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Hoop Seen Spotlights Whitefield's Upcoming SeasonHoop Seen Spotlights Whitefield's Upcoming Season
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Keough Takes Second In StateKeough Takes Second In State
Junior Robby Keough took second place in the Georgia State Class A-Private Cross-Country Championship on Saturday afternoon in Carrollton, Georgia. As Whitefield’s lone representative in the championship field of 112 runners at the state meet, Robby overtook regional champ Shane Sullivan (Mt Pisgah) in the final 800 meters to secure the second place spot in a time of 17:01.2, behind Galloway’s Reilly Friedman (winning time of 16:29.8).
The hilly Carrollton course proved challenging all day, with none of the top runners in any class achieving PRs on Saturday. The race concludes an impressive year of high school running competition for Robby in 2013, with three second place finishes in state championship races (including the 1600M and 800M finals in track last spring).
Congratulations, Robby!
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Varsity Boys Basketball Team Volunteers For Local CampVarsity Boys Basketball Team Volunteers For Local Camp
The varsity boys basketball team recently volunteered at a basketball clinic held at the Wieuca Road Baptist Church. Members of the team worked as coaches at the coed camp, which served third through ninth grade students. The WolfPack boys helped participants with drills, technique and overall performance. They also built relationships with campers and encouraged them to “Work Hard. Play Hard. Honor Him.”
After the camp, Courtney Brooks, a local minister, spoke to the campers about the importance of serving God and seeking excellence, whether it is in academics, on the court, or in day-to-day relationships.
“Interestingly, Mr. Brooks was once the head basketball coach at Southwest Atlanta Christian School,” said Tyrone Johnson, Whitefield’s varsity basketball coach. “He is now an ordained minister who also coaches at Banneker High School."
"It was great joining efforts with him for a change, instead of seeing each other under competitive circumstances!” Johnson said with a smile.
Members of the Wieuca community were grateful for the involvement of the WolfPack team and “tweeted” their appreciation online for several days following the camp.
“I just wanted to thank you and your OUTSTANDING group of young men for leading our basketball clinic,” wrote Matt Sapp in a thank you note to Johnson. Sapp is the Minister of Congregational Life at Wieuca.
“The kids had a fantastic time! Know that you made a difference in our community and made a lot of new fans. Know also that you have our prayers for another safe and successful season.”
The varsity boys basketball team has its home opener vs. Johnson High School on Friday, November 23 at 4 p.m.Come support the Pack!
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A Week Of Wins For Whitefield WomenA Week Of Wins For Whitefield Women
The Whitefield girls' basketball teams opened their seasons on a winning note. Take a look at this week's wins:
Varsity Girls Basketball Team Dominates W.D. Mohammed
The varsity girls basketball team won their season opener in a blowout over W.D. Mohammed 62-14. The Lady WolfPack jumped out to an early 24-3 lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back. Kerry Anna Lemasters (12th) and Elaine Sharitz (12th) led the team in scoring with 12 points each. Kerry Anna snatched four rebounds and Carmyn Cosey (10th) led the team with five steals and six assists in the victory.
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team Beats Mohammed
The junior varsity girls basketball team traveled to W.D. Mohammed yesterday afternoon to take on the Lady Caliphs. The Lady WolfPack had the lead early on, but surrendered it until the last minutes of the game. In a thrilling game, the Pack prevailed with a 25-23 win. Sydney Wingate (10th) was the leading scorer with 11 points and Charlene Gachoya (9th) contributed eight points. Many of the girls saw their first action on the hardwood and they pulled together for a great team win.
Middle School Girls Basketball Team Takes Down Heritage
The Middle School girls basketball team opened the season with a 17 - 6 win over Heritage Preparatory School. Grayce Guthrie (7th) led the team in scoring with 13 points with Hannah White (7th) and Shelby Wingate (7th) also contributing to the total score. The team's half court press was instrumental in creating turnovers with Bethany Saunders (8th) leading the team in steals. It was a true first game for several team members who are going to be great contributors to a successful season!
Varsity Girls Basketball Team Dominates W.D. Mohammed
The varsity girls basketball team won their season opener in a blowout over W.D. Mohammed 62-14. The Lady WolfPack jumped out to an early 24-3 lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back. Kerry Anna Lemasters (12th) and Elaine Sharitz (12th) led the team in scoring with 12 points each. Kerry Anna snatched four rebounds and Carmyn Cosey (10th) led the team with five steals and six assists in the victory.
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team Beats Mohammed
The junior varsity girls basketball team traveled to W.D. Mohammed yesterday afternoon to take on the Lady Caliphs. The Lady WolfPack had the lead early on, but surrendered it until the last minutes of the game. In a thrilling game, the Pack prevailed with a 25-23 win. Sydney Wingate (10th) was the leading scorer with 11 points and Charlene Gachoya (9th) contributed eight points. Many of the girls saw their first action on the hardwood and they pulled together for a great team win.
Middle School Girls Basketball Team Takes Down Heritage
The Middle School girls basketball team opened the season with a 17 - 6 win over Heritage Preparatory School. Grayce Guthrie (7th) led the team in scoring with 13 points with Hannah White (7th) and Shelby Wingate (7th) also contributing to the total score. The team's half court press was instrumental in creating turnovers with Bethany Saunders (8th) leading the team in steals. It was a true first game for several team members who are going to be great contributors to a successful season!
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Second Graders Take Tour Of Paper MuseumSecond Graders Take Tour Of Paper Museum
Whitefield second graders recently enjoyed a field trip to the Robert C. Williams Paper Museum, an internationally renowned museum on the history of paper and paper technology. Part of the Georgia Institute of Technology campus, the museum has over 2,000 books about paper production and features a collection of over 10,000 watermarks, papers, tools, machines, and manuscripts.
The students traced the evolution of papermaking from plants and recycled rags to the discovery of trees as a source of fibers for paper. They also learned about the different types of paper and enjoyed making their own sheet of paper from cotton pulp and shredded currency no longer in circulation.
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Whitefield Celebrates Grandparents DayWhitefield Celebrates Grandparents Day
Over 350 grandparents and special guests attended Whitefield’s 12th annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day on Tuesday, November 26.
The program, held in the Lower School Student Activity Center, opened with morning refreshments for all the guests and a greeting from Dr. Kevin Bracher, Whitefield headmaster, and Lower School Principal Jeannie Brostrand.
“We are grateful for the influence our grandparents have in the lives of our students,” said Brostrand. “Psalm 78:4 says to ‘…tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders He has done.’ By doing this, our grandparents positively impact our families, our school, and our nation.”
Guests enjoyed a slide show of Lower School activities and a concert from the Lower School Chorale
before dispersing to their grandchildren’s classrooms to learn about a typical day at Whitefield. Teachers shared the accomplishments of their students and students demonstrated some of the knowledge they have gained this year.
“We recited the books of the Old Testament, shared our memorized Scriptures, and watched a slide show about everything we’ve learned as a class,” said Michelle Marriott, first-grade teacher.
During the classroom time, grandparents and other special guests also enjoyed some fun activities such as playing Thanksgiving Bingo, singing songs, and making crafts.
“We had a wonderful time on Grandparents Day,” said Lindi Simmons, second-grade teacher. “The children made small pinecone turkeys for their guests and gave out certificates that said things like ‘To my MeeMaw for having the best chocolate chip cookies and kisses.”
“My class had a scavenger hunt where the kids and their special guests answered questions about themselves to learn more about each other,” said Melinda Lee, fourth-grade teacher.
After the classroom time, grandparents had an opportunity to tour Morris Hall.
Here are a few comments from Lower School students who LOVE Grandparents Day:
<i>"I liked Grandparents Day because I got to show my grandparents all the stuff we do at school and around the classroom."
"I like Grandparents Day because my grandma is really fun to hang out with.”
“I like my grandparents to give me suggestions about my schoolwork.”
“I like Grandparents Day because I don’t get to see them very often.”</i>
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Whitefield Students Tour College CampusesWhitefield Students Tour College Campuses
Whitefield juniors and seniors embarked on weekend road trips to South Carolina and Tennessee colleges during November, exploring campuses, attending information sessions, and getting a taste of college life at on-campus events.
Eighteen students attended the South Carolina tour which included Furman University, Clemson University, and Wofford College. During the stop at Furman, Whitefield alumni from the Class of 2013 greeted the group. Catherine Hamilton, Colleen Cosey, and Kiernan Winters were all able to say hi and share about their experiences at Furman.
“It was a great tour because the students were able to compare the differences between small liberal arts colleges like Wofford (1600 students) and Furman (2700 students) with a larger university like Clemson (16,000 students),” said Adrienne Gilbert, Whitefield college counselor. “We toured the campuses and really got a feeling for what college life might be like depending on the size of the school.”
Fourteen students attended the Tennessee tour which included Sewanee (The
University of the South) located north of Chattanooga as well as Belmont University and Vanderbilt University which are both located in Nashville. In addition to touring the campuses and learning about what each school had to offer, the students were able to eat at Nashville’s Pancake Pantry, known nationally for its famous sweet potato pancakes and also attend a Vanderbilt vs. Lipscomb University basketball game.
“Lipscomb is also in Nashville so Vanderbilt and Lipscomb are big rivals,” said Gilbert. “It was a great game which was tied up for a lot of the time, but Vanderbilt pulled ahead and won.”
The Tennessee tour also brought students face-to-face with alumni from the Class of 2013. Mandy Renfroe toured the group around Belmont, Stephen Lemasters toured students around Vanderbilt campus, and Bella Pefianco stopped by to see everyone at Sewanee.
“It’s really exciting to see Whitefield alumni plugged in at their schools and thriving,” said Gilbert. “Talking to alumni helps our students push past the stress of applying to colleges to see what’s waiting for them on the other side.”
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Middle School Girls Basketball Team Beats TurnerMiddle School Girls Basketball Team Beats Turner
The Whitefield Middle School girls basketball team was "facing the giants" for their home opening game Saturday morning, November 16, against Turner Middle School. The girls came back from a first quarter deficit to take the lead and never let go, securing a 28-21 victory to start the season 2-0.
Grayce Guthrie (7th) led the team in scoring with 10 points followed by Hannah White (7th) with 7 points, Shelby Wingate (7th) with 5 points. Emma Dew (7th), Alex Kelly (8th), and Bethany Saunders (8th) also contributed to the score. Hannah led the team with steals and assists and Shelby sealed the victory with a late fourth quarter three-pointer. We're proud of all of our girls for contributing to team chemistry and confidence this early in the season -- GO PACK!
Grayce Guthrie (7th) led the team in scoring with 10 points followed by Hannah White (7th) with 7 points, Shelby Wingate (7th) with 5 points. Emma Dew (7th), Alex Kelly (8th), and Bethany Saunders (8th) also contributed to the score. Hannah led the team with steals and assists and Shelby sealed the victory with a late fourth quarter three-pointer. We're proud of all of our girls for contributing to team chemistry and confidence this early in the season -- GO PACK!
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Mayor Bacon Recognizes Whitefield Community MembersMayor Bacon Recognizes Whitefield Community Members
Three members of the Whitefield community were honored by Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon at the Mayor's Education Awards ceremony held on Monday, December 1 at Smyrna City Hall. Senior Emma Wright was recognized as an outstanding student; Facilities Manager Lou Nardi was recognized as an oustanding staff member and Lynn Sumlin was recognized as an outstanding volunteer.
The Mayor's Education Awards are distributed each semester to a student, staff member, and volunteer at each of the elementary, middle, and high schools in Smyrna.
"It's my favorite night of the year," said Bacon. "Schools are the most important component of our city and I love recognizing those who excel."
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Varsity Players Selected To Play In Senior BowlVarsity Players Selected To Play In Senior Bowl
Congratulations to Whitefield varsity football players Jaylen Hudson, Braelen Phillips, Alex Manning, Everett Pollard and Lawrence Waters who have been selected to play in the Cobb All-Star Senior Bowl on Saturday, December 21, at the McEachern High School stadium. The event honors highly successful athletes from 21 public and private high schools across Cobb County. Lawrence will be unable to play due to an injury; nevertheless the selection committee recognized his contribution to high school athletics.
“Having these players receive this honor is an outstanding recognition from other coaches in Cobb County. These guys are very deserving and I am extremely proud of them,” said Jimmy Fields, varsity football coach.
This year’s Senior Bowl will add a second All-Star game—The Georgia Northwest All-Star Game. This game will have All-Star players from Bartow, Cherokee, Douglas and Paulding counties. The Georgia Northwest Bowl will kickoff at 10 a.m. followed by the Cobb Senior Bowl at 1 p.m.
The inaugural Cobb All-Star Senior Bowl was held in 2008 and set the standard for the event which continues today. There are 140 players who play in this very fast-paced game which has open substitution, and 15 minute quarters.
Over 4000 people attend the event which is a collaboration effort between the American Youth Council, the Cobb County Touchdown Club, and Xecute Consulting.
“I am very proud of our seniors that were selected to play; each one has earned the honor. Coach Fields does an outstanding job of developing our players to compete on the field and in life after they graduate," said Lynn Dupree, Whitefield athletic direcotr.
"I am also grateful to the Cobb Country Touchdown Club for working hard to give seniors from all over Cobb County, the opportunity to put on the pads one more time before leaving high school," continued Dupree, "I encourage all WolfPack fans to attend and support Jaylen, Alex, Everett, Lawrence, and Braelen ."
“Having these players receive this honor is an outstanding recognition from other coaches in Cobb County. These guys are very deserving and I am extremely proud of them,” said Jimmy Fields, varsity football coach.
This year’s Senior Bowl will add a second All-Star game—The Georgia Northwest All-Star Game. This game will have All-Star players from Bartow, Cherokee, Douglas and Paulding counties. The Georgia Northwest Bowl will kickoff at 10 a.m. followed by the Cobb Senior Bowl at 1 p.m.
The inaugural Cobb All-Star Senior Bowl was held in 2008 and set the standard for the event which continues today. There are 140 players who play in this very fast-paced game which has open substitution, and 15 minute quarters.
Over 4000 people attend the event which is a collaboration effort between the American Youth Council, the Cobb County Touchdown Club, and Xecute Consulting.
“I am very proud of our seniors that were selected to play; each one has earned the honor. Coach Fields does an outstanding job of developing our players to compete on the field and in life after they graduate," said Lynn Dupree, Whitefield athletic direcotr.
"I am also grateful to the Cobb Country Touchdown Club for working hard to give seniors from all over Cobb County, the opportunity to put on the pads one more time before leaving high school," continued Dupree, "I encourage all WolfPack fans to attend and support Jaylen, Alex, Everett, Lawrence, and Braelen ."
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Lower School Students Entertain In Variety ShowLower School Students Entertain In Variety Show
On Thursday, November 7th, auditioned Lower School students in first - fourth grades took to the stage in the Louise Owens Theater for the annual Variety Show. They wowed the audience with instrumental and vocal performances, dance acts, comedy, and drama.
Highlights of the night included a troupe of second graders and their Duck Dynasty themed skit
(complete with beards), Juanes Henao and Austin Travato singing a passionate rendition of the Chick-fil-A Song, and Van Dillens and company rapping about "Runnin’ Errands With My Mom." New this year, we were pleased to welcome panelists who commented on and encouraged the performers: third-grade teacher Miss Smyly, and Upper School students Nick Russell and Natalie Bell.
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Whitefield Community Celebrates Veterans DayWhitefield Community Celebrates Veterans Day
Members of the Whitefield community celebrated the men and women who have served our country at the annual Veterans Day Chapel. Held in the Athletic Center, the chapel was attended by the entire student body, administrators, faculty, staff as well as veterans from the surrounding community. Students also invited relatives of students who have served in the military.
A veteran’s wall stood at the back of the gym listing each veteran’s branch, rank, and years of service.
Whitefield’s Boy Scout Troop 554 began the service with the Presentation of Colors followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag. The Upper School band and a combined Whitefield choir provided patriotic music throughout the service and the entire audience joined together to sing, “America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America.”
Chris LeCraw, retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Air Force, addressed the audience and
shared his family’s legacy in the military, his own experience as a pilot, and the mixture of pride and concern when two of his sons decided to join the military. LeCraw’s three sons Chris, Matt, and Jimmy, all graduated from Whitefield.
Andrea Blackwood Upper School English teacher, shared about the history of Veteran’s Day. Upper School Student Body President Everett Pollard read an excerpt from the President’s Proclamation honoring veterans and Middle School Student Body President Jared Jones read the passage, “Today We Celebrate.”
Christian Cuthbert, Whitefield teacher and Chaplain in the United States Army Reserve also addressed the audience, speaking about the unseen sacrifices made daily by men and women in service to our country.
“....they spend time away from their homes and their loved ones; some give the ultimate sacrifice of their lives,” said Cuthbert.
Following the Chapel, veterans and their family members enjoyed a reception in their honor in the Barnett Gathering Room.
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Athletes Honored On Senior NightAthletes Honored On Senior Night
Whitefield Academy honored all seniors playing fall sports at Senior Night on Friday, November 8. These athletes have contributed to the WolfPack athletic program through their athletic talents and unwavering dedication to the mission of our athletic program: Work Hard. Plutay Hard. Honor Him.
May God continue to bless each of you as you complete your senior year and begin your college journey.
Cheerleading and Competition Cheerleading
Jiniah Bliss
Hannah Hill
Caroline Holliday
Sophie Kemether
Mary Beth Newkirk
Annie Sickling
Mary Hannah Skelton
Cross-Country
Stephen Bracher
Football
Jaylen Hudson
Austin Joseph
David Lemasters
Alex Manning
Braelen Phillips
Everett Pollard
Lawrence Waters
Softball
France Hamilton
Annie Sickling
Volleyball
Anna Long
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Students Tour Federal ReserveStudents Tour Federal Reserve
Students in the Whitefield Economics class, taught by Erika Mosteller, recently toured the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Students viewed an exhibit about the global history of currency and observed the process of organizing and transferring money into the Reserve's vault, which can hold billions of dollars at a time.
"Students learned about the history of the Federal Reserve as the central banking system in the U.S. economy," said Mosteler. "It is somewhat insulated from political parties so as to better serve the long-term interests of the nation's economy."
Whitefield's Economics course is a one-semester class; its purpose is to convey the importance of economics and its connection to the world corporately and singly. Students learn about supply and demand, capital and labor, and business and government economic models. Students also investigate the role of economic principles in relation to individual lives and the world in general.
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Drew Justice Heads To UAE For Chess TournamentDrew Justice Heads To UAE For Chess Tournament
Second grader Drew Justice, member of the Whitefield Chess Team, will compete this weekend in the World Youth Championship in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Ninety-four Americans are competing in various divisions in the tournament, which draws players from over 95 countries around the world.
Drew will be competing against 170 players in his division. He qualified for the tournament when he won all seven matches in the K1 division of the 2013 Supernationals where Drew became National Co-Champion.
Drew is the only chess player going from Georgia; the Georgia Chess Association sponsored Drew by giving him a $500 stipend towards the competition.
“We are so proud of Drew and his world-class accomplishment," said Jeannie Brostrand, Lower School principal.
“Chess is one of the most powerful educational tools available to strengthen a child’s mind.” – Dr. Peter Dauvergne
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Follow Drew Justice In World Youth Chess TournamentFollow Drew Justice In World Youth Chess Tournament
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Football Players Named to All Region TeamFootball Players Named to All Region Team
Congratulations to the following varsity football players who were named to the GHSA Region 6A All-Region Team:
First Team
Everett Pollard (12th) - quarterback
Sky Dupree (11th) - linebacker
Alex Manning (12th) - defensive back
Second Team
T.J. Carter (10th) - defensive line
Jaylen Hudson (12th) - offensive line
Matt Olson (11th) - receiver
Honorable Mention
Michael Hebert (11th) - defensive line
Bradley Davidson (11th) - linebacker
First Team
Everett Pollard (12th) - quarterback
Sky Dupree (11th) - linebacker
Alex Manning (12th) - defensive back
Second Team
T.J. Carter (10th) - defensive line
Jaylen Hudson (12th) - offensive line
Matt Olson (11th) - receiver
Honorable Mention
Michael Hebert (11th) - defensive line
Bradley Davidson (11th) - linebacker
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Third Graders Skype With AstrophysicistThird Graders Skype With Astrophysicist
Third graders enjoyed a visiting lecturer recently to supplement their ongoing study of the universe. Matthew Goodson, son-in-law of Vicki Simms, Whitefield third-grade teacher, shared with the students via Skype and the classroom SmartBoard. Goodson is an astrophysicist and researcher who also teaches freshmen astronomy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Goodson shared about his fascination with stars and why he became a scientist. He also spoke about the nebula, what gases make up the sun, the planets, and the discovery that Jupiter’s center is probably made of rock.
“The children have been studying space, specifically the sun, moon, earth, and stars, so Skyping with Mr. Goodson was a perfect addition to our studies," said Simms. "Children engage more when we share personal, real-life connections with them, and he has up-to-date information to share."
Goodson studies star formation using computer models. Students jotted down questions about space and enjoyed a lively discussion with the scientist. Some of the questions posed by the students were: How long does it take to get to the moon? Is Pluto a planet? What is the nearest planet to the moon? Is Jupiter made of gases?
As follow-up Goodson plans to send the students pictures of various planets taken by a Chilean telescope he is able to access. The Skype session was part of a hands-on unit exploring the universe. Next, the students will explore the stars for themselves at an event called Stars and S'mores.
“Every year in January we have an on campus "field trip" at the lower practice fields,” said Simms. “Astronomers bring huge telescopes from Elachee Nature Center and we view the constellations, the moon, and usually Jupiter. The astronomers discuss topics such as revolution, rotation, moon phases, the sun’s power, and eclipses.”
Goodson shared about his fascination with stars and why he became a scientist. He also spoke about the nebula, what gases make up the sun, the planets, and the discovery that Jupiter’s center is probably made of rock.
“The children have been studying space, specifically the sun, moon, earth, and stars, so Skyping with Mr. Goodson was a perfect addition to our studies," said Simms. "Children engage more when we share personal, real-life connections with them, and he has up-to-date information to share."
Goodson studies star formation using computer models. Students jotted down questions about space and enjoyed a lively discussion with the scientist. Some of the questions posed by the students were: How long does it take to get to the moon? Is Pluto a planet? What is the nearest planet to the moon? Is Jupiter made of gases?
As follow-up Goodson plans to send the students pictures of various planets taken by a Chilean telescope he is able to access. The Skype session was part of a hands-on unit exploring the universe. Next, the students will explore the stars for themselves at an event called Stars and S'mores.
“Every year in January we have an on campus "field trip" at the lower practice fields,” said Simms. “Astronomers bring huge telescopes from Elachee Nature Center and we view the constellations, the moon, and usually Jupiter. The astronomers discuss topics such as revolution, rotation, moon phases, the sun’s power, and eclipses.”
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Fine Arts Students Celebrate The SeasonFine Arts Students Celebrate The Season
Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for Whitefield's fine arts students, performaing both on campus and across Atlanta. Fine Arts Director Stacy Quiros shares the craziness and joy of the season below..
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Whitefield's performance arts ensembles have spread "tidings of great joy" throughout the past two weeks, weeks which were incredibly busy but very rewarding. Many Whitefield students have shared their excellently-performed Christmas music, both on campus and in the community to the delight of their audiences.
Thursday, December 5, the jazz band entertained at the "Lighting of the Christmas Tree" at the Vinings Jubilee annual event. That evening the Lower School Chorale also traveled to Emory-Adventist Hospital to spread musical joy. Several folks mentioned hearing about the performance on the radio, too.
On Monday, December 9, the Middle School choir, Band 1, concert band, jazz band, and both orchestras presented beautiful works at the annual "Cookies & Carols" Christmas program in the Louise Owens Theater. Guests enjoyed holiday treats and fellowship after the performance.
The Lower School hosted the Winter Recital on Tuesday, December 10, featuring performances by violinists, ballet students, and the Lower School Chorale. That same day approximately thirty students from Lindley Sixth Grade Academy (across the street from Whitefield), strolled over to attend a Christmas concert by the jazz band and enjoy a luncheon with Whitefield students. Honor Roll students, these middle schoolers earned the privilege of visiting Whitefield by maintaining good grades.
On Wednesday, December 11, a small group of talented Middle School woodwind players traveled to the Presbyterian Village Retirement Community with me. The musicians serenaded the residents with carols. The All-School Christmas chapel was held on Thursday, December 12 and showcased the Middle School choir and the Upper School string quartet with worshipful hymns and carols. Meanwhile the Pep Band has been keeping the crowd lively at the past two home basketball games by playing Christmas jazz at halftime, along with the usual tunes.
The Christmas season will conclude with two last performances for the season; tonight is the Lower School Christmas program beginning at 6:30 p.m. with music from Whitefield’s PreK4 through fourth grade students and tomorrow morning, December 18, the fifth-grade orchestra, band, and choir will close out the season with a 10:30 a.m. performance in the Middle School chapel room.
Whitefield's performance arts ensembles have spread "tidings of great joy" throughout the past two weeks, weeks which were incredibly busy but very rewarding. Many Whitefield students have shared their excellently-performed Christmas music, both on campus and in the community to the delight of their audiences.
Thursday, December 5, the jazz band entertained at the "Lighting of the Christmas Tree" at the Vinings Jubilee annual event. That evening the Lower School Chorale also traveled to Emory-Adventist Hospital to spread musical joy. Several folks mentioned hearing about the performance on the radio, too.
On Monday, December 9, the Middle School choir, Band 1, concert band, jazz band, and both orchestras presented beautiful works at the annual "Cookies & Carols" Christmas program in the Louise Owens Theater. Guests enjoyed holiday treats and fellowship after the performance.
The Lower School hosted the Winter Recital on Tuesday, December 10, featuring performances by violinists, ballet students, and the Lower School Chorale. That same day approximately thirty students from Lindley Sixth Grade Academy (across the street from Whitefield), strolled over to attend a Christmas concert by the jazz band and enjoy a luncheon with Whitefield students. Honor Roll students, these middle schoolers earned the privilege of visiting Whitefield by maintaining good grades.
On Wednesday, December 11, a small group of talented Middle School woodwind players traveled to the Presbyterian Village Retirement Community with me. The musicians serenaded the residents with carols. The All-School Christmas chapel was held on Thursday, December 12 and showcased the Middle School choir and the Upper School string quartet with worshipful hymns and carols. Meanwhile the Pep Band has been keeping the crowd lively at the past two home basketball games by playing Christmas jazz at halftime, along with the usual tunes.
The Christmas season will conclude with two last performances for the season; tonight is the Lower School Christmas program beginning at 6:30 p.m. with music from Whitefield’s PreK4 through fourth grade students and tomorrow morning, December 18, the fifth-grade orchestra, band, and choir will close out the season with a 10:30 a.m. performance in the Middle School chapel room.
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Enjoy This Christmas Song From Whitefield Alumnus Aaron ChildreeEnjoy This Christmas Song From Whitefield Alumnus Aaron Childree
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