Post Office Dedication
to the Memory of
Lance Corporal Thomas Rivers, Jr.
Briarwood Graduating Class - 2007
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The United States Post Office Meadowbrook Station will be designated as the “Lance Corporal Thomas E. Rivers Jr. Post Office Building” in a ceremony to be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.
The dedication will take place at the Meadowbrook Station, located at 1900 Corporate Dr., Birmingham, AL 35242.
Congressman Gary Palmer’s bill, H.R. 4646, moved to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1900 Corporate Drive in Birmingham, Alabama, as the “Lance Corporal Thomas E. Rivers, Jr. Post Office Building. It was signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 24, 2018.
Congressman Palmer will join officials from the United States Post Office, members of the Rivers family, and invited guests for the dedication.
Lance Corporal Rivers, a resident of Hoover and graduate of Briarwood High School, was killed in enemy action on April 28, 2010, in Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1
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Battalion, 2
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Marine Regiment, 2
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Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, out of Camp Lejeune, N.C.
According to officials at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Rivers is the first soldier killed in action to be buried there.
He is survived by his parents, Dr. Tom and Charon Rivers; sister, Rachel; and grandparents, Colonel (Ret.) and Mrs. Charles R. Doke.
What
: Dedication of Meadowbrook Post Office Station
When
: 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Where:
1900 Corporate Dr. Birmingham, AL 35242
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Shelby County Art Competition
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Congratulations to BCS High School Art Students who competed in the Shelby County Art Competition. Students competed in 11 of the 13 Divisions and 9 classes, winning 39 First Place Ribbons, 21 Second Place Ribbons and 10 Third Place ribbons. The winning art pieces are on display in the common areas of the High School.
Special Congratulations go to Jillian Barfield whose art piece, "Otter", won
Best of Show
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This year we will also be hosting --
Listen to the Voice of God: A Worship Gathering
-- on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 8:00pm.
This event will be held in the auditorium and the entire student body is encouraged to attend. This event will be led by our SGA Chaplain, Mr. Sam Candler, and our BCS Worship Team and will include music, moments of intentional prayer, and fellowship.
However, before this event, starting at 7:00pm our SGA will be hosting a Tailgate Event complete with a free dinner for all (hot dogs, chips, drinks, and desserts).
You aren’t going to want to miss this night, so be sure to be there!
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Briarwood Christian
High School Football team (3-0, 2-0 Class 5A, Region 4) extended its region winning streak to 16 , defeating Woodlawn, last Friday night.
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Briarwood’s volleyball team has won six of its last seven contests and looks to be starting to gel with a young roster of players.
(Reporter photo/Keith McCoy)
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Congratulations to Briarwood’s player of the week, Trent Malloy!
We are so proud of him for winning the Etowah County Trail Invitational!
Go Lions!
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The Varsity Cross Country team would like to welcome back any alumni who want to participate in a 2 mile run on our home course. Please see the flyer for additional information.
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Recently, some junior high students and
JH faculty member,
Meredith Fitzpatrick, participated in the R(un) for One 5k that supports Lifeline adoption.
The R(un) for One 5K and one mile fun run benefits Lifeline Children’s Services, whose proceeds go towards
un)adopted®
’s work in 13 countries to reach orphaned and vulnerable children with the hope of the gospel and equip them with the life skills needed to bring about community transformation.”
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Weekly Schedule Highlights
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LOWER SCHOOL CAMPUS
Monday, 9/17
Tuesday, 9/18
- Parent Meeting for 5th/6th choir students auditioning for Performance Choir, 8 am, Choir Room
Wednesday, 9/19
Thursday, 9/20
- Early Childhood Picture Day
Friday, 9/21
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UPPER SCHOOL CAMPUS
Monday, 9/17
- Christian College Fair, 8 am - 10 am, HS Gym
Tuesday, 9/18
- Spiritual Emphasis Week
- Post Office Dedication, 2 pm
Wednesday, 9/19
Thursday, 9/20
- Spiritual Emphasis Week
- Night of Worship, 8 pm, BBB
Friday, 9/21
- Coffee with the Counselors, 12th Grade, 8 am - 9 am
- Pep Rally
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For up-to-date info on times and locations, please always check the Briarwood's athletics page on our school website at:
Briarwood Athletics.
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