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News and Events
Here is a list of current Briarcrest news and events. Please click on the item's title to see more details.
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BCS:Headlines-Weekly E-news
Click here to view the current BCS:Headlines
Click here to view a Message from the Chairman of the Board on May 1, 2008.
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|  Building On A Sure Foundation for BCS
(April 16, 2008)
Briarcrest Christian School announced the initiation of a $3 million capital campaign on December 15, 2007. The Capital Campaign seeks to raise funds for the construction of an elementary/middle school building at the Raleigh LaGrange Road campus, with an additional goal of $3 million to build an auditorium on the property.
When the construction begins, the focus will be Building on a more...
|  Save the Date! Faith in Motion Banquet
(May 5, 2008)
The second phase of the capital campaign will be the Faith in Motion banquet on Saturday evening, August 16, 2008 at 6 p.m. at BCHS.
Exciting information will be shared pertaining to the new building campaign!
Mark your calendars now to enjoy an evening of food, faith and friendship.
Important detailed information will be communicated via email this summe more...
|  Saints Baseball in Playoffs Tonight at CBHS
(April 21, 2008)
Varsity Saints Baseball Update - May 8, 2008
The Varsity Baseball team defeated MUS 6-3 yesterday in the Division II West
region tournament. The Saints used a strong hitting attack pounding out 12 hits.
Taylor Powers led the Saints hitting going 3 for 4; Chris
McDaniel was 2 for 3 with a more...
| College Acceptances-Class of 2008
(March 18, 2008)
As of March, 2008, Briarcrest Christian High School seniors have been accepted
to a very impressive list of 72 colleges and universities nationwide:
Top Picks:
Duke University
Georgia Tech
Harvard University
Rhodes College
Stanford University
Vanderbilt University
Yale University
Auburn more...
|  Top Scholars Honored at Woodland Hills
(May 7, 2008)
Pictured above (L-R):
Seated: Lauren Cook, Lizzie Adams, Alicia White, Bonnie Lynch, Meredith Blaylock, Annie Shackelford, Loren Bruce, and Anna Clark
Standing: Hunter Thornton, Jake McCrary (hidden), Tyler Ellis, Matt Amick, Nathaniel Thompson, Chris McDaniel, Gray McClatchy, Lee Anderson, Andrew Reed, Robbie Zettler, Grant Gaines, Salar Rafieetary, Nico Barawid, and Wes Robertson. more...
| Ten BCHS Academic All-Stars for 07-08
(April 14, 2008)
Briarcrest has been represented again in the Academic All-Stars program, sponsored by The Commercial Appeal and First Tennessee Bank. To be named to this honor, Briarcrest students compete with students served by their community edition of The Commercial Appeal, including schools such as Collierville High School, Germantown High School, Houston High School, and St. George’s.
The more...
|  National Merit Finalists
(May 5, 2008)
BCHS Seniors Nico Barawid (left) and Alica White (right) were named National Merit Finalists in the 2008 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards. Barawid and White are among a select group chosen from 16,000 Semifinalists named last fall.
Alicia, a senior, holds a 4.78 weighted grade point average and scored 34 on the ACT and 2220 on the SAT. She received the school’s Joseph A. Cla more...
|  MS Band/Choir Receive Top Scores at Festival
(May 7, 2008)
Pictured above (L-R):
Front row: Rejina Fahhoum, Lydia Leggett, Hayley Pennesi, Haley Gray, Megan Patrick, Savannah Edwards, Lindsey Crawford
Second row: Russ Lawrence, Connor Wieduwilt, Nick Antonelli, Joshua Seeto, Cameron Caller, Tony Kirk, Spencer Tarver
Third row: Sam Green, Nathan Mullins, Carson Jowers, Donnovan Spralls, Matt Shindala, Connor more...
|  Sophomore Chosen for USAFA Program
(May 7, 2008)
Sophomore Kevin Moss has been selected to attend the
2008 SAME/USAFA Engineering and Construction Camp, June 27th – July 3rd at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. The camp is located at the United States Air Force Academy’s (USAFA) Field Engineering and Readiness Laboratory (FERL). His application went through a local and national review process prior to selection to the program.<> more...
|  Saints Baseball Featured in Photo Exhibit
(April 30, 2008)
Photography Exhibit: "Diamonds in the Rough"
Opening Day: May 11, 6-9 p.m.
Disciple Gallery, 390 South Main Street
901.386.4299
www.disciplegallery.com
From the gallery:
"Between innings and between the lines. In the dugout and on the field. Photographer Criag Thompson spent an entire season with the Briarcrest Saints high school baseball team to capture an intimat more...
|  Sixth Graders Attend Leadership Conference
(May 7, 2008)
Sixth Graders Hunter Wilson (left) and Grady Vaughn (right) were selected by their teachers to attend the Junior National Youth Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. in March. These two young men were able to see national monuments, explore historic Philadelphia, experience the story of John Brown at Harper’s Ferry, participate in historical reenactments and delve into key leader more...
| Athletics Physicals for 2008-09 School Year
(April 24, 2008)
Physicals will be offered at Campbell Clinic on Thursday, May 15, 2008 beginning at 5:30 p.m. for students entering 9th-12th grade. Students should bring completed forms (available in athletic office/mailed to your home) with them to Campbell Clinic. You must bring the completed forms signed by your parent with you or you will be turned away. This physical will be valid for t more...
| Textbook Repurchasing and Fall Sales
(May 7, 2008)
Textbook Repurchasing
Senior Exam Week:
• Only at the High School Saint Shop
• May 13, 14, and 15: 7:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
High School Exam Week:
• May 19, 20, and 21: 7:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• May 22: 7:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Middle School Exam Week:
• May 19, 20, and 21: 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.<> more...
| 2008-09 Tuition & Financial Information
(January 7, 2008)
New
Student Fees:
Application Fee: $50
Registration Fee due with contract: $150
Returning
Student Fees: more...
| 2008-09 School Calendar
(December 17, 2007)
more...
| 2007-08 School Calendar
Note: This calendar was revised on 5-24-2007.
more...
| Used Uniform Sale Page
(January 16, 2008)
Has your child outgrown the uniform items that you purchased last fall? Why not save some money and replace those too-small school clothes with gently-used uniforms from the PTF sale page. Click here to download a PDF file of the Briarcrest PTF's Used Uniform Sale Page. Included are all used uniforms offered for sale (or free) more...
|  1987 BCS Graduate Speaks to Seniors
(April 30, 2008)
Story by Dr. Pat Williams
The speaker for the Senior Breakfast was Dr. Andrew S. Pierce. He is a 1987 graduate of Briarcrest, where he was a student leader, an athlete, and a fine student. He has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Memphis. Between graduating from the University of Memphis and going to medical school, he taught physics and othe more...
|  Register NOW for Summer Camps
(April 17, 2008)
The complete 2008 Summer Camps Brochure is available to view. This brochure and application forms will be sent home with the youngest child in each BCS family the first week in April, as well as mailed to non-BCS students who attended camp last year.
Download PDFs:
2008 Summer Camps brochure
For the 2007-2008 School Year the more...
|  Lady Saints Undefeated in District!
(May 1, 2008)
Front Row (L-R):
Anna Smith, Madelyn Jackson, Caly Johnson, Sarah King, Randa Perry
Back Row (L-R):
Head Coach Matt Rowell, Sarah Russell, Rachel Carter, Lizzy Strawn, Kylie Staples, Erin Fitzsimmons, Olivia Andres, Chelsea Peterson, Katie Burch, Robert King, Samantha Ransone
The Lady Saints defeated St. Benedict again last night 4-2 at SBA. It was once again a hard fought more...
|  Sophomore Chosen for Veterinary Program
(April 30, 2008)
by Marilyn Beasly, High School Science
Congratulations to 10th grader, Christen Robinson, who has been selected to participate in the 2008 Summer Veterinarian Experience Program for Tennessee High School Students (VSEP). There were many applicants to this program, and Christen was one of 12 chosen. The program spans 8 weeks. Christen will work 40 hours a week for 7 weeks in more...
|  All-State Honor Choir and Band Members
(April 22, 2008)
Pictured outside the Schermerhorn Symphony Center (left to right) are Doug Morley, Marcie Lykins, Warren Hiner, and Christian Garrett.
On April 16, four students from the Briarcrest Christian High School Singers traveled to Nashville, Tennessee to participate in the Tennessee Music Educators Association All-State Honor Choirs. Each student passed multiple auditions to earn entry into more...
|  Baseball Buddies a Hit at Leawood
(April 23, 2008)
Baseball Buddies has been a huge success at Leawood this spring! This is a program that pairs Varsity Baseball Players with an elementary class, Senior K through 5th grade, at the Leawood campus. "Buddies," BCHS baseball players, have visited classrooms every other month and have read to the students, mentored them, and played with them. This program helps to build character in all students and br more...
|  2008 Desiderata Available NOW!
(April 22, 2008)
The staff of Desiderata is now taking orders for the stunning 2008 high school literary/visual arts magazine. This year’s colorful edition includes over 100 pages of art, photography and literature from more than 70 high school students. It will be sure to provide hours of entertainment and will especially serve as a wonderful keepsake for the seniors, along with the 2008 yearbook and La more...
|  Leawood Night of Stars for Parents/Grandparents
(April 18, 2008)
by Karen Masterson, Leawood 1st Grade Teacher
On March 27th, Briarcrest Leawood Campus honored grandparents and parents with a “Night of Stars”. The students’ hard work was shown through a musical performance celebrating their love and appreciation for their grandparents. Also, each class focused on a specific subject or specialty class by playing learning games with their families. more...
|  Key Club Convention Honors Student-Leaders
(April 2, 2008)
Pictured above:
Front row: Alicia White, Bonnie Lynch, Nico Barawid, Laura Carter, Chandler Duffel, Kassie Gilland (seated, Len Hamner).
Back row: Steve Tackett, James Artzer, Steven Harris, Nelson Shirley, Devin Grissom and Salar Rafieteery.
Early Friday morning, April 4, ten students accompanied by two advisors headed toward Baton Rouge for the District C more...
|  Freshman Selected for Vanderbilt Program
(April 17, 2008)
NASHVILLE, TN-BCS Freshman Natalie Griffin has been accepted into the Vanderbilt Summer Academy's 2008 class, a program for gifted 8th through 12th graders hosted by Vanderbilt University's Programs for Talented Youth (PTY).
Students attending VSA are among the brightest in the country, scoring in the top tier on academic achievement tests such as the SAT and ACT.
"Our classes d more...
|  State Championship T-Shirts and Bumper Stickers
(April 15, 2008)
Get your State Championship bumper stickers (top) and t-shirts (bottom) by downloading the order form and returning to the high school office. Orders will be taken through April 24. T-shirts are $10 and bumper stickers are $3. All proceeds from sales will go more...
|  Chicago Mission Trip-Middle School
(April 18, 2008)
by Caron Swately, 7th Grade Science
Serving others in the inner city of Chicago became the priority of thirty-two Briarcrest students over Spring Break. Six high school students and twenty six middle school students took the spiritual and ethnic plunge into the city of Chicago to see that God works i more...
|  Lady Saints Softball Update: April 10
(April 10, 2008)
LADY SAINTS SOFTBALL WIN KENTUCKY INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT!!!
The Lady Saints won the Lone Oak Invitational Tournament in Paducah Kentucky this past weekend. Strong pitching, good defense, and time more...
| Alumni Basketball League Update
(April 3, 2008)
Briarcrest just recently finished its first annual alumni basketball league
season. The championship game was a good one between Chris Hogue’s (Class
of ‘93) team and Brian Mitchell’s (Class of ’99) team. Hogue’s
team won 59 – 55. The members of his team are Chris, Barrett Sexton (Class
of ‘89), Louis Burgess, Bill Goold, Walter Andrews, Will Anderson, Hunter
Smith, and John more...
|  BCHS Trap Team 2008 Season
(April 16, 2008)
Briarcrest Trap Team (L-R): Reed Draffin, Robert Winstead, Cole Hoover, Morgan Brewer, Chris Roper, Hunter Hoff, Justin Walley, Jess Wilder, Adam Zasoski, Randy Bouldin, Jacob Clayton
Not Pictured: Elliot Stovall, Owen Harris, Ben Rote, Stephen Mccallum, Colton Rook.
The Briarcrest Trap Team is preparing for the regional and state tournaments coming up in early May. The se more...
|  3rd Grade Joins Hands With MIFA
(March 19, 2008)
Shown above (L-R): Madison Stephens, Dalton Key, Katie Davis, Elle Vaughn, Karlie Hartsfield, Justin Howerton
by Carol Roebuck, East Memphis Campus Elementary Principal
Every month this year the East Memphis Campus Elementary has held a service project in which all students are invited to participate. For the month of February, their time and resources went to MIFA (Memphis I more...
|  Guatemalan Mission Trip Changes Lives
(March 20, 2008)
Pictured above:
Front L to R---Polly Morgan, Jonathan Morgan, Lisa Hill, Kris Thompson, Sonia Robinson
Center--Taylor Masterson, Hannah Sprague, Laura Carter, Mallory Hughey, Gina Hu
Right top to bottom---Mary Catherine Hill, Taylor Ann Goode, Loren Bruce, Kristen Robinson, Carol Hughey, Karen Masterson
Briarcrest Christian School students, alumna, teachers, and parents pa more...
| BCHS Mission Trip to Africa Benefit Lunch
(April 4, 2008)
This summer sixteen high school students and BCS faculty are going to Mozambique. The cost of the trip is $3500 per student. Because of the cost of the trip, we are trying to provide several opportunities to help offset the cost for each team member.
We will be working with Global Pioneers and serving the local communities with medical relief, Vacation Bible school, physical labor, and muc more...
| Tennessee Honor Choir Members Chosen
(January 25, 2008)
Pictured above: (front) Annika Rayburn (back L-R) Mary Nell Coombs, Nicole Hamilton, Alex Parrish, and Lindsay Pennington
The West Tennessee Elementary Music Educators Association held their annual West Tennessee Honor Choir Auditions. Ten students from Briarcrest Christian Elementary School were selected to the Honor Choir. The students who earned a place in the choir are: Elise Bre more...
|  Knowledge Bowl Team
(February 6, 2008)
The Knowledge Bowl Team won their first TV match against Hernando High School. The program aired this past Saturday. Their next taping will be on February 18 against Covington High School. These BCHS scholars will also attend an invitational tournament at Ole Miss on March 1. The team's faculty sponsor is Steve Tackett.
Knowledge Bowl Team members picture above are: (front L-R) Kevin Moss more...
|  Congratulations Saints Wrestlers
(February 5, 2008)
Congratulations to the Briarcrest Varsity Wrestling Team for placing 2nd in the TSSAA State Duals Tournament this past weekend in Nashville.
The Saints defeated Knoxville Webb (54-24) and Pope John Paul II (48-19) on the way to the finals in the Division II State Duals Small Division at Father Ryan High School. They faced the Ensworth School of Nashville in the finals, where they were defeat more...
|  Intel Science Talent Semifinalist Announced
(January 23, 2008)
At 194 high schools across the country on Jan. 16, 2008, 300 seniors were named semifinalists of the Intel Science Talent Search (Intel STS) 2008. Briarcrest's Nico Barawid is among the finalists in America's oldest and most prestigious science competition, the Intel Science Talent Search-often called the "junior Nobel Prize." This competition brings together the best and brightest young sc more...
| MidSouth Scholastic Art Winners
(January 23, 2008)
Congratulations to Briarcrest Christian High School Art Department winners
in the MidSouth Scholastic Art and Writing Competition
held at the Brooks Museum.
Aaron Brown
Digital Imagery A Day at the Beach 2: Reloaded
Gold Digital Imagery Award / Richard and Pam Diggons Award
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|  BCHS Wrestlers Win at JV Regionals
(January 23, 2008)
Congratulations to Freshman Ray Gates (left) for placing 1st and Sophomore Kreston Sites (right) for placing 2nd in the 2008 JV Regionals held at Houston High School on Monday, January 21.
|  Grandparents Day at East Memphis Campus
(February 7, 2008)
East Memphis Campus students in Preschool (3 year olds) through first grade participated in the annual Briarcrest Christian School elementary Grandparent's day program. Each grade made a video for their grandparents telling what they liked best about their grandparents. Many of the songs that were sung by the students used Bible verses that focused on the theme of love.
</span><BR><span class='pageBody'>Senior running back and defensive back <B>Jake McCrary</B> said Monday, December 10, he has committed to play football next season at Yale University, choosing the Bulldogs over Harvard. McCrary also received an offer from Harvard for football. )
|  All-West and All-State Band Honors
(December 12, 2007)
All West Band Members Pictured (L-R): Front-Conner Vlasak, Chip Houston, Will Wofford, and Sarah Wofford. Back-Derek Russell, Salar Rafieetary, and Harrison Ervin.
On Saturday, December 8, members of the BCHS Band traveled to Jackson, Tennessee, to audition for the All-West Tennessee Honor Bands. More than 2000 students from all over West Tennessee tried out for the bands. Six Briar more...
|  All-State Honor Choir Members Chosen
(November 30, 2007)
Pictured Front (L-R): Marcie Lykins, Hilary Reese, Sarah Biggs, Christian Garrett. Back (L-R): Doug Morley, Warren Hiner, Christian Lopes, Matthew Raburn.
The West Tennessee Vocal Music Educators Association held their annual All-State Honor Choir Auditions on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at the Liberty Technological High School in Jacks more...
|  Germantown Youth Excellence Award to Senior
(December 5, 2007)
BCHS Senior Jenna Gladney has received the November 2007 Youth Excellence Award from the Germantown Education Commission. The purpose of the award is to recognize a high school senior who has made a significant difference in the lives of others, of the school he/she attends, and in the Germantown community. Nominees must be Germantown residents who demonstrate academic achievement, voluntee more...
|  Best of Preps Fall Athletes Announced
(December 7, 2007)
Pictured (L-R) Seated: Parker Merritt, Jake McCrary. Standing: Ann Panagon, Amy Metcalfe, Rebecca Nauman, and Katelyn Lewellen.
The following athletes have been voted for all-metro Best of the Preps by The Commercial Appeal:
Volleyball: Katelyn Lewellen, Amy Metcalfe
Girls Soccer: Rebecca Nauman, Ann Panagon
Golf: Parker Merritt
Footba more...
|  Wrestling Wins Big at Blackhorse Tourney
(December 6, 2007)
Pictured above (L-R, clockwise): Logan Karr, Nelson Shirley, Tyler Stone, Brad Sloan, Patrick Johnson, Cody Woods, Craig Joseph, Collin Hinson (front right), and Murray Poole (center).
Another huge congratulations goes out to the Briarcrest Varsity Wrestling Team for a job well-done at the Blackhorse Tournament at Houston High School Nov. 30-Dec. 1. The team placed 13th out of 22 teams more...
|  BCHS Names New Head Football Coach
(November 30, 2007)
Memphis, Tennessee (November 30, 2007)
Briarcrest Christian School announced today the appointment of Major Wright as its new head football coach, effective January 2, 2008. In addition to his football duties, he will serve as the Dean of Students.
Coach Wright, having eleven years of coaching experience, has spent the last seven years as head coach at White Station High School more...
|  LeBonheur Benefits from Leawood Giving
(January 9, 2008)
Before the Christmas holidays, Leawood campus students in Preschool--Grade 5 participated in a collection drive for the LeBonheur Children's Hospital Bunny Room. The Bunny Room at LeBonheur provides a toy of choice to each surgery patient and is a source of great comfort and encouragement to the children being treated at the hospital. The drive was sponsored by the A-Team at the Leawood campus.
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|  Lady Saint Pitcher Signs with Arkansas-Monticello
(November 29, 2007)
Standing (L-R): Asst. Coach Robert King; family members-Brian McNabb, Aynslee McNabb, Patty McNabb; Head Coach Bryan Wimberly, Asst. Coach Hank Cummings. Sitting: Randa Perry
Randa Perry, a senior at Briarcrest Christian School, signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball for the University of Arkansas-Monticello on Tuesday, November 20. The University of Arkansas-Montice more...
|  Star BCHS Swimmer Signs with UT-K
(November 20, 2007)
Pictured above (standing L-R) Russ Brackens, Ashley Brackens (seated L-R) Coach Christy Whaley, Lindsey Brackens, and Sheila Brackens
Lindsey Brackens signed with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville on November 16. Lindsey chose Tennessee over North Carolina based on the dynamics of the team, a great coaching staff, and just an all around sense of belonging. "I really missed t more...
|  BCHS Senior Accepts NCAA Scholarship at UT-Martin
(November 27, 2007)
Mary-Katherine Hill, BCHS senior, accepted a NCAA scholarship offer on November 20 to ride in the University of Tennessee-Martin Equestrian team. Mary-Katherine chose UTM over several other schools including Auburn University, University of Georgia, and Baylor University. She has been competing in Hunter/Jumper for 8 years and currently rides with trainer Dave Pelligrini at Spring Mill Farm more...
|  Lady Saint Signs with UT-Chattanooga
(November 28, 2007)
Andrea Neil, BCHS Senior, recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. She came to Briarcrest four years ago. Andrea played on the freshmen and JV teams her freshman year and worked her way into a starting role as the point guard for the Lady Saints her sophomore through senior years. As a sophomore, Andrea was selected by the regional coaches t more...
|  Lady Saint Signs with Western Kentucky
(November 27, 2007)
Seated (L-R): Caitlin House and her father, Joe House. Standing (L-R): Chad House, Caitlin's brother, and Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Lee Smith.
Caitlin House, BCS Senior, recently signed to play basketball for Western Kentucky University. Caitlin is a three-year starter for the Lady Saints. She led the Lady
Saints in scoring her Sophomore year (2005-06). Caitlin was n more...
|  BCHS Wrestling Opens Strong
(November 26, 2007)
Pictured above: Front Row (L-R)-Collin Hinson, Tyler Stone, Brad Sloan, Patrick Johnson, Ray Gates. Back Row (L-R)-Ben Pope, Kreston Sites, Logan Karr, Nelson Shirley, Chris Roper. Not pictured: Cameron Faulk
The BCHS Wrestling Team participated in the Germantown Pre-Season Tournament. Winners shown above are:
1st Place-Logan Karr
2nd Place-Ray Gates, Ben Pope, Kreston Si more...
|  Middle Schoolers Send Holiday Wishes to Peru
(November 27, 2007)
by Sloan Cooper, Middle School Art Instructor
Briarcrest Christian Middle School students got into the Christmas spirit early this year. The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students have been making cards for the Orphanos Foundation in hopes of brightening the holiday for orphans in Peru. Orphanos send hundreds of cards each year to children in orphanages throughout South more...
|  Second Grade Ministry Project at Carriage Court
(November 28, 2007)
article by Karen Fienup, Second Grade Teacher
The second grade classes at the East Memphis campus visited the Carriage Court Assisted Living Center this November. Under the direction of Mr. Michael Beyl, the children sang familiar songs including “Take Me Out to the Ballgame, You Are My Sunshine, and Skip to My Lou”. Students made and distributed small turkey magnets to each resident. W more...
|  Senior Pitcher Signs with UT-Knoxville
(November 15, 2007)
Will Locante, a senior left-handed pitcher, signed to play for the University of Tennessee-Knoxville on Wednesday, November 14. Will chose UT over the University of Memphis and Middle Tennessee State University.
During his high school career, Will helped lead the Saints baseball team to the State Finals last spring. He led the Saints pitching staff with a 6-3 record and 2.68 era. Will was name more...
|  High School Collects for Food Bank
(November 15, 2007)
Briarcrest Key Club and the Student Council joined together to collect cans of food for the local Food Bank. To create interest, a competition was announced between the boys and the girls. The winning group would be allowed a “jeans and T-shirt” day. Individual teachers added their own incentives for students to bring in food by setting up class competitions. In little over a week, the students br more...
|  Middle School Spelling Bee Winners
(November 15, 2007)
Congratulations to the winners of the Briarcrest Christian Middle School Spelling Bee for 2007-08. The winner was 7th grader Austin Essary (left), and the runner-up was 8th grader Taylor Hamstra (right). Austin is the son of Keith and Shannon Essary. Taylor is the daughter of Joe and Jane Hamstra.
Austin will represent Briarcrest Christian Middle School in the Commercial Appeal Shelby more...
|  Preschoolers Give to BCS Graduate in Iraq
(November 15, 2007)
"Give thanks with a grateful heart” is what preschoolers at Briarcrest Christian School are doing. Preschoolers in Mrs. Oakes’ and Mrs. Hansen’s classes collected items for a BCS graduate, Jimmy Suggs (BCHS '02). He is serving his third tour of duty in Iraq. The children not only collected needed items, such as shampoo, baby wipes, deodorant, cereal, candy and gum; they have also been praying for more...
|  National Science Award Winner
(October 24, 2007)
Briarcrest Senior Nico Barawid received notice yesterday that he has been named a Semifinalist in the 2007-08 Siemens Competition in Math, Science, and Technology. This follows on the heels of being named a National Merit Semifinalist and a Congratulations to the middle school girls cross country team for becoming the West TN Regional Champions at the Memphis Twilite more...
|  All Southwest Honor Choir
(October 3, 2007)
Photo (L-R): (front) Jenna Gladney, Sarah Biggs, Sarah Wofford, Marcie Lykins
(middle) Doug Morley, Hilary Reese, Ashley Reed, Loren Bruce, Brandin Myrick
(back) Matthew Raburn, Ben Rote, Warren Hiner, Christian Garrett, Nico Barawid
Article by Dr. William P. Rayburn,
Director of Fine Arts and High School Choral Director
The West Tennessee Vocal Music Educa more...
| BCHS AP Program Announces 2007 Scholars
(October 5, 2007)
Briarcrest Christian High School is proud to announce that twelve students have earned honors in the College Board's 2007 AP Awards Program. The College Board's Advanced Placement Program offers students the opportunity to take challenging college-level courses while still in high school and to receive college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams. About 18 more...
|  Update-Band Competition Results
(September 24, 2007)
Pictured above:
Front Row L-R: Tim Simpson (director), Morgan Duffel, Cortney Bevington, Maria Summers, Jenny Wofford, Stephanie Hartigan, Alex Mason, Sarah Crase.
2nd Row L- R: Kellie Montoya, Lauren Briggs, Jason Goebel, Salar Rafieetary, Sarah Wofford, Travis Armstrong.
3rd Row L-R: Sarah Jane Ayres, John Townsend, Luke Powers, Chip Houston, Kevin Davis, Robert Armstron more...
|  National Awards for BCHS Journalism Dept.
(September 11, 2007)
The National Scholastic Press Association awarded Third Place honors in the 2007 Best Magazine Spread contest to BCHS students Scott Lyle and Sarah Crase. The spread (shown above) appeared in the 2007 Desiderata, the school's literary/arts magazine. Mrs. Linda Rush of the English Department staff is the magazine adviser.
Inter more...
|  Freshmen Keep Bible Study Tradition
(October 3, 2007)
Pictured above:
Front row (L-R):
Jordan Metts, Matt Swatley, Josh Graves, Cameron Faulk, Dalton Wood,
Mason Scofield, Lane Neblett, Carly Tucker
Second Row (L-R):
David Fulton, Jake Swatley, Michael Johnson, Brayden Hanks, Mrs.
Hampton, TJ Miller, Hannah McGee, Taylor Tillman, Harrison Neblett,
Kelly LaBudde, Missy Scruggs, John DeRossitt, Chad Barthel, B more...
|  Leawood Principal of the Day
(October 3, 2007)
Article by Carol Hughey, Leawood Principal
Leawood celebrated "Principal For The Day" with Samantha Lovett, Grade 2, as Principal. Samantha decided on the dress for the day (pajamas), a no homework policy, extra recess, and a soft drink and candy at lunch. Samantha visited classes and assisted with various office duties. She was an excellent Principal.
As part of our Principa more...
|  Rumors Set for Briarcrest Stage
(September 24, 2007)
October 4, 5, 8
7:00 p.m.
October 6
2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Briarcrest Auditorium
6000 Briarcrest Avenue
Admission:
Briarcrest Students: Free with I.D.
Other Students: $10
Adults: $12
By Ashleigh Siegfried Williams, Drama Director
America's premier comic playwright delighted audiences with this out-and more...
|  BCHS Student Selected for Junior Olympic Camp
Owen Harris, BCHS senior, has been selected to attend the Junior Olympic Development Camp at the Olympic Training Center at Ft. Carson, CO.
The selection process involved making an application and submitting an essay about each applicant’s shooting history and accomplishments. Then 24 finalists were selected from across the United States; these candidates then underwent a telephone interview, more...
|  Band Sweeps Awards at Trenton
(October 31, 2007)
On Saturday, October 20, the BCHS Band competed in the West Tennessee Small
Band Division Championship in Trenton, Tennessee. The bands were divided into classes
based on the size. Our band had an outstanding performance which resulted in
a sweep of the awards in their class. Our band received awards for:
|  BCHS One Great Day of Service
(October 31, 2007)
Shown above: A group of high school students who helped by tutoring at Berclair School
See more pictures from One Great Day of Service
October 24 was this year’s One Great Day of Service for BCHS. The program was born out of a desire to help students fulfill the more...
|  Second Grader Wins City-wide Art Contest
(October 25, 2007)
Brianna Pope, a second grader in Kathy Cooper's class at the East
Memphis Elementary campus, recently placed first place in Memphis for first and second grade classes for her "Fire Prevention Week" poster. She was honored at a luncheon held by the Insurors of Memphis. Brianna is the daughter of Brian and Nicki Pope, 7th Grade Social Studies teacher.
|  BCMS Student Attends Leadership Conference
(October 17, 2007)
Article compiled by Vanessa Evans, D.J. Evans’ mother-
Briarcrest Christian Middle School Seventh Grader D.J. Evans attended the Junior National Young Leaders Conference at the National 4-H Center outside Washington D.C., July 30 – August 4, 2007.
Shortly after arriving, D.J. was immersed in a journey of learning and self-discovery! He was assigned to the Character 1 more...
|  Mid South Fair Art Winners
(October 17, 2007)
Rachel Peete (7th) and TJ Miller (9th) won awards at the middle school level in the Mid-South Fair for excellence in Art. Rachel's watercolor (left) won her a sixth place ribbon. TJ's block print (right) won a second place ribbon, and both pieces hung at the art exhibit for the Fair's ten-day Art Exhibition. Schools from all over the Mid-South were represented and it was an honor to get into the s more...
| Refresh Your Friday T-Shirt Wardrobe!
(January 9, 2009)
Download
Friday T-Shirt Order Form
Have you ordered your Friday t-shirt yet? With the school year at the half-way
point, some of those t-shirts may be getting worn out or you may simply be tired
of them. Why not order another one to last the rest of the year or order a long-sleeved
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| Register for Briarcare
Click here to link to the Briarcare Registration Page.
| Winter/Spring Music Lessons Registration
Winter/Spring registration for music and voice lessons through the Briarcrest Conservatory of Fine Arts is available online.
Click here to see Lessons Offered
Click here for Online Registration
Click here for Pronto Labels, to download your order form and order your labels now so they will be in before school begins. Be sure to include the school’s name and address on your order form. Briarcres more...
|  Into the Woods Spring Musical
(January 29, 2008)
February 14-16 and 21-23 @ 7pm
Briarcrest Christian High School Auditorium
6000 Briarcrest Ave.
“Life is no fairytale.” Or is it? There is one fairy tale that correctly depicts the struggles of life in the real world. Into the Woods may have the storybook characters you know and love but it reveals unexpected pasts and some not so happy endings. This classic take more...
|  Going Once! Online Auction a Huge Success!
(November 27, 2007)
BCS's "Going Once" Online Auction was a huge success! Thank you for your support!
Payment/Pick up dates are as follows:
• Wednesday, November 28th 2:30-6:00 EAST CAMPUS (school lobby in front front of auditorium)
• Thursday, November 29th, 2:30-6:00 LEAWOOD CAMPUS (in library)
• Friday, November 30th, 7:30-9:30 EAST CAMPUS (school lobby in front of auditorium)
*Winner more...
|  Brackens Repeats as 200 and 500 Free State Champ
(February 12, 2008)
BCHS Senior swimmer Lindsey Brackens was once again State Champion in the 200-yard freestyle and 500-yard freestyle at last weekend's Tennessee High School Swimming and Diving Championships in Nashville, TN.
Brackens is set to swim for the University of Tennessee-Knoxville this fall. The Saints standout, who was named Top Girls Swimmer of this same meet last year, swam a 1:48.78 to win.
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|  Mr. and Miss Basketball Nominees
(February 25, 2008)
For the second consecutive year, Briarcrest Junior forward Leslie McDonald (left) has been selected by the Tennessee coaches and sportswriters as a finalist for the Mr. Basketball Award. The winner will be announced on Saturday, March 1, at the concluson of the State Championship held at Lipscomb University in Nashville.
McDonald's list of awards this season includes the Most Outstandi more...
|  6th Graders Named to Tennessee Treble Choir
(February 14, 2008)
Pictured (L to R): Margaret Shaul, Katie Griffin, Bethany Neal, Anna Biggs, Anna Stewart, Austin Wood, and Madison Franks
Seven BCMS 6th graders were chosen for the Tennessee Treble Choir, an auditioned choir of 5th and 6th grade students from across the state of Tennessee. Students are chosen by submitting a taped audition. Students will perform a concert for music teachers from acro more...
|  BCHS Wrestlers Medal at State Tourney
(February 19, 2008)
This past weekend, eighteen members of the Varsity Wrestling Team traveled to the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga campus for the TSSAA Individual State Wrestling Tournament.
Freshman Ray Gates (pictured left) of the 103 lb. weight class, garnered 5th in the state by defeating a wrestler from Montgomery Bell (Nashville). Senior Murray Poole (right) of the 160 lb. weight class also won a 5th more...
|  8th Grade Shelby Metro Champs
(February 13, 2008)
Back Row (L-R): Coach Sean Tuohy, Tyler Garrett, Demarc Richardson, Michael Sillyman, Jarnell Stokes, Sean Tuohy, Jr., Joshua Clark and Coach Drew Baker.
First Row (L-R): Winburne Hughes, Lane Austell, Clayton Wall, Conner Powers, and Nolon Blaylock.
Not pictured is Coach Brandon Berry.
The Briarcrest Christian Middle School 8th grade boys basketball team defeated St. George's in more...
|  Warren Hiner Selected for Governors School
(February 25, 2008)
Briarcrest Christian School is pleased to announce that Warren Hiner, a junior, was recently accepted to the very competitive Tennessee Governor's School for the Sciences, a five-week intensive academic program on the campus of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The Governor's School for the Sciences provides opportunities for advanced study, laboratory experience, and research that for more...
|  Hilary Reese Tapped for Governors School
(February 14, 2008)
by Dr. William P. Rayburn
Director of Fine Arts
Briarcrest Christian High School is pleased to announce that Hilary Reese, junior, was selected by audition to participate in the 2008 Tennessee Governor’s School for Vocal Music.
The Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts is a five-week summer program for rising eleventh and twelfth grade students in Tennessee. Admin more...
|  Sarah White Signs with Samford Soccer
(February 27, 2008)
Sarah White, senior goalkeeper at Briarcrest, signed a letter of intent with Samford University in Alabama, where she will follow in the footsteps of former goalkeeper and Briarcrest graduate Emily Morris.
Samford is a Division I program that finished 15-5-1 last year losing to LSU in the NCAA tournament 1-0 in two overtimes. Coach Todd Yelton has been following Sarah’s progress over t more...
| Leslie McDonald Named Mr. Basketball
(March 5, 2008)
Commercial Appeal - Sunday, March 2, 2008
Having picked up both the Division 2-AA boys state title and D2-AA's Mr. Basketball award Saturday, Briarcrest Christian School's junior guard Leslie McDonald sat in the Allen Arena media room wearing a smile that stretched from ear to ear.
"It feels great. It's like a dream, a dream come true," said McDo more...
|  JV Baseball Shuts Out CBHS
(March 20, 2008)
Pictured above:
Front row (L-R) Ty Kilpatrick, Josh Graves, Brendan Mosley, John DeRossitt, Thomas Harbin, Chad Barthel, Josh Hutcheson, and Wilson Crockett
Back row (L-R) Coach Schular, Christian Lopes, Brandon Johnson, Austin Howard, Michael Johnson, Mason Pavatte, Steven Cummings, Jake Swatley, Coach Mark Nabors
Briarcrest's Junior Varsity Baseball team shutout Christian more...
| Briarfest Ladies Tennis Tournament
(April 10, 2008)
Ladies, get your racquets and tennis balls and get ready to swing into action at the first annual
Briarfest Ladies Tennis Tournament
Thursday, April 24, 2008
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Round Robin Doubles
Saints Sportsplex-High School Campus
$30 entry, balls and snacks provided
Contact: Tommikay Powers (489-8207) to sign up or for more...
|  Save the Date! Briarfest Coming April 26!
(April 26, 2008)
SAVE THE DATE!
April 26, 2008
The Briarfest PTF has planned a celebration beyond compare!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26, 2008 from
11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Briarcrest High School campus.
Rain or shine! Briarfest will be a fun-filled atmosphere
complete with sporting even more...
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