http://www.whitefieldacademy.com/RSS/RSSLogo.jpghttp://www.whitefieldacademy.com/144144The latest news and events from Whitefield Academyhttp://www.whitefieldacademy.com/http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssen-usThu, 10 May 2012 15:32:00 GMTWed, 23 July 2008 12:33:00 GMTstacyr@whitefieldacademy.com60rayc@whitefieldacademy.comhttp://www.whitefieldacademy.com/NewsDetails.aspx?id=2558http://www.whitefieldacademy.com/NewsDetails.aspx?id=2558
"The seminar far exceeded my expectations," said Karren Richardson, Whitefield math teacher. "The speakers were very knowledgeable and passionate about their topic. What was the most helpful for me was the interaction with teachers from the other schools. We shared practical ideas about how to show our students examples of God in mathematics. I was amazed at some of the ways that I had not even thought about to bring God into the discussion of math without making it forced. It was very enlightening."]]>Thu, 10 May 2012 15:20:00 GMThttp://www.whitefieldacademy.com/NewsDetails.aspx?id=2559http://www.whitefieldacademy.com/NewsDetails.aspx?id=2559
Jones received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Georgia in 1971 and earned two master’s degrees from Georgia State University’s College of Education: a master’s degree in early childhood education in 1973, and a master’s degree in school counseling in 1992. Her career in education began in 1971, when she served as a pre-first grade teacher at The Westminster Schools for three years. She also worked as a librarian and storyteller at The Trinity School and a guidance counselor at Mount Vernon Christian Academy.

In 1997 Jones and her husband, David, became intricately involved the establishment of Whitefield Academy. She began working as the director of guidance at Whitefield Academy and served in that capacity until 2007, guiding numerous Upper School students through the college application process and helping them to find higher learning institutions which fit their academic, athletic, spiritual, and personal needs. Today she continues her work at Whitefield Academy as the Lower School counselor.

Jones has worked with several educational organizations including the Georgia School Counselors Association, the Southern Regional and National College Board, the Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools Counselors, and Georgia Initiatives.

In addition to her academic pursuits Jones works as an independent consultant and area manager for Arbonne International. She has done extensive volunteer work in the Atlanta area, serving as an education committee member at Whitefield Academy and a Sunday school teacher at Christchurch Presbyterian. Jones also volunteers at the Edna Wardlaw Women’s Shelter and tutors children with learning disabilities at two neighborhood public schools through the Junior League of Atlanta. Jones is a board member for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Cheerleading, which honored her in 2010 with the Tom Landry Award. She is also a member of the Greater Atlanta Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Alumni Association.
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Congratulations to the following Middle and Upper students who earned exceptional scores on the national examination:

UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS

Gold Medal: Summa Cum Laude

Sarah Marriott (10th), Latin 3

Silver Medal: Maxima Cum Laude

Bradley Davidson (9th), Latin 2
Caroline Holliday (10th), Latin 3
Anna Long (10th), Latin 3
Matt Olson (9th), Latin 2
Holt Merkle (11th), Latin 4
Kiernan Winter (11th), Latin 4

Bronze Medal: Magna Cum Laude

Cole Barber (9th), Latin 2
Gabrielle Pinson (9th), Latin 2
Ricardo Russ (9th), Latin 2

Honorable Mention: Cum Laude

Leanza Gilbert-Dumas (9th), Latin 2
Whitney Merkle (9th), Latin 2
Alexa Perez (9th), Latin 2

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

Blue Ribbon, Outstanding Achievement

Jake Gilbert (8th), Latin 1B
Holden Hosch (8th), Latin 1B

Certificate of Merit

Carmyn Cosey (8th), Latin 1B
Kerry Martin (8th), Latin 1B
J.T. Morris (8th), Latin 1B
Charlie Money (8th), Latin 1B


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Madison Fry, Samara Huggins, Daniel Keith, Amira Williams, Kathleen Stueve, and Rubin Thomas were all invited to attend the Duke Summer Academy because they scored at the level of a college bound junior or senior in at least one area of the test. Daniel Justice and Isabel Miller were invited to participate in Duke's Summer Center because they scored well above the national average in at least one area of the test. Daniel scored a 610 on the math portion and Isabel scored 610 on the critical reading portion of the SAT. Both of these summer programs offer challenging classes in various subjects during the summer.
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The road trip to Sea Island rounded-out the season for the jazz band which performed for "Hats Off to the Arts," the Atlanta Decorator's Show House, several church groups, and retirement homes such as Lenbrook Retirement Community in Buckhead and La Parc Communities in Atlanta.

Directed by Stacy Quiros, Whitefield fine arts coordinator, the band is well-known across Atlanta for its performances.

"We enjoy being very involved in the community," said Quiros. "Performing gives students an opportunity to reach out to others in a unique way and uplift them with their God-given talents."]]>Tue, 08 May 2012 20:08:00 GMThttp://www.whitefieldacademy.com/NewsDetails.aspx?id=2553http://www.whitefieldacademy.com/NewsDetails.aspx?id=2553
The art contest asked entrants to produce an original two-dimensional piece of art depicting the schools they attend. Megan painted a watercolor rendition of the current Upper School building.It will be reproduced, along with other winners' work, in a 2012-2013 academic calendar and distributed to hundreds of independent schools.]]>Tue, 08 May 2012 20:25:00 GMThttp://www.whitefieldacademy.com/NewsDetails.aspx?id=2554http://www.whitefieldacademy.com/NewsDetails.aspx?id=2554
Most notably, freshman Naomy Grand-Pierre's score was in the fourth ranking in the nation and second in Georgia. Other Upper School students scoring in the top 25 rankings were Avery Evans (12th), Frances Hamilton (10th), Kelsey Johnson (11th), Sophie Kemether (10th), Mary Beth Newkirk (10th), Katie Mitcham (10th), Jana Patton (9th), Matthew Snyder (9th), and Emma Wright (10th). Middle School students who were in the top 25 rankings nationally included eighth graders Megan Rose Byers, Corey Johnson, Luke Miltner, Will Schultz, John Schwartz, and Sydney Wingate.

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ACADEMIC AWARDS

2012 Valedictorian: Matt Owens
2012 Salutatorians: John Alar and James Lovas

Award of Excellence
(Given to the senior who demonstrated the highest skills and aptitude)

Bible: Matt Owens
English: Emma Nash
Foreign Language: James Lovas
History: James Lovas
Mathematics: Devin Noh and Matt Owens
Performing Arts: Kevin Middlebrooks
Science: James Lovas
Technology: Lexi Turner
Visual Arts: Tanner Parks

Senior Achievement Award
Anna Kate Atkins

SPECIAL AWARDS

Eagle Scouts: Chip Pottinger and Matt Segars
Ephesians Award: Hannah Perkins
Timothy Award: Hannah Rae Faulk and Kevin Middlebrooks
National Achievement Outstanding Participant: Noah Boswell and Lexi Turner
National Merit Award (Commended Student): Kevin Middlebrooks
National Merit Scholarship Winner: James Lovas
Jabez Award: John Alar
Atlanta Journal Constitution Cup: Matt Owens
Chales L. Johnston Christian Leadership Award: Tanner Parks
George Whitefield Award: Christal Dewberry


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Level 1 students:

Premio de Oro (Gold Medal)
Logan Pearce (8th)

Premio de Plata (Silver Medal)
Sophie Kemether (10th)
Emily Sumlin (8th)
Emma Wright (10th)

Premio de Bronce (Bronze Medal)
France Hamilton (10th)
Michael Hebert (9th)
Katie Mitchum (10th)

Honorable Mention
Natalia Pitter (8th)
Felton Smith (8th)
Douglas Terrell (8th)

Level II students

Premio de Bronce (Bronze Medal)
Rachel Hicks (9th)

Honorable Mentions
Kathryn Bracher (9th)
Kristen Fikse (9th)
Megan Fikse (9th)
Peter Keith (9th)
Quinn Larimer (9th)

Level III students

Premio de Plata (Silver Medal)
Alice Fugate (10th)
Dane Peterson (10th)

Premio de Bronce (Bronze Medal)
Justin Brendel (10th)

Honorable Mention
Stephen Bracher (10th)
David Lemasters (10th)
Kayla Reeder (11th)

Spanish IV students

Premio du Bronce
Luke Putney (11th)

Honorable Mention
Grace Garde (12th)
Hunter Holliday (11th)
Morgan Landers (11th)
Caroline Langella (11th)


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Zoe started off strong, winning her first three rounds, one against a much higher rated player. In round four, Zoe lost to the eventual second place finisher. In the third day of competition, Zoe lost another tough match but went on to win the sixth and final round for a total of four points and a tie for 10th place, finishing 17th overall on tie breaks.

Zoe was the top finisher from Georgia in her section and will travel to Nashville in May to compete in the National Elementary Championship Tournament. She will be joined by her brother Zachary and will be competing against boys as well as girls! ]]>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:24:00 GMThttp://www.whitefieldacademy.com/NewsDetails.aspx?id=2543http://www.whitefieldacademy.com/NewsDetails.aspx?id=2543
ACADEMIC AWARDS:

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS:
Highest GPA in class
Ninth Grade: Kristen Fikse
Tenth grade: Caroline Holliday
Eleventh grade: Luke Putney

ACADEMIC CLASSES:

Bible

Old Testament:
Excellence Award: Rachel Hicks (9th)
Teacher’s Award: Bailey Combs (9th)
New Testament:
Excellence Award : Alice Fugate (10th)
Teacher’s Award: Elaine Sharitz (10th)
Christian Thought:
Teacher’s Award: Brennan Saul (11th) and Matt Milburn (11th)

Communications and Drama

Drama:
Excellence Award: Jennie Chambliss (11th)
Teacher’s Award: Grace Langella (11th)
Communications:
Excellence Award: Carter Fiveash (11th)
Teacher’s Award: Catherine Hamilton (11th)
Yearbook:
Excellence Award: Grace Miller (10th)
Teacher’s Award: Kathryn McCarthy (10th)

English

Ninth Grade English:
Excellence Award: Jana Patton
Teacher’s Award: Hannah Grace Miller
Ninth Grade Honors English:
Excellence Award: Kristen Fikse
Teacher’s Award: Whitney Merkle
Tenth Grade English/American Literature:
Excellence Award: Matthew Landry
Teacher’s Award: James Johnson
Tenth Grade Honors English/American Literature:
Excellence Award: Alice Fugate
Teacher’s Award: Micah Owens
Eleventh Grade English:
Excellence Award : Kelsey Johnson/Kayla Reeder
Eleventh Honors English:
Excellence: Mary Claire McClellan
Teacher’s Award: Savannah Ballew

Fine Arts

Band I:
Excellence Award: Brandon Morris (9th)
Teacher’s Award: Jaylen Hudson (10th)
Marching Band/Concert Band:
Excellence Award: Harrison Bradley (11th)
Teacher’s Award: Terrence Goens (9th)
Jazz Band:
Excellence Award: Dane Peterson (10th)
Teacher’s Award: Kiernan Winter (11th)
Orchestra:
Excellence: Alice Fugate (10th)
Teacher’s: Sarah Marriott (10th)

Foreign Language

French II:
Excellence Award: Mathew Snyder (9th)
Teacher’s Award: Jack Bradley (9th)
French III:
Excellence Award: Avery Evans (11th)
Teacher’s Award: Emma Wright (10th)
French IV:
Excellence Award: Colleen Cosey (11th)
Teacher’s Award: Carter Fiveash (11th)

Latin II:
Excellence: Whitney Merkle (9th)
Teacher’s: Bradley Davidson (9th)
Latin III:
Excellence: Caroline Holliday (10th)
Teacher’s: Peter Sengson (10th)
Latin IV Honors:
Excellence: Holt Merkle (11th)
Teacher’s: Mary Claire McClellan (11th)

Spanish IB:
Excellence: Emma Wright (10th)
Teacher’s: Everett Pollard (10th)
Spanish II:
Excellence: Rachel Hicks (9th)
Teacher’s: Ansley Pritchett (9th)
Spanish III:
Excellence Award: Justin Brendel (10th)
Teacher’s Award: Alice Fugate (10th)
Honors Spanish IV:
Excellence Award: Luke Putney (11th)
Teacher’s Award: Emily DeMoss (11th)
AP Spanish:
Excellence Award: Camila Beltran (11th)

History

Western Civilization I:
Excellence Award: Whitney Merkle (9th)
Teacher’s Award: Peter Keith (9th)
Western Civilization II:
Excellence Award: Alice Fugate (10th)
Teacher’s Award: Anna Long (10th)
European History:
Excellence Award: Savannah Ballew (11th)
Teacher’s Award: Steven LeMasters (11th)
AP European History:
Excellence Award : Luke Putney (11th)
Teacher’s Award: Rebecca Stueve (11th)

Mathematics

Algebra I:
Excellence Award: Rayna Mock (9th)
Teacher’s Award: Ryann Farmer (9th)
Geometry:
Excellence Award: Matt Olson (9th)
Teacher’s Award: Kate MacPhail (9th)
Honors Geometry:
Excellence Award: Kristen Fikse (9th)
Teacher’s Award: Rebecca Carswell (9th)
Algebra II:
Excellence Award: Mary Beth Newkirk (10th)
Teacher’s Award: Katie Kassis (10th)
Honors Algebra II:
Excellence Award: Caroline Holliday (10th)
Teacher’s Award: James Johnson (10th)
Pre-Calculus:
Excellence Award: Gracie Babcock (11th)
Teacher’s Award: Avery Evans (11th)
Honors Pre-Calculus:
Excellence Award: Luke Putney (11th)
Teacher’s Award: Holt Merkle (11th)
Algebra III/Trig:
Excellence Award: Brittany Pritchett (11th)
Teacher’s Award: Kiernan Winter (11th)
Computer Science:
Teacher’s Award: Brennan Saul (11th)
AP Computer Science:
Excellence Award: Justin Brendel (10th)

Physical Education:

Boys:
Excellence Award: David Ballew (9th)
Teacher’s Award: Robby Keough (9th)
Girls:
Excellence Award: Rachel Hicks (9th)
Teacher’s Award: Mary Kendrick (9th)

Science

Conceptual Physics>
Excellence Award: Ryan Wesley (9th)
Teacher’s Award: Liam Virrill (9th)
Honors Conceptual Physics:
Excellence Award: Kristen Fikse (9th) and Rachel Hicks (9th)
Teacher’s Award: Jacob Fikse (9th)
Chemistry:
Excellence Award: Kelsey Johnson (10th)
Teacher’s Award: Walker Wood (10th)
Honors Chemistry:
Excellence Award : Sarah Marriott (10th)
Teacher’s Award: Frances Hamilton (10th)
Biology:
Excellence Award: Jimi Fayemi (11th)
Teacher’s Award: Ellis Jones (11th)
Honors Biology:
Excellence Award : Morgan Landers (11tb)
Teacher’s Award: Everett Joiner (11th)
AP Chemistry:
Excellence Award: Luke Putney (11th)
Teacher’s Award : Arielle Huggins (11th)

Visual Arts

Art I:
Excellence Award: Katie Mitcham (10th)
Teacher’s Award: Cara Grace Hildebrand (10th)
Art II Drawing/Painting:
Excellence Award: Megan Fikse (9th)
Teacher’s Award: Rachel Hicks (9th)
Art II Sculpture/Ceramics:
Excellence Award: Micah Owens (10th)
Teacher’s Award: Anna Long (10th)
Photography:
Excellence: Elaine Sharitz (10th)
Graphic Design:
Excellence Award: Gracie Babcock (10th)
Teacher’s Award: Caitlin Kleefeld (10th)

SPECIAL AWARDS
Furman University Scholars Award: Savannah Ballew (11th), Emily DeMoss (11th), Megan Kessler(11th), Kris Martin(11th), Mary Claire McClellan (11th), and Brennan Saul (11th).
Rhodes College Book Award: Justin Brendel (10th)
Agnes Scott College Book Award: Caitlin Hesse (11th)
Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award: Kelsey Johnson (11th)
Frederick Douglass & Susan B. Anthony Award: Gracie Babcock (11th)
George Eastman Young Leader’s Award: Bella Pefianco (11th)
Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology Award: Caroline Langella (11th)
Converse Junior Scholars Program Award: Arielle Huggins (11th), Kayla Reeder (11th), Jennie Chambliss (11th), Avery Evans (11th) and Colleen Cosey (11th)
Rensselaer Medal Program Award: Steven Lemasters (11th)
Phi Beta Kappa Book Award: Holt Merkle (11th)
The University of Georgia Certificate of Merit: Luke Putney (11th), Holt Merkle (11th), and Morgan Landers (11th)
Eagle Scout Awards: Brennan Saul (11th)
Valentine's Award: Emily DeMoss (11th)
Ephesians Award: Megan Fikse (9th), Sarah Marriott (10th), Rebecca Stueve (11th) Timothy Award: Kathryn Bracher (10th) and David Ballew (10th); Sophomores Emma Wright (10th) and Justin Brendel; Emily DeMoss (11th) and Brennan Saul (11th)]]>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:33:00 GMT