo!
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.
