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Two Seniors Nominated To U.S. Naval AcademyTwo Seniors Nominated To U.S. Naval Academy

February 6, 2014, 8:00 am
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by Jason Van Bemmel, Upper School principal







Honestly, not everything I get to do as Upper School Principal is equally enjoyable, but I did get to participate in something very special this past weekend. On Saturday morning at 10 a.m., I had the privilege of attending a ceremony at Brawner Hall in Smyrna, where Congressman David Scott honored the young men and women he has nominated for the military service academies. Thirty-one seniors from across Congressman Scott’s district were nominated and recognized. These 31 seniors are from Clayton, Cobb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton and Henry Counties. Among the five Cobb County seniors who were nominated were two Whitefield seniors, Nicholas Russell and Grace Miller.



Nicholas Russell is the senior class president, a wrestler and a drummer in the marching band. At the


ceremony, I remarked that “Nick Russell is the very definition of a servant-leader.” He is an Eagle Scout and carries a 3.77 GPA. Nick is also part of a group of nine seniors who have been at Whitefield since the first grade. He has been nominated by Congressman Scott for the United States Naval Academy and is still waiting to receive his appointment.





Grace Miller is the student editor of the yearbook, a captain and the leading scorer on our girls’ varsity basketball team, a member of Student Whitefield Athletic Trainers and a three-year member of our Ecuador Mission Team. Grace has a 3.88 GPA and is taking four AP classes. She has been nominated by Congressman Scott for the United States Naval Academy and has received her appointment to enroll this summer as part of the Naval Academy Class of 2018. He father and grandfather are both Naval Academy graduates.



I was very impressed by the ceremony and by Congressman Scott, who took a personal interest in each nominee. For Whitefield to have two of the five Cobb County nominees was a remarkable achievement. I told Congressman Scott and those in attendance that he nominated two of our best seniors, two students who very much embody the mission of Whitefield. Grace and Nick both love the Lord, work very hard in and out of the classroom and always strive to put others ahead of self. It was a tremendous honor for me to be invited to participate in this important ceremony in their lives.  

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Speaker Series Bolsters Whitefield FamiliesSpeaker Series Bolsters Whitefield Families

January 24, 2014, 4:00 am
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More than 350 parents gathered for the first two events in Whitefield’s Bolstering Christian Families Speaker Series, held January 9 and 23 in the Louise Owens Theater.





Big Picture Parenting, the first event, was presented by Dr. Mark Crawford and Tommy Newberry. The two joined together to help parents understand the need for a comprehensive, or “big picture” look at parenting, rather than managing parenting on a case-by-case basis. They pointed out that parents often work in crisis mode, dealing with stressful situations as they arise, rather than developing family values which can be applied to every situation, no matter its particulars.



During the seminar parents reflected on what three values were central to their individual families and developed a plan of action to make sure those values were clearly communicated to children.



“Your children should be able to name the three most important values of your family by heart,” said Crawford. “It’s important that these are clearly communicated and steadfast.”

Parents also learned how to develop a unique parenting plan for each of their children based on their personalities, gifts, and drives.



In the second speaker event, Tim Challies challenged parents to be watchdogs of their children as they


interact in this ever-changing digital age. He began the lecture by sharing about Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the famous Little House on the Prairie series, who began her life when covered wagons were crossing the country, and died not long before man walked on the moon.



“In her lifetime she saw vast changes which impacted the way people lived and communicated,” said Challies. “Today’s children will see significant changes in their lifetime as well, and those changes are happening even more rapidly.”



Challies warned parents that technology brings benefits to society,but those benefits must be weighed against the potential hazards it may also bring. He reminded parents that though the benefits of technology can be seen immediately, its negative consequences sometimes take years to unfold.



“While society gained vast access to important information with the onset of the internet, who would have thought that a short time later we would have a large number of 13-year-old boys addicted to pornography, which is now more readily available than ever before ” said Challies.  “As Christians, we need to be vigilant and prayerful in our use of technology." He encouraged parents to use accountability software and other devices to monitor their children’s use of the internet.



The final speaker in the Bostering Christian Families Speaker Series will be Tal Prince, who is speaking on March 28. Prince is a nationally recognized preacher and communicator who incorporates artistic elements such as drama, humor, music, and movie clips in his teachings. He serves as director of Tapestry of Hope in Birmingham, AL and as host of Tal Prince Live, a radio show on Sirius Satellite Radio’s Family Net.

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Whitefield Students Perform At World Chamber Of CommerceWhitefield Students Perform At World Chamber Of Commerce

February 9, 2014, 4:00 am
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Five Whitefield Academy students had the privilege of performing at the World Chamber of Commerce Global Economic And Film Production Forum, an event hosted by Georgia Public Broadcasting, to honor outstanding members of the film, television, and music industry. The Whitefield students joined the Buckhead Youth Orchestra, as well as students from Roswell High School to entertain hundreds of guests. The blended orchestra was directed by Juan Ramirez, member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.



Among the guests were music and film executives such as Howard Kazanjian, film producer of award-winning films such as Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark; David Burke, creator, producer and host of the children's program "Hey Wordy!" and Mendel Tropper, executive producer of the film, "My Sister's Keeper."



Also in attendance were several government dignataries and the consul generals of several countries including Austria, El Salvador, France,  Ireland, Nigeria, Slovenia, the United Kingdom and more.



"It was such a joy and a privilege to perform with the Buckhead Youth Orchestra at an event which honored artistic creativity and the pursuit of one's artistic passions," said Stacy Quiros, Whitefield fine arts director. "I was proud of each of our students that performed; they have devoted themselves to honoring God by honing their skills and talents for His glory."



The Whitefield students who performed at the World Chamber of Commerce event were: Bryce Belyeu on baritone sax, Alice Fugate on violin, Brandon Morris on tenor sax, Anna Kate Peterson on clarinet, and Felton Smith on alto sax.

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Varsity Girls Basketball Team Wins TwoVarsity Girls Basketball Team Wins Two

February 10, 2014, 2:00 am
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The varsity girls basketball beat Walker and W.D. Mohammed this past week as they closed out the regular season and prepared for the regional tournament. 



Thursday night, February 6, was Senior Night and the Lady WolfPack played a nail biter against rival Walker. Carmyn Cosey (10th) was the leading scorer with 14 points and was a key part of the WolfPack pressure defense.  Grace Miller (12th) was a strong weapon on offense with nine points and Frances Hamilton (12th) added five points, including a key three-pointer in the fourth quarter.  When the buzzer sounded, the final score was WolfPack 33 - Walker 32. The ladies were proud to avenge their one point loss to Walker earlier in the season.



The Lady WolfPack wrapped up their final home game of the season on Saturday, February 8, with a 61-33 win over W.D. Mohammed. The four seniors turned in stellar performances.  Kerry Anna and Grace led the team in scoring with 16 points apiece. Frances scored nine points and continually created turnovers on defense. Elaine Sharitz (12th) added six points and had strong play off the boards. The bench was cleared with all underclassman making contributions on offense and defense. It was a great way for these seniors to close out the regular season.



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Whitefield Chess Team Ties for First Place at State QualifierWhitefield Chess Team Ties for First Place at State Qualifier

February 10, 2014, 3:00 am
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On Saturday, February 8, Whitefield Academy teams competed in the K-8 Metro Atlanta State Qualifier Chess Tournament at the Cobb Galleria. 



The experienced K-5 team walked away with the second place trophy after tying for first place with 21 points but taking second place on tie breaks. More than 50 teams were competing in the section for the chance to qualify for the state championship tournament. Zoe Justice (4th) and Drew Justice (2nd) were both undefeated on the day, earning five points each for the team. Jack Krahel (5th) and Rylie Keeble (4th) each contributed four points to the team score, while Jonathan Rhudy (4th) and Jake Petersen (5th) won three games apiece.  The team was rounded out by Peyton Golden (4th).  The second place finish qualifies the team to an automatic berth in the state championship held on March 23.



The Whitefield K-3 team was made up of eight second graders.  Although less experienced than the K-5 team, the younger team played well and managed an 11th place finish out of a field of almost 50 teams.  The team was led by Walker Paxton, Christian Wiggins, and Efetobo Aror who each earned four out of five points on the day. They were joined by classmates Trey Kantor, Bryce Bowling, Archer McBride, Brayden Parham, and Ryan Walker. 



In the middle school section, Whitefield faced a field of 18 teams and took 8th place overall with a total of 15 points. The team also earned the Cobb County Championship as the top-finishing team for Cobb.  Caleb Corliss (7th) was undefeated on the day, earning four points with three wins and two draws.  Zachary Justice (7th) also contributed four points while sixth graders Everett Sinclair and Devin Wade each managed two and a half.  The team was completed by Danny Megathlin (6th) with two wins on the day.  Both the Middle School team and the K-3 team are expected to receive at-large bids for the state championship.



Although unable to field a full team, Whitefield first graders Kaitlyn Rhudy, Hannah Crisp, and Graham Hood participated in the K1 section, gaining valuable tournament experience for future years.



Congratulations to all our chess players who represented Whitefield, and good luck to the teams as they progress to the state championship! 
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James Stewart Speaks At Black History Month ChapelJames Stewart Speaks At Black History Month Chapel

February 10, 2014, 4:00 am
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The Whitefield community celebrated Black History Month with a chapel dedicated to understanding the struggles of African Americans and the courage of the men and women who began a tide of change towards equality. During the chapel, Princess Elmore, mother of alumnus Brandon Reed, sang A Change is Gonna Come ,  Jennifer Pinkett-Smith sang Precious Lord, Take My Hand and the Middle School choir sang Has Your Lamp Gone Out, all powerful songs which illustrated the essence of the Civil Rights Movement. A video clip, filmed and edited by sophomore Jordan Greer was also shown. The clip asked students why the nation celebrates Black History Month and what the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement meant to them.



The highlight of the chapel, however, was guest speaker James Stewart. Stewart, who grew up in Birmingham in the early days of the Civil Rights Movement, wove a tale of injustice and oppression as he shared stories from his life as an African American during the Jim Crow South.



“The story of history is not just written in books but was lived by real people in real situations,” said Stewart as he shared first-hand accounts of the Birmingham protests of 1963.



Stewart led the first group of young marchers out of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in what became known as the Birmingham Children’s March, spearheaded by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth. He was arrested and spent four days in the Birmingham jail in deplorable conditions along with thousands of others crammed into holding cells with sweltering heat, inedible food and sub-standard sanitation. 



“We were fingerprinted and treated as criminals for peacefully protesting,” said Stewart. “Throughout those days in jail, more and more protestors were arrested and brought to the holding cell where we were; some arrived with clothes torn and wet from the hoses that authorities used on them. We had to use the bathroom facilities, four or five toilet bowls, in front of one another because they were just there on the edge of the room where we were staying. Protestors were packed into close quarters and took shifts sleeping and standing on the perimeter of the room, and then nudging those sleeping on the concrete floor in the center when they could not bear standing any longer.” Stewart also shared the story of a friend whose head was shaved by the water pressure from the hoses and who would have lost her eye had she not turned her face just in time.



Stewart and other young protestors had an opportunity to meet Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Birmingham before the protests broke out and were inspired by his message of non-violence.

“Dr. King called me and other young leaders to a room, convinced us of the necessity to get involved and urged us to adopt a principle of non-violence,” said Stewart. “He told those who disagreed with the non-violent approach that he did not think any less of them, but that they needed to leave the meeting because violence would only lead to more violence.”



Stewart also shared the story of the March on Washington DC where Dr. King gave his famous “I Have A Dream” speech which painted a picture of a world where people would be judged by the “content of their character, not the color of their skin.” The speech gave hope to 1,000s of African Americans who were wounded by both physical and emotional abuse, discouraged by the nation, and exhausted by living every single day under the cloud of oppression.



“Dr. King spoke with such authority that day,” said Stewart “This is a man who we had marched with in Birmingham and we were so proud of him.” Stewart remembers listening to King’s speech while sitting on the edge of the reflection pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial. He painted a picture of that momentous day, reliving it for the audience with passion and clarity.



Stewart also shared about the loss of his wife’s cousin, Carol Robertson, who was one of the four little girls killed in the September 15 bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. Stewart was a pallbearer at Robertson’s funeral.



Throughout his speech, Stewart challenged students to be ever aware of discrimination and live a life which honors God and the dignity He has given every man. He quoted Dr. King’s famous words, “Let no man pull you low enough to hate him,” and asked students to look ahead in their futures for how they can change America for the better.



“You are going to be future lawyers, doctors, city councilman, and more,” said Stewart. “Make decisions now so that you are prepared for what you will face in the future. The question really is ‘How will you change America...it is in your hands.”



Pictured with Mr. Stewart and Dr. Bracher are Kathy Greer and Cheryl Cosey who coordinated Black History Month for the Middle and Upper School. Here's a short snippett of Mr. Stewart speaking.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETos-5euhiw
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Justin Brendel Named STAR StudentJustin Brendel Named STAR Student

February 10, 2014, 5:45 am
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Congratulations to senior Justin Brendel who has been named Whitefield Academy’s 2014 STAR Student. Justin earned this recognition by scoring the highest SAT score at Whitefield this year.



The STAR program is sponsored by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Foundation, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and the Georgia Department of Education. The program honors Georgia’s outstanding high school seniors and the teachers who have been most instrumental in their academic development. Since its inception, the STAR program has honored more than 23,500 students and their teachers. Justin has chosen Kyle Justice, Upper School math teacher, as his STAR Teacher.



With a 4.0 cumulative GPA during high school, Justin proved himself as a top student at Whitefield long before receiving this STAR Student recognition. Not only does he have a stellar academic record, but Justin is also heavily active in the Whitefield community, playing varsity lacrosse, serving as vice-president of the Honor Council, and participating in the National Honor Society, all while striving to walk out his Christian faith with humility and integrity.



“Justin is one of the best Christian athletic leaders that I have ever had in my 37 years of coaching,” said John Hunter, varsity lacrosse coach. “He lives the life of a servant leader who gives of himself for the sake of others while setting an example on what to do. His work ethic is exceptional. His commitment to the team is tremendous. His passion for ‘doing the right thing’ in all situations allows me as a coach build a foundation of excellence for our team. He truly leads by example and works for his success.”



Justin’s commitment to serving others extends beyond the walls of Whitefield to the local community and also, the world. He is an active volunteer with City of Refuge and has helped lead mission trips to Guatemala through his church.



“For Justin, service is not something done to round out a resume; instead, it is a way of life,” said 


Justice, “He clearly understands that with great ability comes significant responsibility, and he has used his diverse gifts and talents to benefit his school and community. Despite his academic and athletic commitments, he has also managed to devote countless hours to working with and mentoring younger students.  His service to others is done with little fanfare and without regard for personal recognition.”



Justice said he was honored and surprised to be named Justin's STAR teacher. "When Mrs. Gilbert told me, I was very surprised because I have not taught Justin the past two years. I am honored to know that I had a positive impact on him during his freshman and sophomore years because he continues to be an inspiration to me. ”   



Rounding out Justin’s exceptional commitment to academics and athletics is his love for the fine arts. He has taken AP art classes and has a natural talent for drawing and painting.



“Justin embodies the true definition of a successful Whitefield student because he excels in academics, fine arts, and athletics. His dedication, work ethic, and desire to learn and grow in all areas is evidence of his exceptional character,” said Rebecca Brown, art teacher. “His academic strength is demonstrated in all subject areas and in his approach to visual arts. Through each painstaking and deliberate pencil stroke in rendering fine detail and realism, he dedicates himself to learning and developing as an artist just as he works to excel academically.”



Justin and Mr. Justice will be honored at a banquet for all Cobb County STAR students and teachers.

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Whitefield Dramatic Society Presents Hello, DollyWhitefield Dramatic Society Presents Hello, Dolly

February 10, 2014, 6:00 am
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Over 40 Upper School students participated in Hello, Dolly, this year’s spring musical. Performing in three sold out shows on Friday and Saturday, February 7 and 8, the students wowed audiences with their acting, singing, and acrobatic skills as they wove the story of matchmaker Dolly Levi.



Played stunningly by Whitefield senior Mary Hannah Skelton, Dolly takes a trip to Yonkers, New York to aid the unmarried Horace Vandergelder (played by Josh Turner) in his pursuit of a wife. Unbeknownst to Vandergelder, Dolly has every intention of being that wife, and ending her long days of loneliness and self-supporting work by marrying the half-millionaire.



Always in pursuit of a business idea, Dolly convinces Vandergelder’s head clerks, Cornelius (played by


junior Austin Hoover) and Barnaby (played by freshman Sid Brendel) to accompany her on the trip. His weepy niece (played by senior Averi Noosinow) and her beau (played by junior William Bell) also join the entourage.



As the story unfolds, the characters meet up with a cast of New Yorkers, a slew of acrobatic waiters, the hysterically lower classed Earnestina Money (played by sophomore Anna Reeves McCutcheon) and a German maitre’d (played by senior Dane Peterson) with a thick accent. A hat shop owner (played by junior Ari Christoffersen) and her clerk, (played by Brynn Thomas ) also join the crowd, and both women serve as the leading love interests for Barnaby and Cornelius.



"We had the largest cast in Whitefeld history and, courtesy of the snow jam of 2014, we had the

smallest window of rehearsal in Whitefield history, so I am incredibly proud of this group of students. They served sacrificially, pulled late night rehearsals, and smiled the whole way through." said Kayla Marsh, Whitefield drama teacher and director.





The musical was filled with energy and warmth as the cast united in harmony to present this classic tale. In the end, Dolly wins the heart of Vandergelder and reminds the audience that money may buy things, but love conquers all.



Special mention to the Whitefield Dramatic Society Tech Crew including: junior Kristen Fikse (Stage Manager), freshman Natalie Bell (Assistant Stage Manager), junior Michael Hebert and sophomore Kerri Martin (Spotlights), junior Jake Fikse (Lighting Technition), and senior Jonathan Thomas (Sound Engineer) for bringing the world of Yonkers, New York to life.



Marsh also remarked that "creating a musical takes a village and without the hardworking parents involved in the Arts Alliance, my incredible production team of Brian Coski (Technical Director) and Millie Turek (Music Director), supportive colleagues, and caring administrators productions of this caliber would never be possible. I am so grateful for the sacrificial people that continually invest in students and allow the Whitefield Theater Arts program to thrive.”

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Alumnus Marc Panu Finalist In Research CompetitionAlumnus Marc Panu Finalist In Research Competition

February 11, 2014, 4:00 am
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Varsity Boys Basketball Team Headed To Region PlayoffsVarsity Boys Basketball Team Headed To Region Playoffs

February 12, 2014, 4:30 am
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After a 13-1 winning season, the varsity boys basketball team begins play in the regional tournament at Darlington this Friday, February 14. Friday’s game is a match-up against Excel Christian Academy and Coach Tyrone Johnson expects an exciting series of upcoming games.



“The competition for Region 6 tournament will be extremely intense,” said Johnson, “Four of the teams in the tournament are rated top 10 in the power ranking: Whitefield (1), North Cobb Christian (2), Trion (4), and St Francis (7). At this point, there isn’t a clear cut favorite. While St Francis and NCCS have proven to be formidable opponents during the regular season, Trion is the number one seed in Region 6 West division. It should be a great tournament with several intriguing matchups.”



The WolfPack team is ultimately aiming for its fourth state championship, and has been preparing for the regional tournament since the start.



“Because of the philosophy of our program, we began preparing for the regional tournament at the beginning of the season,” Johnson said. “We have used several detailed scouting sessions of some of the teams in the region and formatted our practices to strategically prepare for possible matchups in the tournament. Since we anticipated that we could possibly play at least two of our regional opponents three or more times throughout this season, we specifically modified several of our sets on both sides of the ball to give us a better chance of competing.“



Delayed from its initial start on Thursday because of the recent ice, the region tournament will run on Friday, Saturday, and Monday.  Coach Johnson says the team is focused and ready to play.



“At this point of the season, I would say that our strengths going in the tournament are in the following areas: leadership, coaching staff, and execution. From a leadership standpoint, my seniors have taken ownership of the team’s direction. Specifically, Eric and Berto’s playoff experience from previous years will really serve us well,” said Johnson.





“I am also particularly impressed with the instructional knowledge, experience, and creativity of my assistant coaches. For the most part, the majority our staff has been in place for several years. The fact that we all singular in our mindset, in terms of serving the players and maximizing our potential as a team, is a huge strength at this time of the year,” added Johnson. “Lastly, I have been impressed as of late with the team’s ability to execute in the half court set. While we very much enjoy the opportunity of getting out in open court to run in transition, the design and purpose of our half court sets really give us a chance to compete at a high level in the playoff.”



Coach Johnson hopes to add another state championship to Whitefield’s already stellar record, having won state in 2003, 2009, and 2012. The team was state runner-up in 2004, 2006, and 2010 and secured the regional championship six times.

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BLOG POST: I Keep Coming Back...BLOG POST: I Keep Coming Back...

February 14, 2014, 4:00 am
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by Angie Boone, Summer Program Director





In 2002, God brought me to Whitefield Academy to teach. When I signed on to teach fifth grade, the Lower school was brand new. There were no buildings, no set curriculum, and no students enrolled.  Regardless, I was confident God was at work here and was eager for the adventure set before me.



My first year of teaching was a dream.  The Whitefield family made me feel welcome and blessed me beyond what I deserved.  As a single girl in a new city, I was nervous and apprehensive, but they helped me find a place to live, showed me around, and made me feel comfortable in my new home.  I was prayed for, encouraged, loved, and taken care of by the very people I came to serve. 



I happily taught for nine more years watching my students and the campus grow.  In 2009, I had the


incredible opportunity to begin a new summer program with Adrienne Miller called Camp Whitefield.  Attending summer camps was a big part of my childhood, so it was a true blessing to be able to start one in a place I loved so dearly.  Whitefield Academy was growing and changing, as was I.   During those nine years, I met and married my husband, Sam, and gave birth to our son, Nathan.  The Whitefield family journeyed with me during those big life changes by throwing showers and supporting me when I was in need. 



I received the news that my second child, Elizabeth, was coming and I knew God was calling me away from teaching to be a full-time mom.  I was excited to have my family grow, but was grieved at the thought of leaving my Whitefield family.  At my goodbye party, I was surprised with the opportunity to work part-time at the school, and I jumped at that chance to come back.  Soon after, I was offered the chance to run the Summer Programs at Whitefield Academy. 



I keep coming back because I’m invested in the mission of Whitefield and as the director of Summer Programs, that same mission carries throughout every camp we offer.  This year, I have the unique opportunity to again serve families in our community by offering a Christ-centered summer program.  We desire to bolster our Whitefield families through our summer programs, while also being the light of Christ to the community around us.  Our camps are an extension of the high-caliber education offered throughout the year with an emphasis on developing skills through specialty camps and building character through Camp Whitefield, all while tending to the need of summer fun.  





I keep coming back to this amazing school because it has been my family for twelve years and I want my children to one day attend and be able to grow in their faith and knowledge.  Whitefield Academy is truly Christ-centered, and it is like no other school I have ever experienced.



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Whitefield Hosts Baseball Warm-Up CampWhitefield Hosts Baseball Warm-Up Camp

February 16, 2014, 4:00 am
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Whitefield Academy hosted its first youth baseball camp earlier this month for 70 young and aspiring baseball players, ages 6 to 14.  It was a great opportunity for Whitefield students as well as other kids in the community to learn and develop their skills using the baseball pyramid (mental preparation, physical fitness, and skill fundamentals).



The clinic was conceived by Whitefield Middle School baseball coach, Erik Peterson, and led by professional instructors as well as members of the Whitefield varsity baseball team. The camp registered over 40 players who currently are not Whitefield students, which was a great opportunity to showcase the campus and athletic program.



Thank you to Athletic Director Lynn Dupree and the varsity  baseball team including Bailey Combs, Griffin


Combs, Sam Fuller, Mason Jones, and Luke Miltner, for their time and expertise with the kids.



This new outreach program promotes the Whitefield vision and provides a powerful service for our greater community. 

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Whitefield Scout Troop Sleeps Aboard BattleshipWhitefield Scout Troop Sleeps Aboard Battleship

February 17, 2014, 2:00 pm
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Twenty-seven members of Whitefield Boy Scout Troop 554 recently visited the National Infantry Museum at Fort Benning, spending the night aboard the USS Alabama battleship. The USS Alabama, a South Dakota-class battleship, was the sixth ship of the United States Navy named after the US state of Alabama. She was commissioned in 1942 and served in World War II in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters.



The Marietta Daily Journal reported on the Troop’s trip in the article below:



http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/24586755/article-Boy-Scouts-get-to-spend-a-night-on-USS-Alabama?
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New Website Page: Whitefield Around TownNew Website Page: Whitefield Around Town

February 18, 2014, 4:00 am
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Whitefield students and faculty members are multi-talented and in addition to their Whitefield involvement, often participate in other extracurricular activities. To highlight the wonderful accomplishments of our student body and faculty, we have developed a new page for the website called Whitefield Around Town.



The purpose of Whitefield Around Town is to spotlight students or faculty members and their achievements outside of Whitefield. Take a look at Whitefield Around Town and enjoy some of the stories we already have up! Please read the About Whitefield Around Town page before submitting your own story to this new website feature. 
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Varsity Baseball Team Beats Central GwinnettVarsity Baseball Team Beats Central Gwinnett

February 18, 2014, 11:00 am
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The varsity baseball team beat Central Gwinnett 12-0 in four innings yesterday, shutting down the 5A school behind a combined no hitter from freshman Sam Fuller and sophomore Luke Miltner. Congratulations to the team and to these two pitchers for their impressive win!
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Students Earn Scholastic Art AwardsStudents Earn Scholastic Art Awards

February 18, 2014, 11:00 am
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Inspired By Color, Anna Long (12th)

Ten Whitefield art students recently earned awards for their art pieces in this year's Scholastic Art Awards compeition. Since 1923, the Scholastic Art Awards program has conducted an annual national search for excellence in the creative arts of young people in grades 7 – 12. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program has an impressive legacy and has grown to become the longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in the U.S., In addition, the program provides the the nation’s largest source of scholarships for creative young artists and writers. A noteworthy roster of past winners includes Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote, Richard Avedon, Robert Redford, Joyce Carol Oates, Stephen King, John Updike, and many more.



The Whitefield student artworks below were chosen as regional winners from over 3,000 entries.  This year's awards include four Silver Key winners and six honorable mentions from Whitefield. Congratulations to these talented students.



Justin Brendel (12th), Silver Key, Drawing, Jaw Bone & Bird                         

Jaw Bone & Bird, Justin Brendel (12th)



Kristen Corliss (10th), Silver Key, Sculpture, Through The Lines

Frances Hamilton (12th), Silver Key, Sculpture, Balance

Anna Long (12th), Silver Key, Architecture, Inspired By Color

Jeremiah Cowan (12th), Honorable Mention, Photography, Untitled

Audrey Garrett (11th), Art, Honorable Mention, Sculpture, Sockets

Samara Huggins (9th), Honorable Mention, Mixed Media, Untitled

Sophie Kemether 12th), Honorable Mention, Drawing, Tagged

Anna Long (12th), Honorable Mention, Drawing, The New Evolution

Bennett Shilling (12th), Honorable Mention, Mixed Media, Capital

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Varsity Basketball Team Beats Excel In Region TournamentVarsity Basketball Team Beats Excel In Region Tournament

February 15, 2014, 4:00 am
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On Friday, February 14, the varsity boys basketball team traveled  to Trion to play in the first round of the Region 6A tournament against Excel Christian. The WolfPack started the game out going on a 28-4 scoring run in the first quarter led by sophomore Brendon Myles who shot four three-point baskets. By  halftime the boys led 46-29. The second half started out like the first with the WolfPack going on a 17-4 scoring run. Everyone on the team contributed to scoring and in the end Whitefield won 76-44. Brendon led the team in scoring on the night with 16 points, while Eric Lockett (12th) had 11. Courtney Alexander (11th) led the team in rebounding with eight, while Will Brogan (10th), Norman Harris (11th), and Eric all had five. Leading the team in assists was Berto Dryden (12th) with five; Isaiah Hart (9th) and Eric each had three. Senior Lawrence Waters led the team in steals with four and Eric had three.



On Saturday, February 15, the team traveled to Darlington for the semifinals of the Region 6A tournament to play North Cobb Christian. The game started out slow with the boys falling behind in the first quarter 7-16. By halftime the team was down 15-30. The second half of the game was just like the first with the WolfPack being down as much as 20 points at one point, but by the fourth quarter the boys were able to gain momentum in scoring by slowing down North Cobb's offense. In the end the WolfPack was not able to come back and they lost 52-62. Eric led the team in scoring with 21 points, while Berto  had 11 and Courtney Alexander had 10.  Courtney led the team in rebounds with 13, while Eric had 10 and both Jessie Byrd (12th) and Berto had four.



The WolfPack qualified for the state tournament which begins Saturday, February 22.  Time and place will be announced soon
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Varsity Lacrosse Team Opens Season With WinVarsity Lacrosse Team Opens Season With Win

February 19, 2014, 4:00 am
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The PACK varsity lacrosse team opened up the 2014 campaign Tuesday, February 18, on the road, against region opponent Fellowship Christian. Coach John Hunter was excited to see how this year’s team would play with the loss of ten seniors from the 2013 season. It did not take long for him to see senior Alex Manning (12th) step up and deliver. Trailing 0 – 1, Alex scored two goals to kickstart the WolfPack offense. After breaking the ice, Alex went on to score three goals along with fellow senior Braelen Phillips who also found the net three times. Justin Brendel (12th) and Jonathan Wood (9th) both scored twice with Jonathan scoring in his first varsity game. Juniors David Ballew and Marcus Jones both scored once each to bring the WolfPack total to 12.



Ty McLemore (10th) started in the net; this was his first varsity start. Ty played very well and finished the night with eight saves. Outstanding defense from Noah DiGiorgio (12th), Brenner McCutcheon (9th) and Carson Brown (9th) forced the Paladins into multiple turnovers. The final score was 12 – 8.



The lax crew will play their first home game of the season on Friday at 5:30 p.m. vs. Northgate.
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Covenant College Professor Addresses Whitefield FacultyCovenant College Professor Addresses Whitefield Faculty

February 21, 2014, 4:00 am
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Dr. Bill Davis spoke to some of our Lower, Middle, and Upper School faculty members during Whitefield’s in-service meeting on Friday, February 14.  Dr. Davis is professor of philosophy and coordinator of faculty development at Covenant College and adjunct professor of philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary.  He holds advanced degrees from University of Notre Dame and Westminster Seminary in California. 



In his session entitled "Exploring Biblical Worldview," Davis spoke on effective teaching and learning as well as the role of worldview.  Instead of the term worldview, Davis prefers moral imaginations.  By using the term moral imaginations, he wants to reframe our understanding of the traditional rigid categories and structure often associated with worldviews. There is no one who fits perfectly within these categories and, as such, our approach to worldviews should account for this. Davis emphasized the importance of modeling a worldview in action, rather than simply teaching it as a concept.



“Dr. Davis’s presentation was a strong reminder of the importance of modeling a worldview.  While I can tell my students that some aspect of the Christian life is important, they are far more likely to incorporate it into their own lives if I show them how I live it out in my own life” said Christopher McDonald, Upper School science teacher.



“It was fascinating to learn that the way that we as teachers are most influential to our students is by modeling what we care about” said Carter Fawcett, fifth-grade teacher.  “What we spend our time talking about in class shows the students what is important. They want to imitate and find the same things important.”   



Davis identified three aspects to how we learn and order our understanding:  affections, vocabulary, and presuppositions.  He continued that, from this model of understanding, teachers can learn about effective pedagogy.



“I really appreciated his blackbox diagram about how students perceive and learn. It really helped


confirm some of my assumptions about the role of emotions in student learning” said Jesse Briete, Upper School English teacher.



‘Dr. Davis shared that we are helping children grow and come to a place of knowledge, but also leading them to care about the biblical perspective; Scriptures as early as the book of Deuteronomy extol the need for children to be trained in matters of the heart” said Jamie Heiskell.

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The Pack Is Strong! Wins For February 20

February 21, 2014, 4:00 am
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Listed below are WolfPack wins for Thursday, February 20:





Varsity Baseball Team Beats North Springs



The WolfPack varsity baseball team beat North Springs 16-7 in five innings yesterday. They improved to 2-0 and will play Pebblebrook next Wednesday at 5 p.m. Bailey Combs was 3-4 with three RBIs and Matt Olson was 2-4 with three RBIs.





Varsity Tennis Team Season Opens With Win



The varsity tennis team opened its season with a match against a solid North Cobb Christian team. Leading off for the girls was junior Rachel Hicks who won at #1 singles 8-0. Finishing out the two singles victories were senior Kerry Anna Lemasters (8-5) and junior Megan Schwartzkopf (8-4). The doubles team of seniors Caroline Holliday and Annie Sickling fought in a close match, losing in a tiebreaker 8-9 (7-9.) The final doubles match was won 8-0 by junior Amanda Braselerio and sophomore Megan Smith.



The boys team won their match 3-2. Senior Matthew Landry fought a tough match losing in a tiebreaker 8-9 (8-10). In a great test of endurance, junior Justin Samples fought back from a 6-3 deficit to prevail 8-6. Senior Bennett Shilling rounded out the singles matches with an 8-0 victory. Doubles team of senior David Lemasters and junior Jay DeShong won handily 8-4. In the final match threatened by darkness, sophomore Holden Hosch and freshman Ruben Thomas lost in a tiebreaker 8-10.



The next match is next Tuesday at home. Come out and cheer for the Pack Rackets!

Middle School Girls Soccer Team Shuts Out Fugee Academy



Middle School Girls Soccer Team Beats Fugee Academy



The Middle School girls soccer team opened the season with a big 9-0 win at home versus Fugee Academy on Thursday. Having had only a few full team practices due to weather and illnesses, the ladies pulled together to put on an offensive show despite the challenge. In total, the team had 8 different players take shots on goal, and the defense held the Fugee offense to zero shots on goals. Whitefield players scoring on the day were Grayson Nour (6th), Hannah White (7th), Macy Kendrick (8th), Ryan Llewellyn (8th), Carson Llewellyn (7th), Katarina Kelley (7th), and Katie Cella (8th). Grace Blair (8th), led the defense and made some great plays to prevent possible shots on goal. The team will play again at home next Thursday at 5 p.m. Go WolfPack!
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