RECOMMENDATION FOR SALLY STUDENT
Entered Brookwood: Pre-Kindergarten
Academic Achievement Sally has consistently earned spots on the Honor Roll, and while High Honors have eluded her, her steady approach to her studies has always impressed all who work with her. She is particularly strong in math where she was selected to join the Advanced Section at the start of seventh grade. It’s also worth noting that Sally is particularly interested in pursuing marine biology in high school. Following a family trip to The Galapagos Islands, she began cultivating her burgeoning interest in studying life in the ocean. When Sally encounters something that truly piques her interest, there is little that can dampen her enthusiasm. In fact, Sally’s best work is completed when she’s had the opportunity to truly immerse herself in a topic of particular interest. Her recent project on hermit crabs, as part of our intertidal zone study, perfectly exemplified her tremendous work ethic and capacity for excellence when the circumstances are right. Community Engagement and Citizenship Sally has always been a highly engaged member of the Brookwood community since joining us in Pre-K. In a recent reflection, she recalled memories of working with her Upper School buddies when in first and second grade. In one case, she and her buddy made posters to advertise a food drive, and she found the activity so fun that it inspired her to volunteer at Beverly Bootstraps where she and her mother volunteer a couple of days a month helping to organize canned goods. Sally also recently joined the Student Life Leadership Group where she and her peers plan uplifting activities and events for the entire student body to enjoy. Currently, they are planning for the winter dance which has an alpine theme since it will be held outdoors. Most importantly, Sally is the type of deeply engaged community member who is always willing to help out a friend, clean up a messy space, or volunteer her time to support initiatives here at school.
Passions and Commitments One of Sally’s great passions is soccer which has been her primary sport and favorite activity ever since she can remember. As the captain of the Varsity Girls’ Soccer Team, she leads with authority from the field and also keeps the team motivated by planning psyche-up events on game days. Just last week she brought green face paint so the entire team could wear their Brookwood spirit on more than just their jerseys. Outside of Brookwood, Sally plays for her town travel team and recently was selected to the North Shore All-Star team which travels to other regions for tournament play. While her commitment to soccer may have precluded her from engaging in other sports or activities, it clearly brings her the greatest joy, and the exceptional amount of time she’s devoted to the sport has helped her to develop into an exceptional player. Noteworthy Achievements Just last year, Sally won the Tournament MVP Award for the Mid-Atlantic Juniors Soccer Championships. In addition, she was a member of Brookwood’s undefeated Varsity Soccer Team when in the seventh grade. Sally also enjoys photography, and while she’s relatively new to the art form, she entered a photo in a recent contest sponsored by her local public library. To everyone’s delight, she earned an Honorable Mention distinction for her black and white photo of Brookwood’s turf fields. Lastly, her role in the 8th grade’s upcoming production of Caddyshack has her doing quite a bit of dancing. While she never saw herself as a dancer, it’s become clear that she has a good deal of innate skill that has earned her the role of lead dancer in all of her scenes. Her rendition of “Kill that Gopher” is certain to be remembered by audiences for years to come.
Evan Diamond, Director of Secondary School Guidance January, 2024