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Coach Johnson Named Region Coach of the YearCoach Johnson Named Region Coach of the Year

February 23, 2017, 12:45 pm
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Congratulations to varsity boys basketball coach Tyrone Johnson for being named GHSA Region 6A coach of the year! We are proud of his commitment to WolfPack athletics and to being an inspirational coach, role model, and mentor for our students-athletes.
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Fourth-Graders Take a Walk on the Wild Side at DriftwoodFourth-Graders Take a Walk on the Wild Side at Driftwood

February 28, 2017, 8:30 am
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Whitefield fourth-graders recently spent an exciting three days and two nights at the Driftwood Education Center on St. Simons Island. The field trip was designed to complement science and geography lessons already taking place in the classroom. It provided multiple opportunities for students to experience hands-on learning about ocean life, the salt marshes, Native American cultures, and seaside animal habitats.



Students explored the world of marine vertebrates and invertebrates, studied Georgia’s barrier islands and marshlands, learned about animal habitats, explored the beach, and studied a variety of reptiles. By holding snakes, touching alligators, and exploring turtle habitats, students learned to identify different species of reptiles and to tell the differences between a venomous and nonvenomous snake.



Students also got messy as they dissected a fish to learn about how each part of the fish worked. The dissection was not as messy as diving into a mud pit, however, in order to learn about detritus, the decomposing organic material mixed with sand and silt that makes up the pit.



During the trip, the fourth-graders learned about the Timucuan Indians who once inhabited the area. They learned how the Timucuan people worked, played, and hunted. They even had the opportunity to throw a spear, shoot an arrow with a bow, and use an atlatl.



The students also enjoyed night hikes and an evening beside a campfire, laughing at skits, sharing fun stories, and bonding with one another.



When asked what her favorite part of the trip was, Bebe Mathews said, “Holding the snake was my favorite part. It helped me get over my fear of snakes, and it was really neat!”



Harper Barnes said that her favorite thing at Driftwood was going to the beach. She enjoyed learning the process of seining, which involves dragging a long, narrow net on the floor of the shallow part of the ocean. By participating in this activity, students can observe some of the animals and plants that have an ocean habitat.



Decker Kelly's favorite part of Driftwood was the mud pit. When asked why, he replied, “Because it’s not every day you get to play in the mud and NOT get in trouble!”



This is the trip of a lifetime for the fourth-graders!
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Whitefield Buries 20th-Year Time CapsuleWhitefield Buries 20th-Year Time Capsule

February 28, 2017, 8:45 am
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On February 28, the entire Whitefield community gathered together for a spirited ceremony to witness the burial of the school's 20th-year time capsule.



The concert band set the tone by playing "Celebration" and "The Final Countdown" as students entered the amphitheater. Dr. Bracher made a few remarks before Mr. McBride, one of the school's inaugural teachers, prayed over the school's future and gave thanks for the past 20 years. Student Body and Senior Class Vice Presidents Jonathan Wood and Willie Fulks placed the capsule in the ground, while Student Body and Senior Class Presidents Natalie Bell and Maggie Leigh Faulk assisted the PreK4 students in "burying" the capsule. Afterward, everyone received a "I was here the 20th year" T-shirt to commemorate the occasion.



Mark your calendar now for the year 2037, when the capsule will be unearthed!
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Fourth-Graders Inspired by Black History MonthFourth-Graders Inspired by Black History Month

March 1, 2017, 9:30 am
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To celebrate Black History Month (BHM), all fourth-graders completed an essay on the following topic: "Describe the dream of a famous African-American person that you admire. What was their dream? How does their life inspire your dreams?"



The parent volunteers on the BHM Committee reviewed the essays and, based on the criteria of organization, content, style, and grammar, selected the final winners (pictured in the photo with Mr. Dwayne Ellis, Lower School BHM chair):



  • Sam Yates wrote about George Washington Carver


  • Ben Cochran wrote about Lonnie Johnson


  • Hunter Fennel wrote about Jackie Robinson


On Feb. 28, Mr. Ellis and Adrienne Margine (BHM faculty liaison) announced the winners to the fourth-grade class. Each winner received a $50 gift card.
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Two Seniors to Attend Art UniversitiesTwo Seniors to Attend Art Universities

March 8, 2017, 5:15 am
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The Whitefield Fine Arts Department is proud to announce that seniors Ansley Guthrie and Samara Huggins will be attending art universities this fall to further their studies in the visual arts. Samara will be attending Pratt Institute in New York City, while Ansley is still deciding which school to attend.



Both students have been highly sought after by art schools across the country and have received scholarships from School of the Arts of Chicago, Savannah College of Art and Design, and Pratt Institute. In addition, Ansley received a scholarship from Ringling College of Art and Design, and Samara received a scholarship from Parsons School of Design.



Ansley's and Samara's passion for art led them both to participate in a summer program last year at Pratt, where they received four college credits. They are thrilled to continue their studies in college this fall.



Read more about their dreams for the future below:



Why did you decide to attend an art school?

Samara: I do not consider myself simply an artist; I am an innovator, a masterpiece maker, a dreamer, a magician. I am a conceptual, intellectual, and skeptical thinker, and a dauntless, limitless, and ceaseless creator. Art is my language of expression; it is how I communicate to the world around me. So I do not merely "do art." I live for it.

Ansley: I am attending an art school because I believe those that are best at their job love their job, and I love art. I want to be the best artist I can be because I value communicating well with the world around me.



What do you intend to focus on in college and/or what are your career aspirations?

Samara: I elected the fashion design major primarily because that is where my heart is, but also because I have a gifted eye for garments and how they complement the human form. Along with fashion design, writing is my safe haven. I exist to share stories, to express emotions, and to offer advice. I exist to write what I feel, to write what you feel, and to write what the world feels, but cannot say. At Pratt, the literary arts minor matches these interests seamlessly. I will be able to enhance my poetic voice, as well as venture into different genres of creative writing as a student within this department. During my years at Pratt and beyond,  I will combine my creativity, my literary voice, and my passion for foreign cultures by venturing abroad to third-world countries and volunteering as a teacher of either the arts or of the English language or of both, where I would educate children.

Ansley: I am unsure about my major. I know I want to make things. Creating communicable work is a passion of mine. Good stories are so powerful, and art is my gift in communication. I will find a career that utilizes as many of my artistic passions as possible.



What has been your favorite part about Whitefield's art program?

Samara: Whitefield's art program has allowed me the opportunity to explore and master various artistic techniques under the expertise of Mrs. Brown.

Ansley: I love the teacher (Mrs. Brown). She genuinely pushes and mentors me in life and art. Art is all about love, so in pushing me in the real work, she pushes me in my art. Also, I love having one class full of people pursuing what I love. It is like sharing taste in music with someone: it makes you feel less alone, and in feeling less alone, I am inspired to communicate through art with the world around me.



Anything else you'd like to add?

Ansley: Art should never become a chore. If it begins to feel like a chore, let go for a while. It should be the love of my life, and if it truly is for me then I will always come back to is desiring it, and I always do.
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Senior Wins State Poetry Out Loud CompetitionSenior Wins State Poetry Out Loud Competition

March 14, 2017, 8:45 am
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Congratulations to senior Samara Huggins for winning the state Poetry Out Loud competition on March 12 at the Atlanta History Center. This was Samara’s fourth straight appearance in the state finals. She will now represent Georgia at the national Poetry Out Loud competition in Washington D.C. on April 24-26.
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Lower School Students Excel in Math OlympicsLower School Students Excel in Math Olympics

March 15, 2017, 7:15 am
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On March 3, 12 third- and fourth-grade students competed in the areas of reasoning and computation in the annual ACSI Math Olympics at Bridgeway Christian Academy in Alpharetta.



In fourth grade, Hunter Fennel placed second overall in the category of computation, and Anna Figaretti placed first overall (and received a medal) in the category of reasoning.



In third grade, Ebun Odelowo placed first overall (and received a medal) in the category of computation, and Addison Burnett placed third overall in the category of reasoning.



Great job, WolfPack!
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Senior Earns Silver in National Writing ContestSenior Earns Silver in National Writing Contest

March 15, 2017, 7:45 am
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Senior Elizabeth Pridgeon has received a silver medal for her critical essay "Great Literature: A Personal Definition" in the national 2017 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the nation's longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades seven through 12.



Elizabeth's essay was submitted for review by professional writers and editors at the national level after receiving a gold key at the state level of competition earlier this year.



Congratulations, Elizabeth!
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Upper School Students Inducted into NHSUpper School Students Inducted into NHS

March 16, 2017, 1:15 pm
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Forty-seven Whitefield students joined the National Honor Society at an induction ceremony held in the Lower School Student Activity Center on March 16. Established in 1921, the NHS recognizes outstanding high school students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.



Christopher McDonald, NHS sponsor and science department chair, opened the ceremony by praising the students' commitment to excellence. NHS members shared the criteria for membership and then McDonald read each new inductee's name one-by-one. As the students' names were called, each lit a candle which represented an area of scholarship, leadership, character or service. The students then shared how they wanted to grow in that particular area. As the inductees left the stage, they received their NHS pin and certificate, and were congratulated by Upper School Principal Nathan Stevens, who closed the ceremony.



Congratulations to the inductees: Russell Bell, Hunter Bilotti, Mary Charles Bounds, Nyah Britt, Kaleb Brooks, Ansleigh Brown, Claire Browne, Kiana Copland, Caleb Corliss, Anna Cykoski, Sarah Davis, Madison Dourron, Alden Evans, Preston Evans, Crawford Folk, Malcolm Griffin, Colson Gulledge, Grayce Guthrie, Mary Charles Hamilton, Patrick Hepner, Jordan Howard, Noah Howard, Temi Ijiwoye, Thomas Joiner, Anna Grace Kwon, Carson Llewellyn, Robert Matherne, Luke McLemore, Connor Miller, Hannah Morris, Julian Muñoz, Matthew Oluyide, Donovan Pearce, West Peterson, Emmy Pridgeon, Paxston Richards, Ellie Richburg, Sutton Smith, Adria Stevens, Matthew Sumlin, Sherina Thomas, Laren VanArsdale, Willow Veenendaal-Casper, William Weston, Jackson Williams, Shelby Wingate, and Lala Zewdu.
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Sixth-Grader Presents Inventure Prize at Georgia TechSixth-Grader Presents Inventure Prize at Georgia Tech

March 17, 2017, 10:30 am
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Sixth-grader Jonathan Fairgrieves presented the Inventure Prize live on Georgia Public Broadcasting on March 15. Jonathan was invited to present at the nation's largest undergraduate invention competition after winning the People's Choice Award and placing second in the elementary division at last year's K-12 state competition. Jonathan advanced to the inaugural national K-12 competition last May in Washington, D.C., where he and his teammate won first place in the nation for fifth-grade inventors!
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WolfPack Weekly Roundup: March 20, 2017WolfPack Weekly Roundup: March 20, 2017

March 20, 2017, 5:45 am
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In the week following Spring Break, the WolfPack practiced flexibility as cold, wet weather brought us a handful of cancelled events. Despite the slower week, we still had the opportunity to cheer on many of our teams. The boys varsity soccer team continues to build a strong record, claiming its seventh victory of the season on Tuesday, while varsity and JV lacrosse teams brought in decisive victories against Walker on Thursday. This past weekend, varsity baseball squeezed out a 1-0 victory over St. Francis to bring their season record to 9-1. Read more about this key victory in this MDJ article.



The Pack is now headed into a week with many away games scheduled. We’ll be traveling to Fellowship Christian, Kings Ridge, Mount Paran, St. Francis, and others throughout the week. Home events include varsity tennis vs. Mount Paran, varsity baseball vs. Westminster, and boys and girls varsity soccer vs. Kings Ridge. Find our full schedule here and join us soon to cheer on the WolfPack!



Go Pack!

Danny Ryan

Athletic Director


Sports Recaps: March 13-19, 2017



Girls Varsity Golf

vs. North Cobb Christian: Win 95-96

*See Dee Hammond and Jolie Gaston played their first match of the season staying focused and playing well

*The match was tied going into the last hole, but our girls played a solid last hole and came out on top by one stroke



Varsity Baseball

vs. Pinecrest Academy (first of 2 games): Loss 1-9

*Carter Huffman was 2 for 3

*Ian Kennedy had one stolen base

*Luke Persons was 1 for 2



vs. Pinecrest Academy (second of 2 games): Win 11-5

*Carter Huffman was 3 for 5 with 3 RBIs, a double, and a home run

*Jimmy McCarthy was 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs, a double, and a home run

*Mason Jones and Luke Persons both had doubles



vs. St. Francis: Win 1-0

*Mason Jones, Ian Kennedy, and Coleman Miller were all 1 for 3

*Alex Carver pitched all 7 innings without a single run scored by St. Francis



Middle School Baseball

vs. Fellowship Christian: Win 4-2

*Ethan Parker pitched a complete game on 54 pitches, allowing 2 hits and striking out 4

*Tayvahr Wright singled in 2 runs

*Defense was errorless and turned two double plays



Varsity Tennis

vs. St. Francis: Boys L 1-4; Girls L 1-4

*Olivia Veenendaal-Casper and Kylie Weihe won at 2 Doubles (8-2)

*Preston Evans and Wesley Mitchell at 2 Doubles (8-3)



Girls Varsity Soccer

vs. Pinecrest Academy: Loss 0-3



vs. St. Francis: Win 4-0



Boys Varsity Soccer

vs. Pinecrest Academy: Win 3-1

*Goals by Jason Dinschel and West Peterson

*Assists by William Hellier and Stephen Hellier

*Seven saves by John Matherne



vs. St. Francis: Win 4-0

*Goals scored by Josh Orr, William Hellier, and Rachid Bilotti

*Assists by Josh Orr, Simon Sengson, and Rachid Bilotti

*2 saves by John Matherne



Girls Middle School Soccer

vs. Woodward Academy: Win 1-0

*Goal scored by Joey Martin

*Adiyah Thomas earned her shutout with 5 amazing saves

*Inessa Watson anchored the defense, while Lindsey Fry dominated in the midfield and Kyla McCurdy attacked all game long



Boys Middle School Soccer

vs. Woodward Academy: Win 2-1

*Goals by Scott Hellier and Luke Wilson

*Assists by Luke Wilson and Micah Messner

*Jack Valentine had 5 saves

*Matthew Kwon's notable defensive efforts shut down Woodward's forwards



Boys Varsity Lacrosse

vs. Creekview High: Loss 6-9

*Jonathan Wood scored 3 goals, Mitchell Ryan 2 goals, and Carter Dixon 1 goal

*Connor Callan had 8 ground balls, with Brenner McCutcheon, Jack Fitzgerald, and Carter Dixon all with 3 ground balls each

*Joseph Schwartz had 2 caused turnovers



vs. Walker: Win 13-2

*Jonathan Wood scored 4 goals with 2 ground balls

*Jack Charles scored 3 goals 3 ground balls

*Brenner McCutcheon had 3 caused turnovers



Boys JV Lacrosse

vs. Walker: Win 10-5



Boys Middle School Lacrosse

vs. Mount Paran: Win 8-2

*Justus Nour had a personal best with 4 goals scored

*Henry Hamilton had 2 ground balls and 2 take away checks



vs. Pinecrest Academy: Loss 5-8

*Jack Prybis showed great endurance on defense



Varsity Track

vs. Galloway School

*Whitefield's girls' team won with 172.5 points and our boys' team won with 145 points

*Shelby Wingate, Logan VanArsdale, and Katie Cella each won individual events for the girls and Brian Pickens and Nick Harris did the same for the boys

*Our girls' 4x100m relay team and the boys' 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams were also winners



vs. New Manchester High School

*Whitefield students competed against large 6A and 7A public schools

*Emily Little and Kyleigh Haney scored points for the girls

*Carson Brown placed in the discus and won the shot put in a field of 29 throwers with a personal best throw of 47'2"
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Fifth-Graders Blast Off at Space CampFifth-Graders Blast Off at Space Camp

March 20, 2017, 7:45 am
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Whitefield fifth-graders navigated the depths of space, or at least pretended to do so, during the annual Space Camp field trip held recently at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. While at the camp, Whitefield students divided into teams, with each team participating in a one-hour shuttle launch simulation. Students acted as shuttle commanders, pilots, mission specialists, payload specialists, station commanders, and scientists. Teams monitored the progress and safety of their mission, launched and landed the spacecraft, and conducted scientific experiments in the space station while learning basic scientific principles. Mission teams were then evaluated on the completion of their mission.



During Space Camp, students learned about the past, present, and future of space exploration by touring the facility’s museum. On display were the capsules that early astronauts used during their missions as well as the Saturn V which NASA built to send people to the moon. Students also experienced the Multi Axis Trainer, which is a simulator that helps astronauts train for driving in space while spinning out of control. A favorite part of the field trip was riding the simulator called the Space Shot, which imitated 4Gs of liftoff force.
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Lower School Gets Ready for Big BroadcastLower School Gets Ready for Big Broadcast

March 20, 2017, 8:30 am
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First- through fourth-grade students will present an exciting musical event called "The Big Broadcast" on Friday, March 24, in the LSSAC at 7 p.m.



The show is a hybrid concept format, based on cabaret-style scenes from various musicals showcased in between original or individual student acts, like a variety show. Not only does a show like this involve more student participation, but songs and scenes can be hand-picked for the student, rather than having to fit students around an already written show.



Auditions took place the first week of the spring semester, and a nine-week rehearsal process will commence in an action-packed, costume-filled, night of show-stopping numbers, from “The Little Mermaid” and “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown,” to “Oliver” and “High School the Musical.”



Twelve Lower School students have also helped paint the set and will be part of a backstage crew. Steve Henson and Lucy McBride direct the Big Broadcast with magnificent costumes designed by Nikki Nimey.



It’s an entertaining show you should be sure not to miss!
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Four Seniors Earn Eagle Scout RankFour Seniors Earn Eagle Scout Rank

March 20, 2017, 10:45 am
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Congratulations to Whitefield's newest Eagle Scouts: seniors Daniel Keith, Preston Bates, Ethan Powell, and Daniel Justice.



The boys were honored at a ceremony on Saturday during which they received their Eagle pin. The ceremony concluded with each Eagle Scout giving a personal speech about what their achievement meant to them.



Only five percent of boys that enter Boys Scouts attain the illustrious rank of Eagle Scout. To achieve this award, they must plan and lead a service project after earning 21 specific merit badges.
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Art Teachers Attend STEAM Seminar at HighArt Teachers Attend STEAM Seminar at High

March 20, 2017, 11:30 am
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Lower School Art Teacher Natalia Hicks and Middle School Art Teacher Debbie Childree attended a STEAM teacher seminar on March 18 at the High Museum of Art featuring artist Daniel Arsham. The event was a collaboration between the High Museum and the Atlanta Science Festival and allowed teachers a close look at the High's permanent collection through the lens of the design-thinking process.
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Fourth-Graders Kick Off Safety Patrol ProgramFourth-Graders Kick Off Safety Patrol Program

March 20, 2017, 11:30 am
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Select fourth-graders began the Safety Patrol program in the Lower School on March 20. Students arrive to Whitefield early to help the teacher assistants in carpool and make sure students get to class safely.
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Whitefield's Musical WolfPack Performs at Atlanta EventsWhitefield's Musical WolfPack Performs at Atlanta Events

March 21, 2017, 6:45 am
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Saturday, March 18, was a busy day for our bands!



Volunteers from the WolfPack marching band played at the NYO (Northside Youth Organization) Opening Day parade and ceremonies at Chastain Park. They led the parade playing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” and performed the National Anthem to kick off the ceremony. Eighth-grader Karalese Wehner dressed up as Wolfie to entertain guests. There were hundreds of families of T-ball, baseball, and softball teams in attendance.



Later that night, the Whitefield jazz band performed at Roche Bobois in Buckhead for the Junior League “Toast of the Tour” gala. They entertained dozens of guests as they walked down a red carpet to enter the affair.
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Whitefield Innovation Lab: Coming Summer 2017!Whitefield Innovation Lab: Coming Summer 2017!

March 22, 2017, 11:15 am
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Whitefield is excited to announce the development of an Innovation Lab! The Whitefield Innovation Lab will be a STEAM lab where our students can engage, practice skills, and be creative with the concepts they have learned in class related to science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The lab will benefit our students as they prepare for the careers of the future! Whitefield students are already participating in many STEAM programs on our campus, including our Young Maker classes and camps in Lower School and the Robo Lobo FIRST Robotics team in Middle and Upper School.



The 2017 Auction Fund-A-Need will raise funds to equip our new Innovation Lab - a place to dream big, a place to tinker with ideas, a place to make things. To read more about Whitefield’s involvement in STEAM programs, check out this recent article from Cobb in Focus magazine.
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Anatomy and Physiology Class Receives CPR CertificationAnatomy and Physiology Class Receives CPR Certification

March 23, 2017, 8:30 am
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Over the course of two days the week of March 20, seniors in Mrs. Marks' anatomy and physiology class received their certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Richard Lamphier, a nurse from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, instructed the class and supplied the CPR dummies for the students to use as practice.



This is the second year that seniors have been offered this opportunity through the anatomy and physiology class. The CPR course follows the units on cardiology and respiration.



"Last year, I took the review CPR course that Whitefield offers to all of its teachers," said Mrs. Marks. "After the course, I talked to the instructor about teaching the CPR course to my A&P class. He was very enthusiastic, since many times these kids are in situations where someone may need help (around grandparents, at sports events as players and spectators, at parties, etc.)."



Once the students receive their certifications, the class continues to review CPR the rest of the year.



"This is a skill that needs to be rehearsed," said Mrs. Marks. "We frequently discuss the different steps and how to respond to different situations. We review the ways to do the chest compressions -  how many, how fast, when to breathe, the procedure for calling 911, etc."



The next assignment is for the students to locate all of the automated external defibrillators (AEDs) around school and submit pictures of themselves with the machines. They are then assigned to find two community AEDs and submit pictures of themselves with them and a description (i.e. at the Smyrna Library, in the Publix, etc.). The goal is to help the students continue to be aware of AEDs in general in case of an emergency.



Mrs. Marks hopes that teaching the basics of CPR to seniors will give them practical skills to carry with them as they prepare to live on their own after high school.



"We have discussed places and scenarios where they may be around people who need help and what to do in various situations," said Mrs. Marks. "Recognizing when CPR is needed is important, and having the training to do so is vital."
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Isaiah Hart Named 1st Team All StateIsaiah Hart Named 1st Team All State

March 24, 2017, 5:45 am
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Congratulations to senior Isaiah Hart for being named an All-State Boys Basketball Honoree in the 1A North Team by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association. Way to go, Isaiah!
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