Homecoming Festivities

Before over 1,000 football fans, the Brookfield Academy Blue Knights defeated conference rival Lake Country Lutheran 21-17 in the homecoming football game. The victory propelled the Blue Knights into first place in the Midwest Classic Conference and culminated a night of homecoming fun and spirit rarely seen on the Academy campus. Beginning with Upper School service activities and a homecoming pep assembly, the day included a number of sporting events prior to the football game, including victories by the school's field hockey, soccer and volleyball team. Of course, the annual chili tailgate party served as the backdrop to most of the events. Homecoming attendees were able to watch the events on a full stomach!

Homecoming this year also marked the opening of the team room project. Under construction since June, the 2500 square foot addition to the concession stand features home and visiting locker rooms, coaches offices, officials rooms, and plenty of storage. The locker rooms will eventually serve as the official home of the football team, allowing them to vacate the cramped locker room that currently serves them. Thanks to the generosity of the 2007 Dinner Auction, over $325,00 was raised to help pay for the locker rooms.

Of course, no homecoming weekend is complete without the annual Five Star Run. Under bright blue skies, the gun sounded at 12 noon signaling the start of the race and over 250 runners, walkers, gifted dogs, and strollers undertook either a 5k or a one mile challenge. This marks the 28th year the Five Star Run has been held and people are already training for number 29.

Whether it was at the Friday night football game or Saturday's Five Star Run it was great to see many alums returning to campus as well. It was truly a special week for Brookfield Academy and one that spotlighted growing school spirit.