I believe it was the great Meatloaf who once crooned, “I want you, I need you, but there ain’t no way I’m ever gonna love you – but don’t feel sad: for two out of three ain’t bad.” We wanted our local league title, and we took it, greedily. We wanted the ISA trophy, and…
As the weather gets colder and the roads freeze, so does ice on the rink, signalling the start of the Brentwood Girls’ 2024/25 hockey season. Since hockey is a team sport, bonding is crucial when understanding the complexity of the game. Hockey is a dynamic, quick sport that requires constant communication on a team and…
The time has officially come: the start of the second term, but more importantly, the commencement of the Senior Girls’ Basketball season. Each year athletes wait in anticipation of hitting the court and representing Brentwood. With fierce spirits and determination in their eyes, players are ready to showcase their talent and pride in the sport…
This past weekend, 18 Brentwood athletes proudly represented their school at the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, Massachusetts. Known for being one of the largest and most renowned rowing events in the world, the regatta offered both the women’s and men’s Varsity 8+ crews a chance to showcase their hard work and…
Stress can hang heavy as the sounds of hurried footsteps reverberate through the halls. With midterms right around the corner, nerves lurk over campus as students rush from one class to another, cramming for upcoming assessments, and clinging to their McNeill’s coffees as if they’re the key to getting through the next three weeks. Amid…
The leaves have begun to fall, the air has turned crisp, and the Wheaton Gym has been prepared for a weekend of thrill. The Senior A Volleyball team is ready to serve their best at this year’s Brentwood Classic. The nerves are palpable as the teams began to arrive on this afternoon. Many have traveled…
It has been a very active first six weeks on campus this fall. With the startup of classes, arts, and athletics, as well as the establishment of relationships and routines in the houses, it has been full speed ahead. The same can be said for Johnny Appleseed and his BEAT assistants. Since the start of…
As the excitement of Orientation seems to pacify our new arrivals and nerves turn into anticipation for the year ahead, new and old students alike get to experience the last memorable event that wraps up Orientation. Eco-Challenge is a long-standing tradition at Brentwood that is made up of several outdoor events including canoeing, single and…
When one thinks about the Cross-Country running team, and let’s all be honest, we probably don’t think about them enough, we probably think first about their feet. Fleet feet on hardtop, tootsies traversing trails, huffing and puffing and sweating and striving. But yesterday afternoon, in the warmth of the autumn sun, it was their hands…