9/4/2008
Sports Psychologist Helps Student Athletes and Parents Develop Healthy Attitude
Dr. Richard Ginsburg, a clinical psychologist and co-director of the sports psychology program and PACES Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital, discussed sports-related stress management with parents and student athletes just in time for fall sports to start up again.
9/3/2008
Olympian Elle Logan ’06 Honored at Fenway Park
Gold medalist Elle Logan was one of 19 summer Olympians applauded Monday night on the home turf of the Boston Red Sox.
8/16/2008
Elle Logan ’06 Wins Gold at Beijing Olympic Games
Elle Logan ’06 of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, captured a gold medal in the women's eight boat at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
8/8/2008
Summer Camp in Full Swing with New Director
Newly-appointed Brooks Summer Day Camp Director Nancy Hartmann is passionate about all aspects of her job. With more than 30 years of experience in camping administration and youth development, she is a well-seasoned veteran who is up to the task of running a complex program involving hundreds of day campers and staff members on a daily basis.
8/5/2008
John Quirk Named Associate Head for School Affairs
Head of School John Packard announced the appointment of John Quirk as Associate Head for School Affairs. Quirk, the former dean of students, director of afternoon programs and athletic director assumed the position immediately following Packard’s announcement on July 18.
7/30/2008
Student-Driven Experiment Minimizes Waste, Saves Money
During the final weeks of February 2008, the AP Environmental Science classes conducted an experiment where trays were removed from the dining hall for breakfast and lunch. Once the trays were removed, there was a 72 percent reduction in food liquid food waste and a 43 percent reduction in solid food waste. Additionally, by washing 800 fewer glasses and eliminating one tray per person per meal, 400-500 gallons of water was saved, using less dishwashing products and electricity in the process.
Located 30 miles north of Boston, Brooks is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12.
