The Hawkeye - Issue II

Semester in review
By Isabella Taffera, Kassidy McCall, Sarah Moncure
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The first semester of the 2015-2016 school year, for many, will be
memorable. For the first time, freshmen were tossed into the lion’s den
some may call high school, while the rest of us reveled in the joy of being
an upperclassman. Not only did we welcome freshman to high school life,
but we also got to experience countless fun school activities including
homecoming and its spirit week, exciting football games, and the infamous
Student Expression Night.
The few days leading up to homecoming night were filled with eccentric
outfits and plenty of spirited students. The electrifying days we all know as
Spirit Week, will be remembered for the exciting, pulsing energy throughout
the school. The highly anticipated homecoming night was cleverly themed:
“Under the Big Top.” For many, the fun-filled evening was filled with dancing,
playing games, and hanging out with friends.
Along with homecoming, Friday night football games were a highlight for
many BP students this fall. Head Varsity coach, Tommy Buzzo, was admirably
awarded “Coach of the Year” by The Freelance-Star. He felt honored and appreciated receiving it.
Adding to the many 2015 Brooke Point accomplishments, the drama department opened the year with their
commendable performance of “The Laramie Project”. Freshman Katie Monaghan, said, “It was powerful and inspiring.”
The student body basked in Brooke Point’s newly remodeled library at the start of the 2015-2016 school year. In the
cherished moments before the start of school, students utilize the highly equipped facility to its maximum. On the exterior
walls of the library, students and staff can walk by and be reminded of our shining new school motto: “Be Proud”.
Despite the many exciting events of 2015, Brooke Point was sad to see Cathy Van Valzah, a social studies teacher whose
career started at the opening of this school, retire from her impactful position as a member of the staff. Scott McClellan said,
“She brings a lot of experience, a lot of wisdom that we’re gonna miss.”
Homecoming
Spirit Week
Photos by Jasmine
Sutton-Banks
Pep rally
Homecoming
Dance
Football
Games
Coach of the Year:
Coach Buzzo
Laramie
& More!!
Project
Upcoming in 2016
By Nathaniel Bowman and Virginia Lusker
Are you looking forward to 2016? You should
be, because we’re giving you a road map to a
successful and entertaining new year. Ending the
month of January, we have exams! We know it
can be difficult to find excitement in those, but
remember, it means you’ve made it halfway down
the road. Right after exams, we jump right into
February with many basketball games and track
events. Kicking off March, we have our Dare
Basketball Game right here at Brooke Point on
Friday, March 4. Five days later on March 9, we
also have another Student Expression Night! For
those of you who did not go to the first one, The
Hawkeye strongly suggests you attend it. As for
the following weekend, March Twelve and
Thirteen, the Fine Arts Festival will be taking
place also here at Brooke Point. And let’s not
forget that we will be ending the wonderful
month of March with spring break starting
on the twenty-eighth. That’s the start to your
successful and exciting new year.
Weekdays to Look Forward to
• January 27-29: EXAMS-Early Release
• February 1: No School
New Movies in 2016
• Deadpool
• Kung Fu 3
• Sherlock
• The Divergent Series:
Allegiant
• Batman v Superman:
Dawn of Justice
New Music in 2016
•Ariana Grande: Moonlight
•Drake: Views from the 6
•Iggy Azalea: Digital Distortion
• February 15: Presidents’ Day-No School
• March 25: 2 Hour Early Release
• March 28-April 1: Spring Break!
•Kanye West: SWISH
•Rihanna: Anti
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