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Seventh Grade Students Study Family HistorySeventh Grade Students Study Family History

December 8, 2015, 5:45 am
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Seventh-grade students have been digging deeper into their old family scrapbooks and stories recently! 

The students researched their family history and the country from which their family originally immigrated to the United States. After this research, they came up with creative ways to share these stories and facts with their classmates. They collected family artifacts, created family trees, built power point presentations, and even made food from their ancestors’ home countries to share with their peers.



Mrs. Alyson Powell, who assigned the project, shared, “This assignment was the close of our study of immigration in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. It was an interactive project between students and family members; they learned more about their own heritage, a different country, and how to bring it all together for presentation. Many of my students and their parents were excited about this assignment, and it’s been great to see what they came up with!”

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City of Smyrna Mayor Education Award RecipientsCity of Smyrna Mayor Education Award Recipients

December 8, 2015, 4:00 am
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On Monday, December 7, 2015, four members of the Whitefield community were honored by City of Smyrna Mayor, Max Bacon, at an Education Awards Ceremony. As a strong advocate for education, Mayor Bacorn created the Mayor's Education Awards in 2006 which includes the 15 Smyrna area schools, both public and private. The categories of Student, Staff and Volunteer are represented and recipients are honored for their academic achievement, dedication, and volunteer service.



Megan Rose Byers received an award in the student category, John and Gina Charles were recognized in the volunteer category, and Mitch Plumb received an award in the faculty/staff category. Whitefield is very proud of these recipients! Congratulations!
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Jazz and Orchestra Students Celebrate Christmas at Community EventsJazz and Orchestra Students Celebrate Christmas at Community Events

December 10, 2015, 6:00 am
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Whitefield Academy musical groups used their talents to spread Christmas spirit through the community this month. 



On December 3, the Jazz Band performed at the “Night of Holiday Magic” at Wellstar Douglas Hospital, a community event to brighten the spirits of hospital patients and local residents.  The band provided all musical entertainment for this several hour event. 



On the following day, the Jazz Band was one of many local groups to perform at the Vinings Jubilee Tree Lighting, a well-attended evening festival with food and drink provided by the local vendors, a kids’ train ride, and of course, the lighting of the Christmas Tree.



Also on December 4, several students traveled during the school day to serve as the musical accompaniment for the Smyrna Business Association’s monthly Luncheon. Orchestra instructor Patricia Stone and three of her students played as a string quartet, while four Concert Band students and Fine Arts Director Stacy Quiros performed as a wind quintet, entertaining the patrons as they ate. To finish out their week in the community, three band students traveled with Quiros to an event at Teasley Elementary to provide entertainment as a wind quartet. 



Whitefield Musical ensembles finished the season by performing an evening of Christmas music, “Cookies and Carols” in the Louise Owens Theater on Monday, December 7.  Thanks to the students and directors for sharing their gifts throughout the Whitefield community and beyond.



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Lower School Students Collect Gifts for Annual Toy ParadeLower School Students Collect Gifts for Annual Toy Parade

December 14, 2015, 5:45 am
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Dressed in Christmas colors and hats, Lower School students marched from the Lower School to the quad area, carrying over  400 Christmas toys in the annual Toy Parade. Fifth-graders met the Lower School students to load the toys into waiting vans for donation to the City of Refuge, an outreach ministry in downtown Atlanta.  After the parade, Lower School students enjoyed cookies and milk in the LSSAC, served by parent volunteers while fifth graders ventured to the City of Refuge facilities in downtown Atlanta.



“The children have been collecting toys in their classrooms and are so excited to give them to other children who may not have Christmas gifts otherwise,” said Jeannie Brostrand, Lower School principal.



Once at the facility, the Middle School students were led on a tour by the community involvement director who shared the many wonderful things that God has done through the ministry. The organization provides lifesaving and life building tools to individuals and families in Atlanta who are homeless or living on the margin. The fifth graders then stood around the toys in a circle and prayed for the many children who would receive these gifts.  They prayed that all the children may know the love of Jesus.  After praying, the students sorted the toys, to provide easier distribution to families in need closer to Christmas day.



Brostrand shared, "What I love about this event?  It teaches our students to give to others at this special time of year.  Jesus said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive,' and…it really is.  Many parents take their children shopping and allow their child to select the toy, doll, or game.

The best part of this parade is that in all the years we have done this, I have yet to see a child not want to give their toy away for another child to have for Christmas.  That’s pretty incredible.  That tells me the parents and teachers do an excellent job of teaching the true joy of giving!

Without our parents buying the toys, we couldn’t do this outreach to the children at the City of Refuge.  We are so grateful for THEIR giving hearts!"



Christy Dixon, fifth grade teacher, accompanied the students to City of Refuge to unload and sort the toys. "The workers at the facility were so surprised and grateful to see such a great number of toys given this year. You are so generous, more than 400 gifts were given by the lower school and 5th grade students. There will be many smiling faces opening gifts on Christmas morning because of you.  The children who live at the City of Refuge will also be able to experience the joy of receiving a present, and this will most likely be the only gift they receive. Thank you for showing them the love of Jesus this season!"



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Middle School Athletics Claims Weekend WinsMiddle School Athletics Claims Weekend Wins

December 14, 2015, 6:00 am
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Boys Blue Basketball

The Middle School blue basketball team moved to 6-0 on the season after a 42-19 win at King’s Ridge on Thursday evening.  Whitefield started slowly and trailed by a point after the first quarter.  The WolfPack picked up the pressure before halftime and took a double-digit advantage into the locker room.  King’s Ridge cut the lead to 8 points in the third period but could get no closer the rest of the way. AJ Hopkins (13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals) led a balanced scoring attack along with Micah Smith (10 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 7 steals) and Andrew Thomas-Brown (8 points, 5 rebounds).



Middle School Swim

The Middle School swim team had a stellar weekend of diving and swimming at the Marist Middle School Championship Swim and Dive Meet. Starting the championship weekend off on Friday for the dive team was seventh grader Avery Fassnacht. She placed 3rd overall in a field of over 40 divers.



Saturday morning began the all day swimming portion at The Marist School. In the first individual event, Sophia Megathlin (7th) tackled the hardest race of the day, the 200 IM, an exhausting race in which the swimmer swims two laps of each of the four strokes. With beautiful technique in all strokes, it was clear that Megathlin was in the right event.

Next came the 50 freestyle.  Ally Berry (6th), Kayleigh Golden (7th), and Maura Griffin (7th) cut over 7 seconds off of their previous time. Julia Keith (7th) and Abbie Wickham (7th) cut 3 seconds.  Lindsey Fry (7th, cutting two seconds) and Caroline Kern (6th, cutting one second) also had excellent swims. Amanda King (6th) placed 8th overall out of a field of 200 plus swimmers.



The 100 freestyle was also a time dropping event for our girls. Maura Griffin cut off an astounding 10 seconds. Both Amanda King and Sophia Megathlin cut just shy of 4 seconds and Amanda placed 11th overall and Sophia 22nd in a field of over 140 swimmers. Lindsey Fry, Julia Keith and Abbie Wickham cut a second or more off their time. Amanda was our high scorer for the meet with a total of 17 points earned. Avery Fassnatch was a close second with 16 points. 



Ally Berry and Kayleigh Golden swam the 100 backstroke and both had excellent turns (not an easy feat in backstroke) and swam their best times. Finishing the day was Caroline Kern who spent practice time working hard on her breaststroke. She swam the 100 breaststroke in picture perfect form and achieved a personal best time. 



Coming off an injury that kept him out of the pool the 2 weeks prior to the meet was Sebastian Nandkeolyar.  While we were not expecting Sebastian to have best times, he showed what heart is all about in sports.  He came close to his personal best times, despite being out.  He demonstrated outstanding form in his dives, turns and stroke.



Congratulations to outstanding swim performances!
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Varsity Boys Basketball Team Beats Lanett In Close GameVarsity Boys Basketball Team Beats Lanett In Close Game

December 15, 2015, 11:00 am
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The varsity boys basketball team brought home a victory against Lanett 55-50 after a close game. In the first quarter, the score was 4-4 with four minutes left in the game. Tyson Jackson made one of two free throws and the first quarter ended with Lanett slightly ahead with a score of Whitefield 9, Lanett 12.

 

The second quarter started well with consecutive baskets made by Isaiah Hart, bringing Whitefield within one point of Lanett at 13-14 with 5:02 left in the quarter. Brendon Myles made a three-pointer, putting Whitefield in the lead 18-16.  Play continued and Lanett made a basket before the buzzer, sending Lanett in the locker room with a 24-22 lead.



Starting the third quarter, Brendon came out on fire. He made three-pointers which gave Whitefield a lead of 35-34 with three minutes left in the quarter. Whitefield’s 2-2 from the free throw gave the WolfPack a 37-35 lead with 53.7 seconds left in the quarter. With the clock ticking down, Isaiah was at the top for a successful three-pointer. The fourth quarter ended with Whitefield ahead, 40-37.



In the final quarter, Isaiah converted a three-pointer to push the lead to 43-37. Tyson’s jumper from the elbow gave Whitefield a lead of 45-37. Another three-pointer from Brandon gave Whitefield their biggest lead of the game. 51-39. With 1:10 seconds left in the game, Whitefield’s 2-2 free throws sealed the game with a win, 55-50.

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Whitefield Artwork On Display At Northside LibraryWhitefield Artwork On Display At Northside Library

December 16, 2015, 2:00 pm
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Over 30 Whitefield students were selected to exhibit their artwork at the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Northside Branch located at 3295 Northside Parkway. Students were selected from the Upper School Drawing and Painting, Upper School AP Art, Upper School Digital Art, and eighth-grade art classes. The exhibit will be on display the entire month of December. 



The following students have artwork on display:



US Drawing and Painting/US AP Art - Jessie Burnett, John Brody Cantrell, Katie Cella, Sarah Davis, Camden Evans, Maggie Leigh Faulk, Anna Griffin, Ansley Guthrie, Maggie Heiskell,  Maddy Hill, Macy Kendrick, Katherine Martin, Elizabeth Pridgeon, Madeline Sengson   Payton Sjoblom,  and Kaitlyn Stewart



Digital Art - Nyah Britt, Alden Evans, Maddie Fry, Ro Malone, Sean Morris, Paul Pasquale, Patrick Spellissy, and Ebonie Trueblood-Riles



Eighth-grade Art - Barrett Bynum, Maddie Henninger, Faith Jones, Emily Little, Lindsey Mills, Alex Schulte, and Sophia Trovato

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Whitefield Celebrates ChristmasWhitefield Celebrates Christmas

December 22, 2015, 4:00 am
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Whitefield celebrated Christmas with numerous events, all focused on declaring the majesty of our Savior. Here’s a brief look at Christmas at Whitefield:









The Cookies and Carols concert featured Band 1 and Band 2, the jazz band, Orchestra 1, and Orchestra 2, which all played fun and uplifting music in the Louise Owens Theater. A reception of cookies and punch followed the event.















Violinists, pianists, and ballet dancers from the Lower School After School Program performed at the Lower School Winter Recital.















The entire school gathered for an All-School chapel, reading Scriptures and singing hymns which honored the Savior.

















The Middle School chorus performed a series of beautiful songs focused on the birth of Christ.















The Lower School Christmas chapel was filled with fun activities that united the students in joy.





















Whitefield faculty and staff enjoyed a delicious Christmas breakfast in the Athletic Center mezzanine.

















Led by Steve Henson, Lower School music teacher, Lower School students performed It's December!

















Whitefield fifth-graders delighted parents with their Christmas presentation.

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Varsity Boys Basketball Team Participates In Holiday TournamentsVarsity Boys Basketball Team Participates In Holiday Tournaments

January 5, 2016, 2:00 pm
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The varsity boys basketball team competed in two tournaments over the holiday break, the Peach State Classic which began December 18 and the Lake City Classic which began December 28. Here are recaps of both tournaments.



Peach State Classic

Whitefield won the opening game against North Clayton, 87-80. The top performers were Brendon Myles with 34 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 steals; Isaiah Hart with 24 points, 6 assists, and 4 steals; and Tyson Jackson with 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 block.



The WolfPack played a tough game the second day against Southwest Dekalb which ultimately ended in a 53-52 win that sent Whitefield to the championship round. 



During the first quarter, Malik Jones had a successful jumper 6-6 with 5:45 left in the quarter. Tyson followed Malik’s example bringing the score to 12-8 with 3:35 in the quarter; the first quarter ended with Southwest Dekalb leading by one point.



In the second quarter, Brendon made a successful shot with 5:25 left on the clock. With three minutes left to go, Jimmy McCarthy’s lay-up slimmed Southwest Dekalb’s lead bringing the score to Whitefield 17, Southwest Dekalb 20. The second quarter ended with Southwest Dekalb in the lead by ten points.



The third quarter was another hard fought battle for the WolfPack. At the 5:10 mark, Southwest Dekalb was up 17 points. Isaiah scored a three-pointer, putting the WolfPack within 10 points of Southwest Dekalb, with a score of Whitefield 26, Southwest Dekalb 36. Hart had a jumper from the top of the arch ending the third quarter with a score of Whitefield 30, Southwest Dekalb 38.



The fourth quarter proved to be the most exciting of the game. The score at the 7:02 mark was Whitefield 30, Southwest Dekalb 43. A three-pointer by Brendon, and lay-ups by both Jimmy and Tyson brought the score closer, with Whitefield at 40, and Southwest Dekalb at 47 and four minutes left to go. Continuing the fight, Brendon made a three-pointer and Malik scored a lay-up and brought the score to WolfPack 45, Southwest Dekalb 47. Tyson tied the game 47-47 with a basket and 1:09 on the clock. Tensions were high as Brendon made 1 of 2 free throws giving the WolfPack the lead. Tyson made a lay-up giving the WolfPack a stronger lead of 50-47. Southwest Dekalb fought hard to take the lead with 10 seconds left in the game but Brendon dribbled the ball up on the left side of the court, avoided a defender, and made a basket securing the 53-52 win and qualifying the Pack for the championship game. Whitefield fell to Therrell High School 59-67 in the championship game.





Lake City Classic

The WolfPack started the Lake City Classic against Kell High School and lost the game - Whitefield 53, Kell 59.



Next the team defeated Cobb Christian 47-30. At the start of the North Cobb game, Jimmy’s lay-up tied the game at 2-2. Noah Dryden’s floater in traffic and Malik’s lay-up put Whitefield up 6-2. Brendon made a lay-up and three-pointer which pushed the lead to 13-7 with 2:20 remaining in the quarter. Jimmy made two free throws bringing the score to Whitefield 15, North Cobb 9 at the end of the first quarter.



The second quarter was off to a great start with Isaiah’s 2-2 free throw with 4:50 remaining in the quarter which made the score 17-12. Isaiah made a fast break lay-up, which continued Whitefield’s lead, 17-12.  His 1-2 free throw at the close of the quarter widened the gap even more, ending the second quarter Whitefield 23, North Cobb 15.



Whitefield continued the third quarter with a six-point lead. Jimmy made a basket and Brendon made a three-pointer bringing the WolfPack lead to 32-15. Tyson’s jumper from the free throw ended the third quarter with a score of 38-27 lead.

The fourth quarter began with a three-pointer by Isaiah. Brendon converted 2-2 free throws. Tyson made a final jump shot for the team and Whitefield ended the game victorious with a final score of Whitefield 51, North Cobb 39.



Finishing out the Lake City tournament, Whitefield competed against Hillgrove High School but was unable to come up victorious with a final score of Whitefield 53, Hillgrove 59. The top performers of the tournament were Isaiah, Brendon, and Malik. Isaiah scored 23 points, had 4 assists, and 4 rebounds. Brendon scored 19 points and had 16 rebounds. Malik scored 6 points, had 4 assists, and 2 rebounds.

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Cheerleaders Participate In Peach Bowl ParadeCheerleaders Participate In Peach Bowl Parade

January 5, 2016, 2:45 pm
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Four Whitefield cheerleaders participated in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Parade and FanFest on Thursday, December 31.  Madeline Sengson (12th), Christina Nicks (11th), Dallas Watson (10th), and Faith Jones (8th) were chosen for the honor after try-outs at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) cheerleading camp this past summer where they also earned the title of FCA All-American.



The night before the event, the girls met with other All-American cheerleaders from across the state and received cheer clothes and bags. They then reviewed cheers they had learned at the summer camp and also learned some new material in preparation for the parade. Later that evening, the All-American cheerleaders celebrated at a team banquet and listened to a series of life lessons and testimonials. 



After a delicious Chick-fil-A breakfast the next morning, the girls cheered for onlookers as they participated in the parade, marching in the parade with other cheer squads such as the team from Florida State University.



The Whitefield cheerleaders ended the fun morning by watching the game.

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Varsity Boys Basketball Team Defeats PinecrestVarsity Boys Basketball Team Defeats Pinecrest

January 6, 2016, 4:00 am
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The varsity boys basketball team defeated Pinecrest Academy 71-59 on Tuesday, January 5. The WolfPack started off the game with a lay-up by Isaiah Hart. Brendon Myles followed with a three-pointer, bringing the score to 7-2. At the 4:15 minute mark, Whitefield led the game 11-2. Tyson Jackson had a turnaround jumper and Brendon converted a lay-up in favor of Whitefield on the scoreboard. Malik Jones scored two points to bring the score to 21-9 with less than two minutes left in the quarter. At the end of the first quarter, Whitefield was in the lead by 10 points.



Whitefield continued the lead in the second quarter as Brendon made three stops on Pinecrest’s 5-0 run, With 0.5 seconds left in the quarter, Brendon’s tip gave Whitefield a 30-22 lead before the half. To complete the quarter, Isaiah stole the ball and scored a jump shot at the buzzer ending the quarter with the WolfPack in the lead, 32-22. 



During the third quarter, the WolfPack continued their lead with Jimmy McCarthy’s rebound and Tyson’s 2-2 conversion from the free throw line. Brendon scored a three-pointer, bringing the score to 40-26. Isaiah knocked down a jumper to stop a 13-0 run by Pinecrest and Tyson made a lay-up with 0.35 left in the quarter. He then ran the court for a two-hand slam before the buzzer, giving Whitefield a lead of 48-35. 



In the final quarter, Julian Muñoz made a big time three-pointer in the corner. Whitefield had a commanding lead 62-48 and Pinecrest fought back, making two consecutive baskets with 1:48 left in the game. Whitefield maintained their lead and was victorious 71- 59.



Top performers of the game were Brendon with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 steals; Isaiah with 23 points, 4 assists, and 5 steals; and Tyson with 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 blocks. The next game is this Friday at home against Mt. Pisgah. Go Pack! 

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Alumni Share Thoughts On College Life With Class Of 2016Alumni Share Thoughts On College Life With Class Of 2016

January 7, 2016, 9:30 am
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Four Whitefield alumni from the Class of 2015 joined the senior class for breakfast and a panel discussion about college life after Whitefield. William Bell, Kathryn Bracher, Megan Schwarzkopf, and Sydney Burke all told stories about their first semester in college, and shared advice with the Class of 2016.



“When you are at Whitefield, you can leave your friends at school and study at home, but in college, your friends live with you in the dorm, and you don’t want to miss anything, so you have to be intentional about actually studying. Because, that’s important in college,” laughed Megan, who is at Wake Forest University, a small liberal arts school.



“I realized that I had almost forgotten how to make friends,” said Kathryn, who is a student at UGA, which has a much larger student body. “At Whitefield, you’ve been with the same people for years and your friend group comes easily. At UGA, if you meet someone in class, you have to initiate contact and plan getting together. It was a little intimidating to me at first.”



“College is hard,” said William. “You might have only a few tests the whole semester. A lot of the time, you are learning outside of class by reading the material, then discussing in class instead of learning the information in class. You have to be more proactive in learning yourself. Don’t get discouraged. It’s just a different type of learning.”



The alumni answered questions such as “How much harder is college than Whitefield?” “How do you avoid the temptations of college?” “What’s it like to be in large classes?”  They answered candidly, speaking about the academic challenges of college, but also reassuring the seniors that they will succeed.



“At first I was evaluating every emotion and asking, ‘do I like it?’ ‘is this the right fit?’ but as I settled in I realized those emotions were pretty normal and that everything was going to be fine,” said Megan.



“I was super tired the first few weeks because you walk everywhere and stay up late, so naps became something I did often,” said Sydney. “I also changed my mind about what school I was going to at the very last minute because I didn’t want a lot of debt. I had to adjust my expectations. My advice is to remain flexible. Change is challenging but it is a part of life.”



“Justin Brendel from the Class of 2014 said something when my class met with alumni last year. It has really helped me,” said Kathryn. “When it comes to temptations, he said to know why you aren’t doing something. Because knowing why will help you stand your ground. If you don’t have a good reason for not partying, then you will party. Make conscious choices before you get to school and look for like-minded friends.”



After the discussion hour, Sue Errera, Middle School and Upper School counselor, spoke to students


about the wide range of thoughts and emotions that accompany big life transitions. She shared her availability as a counselor and encouraged students to give one another, parents, and family members grace as they navigate the changes.



“You may be feeling sad and worried about the upcoming changes, or you may be itching to walk out the door. Everyone around you, including your parents, is probably feeling lots of emotions, both good and bad. Remember that God has you in His hand, and everything is going to be alright. Give each other grace and understand that this is normal during times of change.”



Marcia Gaddis, alumni and special events coordinator then congratulated the students on their near graduation and shared the importance of plugging into the alumni network.



“We are here to support you and hope you will stay involved in Whitefield,” she said. “Please keep us posted about what you are up to and let us know if there is anything you need.”

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Alumni Enjoy Annual Christmas PartyAlumni Enjoy Annual Christmas Party

January 7, 2016, 11:00 am
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Over 130 guests gathered at the Alumni Christmas party held on Saturday, December 26, at Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant in Buckhead. The alumni, their spouses, and dates enjoyed a delicious buffet of spinach and artichoke al forno bruschetta, baked ciabatta rolls, meat lasagna, four-cheese ravioli, Caesar salad, Italian salad, and lemon cookies. Delicious Whitefield-themed cupcakes decorated with graduation years and prepared by alumna Lynley Howell (’06), were also on the menu.



Alumnus Matt Wright (’08), a singer-songwriter who now lives in Nashville, Tn. played original music while alumni chatted and caught up with one another.  Whitefield graduates from as early as the Class of 1998 and as recent as the Class of 2015 were in attendance, and ventured to the party from the far reaches of the United States and even La Paz, Bolivia. Faculty and staff members Debbie Breault, Rebecca Brown, Steve Hellier, Lou Nardi, Kyle Justice, David McBride, Christopher McDonald, Elizabeth Qualls, and Timothy Unsicker were also present, along with Chuck Johnston, Whitefield’s original headmaster.



Josh Jones, Alumni Board president, welcomed the crowd and introduced the Alumni Board, encouraging everyone to stay involved with Whitefield by attending the annual event. Valeria Uhler (’99), an Alumni Board member, encouraged everyone to follow the school on the Alumni Facebook page, Alumni Instagram account, and Alumni LinkedIn page.



“Remaining active on the LinkedIn page is a great way to network, find jobs, and even find employees


who you know have the strong work ethic taught by Whitefield,” she said. Uhler started her own digital marketing company which helps companies gain an active presence on social media.



Door prizes were given away and alumni even jotted down “advice” for this year’s graduating class. Tips included “Study smarter. Not harder,” “Go on adventures,” and “Listen to Mr. Hellier’s advice. He’s a wise man.”



Alumni enjoyed one another so much that Maggiano’s had to close down the banquet room and encourage alumni to move to other locations to continue talking. Many did, and had after parties in small groups after the main event. The 2016 Christmas party is scheduled for Monday, December 26, at Maggiano's. 

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2015 Auction For The Arts A Success2015 Auction For The Arts A Success

April 17, 2015, 5:00 am
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Over 300 people attended the 2015 Auction for the Arts, held at the King Plow Arts Center on West Marietta Street. The auction raised almost $350,000.



As the event began, guests enjoyed delicious food at various stations while shopping the silent auction; the fare included shrimp and grits, roasted pulled chicken, Port wine braised boneless beef short ribs, potatoes with arugula, broccolini with roasted garlic, grilled seasonal vegetables and a fantastic dessert bar.



The silent auction featured over 250 items up for bid, ranging from art pieces created by students and local artists, to dining experiences, golf packages, and themed baskets prepared by each grade level.  Guests bid on their choices using QTego, a bidding technology that works conveniently from one’s cell phone.



The silent auction was followed by the live auction, led by auctioneers Tarryn and Jason Troutman:



During the live auction, people purchased many treasures. Some of the items included a Penley painting, a Labrador puppy, and vacation packages such a trip to Italy or a weekend at a beautiful Montana cabin. A year of tuition was also awarded during the tuition raffle.



Each auction, a need is highlighted to fund, and guests viewed this year’s “Fund-A-Need” video as well. In


2011, the Lower School Outdoor Garden and Classroom was funded; in 2013, a new truck for the Operations Department was purchased with Fund-A-Need donations, and this year, new band uniforms for the Whitefield WolfPack Marching Band will be purchased. Donations can still be made towards this project here.



The net proceeds from the auction will be used to purchase theater seating for the Louise Owens Theater, audio-visual equipment for the Lower School Student Activity Center, and several other items to enhance the arts at Whitefield.



A full listing of items purchased from the auction proceeds will be published later this year



Special thanks to the auction steering committee listed below and the many other volunteers and contributors who made the auction possible:









Chair: Christa Hurley

Acquisition Chair: Nikki Moses

Event Coordinator: Stephanie Moseley

Sponsorship Chair: Kevin Byrne

Marketing: Connie Sinclair

Tuition Raffle: Jill Petersen

Whitefield Liaison: Cindy Fennel

QTEGO Coordinator/Data Entry: Melody Koenig

Ultimate Experience Acquisition: Nancy Mathews & Stephanie Yates

                                             Art Acquisition: Lee Anne Keck

                                             Dining Acquisition: Ashley Buero

                                             Sport Acquisition: Sean Schulte

                                             Community Acquisition: Tracy Griffin

                                             Auction Consultants: Suna Kantor & Renee Schwarzkopf

                                             Hospitality: Jan Wozniak

                                             Honorary Chairs: Rich and Becky Matherne




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Middle School Boys Basketball Teams Beat North CobbMiddle School Boys Basketball Teams Beat North Cobb

January 6, 2016, 4:00 am
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Both the Middle School Blue and Gold boys basketball teams were victorious in their recent games against North Cobb.  The Middle School Gold team defeated North Cobb 43-24. Ethan Garrett made a buzzer-beater basket to end the half and put the WolfPack up 28 - 11 at the half.  Jack Krahel had a double-double, ending the game with 16 rebounds and 14 points. He made two clutch free throws near the end of regulation to seal the win. Other contributors were Eric had 8 points 5 rebounds, 3 steals,  and 2 assists in only one quarter of play. Other contributors were Myles Redding who earned 6 points; Morris Drury who scored 4; and Jacob Blackburn, Ethan Parker, and Cole Peterson who each earned 2. Zion Neal added 1 foul shot.



The Blue team was victorious against North Cobb, 47-22. In the early part of the game, turnovers haunted the team and Coach Justice had to call an early time out to rally the troops.  The team then went on a scoring run. Devonte Watson finished the night with 16 points and 7 rebounds.  A.J. Hopkins added 15 points and an impressive 12 rebounds; and Micah Smith had 10 points and 3 rebounds.  Jason Dinschel provided outstanding defense throughout the game.

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Varsity Boys Basketball Team Beats LandmarkVarsity Boys Basketball Team Beats Landmark

January 11, 2016, 4:00 am
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The varsity boys basketball team defeated Landmark 91-62 on Friday, January 8. Top performers were Brendon Myles with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 1 block; Isaiah Hart with 28 points, 11 assists, and 5 rebounds; and Malik Jones with 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 assist. 
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Upper School Thespians Conduct Theater WorkshopsUpper School Thespians Conduct Theater Workshops

January 11, 2016, 11:45 am
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Upper School students in the Whitefield Dramatic Society conducted two theater workshops for third through eighth graders on Saturday, January 9. Many of the student organizers were also members of the Thespian Society, a national organization which has chapters across the country.



About fifty students participated in the workshops, which introduced them to the wonderful world of theater. During their workshop, Lower School students played theater games, acted in skits, and presented monologues. They also learned a dance to School House Rock's song, Interplanet Janet and learned how to use trauma makeup to create bruises, scars, and aged characters. Middle School students practiced improv scenes and stage combat, then learned the opening dance break from the Upper School's recent performance of Thoroughly Modern Millie.



“Many of us wish we had been exposed to the delight of theater at a younger age, and this workshop is the perfect place for anyone interested in drama to learn some fundamentals,” said Natalie Bell, who has been in multiple productions at Whitefield.  “It is our absolute pleasure to put on the workshops each year!”



“My favorite part of the day was talking with the Lower School students about the experiences they


have already had with theater,” added Natalie. “Many of them have been in shows such as Willy Wonka and Annie, which the high schoolers have attended, so it was fun to talk to them about their favorite parts of those shows

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Varsity Swim Team Claims Four First Place FinishesVarsity Swim Team Claims Four First Place Finishes

January 12, 2016, 4:00 am
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The varsity swim team took first place in four events at its recent meet against Lovett, Landmark, and Mount Vernon which was held at the Lovett pool.  Down to just three swimmers because of sophomore Kaitlin Stewart’s absence, they again proved that it is quality not quantity that matters.  Emilie Grand’Pierre (9th) won first place in both the 200m individual medley and the 100m breaststroke. Audree Grand’Pierre (11th) took first place by a pool length in the 100m backstroke as did Brooks Merkle (10th)

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Girls Soccer CampGirls Soccer Camp

January 13, 2016, 4:00 am
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Whitefield Academy is hosting a girls soccer camp open to the public on January 11 - 13 from 3:30 to 5:30 on the Athletic Field. Contact Coach Nardi for more information here.
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Whitefield Welcomes New Director Of Strategic CommunicationsWhitefield Welcomes New Director Of Strategic Communications

January 13, 2016, 6:00 am
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Whitefield Academy will welcome Tim Turner as new director of strategic communications on February 1, 2016. Turner has over 35 years of experience in marketing and communications, holding positions at Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, Lanier Worldwide, and Kimberly-Clark, where he served as a senior account executive and marketing communications manager. Turner also held several executive positions with Grizzard, an Omicron agency, including vice-president, director of creative services and vice-president of strategy and operations. Most recently, Turner has served as a marketing and communications consultant, advising clients such as Olan Mills, Bible Training Centre for Pastors, Walk Thru the Bible and Vonage Business.



Turner will oversee the marketing and communications strategy and execution for Whitefield including public relations, marketing communications, digital media, the Whitefield website, and publications. Turner will also work very closely in support of the admissions and advancement teams.



“Tim’s years of experience will be a great asset to Whitefield as it continues to thrive,” said Dr. Kevin Bracher, headmaster. “Over the last five years our student body has grown significantly as have our academic, arts, and athletic programs. We are looking forward to a leader who will help us plan for the future and communicate the great stories of Whitefield.”



“It is such a blessing and challenge to join an organization that uniquely combines high academic excellence with a rock-solid foundation in Jesus Christ,” said Turner. “I look forward to helping to further the mission of Whitefield Academy.”



Whitefield Academy has grown from under 100 students to over 780 students since its inception in 1996. The school has prepared graduates for admission into colleges and universities such as Columbia University, Princeton University, and Georgia Institute of Technology. It has 23 varsity sports teams, including state championship basketball and tennis teams, and an award-winning arts program.  The mission of the school is to “bolster  Christian families in raising young people who go on to college and life with a passion for learning, for others ahead of self, and for the living and active Jesus.” 





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