Helping to Have Better Conversations Using Improv
for grades 5-9

Registration Will be opening Soon

Conversation Improv Workshop 6:00-8:00 PM
Choir Room, Scranton Middle School

This workshop for Students in grades 5-9 covers active listening, meeting people where they are, learning to forgive the little mistakes, teamwork, and patience using exercises born from improvisation and filled with laughter. Finding a fun way to talk about some really important concepts in a safe and supportive environment is a major step toward handling difficult conversations with others.

How can I benefit from this workshop?
Think of all those challenging conversations you need to have—interviewing for a job, asking a teacher about a subjective grade, speaking to a friend about a concern, standing up to a bully…
Learn how to improve conversation and listening skills for sharing your ideas while hearing what others are saying!

PJ Jacokes, co-owner of Go Comedy! Improve Theater, and actor (opposite Eminem in “Em, Where Ya Been?” and in the Hungry Howies “Ad Guy” commercials) was Head Instructor at The Second City, Detroit, and now leads Go:U The Improv Academy. He has taught workshops over the last 25 years with organizations such as Ford, Google, The Detroit Pistons, The Detroit Lions, The UM Medical School, BCBS, and many others.

Early Registration: $35 non-refundable Donation
by 1/31/25, 5pm BAS Alumni Association

*Questions? Contact BASAlumniSat@gmail.com or by calling 810-227-0656

Mental Strength is the cognitive and emotional skill of re-framing negative thoughts and adverse circumstances. Being Mentally Strong, or Mentally Tough, helps us resist both internal and external influences that weaken our self-confidence and well-being.

Who can benefit from increased Mental Strength? Student, Athletes, Artists, Professionals
All of Us who want to achieve peak performance!

Topics Covered:

• Why does Mental Strength matter?

• Strategies and Techniques on Self Talk: How our thoughts impact our overall well-being. Coping strategies for overthinking/ruminating and criticism.

• Suggested Sources for further information

Kelsey Gustafson, owner of Kelsey Gustafson Coaching LLC, earned a MS in Sport & Human Performance  from Adler University and a BS in Psychology & Communication Studies from Albion College. Kelsey has a competitive figure skating background and competed in volleyball, basketball, track and field.

Wednesday, 1/13/25
STEAM Center, Brighton High School

Early Registration is now open!

6:00pm - 6:30pm Registration

6:30pm - 7:30pm Mental Strength Training Workshop

Early Registration: $35 non-refundable
by 01/08/25 Donation to
BAS Alumni Association Scholarships

Can Bring Form below to
Brighton District Library Reference Desk
for check/cash registration

Questions? BASAlumniSAT@gmail.com or 810-227-0656

10/23 Middle School Study Skills for grades 5-8

Registration 6:00 PM - 6:30pm

Study Skills Session 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Students should bring materials to take notes

Registration is Limited to the First 30 Students. A Wait List Will be Maintained

Workshop taught by retired Scranton MS Faculty Michelle Madden & Pam Lee Campbell

• Strategies and Tips for Organization, Note Taking, How to Study

• Test Tips on How to Prepare, Relieve Test Anxiety, Achieve Best Results

• Suggested Sources for further information

EARLY REGISTRATION $35 non-refundable
(thru 5pm 10/18/24) donation to
BASAA Scholarships

Register at Brighton District Library (Adult Services Desk) for check/cash using below form

DOOR REGISTRATION $50 non-refundable
(on 10/23 as space allows) donation to
BASAA Scholarships

*Questions? Contact BASAlumniSat@gmail.com or by calling 810-227-0656

The BHS Graduating Class of 1989 is celebrating our 35th Reunion!

Join us at The Lift
786 W. Highland Rd, Highland, MI
8:00pm - 12:00midnight

Cost: $40/person includes venue and dinner.
Cash bar is available

Deadline for tickets is October 5th

10/17 Middle School Study Skills for grades 5-8

Registration 6:00 PM - 6:30pm

Study Skills Session 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Students should bring materials to take notes

Registration is Limited to the First 30 Students. A Wait List Will be Maintained

Workshop taught by retired Scranton MS Faculty Michelle Madden & Pam Lee Campbell

• Strategies and Tips for Organization, Note Taking, How to Study

• Test Tips on How to Prepare, Relieve Test Anxiety, Achieve Best Results

• Suggested Sources for further information

EARLY REGISTRATION $35 non-refundable
(thru 5pm 10/11/24) donation to
BASAA Scholarships

Register at Brighton District Library (Adult Services Desk) for check/cash using below form

DOOR REGISTRATION $50 non-refundable
(on 10/17 as space allows) donation to
BASAA Scholarships

*Questions? Contact BASAlumniSat@gmail.com or by calling 810-227-0656

The BHS Graduating Class of 1984 is celebrating our 40th Reunion!

Join us at Mt. Brighton
4141 Bauer Road in Brighton
6:00pm - 11:00pm

For more informatioN:

Buy tickets online by the button below:

To buy tickets by mail, please print and mail the word file from the button below:

Alumni Dinner, Saturday July 20, 2024, 6pm—Midnight at American Spirit Center, 10590 E. Grand River, Brighton, MI 48116

For additional information contact Bruce Ritter (810)623-2750 or BASAlumniContact@gmail.com

Please make ______ reservations at $35.00 each. Total cost:_____________

Donation to the Alumni Association $_______________________________

Name: ________________________________________Class of________
(If applicable, please include maiden name)

Spouse/Guest:_____________________________________________________________________________________________

E-mail :_________________________________________Phone:____________________________________________________

Payment options: Mail to: Brighton Alumni PO Box 1163 Brighton Michigan 48116 By Check:

 Make check payable to:   Brighton Alumni Association

Paypal: See above or access http://www.brightonmialumni.com/Events

RSVP by July 5, 2024

Calling all Brighton Area Schools Alumni!!

Join the Brighton Area Schools Alumni Association to walk/ride in the Brighton 4th of July Parade

Parade begins at 10am from Church Street & Main Street.
Come find out group at 9:30am gathering near the Brighton Area Historical Society and the Brighton Area Women’s History Roll of Honor parade entries.

Brighton High School Graduation
Celebrating the Class of 2024

and the 50th Graduation Anniversary
of the Class of 1974

High School (grades 9-12) Session:
Helping to Have Better Conversations Using Improv

Registration is closed

Conversation Improv Workshop 6:30-8:30 PM
Media Center, Brighton High School

This workshop for High School Students covers active listening, meeting people where they are, learning to forgive the little mistakes, teamwork, and patience using exercises born from improvisation and filled with laughter. Finding a fun way to talk about some really important concepts in a safe and supportive environment is a major step toward handling difficult conversations with others.

How can I benefit from this workshop?
Think of all those challenging conversations you need to have—interviewing for a job, asking a teacher about a subjective grade, speaking to a friend about a concern, standing up to a bully…
Learn how to improve conversation and listening skills for sharing your ideas while hearing what others are saying!

PJ Jacokes, co-owner of Go Comedy! Improve Theater, and actor (opposite Eminem in “Em, Where Ya Been?” and in the Hungry Howies “Ad Guy” commercials) was Head Instructor at The Second City, Detroit, and now leads Go:U The Improv Academy. He has taught workshops over the last 25 years with organizations such as Ford, Google, The Detroit Pistons, The Detroit Lions, The UM Medical School, BCBS, and many others.

*Questions? Contact BASAlumniSat@gmail.com or by calling 810-227-0656

Middle School (grades 5-8) Session:
Helping to Have Better Conversations Using Improv

Early Registration is CLOSED

Conversation Improv Workshop 3:00-5:00 PM
Choir Room, Scranton Middle School

THis workshop for Middle School students covers active listening, meeting people where they are, learning to forgive the little mistakes, teamwork, and patience using exercises born from improvisation and filled with laughter. Finding a fun way to talk about some really important concepts in a safe and supportive environment is a major step toward handling difficult conversations with others

How can I benefit from this workshop? Think of all those challenging conversations you need to have—interviewing for a job, asking a teacher about a subjective grade, speaking to a friend about a concern, standing up to a bully…
Learn how to improve conversation and listening skills for sharing your ideas while hearing what others are saying!

PJ Jacokes, co-owner of Go Comedy! Improv Theater, and actor (opposite Eminem in “Em, Where Ya Been?” and in the Hungry Howies “Ad Guy” commercials) was Head Instructor at The Second City, Detroit, and now leads GoU: The Improv Academy. He has taught workshops over the last 25 years with organizations such as Ford, Google, The Detroit Pistons, The Detroit Lions, The UM Medical School, BCBS, and many others.

Door Registration (as Space Allows):
$40 non-refundable Donation to BAS Alumni AsSn

*Questions? Contact BASAlumniSat@gmail.com or by calling 810-227-0656

Scholarship Applications are due to the BHS Counseling Office by 3pm on April 8, 2024

LOCATION CHANGE: Brighton District Library
100 Library Drive, Brighton, MI 48116

Due to school being cancelled on Wednesday, 1/17/24, we needed to move this session to the Brighton District Library. Sorry for the Inconvenience!!

Mental strength is the cognitive and emotional skill of reframing negative thoughts and adverse circumstances. Being mentally strong, or mentally tough, helps us resist both internal and external influences that weaken our self-confidence and well-being.

 Who can benefit from increased Mental Strength?  Students, Athletes, Artistic Performers, Professionals  --  All of Us who want to achieve peak performance!  

 Topics Covered:

• Why does Mental Strength matter?

• Strategies and Techniques on How to Prepare, Relieve Anxiety, Focus, Move on from Mistakes, and Achieve Best Results

• Suggested Sources for further information 

Kelsey Gustafson, owner of Kelsey Gustafson Coaching LLC, earned a MS in Sport & Human Performance  from Adler University and a BS in Psychology & Communication Studies from Albion College. Kelsey has a competitive figure skating background and competed in volleyball, basketball, track and field.

Wednesday, 1/17/24 Brighton District Library

6:00pm - 6:30pm Registration

6:30pm - 7:45pm Mental Strength Training Workshop

Questions? BASAlumniSAT@gmail.com or 810-227-0656

The BHS Graduating Class of 2013 is celebrating our 10th Reunion!

Join us at the Ore Creek Mountain Grill
Mt. Brighton
4141 Bauer Road in Brighton
7:00pm - 11:00pm

For More Information, contact
Rachel (Wehrly) Robertson at Rwehrly@emich.edu

Middle School Study Skills for grades 5-8

Registration 6:00 PM - 6:30pm

Study Skills Session 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Students should bring materials to take notes

REGISTRATION for this Session is now Closed

Capacity has been reached. Please register for overflow Nov 7th session above.

*Questions? Contact BASAlumniSat@gmail.com or by calling 810-227-0656

Middle School Study Skills for grades 5-8

Registration 6:00 PM - 6:30pm

Study Skills Session 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Students should bring materials to take notes

Early Registration IS Closed

Door Registration (11/7 from 6pm) has a few spaces left

$50 non-refundable donation
to BAS Alumni Association Scholarships

*Questions? Contact BASAlumniSat@gmail.com or by calling 810-227-0656

Parade will begin at the BECC building at 125 S. Church Street and proceed down Main Street to Hyne Street then Washington Street to South Seventh Street and BHS.

The BHS Graduating Class of 1983 is celebrating our 40th Reunion!

Join us at the Canopy Lounge
206 E. St. Paul Street in Brighton
7:00pm - 11:00pm

For more information, contact
Theresa Kaercher at tgirlz@chartermi.net

Join us on Sunday, Sept 17th, as members of your BAS Alumni Association Board participate in a fundraiser at Jax Kar Wash located at 9345 Lee Road, Brighton, MI 48116.

A portion of all proceeds collected on that date will be shared with our Alumni Association to use toward educational scholarships and alumni events. The more people that get their vehicles washed, the more funds will be generated to support our efforts.

Hope you can join us!

Calling all BAS Alumni! Parade begins at 10AM

Gather at the Brighton Meijer Parking Lot at 9:30am. Look for BAS Alumni Association President Bruce Ritter’s black pickup truck decorated with our banner. Participants can ride in the truck or walk behind and show your Alumni Association spirit!

Parade route travels from the Meijer parking lot, down Second Street to First Street to Main Street and concludes at Brighton High School. (Note that the parade route has been adjusted this year due to construction on Main Street). Hope you can join us!

Brighton High School Graduation

BHS Football Field

Application to all BAS Alumni Association Scholarships are due at 5pm, April 13th.

Select button below to download your copy of the application

EARLY Registration is now CLOSED.

Walk-In (as space allows) Registration at 6:30pm, 12/8
$50 non-refundable donation to BASAA Scholarships

*Questions? Contact BASAlumniSat@gmail.com or by calling 810-227-0656

Early Registration is now closed

Only a few Door Registrations will be available at 9:15am, November 12th
$50 non-refundable donation (as space allows)
to BAS Alumni Association Scholarships

Questions? Contact BASAlumniSAT@gmail.com or 810-227-0656

Please join Brighton Area Schools Board of Trustees, Superintendent Dr. Matthew S. Outlaw, and staff for a special evening to celebrate its first class of Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame Honorees:

Drew Henson - Class of 1998
Kate Lawrence - Class of 1976
Dave LewAllen - Class of 1975

Ceremony starts at 6:30pm in the BHS Steam Center, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton, MI 48116
Please park in back by the tennis courts, Light appetizers and beverages will be served.

RSVP by October 13 to 810-299-4040 OR acromis@brightonk12.com

Parade begins at the BECC Building and proceeds down Main Street to the high school. Alumni interested in walking/participating in the parade, please gather in the BECC parking lot near the soccer field.

SAT Practice Test

Registration 9:15 am - 9:45 am

SAT PRACTICE TEST 9:45 am - 1:30 pm

Brighton High School Cafeteria, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton 48116

Students should bring a Photo ID, two #2 pencils, a calculator and snack/water.

Early Registration is CLOSED

Walk in Registration is available from 9:15am-9:45am on Sat, 9/24 for a $50 donation to BAS Alumni Association

Questions?

Contact BASAlumniSAT@gmail.com or by calling 810-227-0656