Announcement!

The end of the year, print edition of The Brandywine Line newspaper will be distributed following Senior graduation practice on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. Please pick up your complimentary copy and thank you for reading.

First Annual Book Sale at BHS

The Class of 2011 will be hosting the first annual Book Sale on Friday, May 21, 2010 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Brandywine High School. There are over 5,000 books for sale ranging in price from $0.25 to $5.00. Used DVDs will be on sale for $3.00.

All donations are due by May 18th and can be dropped off at the Main Office. Pick up is also available! Please direct all questions to Mr. Greg Erskine at 302-479-1600, ext. 2330 or via email at greg.erskine@bsd.k12.de.us.

Please come help support the class of 2011! Email Mr. Erskine for a copy of the flier that contains full information, coupons and more!

Join Us at the Young Brandywine Artist Exhibit

Tonight, April 29th, is Opening Night for the district-wide "Young Brandywine Artist Exhibit." This show features paintings, photographs, sulptures and drawings from art students in all of our district's middle and high schools.

Come and see our district office's transformation into our own art gallery from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served! The exhibit will be open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. through May 21, 2010. Additional evening hours will be added on May 4-6, 2010 (5:00-7:00 p.m.).

The show will be held in the Brandywine Administrative Center, located at 1000 Pennsylvania Avenue, Claymont, DE 19703. A map of this location (with driving directions just a click away) can be found here.

Hope to see you there!

The Return of Great Bulldog Day

There have been many changes to Brandywine over the past four years. One is the ending of the ever popular "Great Bulldog Day." Many students were perturbed by this, mainly because the school makes a very slim effort to provide any sort of activity to entertain the students. As of this year we have had a homecoming dance, a pep rally (that students were required to pay for), and a prom for seniors only. Students often moan and groan about the lack of fun at Brandywine. Well, the teachers have decided to take action. They are bring back Great Bulldog Day!

For those unfamiliar with what exactly takes place on Great Bulldog day it is day where different classes compete in mini-events, which all gain points. At the end of the day the class with the most points wins the entire event. The games include things such as volleyball, tug-of-war, softball, powder puff football and more.

Though the day is fun, students have different feelings about it. When asked about her thoughts on Bulldog Day, Senior, Chelsea Woicekowski said "When we had it my freshman and sophomore year it was really fun! My powder puff football team was undefeated!" Other students feel differently, Senior, Brittany Caputo remarked "it's a good opportunity to skip school and not miss anything."

Whether students plan on coming to Great Bulldog day or not, most would agree the effort from the staff is a good thing.

Written by Hillary Cesna

Announcement!

BHS CLASS OF 2013 COURTYARD RESTORATION PROJECT



The Freshman Class, in cooperation with the Art Club and the Greenhouse Club would like to restore the BHS courtyard, making it a beautiful garden to be enjoyed for years to come.

WE NEED YOUR HELP. Please bring a shrub or perennial to school in the morning and drop it off at the BHS parking lot curb on May 5, 6, or 7.

When you drop off your child in the morning, simply drop off your plant too!! It’s that easy! We will do the rest. Just place your plant on the sidewalk, and a staff member, student, or volunteer will take care of the rest.

Any plant is welcome, but the ones needed most are these: azaleas, rhododendrons, hollies, any evergreens, perennials that bloom in spring or fall, or any flowering tree. We especially need shrubs more than small flowers. Your donated plants will be placed in the courtyard, and the greenhouse club will take care of watering them and maintaining them. Green plants are welcome, but green cash is accepted too. If you would prefer to donate money, send a check in care of Mr. Caldwell and the Greenhouse Club, made payable to Brandywine High School.

Drop off your plant at the curb by 7:30am on May 5, 6, or 7. Help the class of 2013 restore the courtyard.

Announcement!

Many Brandywine students particpated in a travel abroad trip to London over Spring Break. If you were unable to attend do not let this next opportunity pass you by!

The planning for next year's trip - Spring Break 2011 to the Mediterranean - has begun. There will be an informational meeting Monday, May 3rd in room 225 right after school. If you are interested in touring Florence, Rome and Barcelona next spring you must attend this meeting! For more details see Ms. Van Such in room 225 or Mr. Kulhanek in room 209.

Websites That Are Actually Worth Your Time

1. Facebook - we all know that everyone has one, and all of us that do are absolutely addicted. You can I.M./chat, write on walls, send messages, lets people know what you're doing, and look at pictures. It's the perfect way to creep.

2. Twitter - This new phenomenom is becoming big fast, especially with celebrities. You can let the world know what you're doing by "following" others.

3. FMyLife.com - A hilarious website that has actual people telling the most hilariously embarrassing stories that are absolutely horrifying.

4. MyLifeIsAverage.com - This website is one of the funniest. The stories are anything but average, and you won't be able to stop reading.

5. perezHilton.com - The queen of gossip keeps us all updated on the latest celeb gossip, drama, and everything in the news.

6. The Onion - An satirical website that mocks all types of things. However, they mainly rely on making fun of politics.

7. Texts From Last Night - The funniest text messages you'll ever read. Not only will you laugh your head off, but you may read things that will have you contemplating for hours.

Written by Geena Ciabattoni