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St. Pius X Junior Recognized As Outstanding Writer
June 20, 2013St. Pius X High School junior Margaret Crawford, who lives in Decatur, has been chosen by the National Council of Teachers of English as one of its outstanding writers in the 2013 NCTE Achievement Awards in Writing program. Crawford was one of three students from Georgia and the 38th St. Pius X student since 1969 to […]
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New Leaders In Georgia Knights Of Columbus
June 20, 2013From the Diocese of Savannah, Sanford Hillsman, of Albany, is the new state deputy of the Georgia State Council of the Knights of Columbus and will operate as the chief executive for the organization in the state. Hillsman, who had been serving as state secretary, is president of The 100 Black Men of America Chapter […]
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Thousands Pledge To Pray For Seminarians
June 20, 2013Diana Shertenlieb reported that Alter Christus volunteers and friends had a special project during the 2013 Eucharistic Congress. The organization asked for pledges as part of a Spiritual Bouquet to give to the 2013 seminarians. They collected 3,936 pledges from people who promised to say one rosary each for the seminarians.
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Baked Beans Wins Award For Tastiest Dish In Cook-Off
June 20, 2013On Saturday, May 18, the Southside Ultreya hosted its “Feed the Body, Feed the Soul” program as the men of the group submitted 21 entries for the second annual Men’s Cook-Off. The chefs competed for the best entrée and best dessert, with a prize for the best mystery dish. The ladies of the group had […] Full Story
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Living The Corporal Works Of Mercy
June 20, 2013Middle-schoolers at St. Gabriel Church, Fayetteville, have had a busy year, said Christine Krabel, the parish’s Edge coordinator. Students participated in monthly service projects centered on the corporal works of mercy. Here’s what they did: In August, they “gave drink to the thirsty” by collecting over 1,000 water bottles for the local homeless shelter. In […] Full Story
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Habersham Salutatorian Headed To Swarthmore
June 20, 2013ATLANTA—John Ryan Gagnon ran steadfastly through his years at Habersham Central High School in Mount Airy, from painstaking afternoon practices around campus to uplifting weekend runs amidst the shady, hilly trails of Lake Russell. Keeping his eye on the prize, the track and cross country athlete finally broke school records for one- and two-mile distances […] Full Story
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Childhood Passion For Planets Inspired Top Scholar
June 20, 2013ATLANTA—As a student at the Westminster Schools, Margaret (Meg) Panetta strove to own what she learned, whether reading Virgil in Latin, playing the bass or applying formulas in physics class. And her active learning approach definitely paid off: She graduated as girls valedictorian and will attend Harvard University. She is the daughter of Dr. Edward […]
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Scholar, Gymnast Put Her Faith Into Action
June 20, 2013PEACHTREE CITY—Tori Kinamon vividly remembers preparing for her first day at McIntosh High School in Peachtree City after graduating from Our Lady of Victory School in Tyrone. Anxious about beginning at a secular high school, she attended the Life Teen Mass at Holy Trinity Church and prayed deeply for the Lord to carry her through. […]
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Leadership Gifts Distinguish McIntosh Valedictorian
June 20, 2013PEACHTREE CITY—Hannah Mason served as president of six clubs and as captain of her lacrosse and swim teams and marching band at McIntosh High School in Peachtree City. She participated in the Georgia Girls State mock government camp and raised funds to fight the degenerative disease ALS. And in the classroom she excelled academically and […]
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New Principal, New Programs At St. Peter Claver School
June 20, 2013DECATUR—St. Peter Claver Regional School is undergoing its biggest changes since the Decatur school opened, as primary grades are combined and educators introduce a technology-centered learning program, the Archdiocese of Atlanta Catholic Schools’ superintendent announced. The new approach is designed to help a school financially challenged by low enrollment and also to raise its academic […]