Whitefield fifth-graders created African artwork for Black History Month, which is now on display at Northside libraby. Take a moment to stop by the library and check in out.
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Fifth Grade Art On Display At LibraryFifth Grade Art On Display At Library
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Middle School Athletes Honored At Awards CeremonyMiddle School Athletes Honored At Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to the following athletes who were recognized at the Middle School winter sports awards ceremony on Thursday, February 20. Whitefield would also like to thank the coaches, team moms, and other volunteers who were involved in making this season a success. Thanks to each and every player who dedicated themselves to their sport – GO PACK!
Middle School Boys Basketball – Gold Team
Apprentice Award: Camden Evans, Matthew Oluyide
Coach’s Award: Devin Wade
Middle School Boys Basketball – Blue Team
Captains: Josh Orr and Zachary Justice
Coach’s Award: West Peterson
Most Improved: Joseph Schwartz
Cornerstone Award: Julian Munoz
Middle School Girls Basketball
Captains: Grayce Guthrie, Hannah White, Shelby Wingate
Coach’s Award: Grayce Guthrie
Apprentice Award: Olivia Koenig
Cornerstone Award: Ansleigh Brown
Offensive Players of the Year: Hannah White, Shelby Wingate
Middle School Swimming
Apprentice: Seir Teasley
Coach’s Award: Madison McCloskey & Devin Wade
Middle School Wrestling
Captains: Scott Hellier, Jake Petersen
Cornerstone Award: Jake Petersen
Coach’s: Scott Hellier
Apprentice: Aiden Carbonell
Middle School Cheerleading
Apprentice Award: Faith Jones
Coach's Award: Claire Browne
Captain's Award: Caroline Browne, Mary Charles Hamilton
Cornerstone Award: Carson Llewelyn
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Fourth Graders Visit Driftwood Education CenterFourth Graders Visit Driftwood Education Center
Whitefield fourth-graders spent an exciting three days and two nights at the Driftwood Education Center on St. Simons Island. While they were there, they learned about ocean ecology, and the plants and animals of the salt marshes. They dissected a fish, stroked an alligator, held snakes, played in a mud pit, and went seining in the Atlantic Ocean.
Students also enjoyed a campfire and went on a night hike to learn about how night vision works. They learned about Georgia’s past, barrier islands,
and also saw the second largest live oak tree in the United States. Additionally, they saw the infamous St. Simons Lighthouse.
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Eighth Graders Tour Nation's CapitalEighth Graders Tour Nation's Capital
Whitefield eighth-graders took a five-day field trip to Washington D.C. last week, exploring national monuments and museums, and learning about the nation’s history.
Students visited the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the World War II Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial, the Korean Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetery.
“A highlight of the trip was the boat cruise we took on the Potomac,” said Michael Bailey, Middle School humanities teacher. “We had a great chance to connect as a class while we boated down the river.” .Bailey chaperoned the trip along with Alyson Powell, Middle School history teacher and several parents.
The group also visited several other spots, including the Capitol, the Smithsonian Museum, and the International Spy Museum, where students had
to come up with an alternate identity and had to try their best to keep their cover as they toured the museum.
“This trip was by far the most memorable part of my year at Whitefield,” said Bailey. “This class bonded so much and came away with memories that will last them for the rest of their lives. I love the class of 2018!”
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College Acceptances Pouring InCollege Acceptances Pouring In
Members of Whitefield's Class of 2014 are receiving acceptance letters from colleges and universities all over the country, with scholarships and grants also pouring in. While students are still waiting to hear from many institutions, they have already been accepted to over 45 colleges and universities. Take a look at the list of institutions below for some of our acceptances. This list changes daily as students continue to receive acceptance letters. We will publish an updated list of acceptances and total of the amount received in scholarships and grants as the admission season wraps up in late spring.
Alabama State University University of Alabama Auburn University Baylor University Belmont University Berry College Birmingham Southern College California Polytechnic State University Centre College Chapman University College of Charleston Clemson University Coe College Colorado School of Mines University of Dayton Elon University Florida A & M University Florida State University Furman University George Mason University Georgia College Georgia Institute of Technology University of Georgia Gettysburg College Hillsdale College Hope College Howard University University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Lipscomb University Louisiana State University University of Miami Michigan State University University of Michigan University of Mississippi Morehouse University | North Carolina A & T State University University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill North Carolina State University University of North Georgia Oglethorpe University Oklahoma State University Oregon State University Presbyterian College University of Puget Sound Randolph-Macon College Rhodes College Roanoke College Rollins College Samford University Shorter University University of South Alabama Southern Methodist University St. John’s University Stetson University Sewanee: University of the South Taylor University University of Tennessee at Chattanooga University of Tennessee at Knoxville Texas Christian University Ohio State University United States Naval Academy Valparaiso University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University of Virginia University of West Florida University of West Georgia Wheaton College Whittier College Wofford College |
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This Weekend's Wins: Varsity Boys Soccer And Middle School LacrosseThis Weekend's Wins: Varsity Boys Soccer And Middle School Lacrosse
Varsity Boys Soccer
The varsity boys soccer team had a formidable 7-1 victory over Excel on Friday. February 21. Aaron Harges (9th) played striker and proved himself mightily with a hat trick (three goals) and an assist to fellow striker Austin Hoover (11th). Additional scoring from the midfield included Kerry Martin (10th) and John Brody Cantrell (10th) as well as an on goal pin ball deflection caused by a powerful strike by senior Peter Sengson. The defensive stand against Excel included Carter Harrison’s (12th) strong performance in goal. The Pack begins its season 1-1 and 1-0 in area play ahead of hosting rival Walker on Tuesday, February 25, at 4 p.m. at home.
Middle School Lacrosse Team
The Middle School lacrosse team won their first two games over the weekend. All players pulled together for back-to-back wins over Woodward Academy (Final 8-5), and Dunwoody (Final 8-0). Attackman Robert Matherne (7th) and midfielder Jack Charles (8th) had hat-trick goals. Goalie Noah Howard (7th) had a shut-out in the second game. Congratulations to the team for starting the season with two wins.
The varsity boys soccer team had a formidable 7-1 victory over Excel on Friday. February 21. Aaron Harges (9th) played striker and proved himself mightily with a hat trick (three goals) and an assist to fellow striker Austin Hoover (11th). Additional scoring from the midfield included Kerry Martin (10th) and John Brody Cantrell (10th) as well as an on goal pin ball deflection caused by a powerful strike by senior Peter Sengson. The defensive stand against Excel included Carter Harrison’s (12th) strong performance in goal. The Pack begins its season 1-1 and 1-0 in area play ahead of hosting rival Walker on Tuesday, February 25, at 4 p.m. at home.
Middle School Lacrosse Team
The Middle School lacrosse team won their first two games over the weekend. All players pulled together for back-to-back wins over Woodward Academy (Final 8-5), and Dunwoody (Final 8-0). Attackman Robert Matherne (7th) and midfielder Jack Charles (8th) had hat-trick goals. Goalie Noah Howard (7th) had a shut-out in the second game. Congratulations to the team for starting the season with two wins.
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Whitefield Students And Mom Honored By Cobb County Touchdown ClubWhitefield Students And Mom Honored By Cobb County Touchdown Club
The Cobb County Touchdown Club honored two Whitefield football players and one Whitefield parent at its 2013 banquet last night. Sky Dupree (11th) was named to the first All-County team as linebacker and David Lemasters (12th) was selected as All County Scholar Athlete. Tina Manning was recognized as Volunteer of the Year.
The Touchdown Club honors outstanding athletes across the county throughout the season, picking both offensive and defensive Players of the Week. The year-end banquet recognizes the best players of the entire season. Last night's banquet, which was originally scheduled in January, was postponed twice due to the ice and snow.
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Keough Spotlighted In Marietta Daily JournalKeough Spotlighted In Marietta Daily Journal
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Third Graders Sleep In DeSoto CavernsThird Graders Sleep In DeSoto Caverns
Whitefield third-graders ventured on the annual field trip to DeSoto Caverns this past week, spending the night in the underground caves and exploring the scientific wonders of cave formations.
“Once again, we braved the cave, reciting Joshua 1:9, ‘be strong and courageous’ as we entered the cave,” said Vicki Simms, third-grade teacher.
Set in the karst landscape of northern Alabama, DeSoto Caverns is a magnificent example of a limestone, or solution, cave. Karst is a landscape formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks including limestone, dolomite and gypsum. It is characterized by sinkholes, caves, and underground drainage systems.
Before spelunking their way through the cavern to spend the night, students enjoyed archery, a wall climb, a cave crawl box, and a maze. Then they roasted hot dogs and marshmallows over an open fire. Other highlights of the trip included a cave tour to spot speleothems (cave formations) and onyx as well as a history lesson on the Spanish explorer, Hernando DeSoto, and Native Americans.
“The students also saw a spectacular light and water show, based on the creation account from Genesis 1,” said Simms. “God provided perfect weather and a great time was had by all!”
In preparation for the trip, Dr. Mark Jones, a scientist, visited the third-grade classes to talk about speleology, or the study of caves. He shared many interesting facts about the cave formations and sights students saw during the field trip.
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Varsity Tennis Teams VictoriousVarsity Tennis Teams Victorious
The varsity tennis teams played Heritage Christian Academy on Tuesday, February 25, with both teams finishing victoriously.
Scoring singles wins for the girls were junior Rachel Hicks (8-0), senior Kerry Anna Lemasters (8-4), and junior Meghan Schwartzkopf (8-3). The doubles team of seniors Annie Sickling and Caroline Holliday dominated their opponents winning 8-0. The second doubles team of junior Amanda Braselerio and sophomore Megan Smith almost pulled out their close match, 6-8.
The boys team match was highlighted by a #1 singles win by senior Matthew Landry, who battled a very experienced player, outlasting his opponent 8-6, and a #2 singles win recorded by junior Justin Samples, 8-4. The singles matches were rounded out by a win by senior Bennett Shilling 8-0. Doubles team of senior David Lemasters and junior Jay DeShong held out for an 8-5 win. Fighting hard for the WolfPack was the #2 doubles team of sophomore Holden Hosch and freshman Rubin Thomas.
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Spring Teams Ready For SuccessSpring Teams Ready For Success
The spring sports season is underway at Whitefield! Here’s a look at our varsity teams and what kind of season they are anticipating.
Varsity Baseball
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The varsity baseball team spent the offseason conditioning and playing other sports in preparation for the spring season. The strengths of this year’s team are pitching and defense. Junior Bailey Combs, a Georgia commit, promises to dominant the mound this year and freshman Sam Fuller has already pitched a shutout game. Sam promises to help maintain the growth of the team. In addition to these strengths, there is strong student leadership on the team that will help unite players to play cohesively as a unit.
“Matt Olson is a tremendous team player who will put this team on his shoulders and lead us on and off the field,” said Coach Michael Bailey. “Bradley Davidson is our quiet leader who leads by example.”’
Varsity Lacrosse
Last year’s varsity lacrosse team went 15-4, was a state qualifier, and won the Gannon Cup, the Class
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1A championship. Key returning players this year are seniors Alex Manning, Justin Brendel, Braelin Phillips and junior Marcus Jones, all at midfield. Senior Harrison Weller and junior David Ballew are returning at attack. Returning key defensive players are junior Sky Dupree, and senior Noah DiGiorgio. Sophomore Ty McLemore has stepped into the starting goalie position vacated by Matt Milburn who is now playing at Baylor University.
Ten seniors from last year’s team graduated, and the Pack team lost key players including Matt, defensive players Chris Washington and Brennan Saul, attack players Dallas Darling and Preston Blair, and midfielders Max Rieves, Chandler Reagan, and Carter Fiveash. However, some talented freshmen have joined the team such as Jonathan Wood at attack, Sid Brendel at midfield, and Brenner McCutcheon at defense.
“The Whitefield WolfPack lacrosse team graduated a strong group of seniors in 2013,” said Coach John Hunter, “However; we have a very strong group of returning players and a very talented group of freshmen. The key for the season will revolve around attitude, effort and a strong commitment to the team. Each player has an essential role in the development of our season.”
Varsity Boys Soccer
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The varsity boys soccer team is back in action this year and has been preparing for the season through conditioning, video instruction and skill drills. The strengths of this year’s team include the quality of play and coaching.
“We have key players like senior Peter Sengson and junior Kerry Martin who promise to lead us as a team. I’ve seen encouraging character development in these players, as well as in younger players like Jude Lewis and William Hellier,” said Coach Jamie Heiskell. “In addition, we have a lot of speed from our other players. We are a young team bringing the program back after a one year hiatus. We are working on team chemistry and ball handling skills. We are going to have a competitive season!
Varsity Girls Soccer
The varsity girls soccer team, who made it to the second round of playoffs last year, is depending on the senior leadership of Sophie Kemether, Elaine Sharitz, and Frances Hamilton to lead the team
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throughout the season. New to the team is freshman goalkeeper Lauren Burke, who has played ODP soccer and promises to be a force in the net.
“Our biggest strength will be our defense,” said Coach Lou Nardi. “We have a lot of experienced players this year and they have great leadership qualities and a great relationship with the team.”
Varsity Tennis
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The varsity boys and girls tennis teams are in position for a strong, competitive season. Several players prepared for the season with private instruction during the off-season and the team boasts strong senior leadership. Both teams are led by experienced players who have been in the program for several years. The senior girls and boys leading the team are Caroline Holliday, Kerry Anne Lemasters, Annie Sickling, Matthew Landry, David Lemasters, and Bennett Shilling.
“The tennis program at Whitefield Academy has a rich tradition. The girls have won four straight region titles and the boys team won the state championship in 2012,” said Lynn Dupree, athletic director. “This year’s teams have the talent to make deep runs into the playoffs and with dedication, development of their skill, and hard work, they could bring home the title in 2014.”
Varsity Track and Field
The Whitefield track team has been in the weight room since November, building general conditioning
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to support our specific training during the season. On both the boys' and girls' side, Whitefield has a uniquely balanced squad. Many teams place well at state because they specialize in one event--distance, sprints, jumps, or throws. Because of the diverse talents on the squad, Whitefield could potentially score in each of these categories.
Returning to the team are young standouts such as Robby Keough, who was the fastest sophomore in the U.S. last season in the 1600m and the runner-up state champion. In the throws, senior Jaylen Hudson is poised for a breakout season to score in both the shot put and the discus. Senior Austin Joseph has been working hard to improve his state finish from last season in the triple jump and sophomore Evan Johnson looks to score in the long jump. On the girls side, Whitefield returns some balance with Corey Johnson (sophomore who scored in four events in state last year) as well as junior Naomy Grand Pierre, who is the defending girls 1600m champion.. Last season Naomy ran the second fastest girls' time of any section.
“Alice Fugate and James Johnson will provide strong senior leadership on the team,” said Coach Christian Cuthbert. “The coaches have attended clinics and are ready to work even harder than our athletes to achieve our goals.”
Varsity Baseball
The varsity baseball team spent the offseason conditioning and playing other sports in preparation for the spring season. The strengths of this year’s team are pitching and defense. Junior Bailey Combs, a Georgia commit, promises to dominant the mound this year and freshman Sam Fuller has already pitched a shutout game. Sam promises to help maintain the growth of the team. In addition to these strengths, there is strong student leadership on the team that will help unite players to play cohesively as a unit.
“Matt Olson is a tremendous team player who will put this team on his shoulders and lead us on and off the field,” said Coach Michael Bailey. “Bradley Davidson is our quiet leader who leads by example.”’
Varsity Lacrosse
Last year’s varsity lacrosse team went 15-4, was a state qualifier, and won the Gannon Cup, the Class
1A championship. Key returning players this year are seniors Alex Manning, Justin Brendel, Braelin Phillips and junior Marcus Jones, all at midfield. Senior Harrison Weller and junior David Ballew are returning at attack. Returning key defensive players are junior Sky Dupree, and senior Noah DiGiorgio. Sophomore Ty McLemore has stepped into the starting goalie position vacated by Matt Milburn who is now playing at Baylor University.
Ten seniors from last year’s team graduated, and the Pack team lost key players including Matt, defensive players Chris Washington and Brennan Saul, attack players Dallas Darling and Preston Blair, and midfielders Max Rieves, Chandler Reagan, and Carter Fiveash. However, some talented freshmen have joined the team such as Jonathan Wood at attack, Sid Brendel at midfield, and Brenner McCutcheon at defense.
“The Whitefield WolfPack lacrosse team graduated a strong group of seniors in 2013,” said Coach John Hunter, “However; we have a very strong group of returning players and a very talented group of freshmen. The key for the season will revolve around attitude, effort and a strong commitment to the team. Each player has an essential role in the development of our season.”
Varsity Boys Soccer
The varsity boys soccer team is back in action this year and has been preparing for the season through conditioning, video instruction and skill drills. The strengths of this year’s team include the quality of play and coaching.
“We have key players like senior Peter Sengson and junior Kerry Martin who promise to lead us as a team. I’ve seen encouraging character development in these players, as well as in younger players like Jude Lewis and William Hellier,” said Coach Jamie Heiskell. “In addition, we have a lot of speed from our other players. We are a young team bringing the program back after a one year hiatus. We are working on team chemistry and ball handling skills. We are going to have a competitive season!
Varsity Girls Soccer
The varsity girls soccer team, who made it to the second round of playoffs last year, is depending on the senior leadership of Sophie Kemether, Elaine Sharitz, and Frances Hamilton to lead the team
throughout the season. New to the team is freshman goalkeeper Lauren Burke, who has played ODP soccer and promises to be a force in the net.
“Our biggest strength will be our defense,” said Coach Lou Nardi. “We have a lot of experienced players this year and they have great leadership qualities and a great relationship with the team.”
Varsity Tennis
The varsity boys and girls tennis teams are in position for a strong, competitive season. Several players prepared for the season with private instruction during the off-season and the team boasts strong senior leadership. Both teams are led by experienced players who have been in the program for several years. The senior girls and boys leading the team are Caroline Holliday, Kerry Anne Lemasters, Annie Sickling, Matthew Landry, David Lemasters, and Bennett Shilling.
“The tennis program at Whitefield Academy has a rich tradition. The girls have won four straight region titles and the boys team won the state championship in 2012,” said Lynn Dupree, athletic director. “This year’s teams have the talent to make deep runs into the playoffs and with dedication, development of their skill, and hard work, they could bring home the title in 2014.”
Varsity Track and Field
The Whitefield track team has been in the weight room since November, building general conditioning
to support our specific training during the season. On both the boys' and girls' side, Whitefield has a uniquely balanced squad. Many teams place well at state because they specialize in one event--distance, sprints, jumps, or throws. Because of the diverse talents on the squad, Whitefield could potentially score in each of these categories.
Returning to the team are young standouts such as Robby Keough, who was the fastest sophomore in the U.S. last season in the 1600m and the runner-up state champion. In the throws, senior Jaylen Hudson is poised for a breakout season to score in both the shot put and the discus. Senior Austin Joseph has been working hard to improve his state finish from last season in the triple jump and sophomore Evan Johnson looks to score in the long jump. On the girls side, Whitefield returns some balance with Corey Johnson (sophomore who scored in four events in state last year) as well as junior Naomy Grand Pierre, who is the defending girls 1600m champion.. Last season Naomy ran the second fastest girls' time of any section.
“Alice Fugate and James Johnson will provide strong senior leadership on the team,” said Coach Christian Cuthbert. “The coaches have attended clinics and are ready to work even harder than our athletes to achieve our goals.”
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Varsity Basketball Team Wins First Round Of State PlayoffsVarsity Basketball Team Wins First Round Of State Playoffs
On Tuesday night, February 25, the varsity boys basketball team played host to Darlington in the first round of the GHSA state playoffs. The game started out slow for the WolfPack with the team down 2-10 at one point during the first quarter. With seven minutes left in the second wuarter and the team down 9-15 the momentum changed and the boys took control of the game. The team led by 11 with four minutes left in the second quarter. By halftime the WolfPack led 40-33.
Throughout the game Darlington benefited from the 28 fouls that were called on the WolfPack. In the end Darlington had trouble hitting all their free throws and the WolfPack was able to gain the lead, finally winning 83-61.
Leading the WolfPack in scoring was junior Norman Harris with 15 points, while Berto Dryden (12th) and Brendon Myles (10th) both scored 13 points. Isaiah Hart (9th) scored 11 points. Courtney Alexander (11th) led the team in rebounds with nine, while Brendon had seven, and both Norman and Eric Lockett (12th) had five. Isaiah led the team in assists with nine followed by Norman with three. Leading the team in steals was Isaiah with four, and Berto with three.
Great win boys! The WolfPack next plays on Thursday in the second round of the state playoffs.
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Jaime Vandergrift Conducts IPad WorkshopJaime Vandergrift Conducts IPad Workshop
Jaime Vandergrift, experienced educator, presenter, and conference planner, conducted a professional development session for Lower School faculty this week. The session was about how to incorporate the iPad into instruction.
Vandergrift's passion lies in instructional technology, innovation, and finding the answers to the questions educators have about moving forward in 21st century classrooms. She believes in the power of being a connected educator and working with others who share the same ideals in education for the overall betterment in the future of education. She is a director for #EdCampATL, Social Media chair for GaETC, and co-moderator of #NTchat. She is also a co-host of EduVue, an EdReach Network Live Education Show, found also via podcast in the iTunes store.
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Whitefield Students Join Honor OrchestraWhitefield Students Join Honor Orchestra
Eighth graders Bethany Saunders and Jared Jones recently made the 2014 Cobb County Middle School Honor Orchestra after trying out for the program last Wednesday. Students who auditioned were given scores based on their performance of two prepared excerpts and a sight reading example. Students with the highest scores were chosen for the orchestra.
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Whitefield Happenings: Recent Stories At WhitefieldWhitefield Happenings: Recent Stories At Whitefield
The activity never stops at Whitefield. Here's a look at some recent happenings on and off campus:.
Upper School
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• The varsity boys basketball team beat North Cobb in the quarter finals! Full story here.
• Students received one-on-one academic counseling to map out their courses for next year, evaluate their PSAT/SAT/ACT scores, and chart a path to obtain admission to
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the college of their choice. Full story here.
• Students broke into small groups during chapel hour to learn about the “Hard Topics” of life. Full story here.
• Juniors and their parents met with the college counselor and a professional life coach to review their individualized Life and Career Planning profile.
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• These three girls and 10 more students are preparing for a spring break trip to France and London. Meghan Magee, French teacher, and Erika Mosteller, history teacher are leading the group.
Middle School
• Eighth graders received one-on-one academic counseling to map out their courses for next year, evaluate their standardized test scores, and chart a path to obtain admission to the college of their choice. Full story here.
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• Fifth and sixth graders presented the play “The Sleeping Beauty.” Full story here.
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• Eighth graders returned from an exciting trip to Washington D.C. Full story here.
Lower School
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• Third graders spent the night in DeSoto Caverns and learned about cave formations. Full story here.
• Fourth graders returned from an exciting trip to Driftwood Adventure Center where they learned about ocean life. Full story here.
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• Lower School teachers studied the use of IPads in instruction with professional Jaime Vandergrift. Full story here.
Upper School
• The varsity boys basketball team beat North Cobb in the quarter finals! Full story here.
• Students received one-on-one academic counseling to map out their courses for next year, evaluate their PSAT/SAT/ACT scores, and chart a path to obtain admission to
the college of their choice. Full story here.
• Students broke into small groups during chapel hour to learn about the “Hard Topics” of life. Full story here.
• Juniors and their parents met with the college counselor and a professional life coach to review their individualized Life and Career Planning profile.
• These three girls and 10 more students are preparing for a spring break trip to France and London. Meghan Magee, French teacher, and Erika Mosteller, history teacher are leading the group.
Middle School
• Eighth graders received one-on-one academic counseling to map out their courses for next year, evaluate their standardized test scores, and chart a path to obtain admission to the college of their choice. Full story here.
• Fifth and sixth graders presented the play “The Sleeping Beauty.” Full story here.
• Eighth graders returned from an exciting trip to Washington D.C. Full story here.
Lower School
• Third graders spent the night in DeSoto Caverns and learned about cave formations. Full story here.
• Fourth graders returned from an exciting trip to Driftwood Adventure Center where they learned about ocean life. Full story here.
• Lower School teachers studied the use of IPads in instruction with professional Jaime Vandergrift. Full story here.
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Academic Coaching Charts A CourseAcademic Coaching Charts A Course
With an eye towards future success, Whitefield students in eighth - eleventh grade are meeting one-on-one with faculty or staff members (and parents) to map out their years at Whitefield in preparation for graduation and college.
Michael Fernandes, academic dean and Adrienne Gilbert, college counselor, along with several members of the Whitefield faculty, are sitting down with students individually to review their coursework and ensure that each semester of coursework taken is in line with a student's abilities and aspirations.
During academic counseling, the goal for each student is to:
Ensure that course load each semester is based on abilities and academic performance;
Explain PSAT and other standardized test scores to propel students towards testing success;
Explain the high school transcript and GPA calculation;
Develop a plan towards admission into the college(s) of their choice;
Ensure course work is in keeping with student's possible field of study in college
"From year to year, we want to make sure our students are on the right track towards achieving their ultimate goals," said Gilbert. "This is our way of keeping pulse with each student and ensuring their personal success."
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Upper School Students Discuss Hard Topics In ChapelUpper School Students Discuss Hard Topics In Chapel
Upper School students broke into small groups during Thursday's chapel for a "Hard Topics" series presented by members of the Whitefield community and area leaders. Each student attended two sessions and had the opportunity to hear testimonies from others who had experienced hard times during their lives.
Topics covered included mental illness, depression, grief and loss, crime and violence, and substance abuse.
Community speakers included Pastor 7 Wells, Founder of 7 Bridges to Recovery, a rehabilitation ministry; Mr. Rand Eberhard, Director of Student Ministries at Northside Church in Atlanta, and Mr. Dan Wilson of the Harvest USA ministry.
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Lockett Up! MDJ Article On Eric Lockett's GameLockett Up! MDJ Article On Eric Lockett's Game
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Varsity Boys Basketball Team Headed To SemifinalsVarsity Boys Basketball Team Headed To Semifinals
On Thursday night, February 27, the varsity boys basketball team hosted North Cobb Christian in the quarterfinals of the state basketball playoffs. Whitefield started the game with a 10-2 run, but North Cobb eventually took the lead with a 15-4 run to keep the game close. At halftime both teams were tied at 27 apiece. At the end of the third quarter the WolfPack was down 33-38. With a minute left in regulation play, the score was tied at 48. North Cobb took a timeout with 12.8 seconds left to call a winning play, but they failed to do so, sending the game into overtime. The WolfPack was down by four with just 30 seconds left in overtime, when senior Jesse Byrd stole the ball and scored to stop North Cobb, tie the score at 58-58, and force a second overtime. Thanks to clutch free throws from Berto Dryden (12th) and scoring from Eric Lockett (12th), the WolfPack took the lead in the second overtime and won 73-69.
Eric led the team in scoring with 26 points, followed by Berto with 15, and Courtney Alexander (11th) with 10. Brendon Myles (10th) led the team in rebounds with 14, followed by Eric with 11, Jesse with nine, Courtney with eight, and both Norman Harris (11th) and Lawrence Waters (12th) with seven each. Leading the team in assists were Berto, Norman, and Brendon, all with three. Berto led the team in steals with four, followed by Isaiah Hart (9th) with three, and Jesse with two.
Great win boys! The WolfPack now moves on to play in the semifinals at Kennesaw State University on Monday, March 3, against Calvary Day.
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Fifth And Sixth Graders Present The Sleeping BeautyFifth And Sixth Graders Present The Sleeping Beauty
Fifth and sixth-grade students presented The Sleeping Beauty, a satirical spoof of the original fairy tale story, on Thursday, February 25, in the Louise Owens Theater.
Narrated by Prince Charming (Scott Hellier), the story follows the life of baby princess of Rainbow Kingdom, Princess Beauty (Annie Edwards), who, though blessed and protected by magical fairies, is cursed by the evil fairy, Barbel. The curse will put the princess and her court to sleep for 100 years with just a simple needle prick. Though the king (Seir Teasley) banishes all needles, even the pine needles, from the kingdom, when the princess turns 16, she is tricked by Barbel into using a spinning wheel, and her finger is pricked. Prince Charming meets the Princess Beauty and her court during their 100-year slumber, tries to wake them in various ways, and finally succeeds when he kisses Princess Beauty on her hand. The play ends happily, like all fairy tales, with the marriage of Prince Charming and Princess Beauty.
The parody play was written by famed children’s author Blanche Marvin and set to Tchaikovsky’s classical Sleeping Beauty ballet score. A highlight of the play was the beautiful ballet solo danced by the Fairy Queen (Anne Duncan Enright) from the oringinal ballet.
Other cast members:
Jesters: Barrett Bynum and Haley Burgess
Queen: Annie Hamilton
Ladies in Waiting for Act 1: Anna Bracher and Emma Prybis
Ladies in Waiting for Act 2 and 3: Sarah Virginia Ryan and Susan White
Lords: Maddie King, Grayson Nour, and Faith Jones
Queen of Fairies: Anne Duncan Enright
Fairies: Katie Dourron and Kara Martin
Barbel: Beth Bowman and Brooke Bergeron
Pages: Maura Griffin, Tiffany Graham, and Sophia Megathlin
The Amelias (Beauty's ladies in waiting): Lindsey Fry and Sydney Schulte
Chef: Joseph Santone
Boy: Mady Kendrick
Soldier : Faith Jones
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