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Lauren Stewart, third from left, is Cambridge High’s first All-State athlete. With her is the varsity softball team, who are, from left, Abby Vacarella, Stewart, Bella Bravo, Savannah Dixon, Lily Valeo, Abigail Wilson, Courtney Campbell, Taylor Hauber, Emily Fedrigon, Maria Lay, Ally Konishi, Lindsey Smith, Heather Kipniss, Mariah Kibik and Keara Napoli. Not pictured are Amanda Chernick and Amelia Milender.

Cambridge softball player named All-State athlete Lauren Stewart first for school By SHUBHI TANGRI news@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. — Sixteen-yearold Cambridge High School student Lauren Stewart was recently recognized as the First Team All-State outfielder for the 2013 softball season. Moreover, she also became the first student in her school’s

history to be named an AllState athlete. “I was very surprised and very blessed to have received that,” Stewart said, “but I know that I could have not done it without my teammates and coaches.” Stewart also attributes her success to her daily commitments to the sport and her

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most prominent supporter and inspiration, her brother Reggie Dion Stewart, a former football player for the University of Mississippi. Stewart believes that her brother keeps her grounded and motivates her to set the bar even higher, no matter how successful she becomes. “I try to practice every day, whether it’s pushups, working

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Cites ‘poor ...I made some decisions’ in resignation letter poor decisions regarding By CANDY WAYLOCK county policies candy@northfulton.com involving my MILTON, Ga. – One year after employees’ guiding his leave time, school to a National School the business of Excellence, Crabapple partnerships Crossing Elementary School with our has lost its FREIBERGER high-achieving after-school principal for what appears to be lapses of judgment concern- enrichment ing employee comp time and programs and childcare. In a letter to parents on the the after-school final day of classes in December, former Principal George care for my Freiberger outlined the circumstances leading to his abrupt children.” resignation. He said his departure was with a “heavy heart” but best for all involved. “Though not intentionally, I made some poor decisions regarding county policies involving my employees’ leave time, the business partnerships with our after-school enrichment programs and the after-school care for my children,” wrote Freiberger in a surprisingly candid letter dated Dec. 20. Fulton School officials said the issues did not rise to the level of criminal wrongdoing, but were reportable offenses to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. This agency sets and applies guidelines for the certification and licensing of public educators in Georgia.

GEORGE FREIBERGER Former Principal of Crabapple Crossing Elementary School

Freiberger’s children apparently received services at no cost through a private afterschool program at Crabapple Crossing. In addition, some employees were allegedly allowed to take comp time for hours worked. Both issues violate school system policy. While not confirming directly the reasons behind the resignation, officials said an investigation had been ongoing for the past few months after anonymous tips were

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Driver runs off road, hits house MILTON, Ga. – A 61-year-old Canton man was arrested Dec. 28 after his car went off the road, hitting a house. Police were called out at 1:45 a.m. to a Mountain Road home, where a single-vehicle accident had occurred. They found a vehicle in the yard of the home that had “severe front end damage.” The driver, Philip Franklin Cook, 61, of Canton, had a deep cut to his forehead and complained about head and chest pain. An ambulance was called to treat Cook. In the ambulance, police said they could smell alcohol on Cook’s breath. A search of the vehicle revealed an open can of beer on the driver’s side floorboard. Police suspect the car was traveling northbound on Freemanville Road and did not stop or turn when the road ends at Mountain Road. Instead, police suspect the car ran into the yard of a Mountain Road home, hitting an electric pole and then the home itself. Cook was taken to hospital for his injuries and charged with DUI, failure to maintain lane, driving with an open container, failure to wear a

about 4:15 p.m. on a path a quarter mile from the school. As they passed a nearby creek, they spotted the body face down in the water. Doug Nurse, spokesman for Johns Creek Police Departseatbelt and not stopping at a stop sign.

Wedgewood dinner set stolen MILTON, Ga. – An entire set of Wedgewood dinnerware was reported stolen Dec. 23 from a Mayfield Road home. The victim told police she was having an estate sale and during the sale, someone entered the home and stole dozens of dinner plates, salad plates, platters and cups with saucers. In total, there were 62 items reported stolen, valued at $886. The set of Wedgewood plates is described as white with white flowers around the dishes.

Pliers, gloves found on suspect JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A suspicious man was arrested Dec. 26 for giving a false name to police after he was suspected of breaking into cars. A caller told police they saw a man in dark pants, stocking cap and gray hoodie walking around the parking lot of the Target on State Bridge Road, ducking around and behind vehicles. Police found the suspect, who identified himself first as “Nicholas Miles,” then “Mowdy Nickolas Miles” and finally his real name, Nicolas Miles Staples, 27, of Lawrenceville. He claimed he was in the parking lot to shop at the

ment, said the 18-year-old victim had identification on him, but the police are holding off identifying him until the family and county medical examiner’s office can confirm it. They are also withholding cause of death until the coroner determines it. There were no obvious signs of death, said

Nurse. “This is a popular path for a lot of kids in the neighborhoods that surround Taylor Road Middle School,” said Nurse. Police have received no missing persons reports, however they suspect the victim is a Johns Creek resident.

Target. The officer notes that Staples had no form of identification or method of payment. A search of Staples turned up a pair of needle nose pliers and 20 pairs of latex gloves. Staples was arrested for giving a false name to police.

They were also informed he left a suicide note at his house. The man said he did not take anything, and then asked why deputies were talking to him. Deputies charged the man with following too closely, hit and run and driving while under the influence, all misdemeanors. He was transported to Northside Forsyth Hospital and volunteered to undergo a medical evaluation.

Alleged drunk driver hits, runs CUMMING, Ga. — A possibly drunken and medicated driver rear-ended a truck and drove away, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. At about 2:30 p.m. Dec. 24, deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Ga. 9 and Peachtree Parkway after a woman said a man hit her 2012 Ford Escape and drove off. The woman told deputies she was stopped for a red light when a dark colored truck hit her rear bumper. She said the driver went around her, ran the red light and turned left onto Peachtree Parkway. She said as he drove away, she was able to see part of the license plate number. Later, the driver of a dark blue Dodge truck was pulled over in the 1700 block of Vinery Avenue for an unrelated incident. Deputies said the man had a hard time standing and denied the hit and run incident. While deputies processed the incident, they were informed the man may have taken medication and drank alcohol.

Clever thief still gets caught MILTON, Ga. – An alleged thief was arrested Dec. 27 after stealing from one store and trying to hide the goods in another. Employees of the Walmart on Windward Parkway told police they saw Carl C. Sojourner, 49, of Atlanta, select a pair of boots, a jacket and coveralls in the store and place them inside a green tote bag. He then left the store via the garden section without paying for the items. They were valued at $219. Employees called police and followed Sojourner as he entered the Home Depot store next door. He was then seen exiting the store, empty-handed. Sojourner was held while the store was searched and, sure enough, the green tote bag with stolen items was found hidden inside. None of the items were sold at Home Depot. Sojourner was arrested for shoplifting.

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Alpharetta resident named ‘Outstanding Georgia Citizen’ Served four tours in Iraq, Afghanistan By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Maj. Drew Steadman was named an “Outstanding Georgia Citizen” Dec. 30 at Alpharetta City Hall. Steadman, 36, has done four tours of duty – two each in Iraq and Afghanistan. He met his wife Emily while on tour in Iraq, and the two married in 2010. They now have two children, Addison, 2, and Lylah, 1. He was born in Georgia and grew up in Dunwoody. His mother, Bonnie, now lives in Alpharetta. He attended the U.S. Air Force Academy before moving over to the Army. His brother, Ryan, is also serving in the military. Steadman will now be stationed in Fort Knox. In recognition of his service to both the state and the country, Steadman was presented with several honors Dec. 30. Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle and Sen. John Albers issued proclamations to the

Honoring Maj. Drew Steadman, center right, for his service to the country are, from left, Laura Wexler, Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle and Roger Wise Jr. major. “As a resident of Georgia, there’s not enough that we can do to give our appreciation for what you do,” said Belle Isle. Secretary of State Brian Kemp issued the “Outstanding Georgia Citizen” award, which is given to Georgians who go

above and beyond in their dedication to the well-being of the state. “I’m a proud veteran, and I’m proud of you,” said Roger Wise Jr., who served in the Medical Corps and presented the proclamation from the secretary of state announcing

Steadman as an “Outstanding Georgia Citizen.” Steadman said he was honored by the attention. “This is a huge ‘thank you’ for us,” Steadman said. “We’re very grateful for it. I’m humbled you took the time to honor us.”

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A reward is being offered for information on 27 guns stolen from Forsyth County Pawn, 211 Atlanta Road in Cumming. firearms, which was 10 percent of all firearms reported lost or stolen in the country. Georgia came in second with 12,906 stolen or lost firearms. ATF and the Cumming Police Department are asking for any additional information in their investigation of the pawn shop theft that occurred in the early morning hours Dec. 2. Additional information from the public may assist in solving this case. Anyone with information can call the ATF Gun Hotline at 1-800-283-4867(ATF-GUNS) or the Cumming Police Department at 770-781-2000. Callers may remain anonymous.

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Healing Sounds holds ‘Pastries and Performance’ fundraiser Program at Northside features music, pastries and prizes By RYAN PIERONI ryan@northfulton.com CUMMING, Ga. — For 15 years, the Healing Sounds program has been bringing music to Northside Hospital patients and staff. But the program needs community support to continue. On Jan. 11, Healing Sounds will hold their “Pastries and Performance” fundraiser

at the Northside Hospital-Forsyth, 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive in Cumming. “The point of the Healing Sounds program is to bring music to the hospital,” said Nancy Mack, the event’s spokeswoman. “Because music heals; it’s that simple.” Healing Sounds has musicians perform for hospital patients, visitors and staff. The musicians often play in

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Angeles Del Infierno perform at SoundLab Music Studios.

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SoundLab Music Studios gives musicians a place to rock out By RYAN PIERONI ryan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — No more garages, basements or noise complaints for bands just trying to practice now that SoundLab’s around. SoundLab Music Studios, 2190 Brandon Trail in Alpharetta, provides 24-hour rehearsal space for bands and musicians in the

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the studio. The building has a multitude of units that can be rented out by bands for rehearsal, from rooms for hourly rehearsals to spaces rented monthly with 24-hour access. Additionally, there is a larger showcase room where bands can set up in preparation for a stage performance. All rehearsal spaces at SoundLab are sound treated.

SoundLab also has a recording studio in the building operated by Octagon Studios. The studio has hosted rehearsals for several professional bands, including Atlanta natives Cartel, Spanish metal band Ángeles del Infierno and Richard Smith of the Celebrity All-Star Band. “It’s a great room for us, real convenient. We can back

the trailer up through the big bay door and unload everything,” said Smith, referring to the setup in which he and his band were rehearsing that day. SoundLab will be holding an open house Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. for musicians to come and check out the space and listen in on other bands’ jams. Their website is www.soundlabatlanta.com.

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Legacy of Excellence gala celebrates top teachers and staff District’s ‘Principal of the Year’ is from Elkins Pointe By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com ATLANTA – Top staff from schools across the Fulton County School System were honored during the annual Legacy of Excellence awards luncheon Nov. 8 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Melinda Springman from Elkins Pointe Middle School in Roswell was recognized as the district’s Principal of the Year for 2013. She was escorted into the gala by members of the Roswell High School drumline, and presented the award by last year’s recipient, Principal Dan Sims of Tri-Cities High School. As the district’s top principal, Springman received a variety of gifts, including the lease to a new car for the next year. Over the next year, she will represent Fulton County Schools in leadership situations at the local and state level, providing a voice for the district’s principals and administrators. Last spring, principals from the 100 schools in Fulton County were asked to nominate a peer who exemplified the school system’s beliefs and mission. From those nominations, four finalists were chosen from each of the district’s learning communities – Joy Schroerlucke of Holcomb Bridge Middle School (Northeast Learning Community), Springman (Northwest Learning Community), Ivy Freeman of Dunwoody Springs Elementary School (Central Learning Community) and Carlene Millen of Palmetto Elementary School (South Learning Community). “I am so thankful for the recognition of our hard work at

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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – With a gasp and a cry of “oh my gosh,” Alpharetta resident Terri Wylie took her first look at her newly decorated bathroom and bedroom Dec. 11. Both rooms were completely redecorated pro bono thanks to the Designing Dreams charity. “Everything is so beautiful,” Wylie said. “It’s so different from what it’s been for a long time. It’s hard to believe.” The Wylie family has lived in their Alpharetta home since 2000. Wylie herself suffers from multiple sclerosis and has difficulty moving around. Her husband, Kevin, an active volunteer in the community and her primary caretaker, died in October 2012. Since then, it has been just Wylie and her three children. The master bathroom was in dire need of an update. Daughter Erin said the worst thing about the bathroom were the cabinets. “They wouldn’t move, you couldn’t put anything in them,” she said. Instead, everything had to be placed on the counters, cluttering them. The bathroom was completely remodeled by Allison Havill Todd Interiors and Designing Dreams, a Forsyth-

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Biondich, Grauss top all-North Fulton team Winchester edges out Pearson for No. 1 QB By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The 2013 high school football season in North Fulton was more oriented toward offense than defense, with most of the offense conducted in the air. Five North Fulton quarterbacks finished the season with more than 2,000 yards passing, with a sixth going over 1,900 yards through the air. Five players surpassed 900 receiving yards, with a sixth coming up just shy of that total. Only two North Fulton backs rushed for more than 1,000 yards, with both needing three playoff games to get to 1,100 yards. The only other player to come close to 1,000 was Mount Pisgah quarterback Aaron Winchester, who also had three playoff games to add to his totals. Winchester edged out Northview’s D.J. Pearson to earn first team quarterback on the 2013 all-North Fulton team, accounting for 3,254 yards of offense and 34 touchdowns in leading the Patriots to the Class A private school semifinals. Pearson was second in the state in Class AAAAA passing yards with 2,531 and tossed 19 touchdown passes. Like Winchester, Pearson is a junior. Brian Moore (Cambridge), Taz Wilson (Chattahoochee) and Austin King (Alpharetta) all passed for more than 2,000

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FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB – A aron Winchester, Mount Pisgah, senior RB – Milton Shelton, BT, sophomore RB – C hase Nelson, Chattahoochee, senior ATH – C hase Solomon, Johns Creek, senior WR – Matty Biondich, Northview, junior WR – Colin Lisa, Chattahoochee, senior WR – C hristian Robinson, Centennial, senior WR – D aniel Clements, Alpharetta, senior OL – Nick Wilson, Milton, junior OL – Matt Clover, Northview, senior OL – Hank Clayman, Northview, senior OL – Austin Werkheiser, BT, senior OL – Zach Mitchler, BT, senior

SPECIAL TEAMS P – Matt Moskowitz, Milton, senior PK – A dam Abdellaoui, Chattahoochee, senior RET – Chad Tolliver, Milton, senior

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL – Andrew Butcher, Alpharetta, junior DL – Davonte Hill, Roswell, senior DL – S hingi Chigwere, Mount Pisgah, junior DL – N ick Williams, Chattahoochee, senior LB – Bryce Grauss, Alpharetta, senior LB – Pat Jasinski, BT, junior LB – Alex Estes, Centennial, senior LB – Quarte Sapp, Milton, junior DB – Josh Selembo, Roswell, senior DB – Jacob Delk, Mount Pisgah, senior DB – Chase Stratton, Alpharetta, senior

yards and earned honorable mention status at quarterback along with Hunter Bryant (Fellowship Christian), who had over 1,900 passing yards and tied King for third in the area in touchdown passes (17). Milton Shelton (1,130 yards) and Chad Manthey (1,100), both of Blessed Trinity, were the area’s leading rushers, with Winchester third at 982 yards. Shelton, a sopho-

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE QB – D.J. Pearson, Northview, junior RB – Chad Manthey, BT, senior RB – Nathan Phillips, Northview, junior ATH – C aden Herring, Centennial, sophomore WR – Nathan Waller, St. Francis, junior WR – Penny Hart, King’s Ridge, junior WR – Andre Harton, Alpharetta, senior WR – A very Ward, Chattahoochee senior OL – Josh Auer, Roswell, senior OL – Ernest Dye, Milton, junior OL – Chris Conway, Centennial, senior OL – Nick Krauter, Centennial, senior OL – Clay Hostetter, FCS, senior SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL – Josh Kania, Cambridge, junior DL – Connor Owens, Northview, junior DL – Nick Anderson, Milton, senior LB – Carter McManes, BT, senior LB – Turner Fortin, Johns Creek, junior LB – J osh Weisberg, Chattahoochee, junior LB – Devan Johnson, Northview, senior LB – N icky Piccapietra, Mount Pisgah, junior DB – Shakur Jackson, Roswell, junior

more, was a first team selection at running back along with Chattahoochee’s Chase Nelson, who gained 744 yards rushing, giving him 2,900 yards in his career as a fouryear starter for the Cougars. Making first team as an athlete was Johns Creek’s Chase Solomon, who moved from running back to quarterback midway through the season after multiple injuries to

DB – Zeke Gormley, Northview, senior DB – Kyle Evans, BT, senior DB – M alik Stephens, Chattahoochee, senior SPECIAL TEAMS P – Ian Berryman, FCS, senior PK – Marc Nolan, BT, senior RET – J .D. White, Cambridge, sophomore HONORABLE MENTION

(Alpharetta) Austin King, QB; Rustin Suter, WR; Zach Mikos, OL; Chris Wagner, OL; Jalen Johnson, LB; DeAndre Watkins, DB; Thomas Waller, PK; (Milton) Treyvon Paulk, RB; Micco Brisker, RB; Zack Spiezio, WR; Charlie Fault, LB; Lucas Nedza, DB; Jordan Parisian, DB; Jordan Genovese, PK; (Roswell) Mechane Slade, RB; Hunter Coleman, WR; Colin McCaulley, WR; Cole Ramaekers, OL; Cameron Whiteman, OL; Trey Lamar, LB; Sam Van Ede, LB; (Chattahoochee) Taz Wilson, QB; Montel Austin, KR; Zach Kladis, OL; Trey Hillman, LB; (Centennial) Matthew Harries, QB; Jake Dahm, DL; Patrick Risse, LB; Stefan Young, DB; Devin O’Neill, PK; (Johns Creek) Kyle Vardell, WR; Devon Howard, DL; (Northview) Connor Segraves, TE; Max Ovrick, DL; Austin Antwine, LB (Cambridge) Brian Moore, QB; John Hurst, WR; Hunter Smith, WR/P; Branch Morley, OL; Trey Wolfe, LB; (Mount Pisgah) Browning Dunn, RB; Oz Dixon, WR/DB; Ben Miller, WR; Tommy Pease, TE; Justin Cowart, OL; Jimmy Campbell, OL; Blake Smith, DL; John O’Connor, LB; J.R. Cendoya, LB; Ian Ainsworth, DB; Patrick Messinger, DB; (Fellowship Christian) Hunter Bryant, QB; Alex Edmonds, WR; Dalton Depew, WR/ DB; Taylor Cookston, RB/DB; James Wilson, LB/FB (King’s Ridge) Cliff Farrow, OL; Chris Bryant, OL; Sam Jarrard, LB; (St. Francis) Joey Roche, QB; Jonah Huff, FB; Beau Sundy, DL; Sam Franke, LB.

the Gladiators’ quarterbacks. Solomon rushed for 717 yards and 10 touchdowns to raise his career totals to over 3,000 yards rushing and well over 4,000 yards total offense. Milton’s Chad Toliver was fourth in rushing with 781 yards, and made the first team as a kick returner with 847 return yards and three touchdowns. Making second team at running back was Northview’s

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Nathan Philips, who rushed for 778 yards and added another 340 as a receiver. Northview’s Matt Biondich, a 5-foot-7, 155-pound receiver, is the North Fulton Offensive Player of the Year, catching 75 passes for 1,225 yards and 13 touchdowns, with his yardage total second in the state among all players. Other first team receivers are Centennial’s Christian Robinson (64-966-7), Chattahoochee’s Colin Lisa (51992-9) and Alpharetta’s Daniel Clements (47-751-6), with Robinson and Clements repeating their first team selections from 2012. Also putting up big numbers were second team selections Nathan Waller of St. Francis (41-1,001-12), Penny Hart of King’s Ridge (44-9748), Andre Harton of Alpharetta (37-898-10) and Avery Ward of Chattahoochee (37-778-5). Centennial’s Caden Herring had over 1,300 yards rushing and receiving and was a second team selection as an athlete. Roswell, Cambridge and

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A response to ‘Milton to build 27 homes off Bethany Bend’ I am very disappointed in this article for a number of reasons. It conveys an inaccurate depiction of the approval of this development. The article sounds as though citizens did not want the development due to its high density and the extension of sewer. It creates the appearance that the majority of the council disregarded public opinion, approved the development and that it could care less about its citizens or community. The story mentions nothing about the two prior attempts to develop the property that were turned down, the extended process leading to the decision or why the council chose to approve the development, and it fails to touch on very important, often overlooked issues of land usage and conservation

which are essential to retaining Milton’s rural identity. Our city has a long, dysfunctional history regarding the contentious issues which this case resurfaced. The article reads as though its purpose is to highlight and perpetuate these controversies within our community. At this critical moment in our city’s history, this approach is harmful because it continues to pit citizens against the City Council and promote distrust of our city government. In the council meeting, I stated that the development, albeit at a lower density, is a great example of a conservation subdivision model. Almost half of the plat was left undeveloped natural land, with 75 feet buffers obscuring the

I believe that the council considered all the factors involved including input from the community, then made the decision despite the likelihood the majority of the community would not understand. view of the new homes from neighbors and surrounding roads. The buffer is 25 feet greater than what AG-1 zoning requires. Residents and wildlife will be able to enjoy naturalized areas around the development. I was disappointed in the degree of increase in density and asked that the number

Stewart: Continued from Page 1 out or actually going outside and hitting balls,” Stewart said. “My brother has always been there. He will take me to the park to work out or go in our backyard and hit balls

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of homes be reduced to 18. However, from the perspective of retaining the rural feel of our city, the design was a tremendous improvement over traditional development with AG-1 zoning. From my perspective, the proposal was a trade-off. I support the council’s decision to approve this project because, with me; but we always try to find time to do something.” Stewart has considered herself an avid softball player STEWART since the age of 4, when she started playing T-ball and then progressed into softball two years later. She is also a track runner for her school and was a basketball player, soccer player, cheerleader, gymnast, flag football player and ballet and tap dancer. She says that bonding with the team between games played all over the nation and having great sportsmanship are the greatest parts of her career. “We continually challenge and push each other through the day by telling each other that ‘we have to make it to the championship,’” she said. “It’s tough, especially when we have to get to the park at six o’clock in the morning and stay until two o’clock in the morning.” As an athlete, Stewart believes that she has not missed out on a normal high school experience, but she has had to learn better time management skills, which she believes is beneficial for her in general. Moreover, she believes that as an athlete, she is held up to higher expectations and bears more responsibilities. “You’re not only representing yourself, you’re also representing your school. So you have to carry that responsibility with you wherever you go. You have to make sure that you present yourself well and make the right choices,” Stewart said.

in the long run, this type of decision represents the hard choices we are going to have to make as we work to preserve the rural character of our city. This particular case had a long history to be considered. I believe that the council considered all the factors involved including input from the community, then made the decision despite the likelihood the majority of the community would not understand. Just saying “no” to change is not a proactive plan to shape the future of our community. Change is inevitable. The sooner we recognize this as a community, the sooner we will start to work together to find answers to our current problems. –Laura Rencher Preserve Rural Milton

You’re not only representing yourself, you’re also representing your school. So you have to carry that responsibility with you wherever you go. You have to make sure that you present yourself well and make the right choices.” LAUREN STEWART First Team All-State outfielder

Other than sports, Stewart was also the president of the 10th grade student council and is an active member of National Honor Society and Beta Club. Stewart was also selected as All-Region Player of the Year for 2013 by a panel of softball coaches and hopes that her team continues to compete past state level next year. She aspires to play on a professional level one day and intends to major in sports broadcast journalism.

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Principal: Continued from Page 1 reported to the school system. Ron Wade, human resources director for Fulton Schools, said the letter Freiberger sent to parents acknowledges “serious lapses in judgment,” but that the principal handled the situation very professionally. “[In] tendering his resignation and accepting responsibility for his actions, [Freiberger] showed professionalism during an unfortunate situation,” said Wade. “The district holds its school and central leaders to a greater standard, given that they are charged with manag-

Team: Continued from Page 12 Mount Pisgah had several players each who shared the receiving duties, with eight players from the three teams earning honorable mention status at either receiver or running back. Blessed Trinity and Northview both had two first team picks in the offensive line, with BT’s Zach Mitchler the area’s top two-way player at center and middle linebacker. Milton’s Nick Wilson is the lone junior among the group. Chattahoochee’s Adam Abdellaoui is the first team kicker, connecting on 13 of 14 field goals and 17 of 18 PATs. Blessed Trinity’s Marc Nolan (11-15 FGs with a long of 52 yards) is second team.

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ing and supervising others who must too work in accordance to district policies and ethical practices.” Freiberger has spent his entire educational career at Crabapple Crossing, starting out as a teacher in 1998 before being promoted to assistant principal in 2004, and ultimately the principal in 2009. Freiberger attended Villanova University in Pennsylvania on a football scholarship, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a master’s degree in educational leadership in 1998. He also holds a specialist’s degree from Lincoln Memorial University. In 2012, Crabapple Cross-

ing Elementary was named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, following its designation as a Georgia School of Excellence in 2010. Freiberger was also one of only four principals across the state to receive the Georgia PTA’s Outstanding Principals Award in 2013. Until a permanent principal is hired, the Fulton School System has named Lenni Forti as the interim principal at Crabapple Crossing. Forti is a former principal at Sweet Apple Elementary School and also served as an assistant principal at Barnwell, Lake Windward, Mountain Park and Roswell North elementary schools before his retirement two years ago.

Milton’s Matt Moskowitz edged out Ian Berryman of Fellowship Christian in a close competition for first team punter. Alpharetta linebacker Bryce Grauss is the Defensive Player of the Year, and one of two players repeating as first team selection on defense. Blessed Trinity junior linebacker Pat Jasinski also is a repeat selection. Jasinski also contributed as a tight end for the Titans, catching 13 passes for 265 yards and five touch-

downs. Grauss, Mount Pisgah lineman Shingi Chigwere, Jasinski and Milton linebacker Quarte Sapp are all juniors, and will draw plenty of attention from college recruiters over the next year. Among the second team selections are linebackers Devan Johnson of Northview and Carter McManes of Blessed Trinity, who also served as their team’s short yardage running backs and scored 10 touchdowns each.

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DEATH NOTICES Margaret E. Aita, 101, of Cumming, passed away December 29, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Josephine Anderson, 74, of Atlanta, passed away December 22, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Veronica Ayers-Hohn, 65, of Decatur, passed away December 31, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Shelba Jean Bright, 66, of Alpharetta, passed away December 27, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Ollie Chastain Brooks, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away December 24, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Wallace Burns, 87, of Atlanta, passed away December 24, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Phyllis Norrell Burruss, 58, of Cumming, passed away December 26, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. William T. Callahan, 86, of Lilburn, passed away December 24, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Marion Carmignani, 93, of Canton, passed away December 20, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Linton Troy Daniel, 71, of Cumming, passed away December 23, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Claude Paul Ferri, 84, of Alpharetta, passed away December 24, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Charles Timothy Garmon, 58, of Cumming, passed away December 30, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Andrew Harris, 36, of Atlanta, passed away December 30, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. James Hawsard, 63, of Cumming, passed away December 26, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Guthrie Henderson, Jr., 83, of Alpharetta, passed away December 22, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

James R. Shaw, 91, of Sandy Springs, passed away December 25, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Eloise Joy, 86, of Gwinnett County, passed away December 25, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Bessie M. Smith, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away December 25, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Frank T. Ray, Jr., 90, of Cumming, passed away December 26, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Edith B. Shackelford, 92, of Roswell, passed away December 23, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Jeannette Solnick, 73, of Alpharetta, passed away December 21, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Horace Sweatman, 72, of Royston, passed away December 28, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

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