Weekly Update

May 11, 2012 -- This is the first week of the end of the year project period. Photos on this page show students in action on their projects.                       Mary and Brittany with their Tilapia tank and water filtration unit.        Adam demonstrates the compression unit of his (and his partner's) homegrown composting "generator."   Sophomores Leo and Neal assemble a pine wood guitar. When complete, the two musicians will compare sound production to that of a commercially produced maple guitar.  Commencement and Prom Remember to click over to our Commencement and Prom FAQ pages, if you have questions about these special occasions.   Bobcat Nation Teams recording wins this week are boys and girls’ varsity lacrosse and boys’ varsity tennis. Congratulations to our Bobcats of the Week: lacrosse player Greta Schnaak ’14 (Munich, Germany) and softball player Bianca Barcelo ’13 (Wolfeboro). Read about their accomplishments. Kudos also to lacrosse netminders Elise Hennessey ’15 (Londonderry, New Hampshire) and Trey Adams ’12 (Akwesasne, New York), who were recently selected for national tournament play. Read More. A big Bobcat shout out to Bob Price (Nick ‘12), who has videotaped every boys’ varsity lacrosse game this season. To see game highlights, start here. Last Friday, under the lights on Brown Field, the boys’ varsity lacrosse team played against Proctor Academy in the third annual Nate Billings Classic. The following video was completed by First Scout and it includes great action clips of both teams and interviews about this game played in honor of former Bobcat Nate Billings ’09 and as a fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund. The boys raised approximately $7,000 for the Jimmy Fund, which included a $2,000 contribution from the Proctor Hornets. If you "Like" the video, click on Like and First Scout will donate $1 for every Like up to $500 to the Jimmy Fund.  Link. Bobcat Nation will be alive all over campus tomorrow with tennis, lacrosse, and baseball contests all afternoon. Girls’ varsity tennis starts off the action at 2 p.m.., followed by boys’ jv tennis at 2:30 p.m., and then girls’ jv tennis at 3:30 p.m.; both girls’ varsity and jv lacrosse face off at 2:30 p.m.; and varsity baseball takes the diamond at 3:30 p.m. Go Bobcats! Next Sunday, alumni return to campus for friendly competition against their former teams. Details. Bobcat Grandparents We are eagerly anticipating the arrival of 75 grandparents for Grandparents' Day next Wednesday, May 16. Our special guests will be welcomed by Dr. Cooper, attend class with their grandchildren, learn about Emotional Literacy at Brewster, and enjoy lunch in the Estabrook. The program will conclude with home athletic contests. For more information or any questions, contact Sally Smith or call 603-569-7470 Weekend Activities Tonight Vocal Resolution, Brewster’s Performance Poetry class, hosts a Poetry Night in the Black Box Theatre. With sunny skies and warmer temperatures anticipated for the weekend, the Brewster waterfront will be open for swimming and sunning. Off-campus trips include Weirs Beach amusements, the movies and mall, sushi dining, and paintball. On campus there will be Wiffleball, tennis, and on Sunday evening a performance by musicians from Austin, Texas.