Country Fair 2017

For over 40 years, the Brookstone Community has gathered to celebrate Country Fair Day and this year was no different! Well – except for the fact that it was rainy and the temperature was a crisp 50 degrees – which is so typical of May in Georgia. Regardless, the weather did not dampen our spirits and the fair went on without a hitch! These shots are from the kids hanging out prior to the Country Fair Play! Even the faculty had a number in the show – “Take this job […]

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Girls Tennis – State Champs – AGAIN!

Congratulations are in order for our Varsity Girls Tennis team for their 3-0 victory over Wesleyan on Saturday! This win clinched their second consecutive State Championship and their 12th title overall! It’s been an emotional year for the team as their coach, Mary Lynne Cumiskey, has been unable to coach in her usual fashion due to her daughter Rudi’s recent health issues. But it did not stop their dedication or drive as boys coach Jim East stepped in to fill her role and lead the team to victory. Mary Lynne was […]

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Fox Fun Day

The 11th annual Fox Fun Day, one of the most fun days of the year, was held this past Friday prior to the Country Fair. Our middle school students have enjoyed serving as Reading Buddies at Fox Elementary throughout the year and were so excited to hosting the Fox students at Brookstone! Together, they enjoyed the ultimate day of fun, which included a magic show, carnival games, inflatable attractions, and snacks and more. We love our Fox Friends!

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#RallyforRudi

Brookstone’s Servant Leadership department and the Red Cross are partnered together to hold a blood drive in the Brookstone cafeteria on Friday. The event was held to honor Rudi Cumiskey Pierson, Class of 2005, and to show our support of our middle school PE teacher and varsity tennis coach, Mary Lynne Cumiskey. Rudi has been dealing with multiple health issues following a liver transplant in 2014 and has been the recipient of donor blood on many occasions. This drive is a way for our Brookstone family to show love and […]

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Drs. Lee and Leland McCluskey Serve in Iraq

We are so proud of Drs. Lee and Leland McCluskey! Earlier this year in January, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Brookstone Board Member, Dr. Lee McCluskey, along with his son Leland McCluskey Jr., 4th year Mercer Medical student, served on a Disaster Assistance Response Team with Samaritan’s Purse in Northern Iraq. Working in a field hospital in Mosul, they experienced up-close the stark realities of war. It is not the first time Lee has been in disaster relief situations. For many years, he has volunteered with World Medical Mission, a ministry of […]

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Teacher Appreciation Week!

This week is Teacher Appreciation week and we’ve been celebrating our teachers all week long! Yesterday, the Brookstone Parents Association hosted a faculty breakfast to thank them for all they do. They showered the teachers with encouragement, delicious food, and gifts! Check out those beach towels, delivered by even cuter kiddos! But the highlight was this video tribute put together by US technology teacher, Dan Quigley. It is absolutely adorable! We are so thankful for both our parents and our teachers! Enjoy! From an extremely talented parent, “We really appreciate our […]

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Page One Awards 2017

Last night, the 42nd annual Page One Awards were held at the River Center honoring the best and the brightest high school seniors across the Columbus area. Out of 13 categories, we walked away with three winners and three runners-up. Congratulations are in order for these Brookstone Seniors! We are so proud of you!  Pictured left to right, Taylor Roos was the winner in Mathematics, Gabriela Caligaras was the runner-up in Foreign Language, Caroline Wellborn was the winner in English, Rob Simkins was the winner in Science, and Sydney Lavender […]

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Sydney Weaver to Play in NCAA Golf Championship

Please join us in congratulating Sydney Weaver, Class of 2013, on being selected to play in the 2017 NCAA Division III Women’s Golf National Championship! She was one of just six selected to participate in the tournament and, at the present time, Golfstat ranks Sydney as the No. 4 golfer in the nation among individuals! Wow!!! Enjoy reading more in this article from Berry College. We are so proud of Sydney! Following her over these last four years while she’s been playing at Berry has been amazing! Congrats, Sydney!

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