BARON BACKERS:
Thanks to our Baron Backers, the boys have enjoyed birthday cupcakes, a Super Bowl party, exam week snacks and much more (see above). To learn more and to join the Baron Backers, please click
here.
PARENT AUCTION: The online Parent Association auction is live here.
Your continued support helps the PA provide so much more for your son's experience at BRS!
SUMMER CAMPS:
ACADEMIC: Blue Ridge School's Summer Academic Program offers students the opportunity to complete a full-credit course in either Algebra 2, Geometry, 9th or 10th grade literature through a blend of face-to-face and online instruction with BRS teachers. For more information, click here.
FATHER/SON: Bring your golf clubs, fishing gear and tennis rackets as you get away for a weekend with your son (ages 5-12) on our 750-acre campus from Friday evening, June 9, to Sunday morning, June 11. The camp offers opportunities for you and your son to try a hand at basketball, football, lacrosse, archery, soccer, mountain biking, baseball, golf, robotics and art. For more information, click here.
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES: Congratulations to the following seniors:
Pearson White - Arizona State
Brian Walker - University of Tampa
Nick Roscoe - Loyola University Chicago
Joseph Kim - School of Visual Art
TRUSTEE CHALLENGE: The Board of Trustees has announced a dollar-for-dollar Annual Fund challenge for Blue Ridge School alumni, parents, grandparents and friends. During the month
of May, the Board of Trustees will match new cash commitments up to a total of $15,000. Thus, every $1 you give is doubled! Click here for more information and to donate.
SPEAKERS ON SUSTAINABILITY: The Saturday Morning Program on April 29 was devoted to topics on sustainability, which is Blue Ridge School's theme for this year. Five guest speakers, including BRS Trustee Kevin Jones (above), addressed a variety of sustainability topics related to their careers and expertise.
For more on this story, click here.
SENIOR DAY:
Members of the Class of 2017 enjoyed a steak and eggs breakfast followed by corn hole and knockerball during Senior Day yesterday. The day concluded with an optional movie trip and a catered dinner.
For a video of the knockerball activity, click here.
For photos, click here.
ATHLETICS: Senior varsity lacrosse players were recognized at Thursday's home game. For photos, click
here.
The lacrosse team went on to beat
Roanoke Catholic 13-8.
The tennis squad beat Hargrave 8-1 in a home match on Tuesday. The baseball team also took a 4-2 win over United Christian Academy on Tuesday.
The track team took part in a four-team meet at William Monroe on Wednesday. Several individuals turned in personal records (PR's). Elijah Gordon '20 finished the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.99. Junior Camara '18 threw the discus 103'. Josh Colon '17 long jumped 20' 2". Darious McGee '18 high jumped 6' 2". Each of these talented track athletes has qualified for the State Meet.
YEARBOOK PHOTOS:
Click here for the link to the underclassmen portraits.
Here is the link for the senior portraits.
Here is the link for the Sports team and sports portraits.
You can order the yearbooks here. No need for seniors to fill out this form only underclassmen.
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