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Fulton Science Academy The graduating senior Class of 2020 is experiencing quite a “mixing bowl” effect leading up to their graduation. They were tossed into a situation without warning and out of their control. But it did not end here as related and unrelated ingredients kept getting tossed in and mixed together changing their reality daily. Seniors around the country are dealing with so many changes being thrust upon them without warning. But even so ...they persevered, they rode the waves of uncertainty and triumphed. College decisions also did not come easy and seniors now had to consider so much more than just their dream school. So much more had to be considered now than just being homesick. FSA continues to build its high school program with a focus on college prep and readiness. The program is interactive and encourages students to self-think and consider the pros and cons outside the norm when entertaining colleges. We are so proud of our graduating seniors and want to wish them all the luck in the world as they head out to the various “places they will go”. “YOU ROLLED WITH IT AND THE BEST OF 2020 IS YET TO COME” as you continue your journey, “Surviving the 20’s”.
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Mount Pisgah Christian School leads with student-centered learning Mount Pisgah Christian School is a leading Preschool through 12th grade independent school located in the heart of North Fulton. Known for providing an outstanding college preparatory education grounded in Christian faith and values, 100% of students are accepted into a four-year college or university. MPCS is educating with intention by engaging students through personalized student-centered learning with small class sizes brought to life in academics, athletics and spiritual life. Recognized for academic achievement, Mount Pisgah offers 19 AP and 15 Honors Classes and is an AP Challenge, AP Merit, AP STEM, AP STEM Achievement and AP Humanities School. With a curriculum that integrates STEAM throughout Lower, Middle and Upper School, Mount Pisgah is on the cutting edge of preparing students for today’s ever-growing science, technology, engineering, and math world. The Lower and Middle Schools use a researchbased curriculum bolstered by the innovative MAP® Growth™ assessment. This data is one of many factors that teachers use to tailor instruction to each student and identify areas where students should be strengthened or challenged. Exciting renovations to the Lower School include the new Lower School STEAM Lab, Media Lab, and Library, which allow students to participate in activities such as building, designing, engineering, robotics, coding, technology, green screen productions and more. Mount Pisgah aims to grow students’ relationships with God and each other, guided by a spiritual blueprint integrated into the curriculum. Through student-
led chapel services each week, an annual spiritual retreat and continuing service projects, students grow in their relationships with God and with each other. Extracurricular offerings include 46 competitive athletic programs, band, chorus, orchestra, theatre and visual arts programs, as well as the Mount Pisgah Arts Academy. The after-school Arts Academy classes are available to all students in the community ages 4 to 18. Preschool students benefit from small classroom sizes and personalized care in a faith-based environment. Academic discovery for students ages 2-5 in-
cludes STEAM Lab activities, music and Spanish. Full day and half day programs are available. To learn more visit mountpisgahschool.org Summer Camps Sign up today for Summer Camp at Mount Pisgah Christian School! Starting June 29th, summer camp includes programs for children starting in 2K through rising 5th graders with football and cheer camps also available to rising 1st through 8th graders. Learn more and sign up at: wearepisgah.org/summercamps.
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Wesleyan School
Wesleyan School believes faith and intellect are great partners with each other. At Wesleyan, it’s not a matter of choosing faith or intellect, but rather using both to create the best possible education for your child. Our leadership and faculty work to provide students with an atmosphere that is challenging, reinforces the value of hard work, and emphasizes
character and integrity above accomplishment. Wesleyan prepares students for each stage of life and provides them the opportunity to see all the possibilities that lie before them. Wesleyan’s school motto is JOY-Jesus, Others, Yourself, and every aspect of school life is oriented to reinforce this philosophy of putting Jesus first and others ahead of ourselves.
A college preparatory environment, students have access to a wide range of academic opportunities along with athletics, arts, service, and other extracurricular activities. Wesleyan’s 85-acre campus provides state-of-the-art academic facilities along with on-campus practice space for athletics and arts. Located just outside of I-285 in Peachtree Corners, at the start of the 2020-2020 school year 1,779 students enrolled in grades K-12. Wesleyan offers bus routes throughout the metro Atlanta area. Supervised care before school is included in the cost of tuition and after care is available (K-8) until 6:00 p.m. at an affordable rate.
Now may the LORD OF PEACE himself give you peace at all times and in every way.
THE LORD BE WITH ALL OF YOU. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
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Congratulations Kings Ridge Christian School Class of 2020 To the Class of 2020: You represent the 14th graduating class, and we are excited to pay tribute to your amazing accomplishments during your years at King’s Ridge Christian School. This class, without doubt, is a talented and creative group. Who could forget the phenomenal performances of Guys and Dolls, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Newsies and this year’s electrifying performance of Crazy For You! The 5th Annual Black & White Gala honors 38 incredibly gifted seniors, 35 graduating with honors in Fine Arts. A record number of have signed with the following universities: Savannah School of Art and Design, New York School of Visual Arts, Berklee School of Music, and Texas State University. Among other accolades, KRCS Fine Arts had 12 Region Literary Winners advance to the GHSA State Competition. These winners were awarded Literary Champions for the 3rd consecutive year. 55 of you, nearly 70% of your class, participated on 17 Varsity athletic teams this year alone. Three of you will compete in college athletics next year. In your four years as KRCS student-athletes, you have been a part of numerous playoff appearances in baseball, basketball, lacrosse, and soccer. • 94% of you have maintained a cumulative GPA of 85 or better • Your 2019 AP scores resulted in: - 13 named AP Scholars by the College Board - 11 named AP Scholar with Honor - 6 named AP Scholar with Distinction
• Once your 2020 AP scores are completed, I know you will only increase these outstanding results. • 50 seniors are in the National Honor Society • Average SAT score for the Class of 2020 is 1190 (national SAT average is 1059 and state is 1058) • Average ACT score for the Class of 2020 is 27 (national ACT average is 20 and state is 21) You have made quite an impact on your school and community serving in many and diverse ways including 3rd Annual Moonlight Sonata, Interact Club, Chestnut Ridge (Nursing Center), Vision Warriors, Operation Christmas Child, Meals by Grace, Live A Yes, North Fulton Community Charities, Foster Care Services, International Justice Mission, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Life, Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign, Rotary Action Group Against Slavery, and traveling abroad on mission trips. You have been accepted to 261 different universities and in the fall, you will attend 39 universities in 18 different states. You have been offered more than $8 million dollars in academic, fine arts and athletic scholarships. Fourteen of you are “Lifers” which means you have been at King’s Ridge Christian School since kindergarten. Congratulations, Class of 2020. We are very proud of you! To God be the glory, Dr. Jeff D. Williams Head of School
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Congratulations King’s Ridge Christian School Class of 2020 The graduating class of 2020 was offered more than $8,052,138 in academic, athletic and fine arts scholarships not including the Hope Scholarship or the Zell Miller grant.
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Congratulations Fellowship Christian School graduates To the Fellowship Class of 2020, You, our dear graduates, will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Though your final chapter at Fellowship may have been written with a surprise DR. TESTON ending, I believe that the grace and perseverance you have shown during this trial are perhaps the best part of your story thus far. God has continually woven the threads of resilience, determination, hope, and courage in each of you throughout your lives. You were born in the wake of 9/11 to a world that, in a matter of minutes, had been radically and forever changed. As you started school, the first iPhone was released, and soon after, the advent of social media infinitely changed the way we interact with technology and each other. During your grade school years, our country weathered a major financial collapse that affected many of your families. During those same years, America elected our first African American president - a major milestone considering the scope of American history. And today, as we prepare to close this chapter, it is
not lost on us that this global pandemic is yet another historically significant moment in your story. You are a generation that has inevi-
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that the world did not change you. You are world changers. I see you living out the words in the book of James. You have faced many trials, and God has produced something far greater that will show the world His unrivaled glory. In the face of adversity, you have chosen to respond with resilience. You have been determined to finish this journey well. You have shown the courage to persevere when things didn’t go as planned. And you have shown hope that what lies ahead is worth the sacrifice. You have been an inspiration to us all. As you all head off to pursue the unique path God has planned for each of you, I pray that you will remember that you are God’s “workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand.” He has been and is continuing to do a great work in you. Take hold of the gracious gifts that God has given you and let this be your legacy, that you will continue to persevere, not allowing the world to change you, but to be world changers. We cannot wait to see all that you accomplish for God’s glory alone. We love you, and we will miss you, Dr. Kathy Teston
The Cottage School The Cottage School (TCS) is celebrating its 35th year providing a comprehensive program for 4th-12th grade students with learning differences. TCS offers a work-based model that promotes self-advocacy and fosters self-confidence, preparing them for life after graduation in vocational or postsecondary educational paths. Our accredited college preparatory curriculum meets Georgia graduation standards and HOPE scholarship requirements to take students to graduation and beyond. Our students enjoy experiential learning with clubs including archery, drama, forensics, horticulture and offcampus experiences throughout the year. The school’s 23-acre Roswell campus includes computer and science labs, a multi-purpose athletic and performing arts facility, indoor and outdoor classrooms, and trails for mountain biking and cross-country. TCS encourages students of all abilities to participate in athletics by offering sports such as soccer, basketball, baseball, cross country, tennis, and golf. After experiencing consistent growth, TCS added a dedicated elementary building, the Discovery Cottage, and construction is set to begin on a new
building which will house state of the art classrooms, multimedia art studios, and vocational and technical labs. This unique learning space provides our students and staff room to grow while still maintaining small class size. The Cottage School has built a oneof-a-kind learning environment perfect for students who learn differently. We offer 12-month rolling admissions for all grade levels. Visit our website or call for a campus tour today. The Cottage School 700 Grimes Bridge Road Roswell, Georgia 30075 770-641-8688 www.cottageschool.org
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Congratulates the Class of 2020!
Lindsey Ashby Georgia Film Academy
Baylor Aycock University of Georgia
Anna Baehman University of Georgia
Abby Beard Auburn University
Ethan Bell Mercer University
Alisha Benbow Purdue University
Charlotte Berg Auburn University
Anthia Bonsu Georgia State University
Britta Broyles University of Utah
Layne Burke University of Georgia
Angie Cho University of Georgia
Taylor Connelly Mississippi State University
Whitney Cookston Auburn University
Jordan Darby Mercer University
Tristen Darmodihardjo Baylor University
Kasey Dasch University of South Carolina-Columbia
Matthew Duffin University of Alabama
Noelle Durham Kennesaw State University
Sophia Eller Middle Tennessee State University
Brett Eppinger University of South Carolina-Columbia
Lindsey Eubanks The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Caroline Fairey Virginia Tech
Caio Ferreira Savannah College of Art and Design-Atlanta
Drew Fiscus University of Georgia
Alissa Gaddis Georgia Institute of Technology
Peyton George Mississippi State University
Virginia Guerry Samford University
Carolyn Guthrie University of Georgia
Eliza Guthrie University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Lily Guthrie Middle Tennessee State University
Laine Harmon Auburn University
Christian Heid Lee University
Taylor Herrmann Piedmont College
Matthew Holden Kennesaw State University
Ansley Hollingsworth Clemson University
Ellie Jackson School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Emma Jones Kennesaw State University
Andrew Jordan Georgia Southern University
Preston Joye Georgia State University
Max Karetny University of Georgia
Caroline Kasdin University of North Georgia
Amelia Kolosna Georgia College Milledgeville
Cole Kroeber Auburn University
Hollis Layton Auburn University
Trexton Lewis Southern Methodist University
Priscilla Lorenzo Pennsylvania State University
Austin Marley The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
Payton Marlow University of North Georgia
Roberto Martinez Kennesaw State University
Madison Mayhue Georgia College Milledgeville
Jackson McGill Georgia Institute of Technology
Marley Melrose Berry College
Rachel Minkert Kennesaw State University
Suzanne Moore Young Harris College
George Moraitakis Mercer University
Carolyn Murphy Savannah College of Art and Design
Brielle Ninesling University of Georgia
Dean Parker Auburn University
Cole Pasho-Coughlin Kennesaw State University
Bryce Paul University of South Carolina-Columbia
Michael Pineyro Auburn University
Zion Pleasant University of Georgia
Brandon Reeves University of Florida
Rachel Rippen The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Ben Rogers Auburn University
Adam Rozeboom Kennesaw State University
Meredith Rush Georgia Institute of Technology
Jack Sawyer Georgia College Milledgeville
Blake Scott Louisiana State University
Gwen Smith Georgia Institute of Technology
Lizzie Stancil Lee University
Aneta Stankova University of Toronto
Cassie Tardif University of Georgia
Hagen Thacker University of North Georgia
Lizzie Thompson University of South Carolina-Columbia
Brady Trego University of Georgia
START HERE, GO ANYWHERE... Visit fellowshipchristianschool.org to take a virtual tour, register for a virtual Open House, and learn more about us.
Lillie Ward Auburn University
Braden Webb Auburn University
RJ Winchester Auburn University
Dawson Winters Georgia Southern University
Alley Yeager Georgia College Milledgeville
Emma Yeager Lee University
Andrew Zhang The Ohio State University
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The Davis Academy From Kindergarten Prep - Eighth Grade, The Davis Academy teaches to the whole child, creating compassionate leaders and equipping them with skills they will use for the entirety of their academic careers and beyond. Davis graduates attend the most prestigious public and private high schools in Atlanta, they know who they are and continuously make a difference in their communities and the world. Students learn amongst a warm and supportive community that shares common values and visions. We teach life skills, instill Jewish values, and provide diverse experiences so that our students become well-rounded and self-confident individuals. We celebrate both the ways our diversity makes our school vibrant and the individual differences that make our school commu-
nity so unique. With a retention rate of 97%, The Davis Academy community is comprised of families from across the globe, nation, and 31 metro Atlanta zip codes. Given that Davis families live across The Greater Atlanta Area, The Davis Academy has launched a FREE bus transportation program with the goal of making The Davis Academy accessible to as many families as possible. The bus program offers routes in the following areas: Alpharetta, Johns Creek, East Roswell, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Chastain, Dunwoody and new added routes in the Sandy Springs area. The Alfred & Adele Davis Academy 8105 Roberts Drive, Atlanta, GA 30350 770-671-0085 davisacademy.org
Mount Vernon School Your child should love school. At Mount Vernon, we believe that relationships are foundational to learning and when teachers truly know and understand their students’ curiosities and passions, incredible things can happen. We encourage one another to discover, explore, teach, create, design, and play. We recognize how important it is for children to be challenged academically while navigating character development. We strive to inspire young minds to discover who they are and what opportunities exist in this world. This personalized approach has led students in every grade level to pursue projects stemming from passion, collaborate with nonprofit organizations, and work with Fortune 100 companies. In just 12 short years, MV alumni are expanding their footprint across the
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country by being accepted to schools such as Duke University, Brown University, Dartmouth College, University of Notre Dame, United States Air Force Academy, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill as a recipient of the Morehead-Cain scholarship. Beyond rigorous core academics, students have access to more than 54 sports teams,
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over 90 arts performance opportunities, and global travel. In August of 2019, Mount Vernon opened the doors to its new Upper School building. The nearly 60,000 square foot Upper Campus addition allows for flexible and open environments to accommodate the academic and social needs of up to 400 learners in grades 9-12. Based on highly designed, functional corporate
spaces, this building includes mobile walls, an industry-grade recording studio, a glass-walled cafe with a coffee shop, College Counseling Suite, STEM and Maker spaces, community spaces, and a wing for the Arts: studios for fine arts, digital arts, and dance; a virtual and augmented reality lab; and a Black Box theater. Schedule a campus tour today by visiting mountvernonschool.org.
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