Pisgah Post
July/August 2013
Celebrating the Community of
Mount Pisgah Christian School
Committed Pisgah Family
LEADS HUNDREDS to Costa Rica
Pisgah Plans
CAMPUS EXPANSION Student Lives
MYTHS
About Private School
FOREVER CHANGED
by Mission Trips and Israel Minimester
Preschool - 12th Grade Mount Pisgah Christian School, located in Johns Creek, Georgia, is an independent, non-denominational, collegepreparatory school serving families and children ages six weeks through twelfth grade. Learn more about Pisgah’s exceptional academic, athletics, arts, and Christian leadership programs in this publication and by visiting the school website: experiencepisgah.org.
Cole Spence and Matthew Dworkin enjoy an afternoon at the Patriot Athletic Campus.
To schedule a personal tour of any division and request your Parent Information Packet, please contact the Admissions team at 678-336-3443. Head of School John Marshall CELEBRATES PISGAH’S SUCCESS
A School on the Move Mount Pisgah Christian School’s core mission is to provide an outstanding education grounded in Christian faith and values and the Class of 2013 is a testament to our ability to deliver on this mission as 100% of students have been accepted into a four-year college or university. 94 institutions of higher learning have accepted this talented group of seniors, who have received more than $2 million in merit scholarships. Moreover, a remarkable 23% of this Class plans to participate in college athletics.
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What Lies Ahead Next year, the Class of 2014 – nearly 80 strong – will easily be the largest in school history. The Class is full of scholars, robotics team members, visual artists, poets, chapel leaders, multisport athletes, soloists, actors, improvisational comedians, and nascent young missionaries who have shared the gospel from South Georgia to South Africa. These young people exemplify the Pisgah Motto – College Prep. Life Ready.
On behalf of our more than 200 teachers, coaches and staff who dedicate themselves fully to young people, I am pleased to share Mount Pisgah Christian School is on the move. We prepare young people to excel in this complex, chaotic and competitive world, but ultimately, to seek truth, humility, peace and divine inspiration from beyond. No matter where a child happens to be on his or her faith journey, Christ’s teachings instill maturity of judgment, self-discipline, respect for others and a profound responsibility to serve beyond self. Mount Pisgah is committed to supporting each and every student on this journey of spiritual discovery and growth. In His Service,
John D. Marshall Head of School
This publication was created and privately funded as a collaborative effort between the school and a generous enrolled family for the purpose of sharing the exciting Pisgah story with the community.
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Pisgah Plans Exciting Campus Expansion
High School Students Opt For Mission Trip Work Instead of Typical Spring Break
Committed Family Leads Hundreds to Make A Difference in Global Missions
23% of Pisgah Seniors Sign to Play Collegiate Sports
Pisgah Graduate Lands Job At Disney World
Graduate Sacrifices Honeymoon To Serve Others
PISGAH RANKS IN
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The Pisgah Post is a regular publication of Mount Pisgah Christian School. REBECCA WILLIAMS, EDITOR
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Mount Pisgah Christian School’s athletic program ranked seventh out of 95 Georgia private and public schools for 2012-13 in the Regions Directors Cup. Learn more at gadaonline.net
HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO LOVE MIDDLE SCHOOL? Remember middle school? Probably some of the toughest years of your life - right? For most of us, middle school left us feeling a little awkward as we struggled to find our way. Imagine what a difference it would have made to have teachers who truly knew and cared about you - who went the extra mile for you. That’s the Pisgah difference. Teachers who know how to bring out the best in each student, helping them engage and explore. This is the middle school experience you wish you had.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY FOR 2013-14 “We invite you to meet us in the middle and discover the Pisgah difference.” Trey Arnette, Middle School Head 678-336-3352.
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College Prep. Life Ready.
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OPEN HOUSE AUGUST 6TH
Pisgah Plans Exciting Campus Expansion Both the MPCS Board of Trustees and the City of John’s Creek have approved a campus master plan to include a new 45,000 square-foot flagship Upper School building (pictured above). The Upper School will be the first phase of this multi-phase campus expansion. The US building design is consistent with existing buildings on the east campus and includes state-of-the-art classrooms, study and meeting spaces, labs, a robotics facility, and a large dining hall that will seat 400. As part of the campus master plan, the current Upper School will be converted into the Middle School. The current modular buildings will be dismantled. Plans are already well underway to determine how soon the school can secure funding for the new building!
Turn the page to see the complete Campus Master Plan.
CLASS OF 2013 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES Drexel University University of Edinburgh Elon University Fashion Institute of Technology University of Florida Florida State University Fort Lewis College Full Sail University Furman University George Mason University The George Washington University University of Georgia Georgia College Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern University Georgia State University Harding University High Point University University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign Indiana University Iowa State University Kennesaw State University University of Kentucky
Kenyon College The King’s College LaGrange College Lees-McRae College Longwood University Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Services University of Miami Miami University Michigan State University Middle Tennessee State University University of Mississippi Mississippi State University New York University Newberry College North Carolina State University Northeastern University Ohio University Oglethorpe University Oxford College of Emory University Parsons The New School for Design Pennsylvania State University Purdue University Randolph-Macon College
Reinhardt College University of Richmond Rollins College Rutgers University Samford University San Francisco Art Institute Savannah College of Art and Design School of Visual Arts Sewanee: The University of the South University of South Carolina State University of New York at Albany Stetson University Stony Brook University Syracuse University University of Tampa University of Tennessee Texas Christian University Valdosta State University Virginia Military Institute Tusculum College Western Carolina University Wofford College
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Agnes Scott College University of Alabama Appalachian State University Auburn University Baylor University Belmont University Berry College Binghamton University Birmingham Southern College Boston College Boston University Brevard College Bridgewater College Butler University Carson-Newman College Clemson University Coastal Carolina University Colby College College of Charleston Connecticut College Cornell University Covenant College Davidson College
CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
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NEW GYMNASIUM ADDITION - 22,000 GSF • PRACTICE GYMNASIUM
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EXISTING MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM BUILDING “H”
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NEW UPPER SCHOOL CLASSROOM BUILDING - 50,000 GSF • UPPER SCHOOL CLASSROOMS • UPPER SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION • EAST CAMPUS DINING HALL TERRACED PLAZA
NEW ADMINISTRATIVE & FINE ARTS BUILDING - 55,000 GSF • MAIN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES • FINE ARTS CLASSROOMS • SPECIAL CLASSROOM PROGRAMS
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Excitement and momentum are building for a new Upper School that will move Pisgah closer to accomplishing the next phase of the campus master plan.
STUDENTS GIVE UP TYPICAL SPRING BREAK TO SERVE OTHERS
Cissy Jamieson, Macy Williams, Ashley Casey and Madison Claytor, (all seniors) share Vacation Bible School with Costa Rica kids.
Students Give Up Typical Spring Break to Serve Others by Alex Brady, Class of 2014
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My first mission trip: Costa Rica over Spring Break! Before our departure, our team gathered supplies to bring to the children. As we packed all the toys and games we collected, we couldn’t wait for our adventure! At the first church, the kids surrounded us with warm welcomes. We instantly made friends and played for hours: tag, soccer, all kinds of games on the playground and then served them all lunch. We followed our play time with worship and Vacation Bible School. The children led us through their songs and hand motions. Then we demonstrated biblical stories through skits. On our last day at that church we handed out the goody bags we had prepared that included toys, games, t-shirts, and coloring books. It was sad when the time came to say good-bye.
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Alex Brady (junior) bonds with a Costa Rican friend.
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At the next church we set up separate stations where we painted nails and faces and played a variety of fun board games. We shared the Easter story and other Bible stories with the children and after they left each day we were able to spend time with teens from the church. We taught them how to play games that we grew up playing like Down by the Banks and they taught us some of their own games. It was great getting to spend some time with kids our own age as well as the younger children. We created bonds with the kids and they were so happy to have us step into their lives for a short time as we taught them about Jesus and as we experienced Jesus through them as well. Each person we served, taught, and played with was special and so happy with what little they had. I am thankful to have been given the opportunity to go to Costa Rica to share God’s work to the children and can’t wait to go back again soon.
Senior Austin Harper served as a mentor for some of the boys of the mission.
A CALL TO SERVE
My Spring Break Story by Ali Weller, Director of Pisgah’s Pathfinders For almost three years I ignored the call to serve in Costa Rica. Despite being overwhelmed with the stories of love being Parent Patti Pease and teacher Ali Weller help shared by Pisgah’s Ed and Patti Pease and their children, Costa Rican friends serve in the kitchen. plus the teams who served year after year, I hesitated for one reason or another. Too busy with work or not financially ready; there always seemed to be one justifiable excuse not go. Finally, I caved. Not entirely sure what had changed my mind and almost certain that this elementary school administrator would be eaten alive by these high school students, I anxiously boarded the plane. The Methodist conference center where we stayed for the week was similar to a small college campus in Southern Florida circa 1980; not cozy enough to call home but comfortable enough to take off your shoes. Each morning is the same. Local businesses and road traffic sounded the wakeup call at 5:30 as the aroma of locally grown deep black heaven in a mug came wafting through the hallways. After a delicious homemade meal and fresh local fruit; off we went. Having traveled to Costa Rica the summer before, the lush vegetation and bright colors that surrounded us as we traveled on our bus through the cities was not what drew my attention. As we moved from village to village each day I was captivated by the people of this country. Ticos, as the locals are referred to, don’t even flinch as the buses and trucks roar by within an inch of their children’s faces. Inside our caravan, I scanned the faces of the passengers; many dozed lightly, some photographed the stunning landscape and several grinned excitedly in anticipation of the day. As a chaperone on this trip I often wondered what my role was. Occupationally, I took head counts every 15 minutes and checked in routinely to be sure that each child was physically, socially and emotionally well. From time to time I attempted to socialize with the young teens and was surprised not only by their willingness to converse with me but by the depth of their commitment to this mission. How I wished to have had their compassion when I was that age. As we arrive at the churches, members welcomed us warmly, handing us babies and inviting us into every corner of their church home. Many of the teens were pros and could not wait to get off the bus to scoop up the closest child to carry on their shoulders or show how to fly a kite for the first time. Others were slower to wade in, taking a child by the hand and wordlessly guiding them through a coloring book or puzzle.
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Paige Church, Jessica Townsend, Madison Claytor, Carly Hadaway, Ali McHugh, and Ali Weller prepare to serve lunch at the mission.
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A CALL TO SERVE
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Morgan Walters enjoys time with the children of Costa Rica.
Still unsure why I was there but most assuredly blessed to witness the journey of each of these students, I watched them as the days passed and can only describe what I saw as God’s love pouring through these young missionaries as they sang Spanish praise songs they had never heard before, performed skits in tiny costumes, painted finger nails, separated rice and beans, played soccer for hours, or made bracelets out of plastic beads. Each of us received the call to serve in Costa Rica. Some answered by sharing laughter and endless smiles with the children. A few heard the call and responded by supporting others, lifting the spirits of the local youth with a joke or a game. Several replied without knowing exactly what they had to offer and did it all; gave comfort to a homesick friend, photodocumented the journey to share with others, served the community by providing eye glasses, shared stories with the pastor’s family, read a book to a young boy, kept a watchful eye over curious youthful travelers or prayed over a sleeping baby. The reason that each of us took this trip may vary greatly but I feel certain that each of us share in the common belief that we were truly in God’s grace during our days in Costa Rica. Now, when I am asked why I went, I still struggle to form an organized answer. It could be the memory of the glowing faces of the children as I arrived at the church or my inspiring young travel companions. What I can tell you is that I hope that next time I’m listening when I get that call again--the call to serve.
Pathfinders After School Program Director and Guidance Team B.A. Sociology Why do you love Pisgah? The people that I work every day and the children I have the privilege of being with are all my family. It just feels like home.
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PISGAH FAMILY LEADS OTHERS TO SERVE
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40
Parent Patti Pease finds creative ways to share God’s love.
They’re at it again. The Pease family has been caught in the act of tirelessly making a difference in the Pisgah community and beyond. They often leave the rest of us scratching our heads and wondering “Where in the world do they find the time and the energy?” They seem almost super human with their tremendous dedication and contagious desire to serve. From overseeing the school golf tournament and serving as president of the parent association, to teaching preschool and leading mission trips to Costa Rica, the Peases are among the first to roll up their sleeves and volunteer to help fulfill Pisgah’s mission. “For our family, being involved over the past 16 years meant that we were fully vested in our children’s experience at the school,” explained Ed Pease. “Like many young schools, Pisgah had difficult years with typical growing pains. It would have been easy to go to another school but we made a decision to be part of the growth. Pisgah had a great group of core families that had the goal of creating something special and we wanted to be a part of it. I am glad we made the right decision.” Ed and Patti have two sons who have been very active in Pisgah academics, athletics, missions, and campus life: Andrew, Class of 2011 and Tommy, Class of 2014. Patti describes the special connection her boys feel toward their Pisgah family, “Andrew has always felt a special connection with his teachers. I remember when he was in middle school and whenever he faced a challenge, one of the first people he would reach out to for advice was his middle school Bible teacher. I think that speaks volumes to the kind of relationship a teacher and student can have at a school like Pisgah.”
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She goes on to explain why their family has poured so much of their hearts and souls into the school. “Our family values the commitment the school has toward excellence and the faith each faculty member attests to – in fact - faith is a major part of Pisgah and it spills over to the students. It is not uncommon for them to ask me to pray for someone. They are also very compassionate towards “the least of these.” I have observed them firsthand in Costa Rica – they have servants’ hearts.” In 2007, the Pease family felt led to serve in Costa Rica and now work with four different Methodist churches in San Jose communities. They bring a team of students, faculty, staff and parents to provide construction work, Vacation Bible School, medical care – but above all – build relationships, worship and share God’s love. “The greatest part of taking Pisgah students to Costa Rica is the opportunity to watch them serve others in a very different environment,” said Ed. “This truly has been a great blessing for Patti and I. Many Junior Tommy Pease has selflessly dedicated many vacations to serving others in Costa Rica.
PEASE FAMILY: CAUGHT IN THE ACT kids do not have the opportunity to really serve and feel that they have made a difference at such a young age. God gave kids big hearts and a great ability to serve others. We see the emotions within these children as they realize they are blessed to be at Pisgah, live in such an affluent area and have a family. The kids and families Andrew, Class of 2011, treasures his memories of mission trips with his we serve are good people who live under difficult circumstances. Our kids see this family and fellow Pisgah students. and they gain a greater perspective on their lives. We hope that this experience helps shape the kids we have taken over the years and we are glad to have been a part of their lives during this time.” As their youngest son approaches his senior year, the Pease family reflects on their many Pisgah experiences. “I will be glad to graduate, but I will miss many things about Mount Pisgah,” said Tommy, who, with his brother Andrew has helped his parents provide love and support for two “adopted” daughters, Karoline and Katherine who captured Ed and Patti’s hearts in Costa Rica. Karoline was able to enroll at Pisgah for a year of study in the U.S. thanks to the Pease’s family generosity. “Ed and Patti have had a profound impact on the lives of many students and families,” said Nancy Purdy, Head of the Primary School. “I can’t think of many activities they haven’t been involved with at some point in their time here at Pisgah! Their diligence, dedication, and encouragement helped countless students---my son being one of them. I know I speak for many people when I say our school has been extremely blessed to have such a caring and supportive family as part of our Pisgah community. They truly made a difference in the lives of our students!”
The Pease family has led hundreds of Pisgah students and families on life-changing mission trips and they plan to continue the tradition!
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PISGAH COLLEGIATE ATHLETES
23% of Pisgah Seniors Commit to Play College Athletics at an Impressive List of Schools.
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Two-time GHSA State Champion
Four-time All-Region Selection
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Georgia Institute of Technology
3rd place 1600m, 4th place 800m at GHSA Meet
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Sewanee: The University of the South Honorable Mention All-Region
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Camille Tracy
Georgia College and State University
Mount Pisgah Christian School recently captured its third state championship in three years!
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90% OF PISGAH GRADUATES ACCEPTED TO THEIR FIRST CHOICE COLLEGE Read that headline again. How is that acceptance rate possible? Pisgah’s college guidance team puts everything they have into helping students find the perfect college match. At many schools, students may only meet with their college advisor once during their senior year. At Pisgah, our college guidance team truly knows your child and begins working with your family during eighth grade to develop a personalized college action plan. Our team visits universities around the country and stays on top of regional and national admission trends. The results are impressive. Recent graduates have been accepted at many of the nation’s top fifty universities as ranked by U.S. News & World Report: Cornell, Dartmouth, Emory, Georgia Tech, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, Stanford, and more. Check out the complete list at experiencepisgah.org.
Let our experienced college guidance team give your student the Pisgah Advantage. Doesn’t your child deserve the opportunity to attend his or her first choice college?
Susan Reilly College Advisor
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College Prep. Life Ready.
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PISGAH HIGHLIGHTS Academic Highlights • 30% of the Class of 2013 gained admission to the University of Georgia • 100% of recent graduates were accepted by a four-year college or university • 90% of recent graduates were accepted into their college of first choice • 74% of the more than 100 AP Test Takers scored a passing grade of 3 or higher (the Georgia average is 57%) • Two-thirds of students in grades 10-12 took at least one honors or AP course
The Class of 2013 is Pisgah’s tenth graduating class.
• The number of students taking at least one AP exam has doubled since 2009 • The Class of 2013 SAT average is more than 200 points higher than the Georgia public school average and higher than the private school average in the Southeast • Nearly two-thirds of the Class of 2013 earned merit scholarship assistance to college
Arts Highlights • Pisgah Arts students have presented in over 112 performances and art shows this academic year. • Pisgah Arts engages with 88% of the students on a weekly basis, many in multiple disciplines. • Awards and honors this year include state and national recognition including the 2013 Congressional Art Award Winner Gina Hong for her work featured at right: Five Perspectives.
U.S. Representative Tom Price presents senior Gina Hong with her national art award.
Athletics Highlights During the 2012-13 Athletic Season: • Pisgah captured its third state championship in three years • 12 of 17 varsity teams made it to the state playoffs • Pisgah finished seventh overall in the Georgia Director’s Cup Standings (gadaonline.net) • 29 football players dedicated or rededicated their lives to Jesus Christ
Pisgah’s Softball Team wins the State Championship!
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CLASS OF 2013
Tyler Evan Austin* Full Sail University
Lydia Cozette Barnes The University of Georgia
McKenna Marie Campbell The University of Georgia
Zachery Lee Mason Canada Georgia Southern University
Taylor Alice Carlson* Wofford College
Ashley Sarah Casey The University of Georgia
Adrian Thomas Celata Tusculum College
Sarah Elizabeth Chapdelaine The University of Georgia
Yubin Choi Stony Brook University
Paige Mackenzie Church Newberry College
Madison Mason Claytor* Ohio University
Matthew Glen Coker Kennesaw State University
Dylan Heath Dixon Georgia Southern University
Clayton James Farmer Georgia Southern University
Ryan Andrew Felice* Davidson College
Christopher Leon Frohsin* Brevard College
Stephanie Ellen Gabriel The University of Georgia
Foster Thomas Gailey Auburn University
Flint Herrington Geier* Cornell University
Amelia Carolyn Hadaway* University of Mississippi
Chandler Heilman Harbaugh* The University of Georgia
James Austin Harper Georgia Southern University
Savannah Vel Harper Georgia Southern University
Grant Owen Hicks* Georgia Institute of Technology
Sarah Catherine Holden Savannah College of Art and Design
Seojin Hong School of Visual Arts
Kyle Travis Jackson Coastal Carolina University
Elizabeth Ruby Harding Jamieson* Clemson University
Joowan Jeong Michigan State University
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Maxwell Thomas Aden* The University of Georgia
Eva Elizabeth Knight* The University of Georgia
Christine Porsmose Laursen Valdosta State University
Dillon John Levins Georgia Southern University
Nicholas Davis Martin Kenyon College
Nicole Elizabeth Peters Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Mitchell Ward Phillips* The University of Georgia
Evan Walter Piedrahita Birmingham-Southern College
Rachel Lauren Plate Georgia College
Emily Kate Raymer* Rollins College
Michael Stephen Reinsel Georgia Southern University
Andres Arturo Saez Bello Elon University
Kasey Jean Shepp* Auburn University
Christopher Joseph Spriggs Georgia College
Michelle Stofberg Oxford College of Emory University
Kathryn Owens Strawinski* Colby College
Allison Nicole Tanzy* Clemson University
Blanca Tarrago Georgia Southern University
Camille Cooke Tracy* Georgia College
Abigail Brooks Tyson* Samford University
James Wood Tyson VI* The University of Georgia
Alyssa Patricia Theresa Walters Georgia College
Natalie Jean Wertymer* Auburn University
Madison Marie Wickline* Harding University
Mayson Elizabeth Williams The University of Georgia
Kevin Michael Wisner Sewanee: The University of the South
Albert Jonhan Wu Virginia Military Institute
Seo Ho Yoo Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Juseub Yoon Boston College
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*Alpha-Omega graduates who have attended Pisgah continuously since kindergarten.
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Suyeon Kim Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey at New Brunswick
NEW iPADS ARRIVE
A World of Knowledge at their Fingertips by Leeann Denham, Lower School Instructor The iPads are here! The Lower School is starting with one iPad cart (22 iPads) in the Think Tank for the 201314 school year with hopes to expand the program and add more carts next year. We’re excited about this important enrichment to our curriculum. In addition to offering yet another media to reinforce concepts, the iPads will offer an alternate tool for introducing a curriculum concept, opportunities for classroom management, differentiated instruction, enrichment for various curriculum areas, an additional avenue to enhance creative thinking and problem solving, instant feedback for learners, and so much more. Our first iPad cart is housed in the innovative Think Tank, but teachers will also be able to check out the cart for classroom use for either whole group or small group instruction. In addition, teachers may use the iPads for their own administrative purposes ranging from portfolio Kindergarten student Andres Russell couldn’t wait to try out the new iPad! creation and maintenance to assessment creation and management. There are literally thousands of uses for these devices in education and we look forward to the sharing of ideas of our creative and technologically savvy teachers. Having a mobile technology lab will tap into untold teaching talent of our classroom teachers as they discover new ways to facilitate learning. The iPads will reinforce for students the use of technology as a tool, as well as capitalize on the convenience and portability for the Intermediate Department of having their work at their fingertips as they do research and save their results on the Cloud to access at home. While the tablets will not replace traditional means of teaching and learning, we’re looking forward to seeing student confidence increase in the child-friendly, non-threatening environment an iPad offers versus the perfectionist’s perceived permanence of our paper/pencil practice. And as a bonus, we see these tablets as a glimpse into a backpack-less future and feel confident that’s something our students will not miss!
Leeann Denham
Kim Byne
B.S.E.H. Environmental Health, M.P.H. Public Health in Epidemiology
B.S. Early Childhood Education, M.Ed. Early Childhood Education
Why do you love Pisgah? From the moment we planted our family here in 1998, we have been surrounded by love and support in every direction. Becoming part of such a high-quality organization that follows God’s lead is the dream of a lifetime.
Why do you love Pisgah? It is a wonderful Christian environment in which children can grow and learn. I love how the staff works hard to ensure that everyone’s academic, social, emotional, and spiritual needs are met here.
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Lower School Instructor
Culinary Lab Instructor
THE ROBOTICS CLUB
Outsmarting the Competition by Isaac Hram, Pisgah Class of 2014 Robotics team members with instructor Derek Otieno at the The Robotics Club is an activity that is much more regional competition with their robot Thomas Jefferspin. than just building robots, it is a sport that allows numerous people to join together to work as a group just like any other conventional sports team. After weeks of collective hard work, the robot is completed and ready for the regional competition – the greatest moment of the entire robotics season! More than sixty teams compete for the chance to travel to internationals in St. Louis, Missouri with their robots. The atmosphere of the entire event is just fantastic.
Most people would imagine that the competition would be fierce as teams compete for such a high honor. However, while most sports are characterized by intense rivalries and even trash talking among the different teams, all of the robotics teams stand by a crucial aphorism; “Gracious Professionalism.” The concept is simple. Competition is best when every team is performing at their best, and this eliminates the need for any animosity between teams. I learned through robotics that not all competition has to be antagonistic. In fact, it can be quite enjoyable! This was the first year for the Pisgah Robotics Club, but despite our lack of experience, our team still managed to participate in the quarter finals, all due to the great help of many parents both from inside and outside the school. Surely, we cannot forget the help received from our great coaches, Mrs. Peters and Mr. Otieno. This upcoming season, the team has one goal. We will build, we will have fun, and hopefully, we will make it to St. Louis. Go Team 4749!
CULINARY LAB
Cooking Up Fun by Kim Byne, Culinary Lab Instructor Lessons come to life each day with hands-on learning in the Culinary lab. It has been quite a year of fun exploring the world of cooking and nutrition, all while reviewing academic concepts Students are eager to participate in the and skills. This year we featured six learning units to create a hands-on Culinary Lab lessons. well-rounded culinary curriculum: Hands-on Healthy Recipes, Ingredient Investigations, Nutrition Lessons, Measure Mania, Food Around the World, and Etiquette. Each unit consisted of hand-on activities that allowed students to learn about academics within the kitchen, the importance of healthy living, and multicultural traditions and foods.
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“Hands-on Healthy Recipes” taught students how to cook delicious food using real ingredients. We looked at ways to make quick and healthy alternatives to foods that we would normally buy at the store or a restaurant. “Ingredient Investigations” was a fun way to feature ingredients from the different food groups. Students learned about their nutritional value, tasted them, and used them in a recipe. Popular ingredients included dragon fruit and kale! Incorporating “Nutrition Lessons” provided a creative way to teach students about healthy living as they played nutrition games, measured sugar content in food, read a nutrition label, and created a healthy plate. “Measure Mania” was a fun way to incorporate different measurement stations. The students learned about measurement conversions, reading a liquid measuring cup, comparing different amounts of liquid, and choosing the appropriate measuring tool. We had a fun adventure with our “Food Around the World” unit! The students were able to taste interesting foods from different countries and learn about their traditions. Our last “Etiquette” unit featured table manners for all grade levels. The fifth graders even took a trip to Brookwood Grill to practice their etiquette skills.
ISRAEL MINIMESTER
A Life Forever Changed by Nicole Peters, Pisgah Class of 2013
“Amazing grace, how sweet the sound…” Sitting under a
Nicole asked her Bible teacher Katie Keller to baptize her in the Jordan River.
pavilion sheltered from the rain in the Garden Tomb after receiving communion, it truly was the sweetest sound as the last note of the song we sang faded and our first day in Israel drew to a close. I remember opening my eyes and feeling taken aback when I realized they were filled with tears. I looked around at my Mount Pisgah family and at God’s beautiful creation and a huge smile spread across my face as a group of tourists from Nigeria began singing and clapping, praising our God. It was one of those “wow” moments, the first of many, where everything became real. I was here, in Israel, following the footsteps of Christ and watching the Bible come to life. And God was right there with me, with us, more alive and present than I could have dreamed, and this was only the beginning. He had so much in store for us. Every night in Israel I went to bed thinking tomorrow couldn’t possibly be better than today, and each morning I woke up and was continually amazed that it was. Everything we saw and experienced was meaningful and powerful in a way that was uniquely its own.
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Seniors Chris Spriggs and Nicole Peters atop the Mount of Olives.
Picture this: you’re standing atop the Mount of Olives with all of Jerusalem at your feet. Off to the left out in the distance is Mount Zion, where Jesus and his disciples shared the Last Supper. Directly below you are thousands and thousands of tombstones comprising the Jewish cemetery and across the Kidron valley are thousands of Muslim tombstones. The beautiful golden top of the Dome of the Rock glistens in the sunlight and catches your eye off in the distance. Locals are bustling around and about and you brush up against the occasional camel or donkey. This is all part of the norm on a brisk Saturday morning, January the fifth. That same morning, we walked the Triumphal Entry and stopped at Dominus Flevit, the church commemorating where Jesus wept over Jerusalem. From there we headed to the Garden of Gethsemane and stood mesmerized by the eight olive trees, some over 2,000 years old. It was incredible to stand there and lay eyes on the very spot you read about in Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” Other historically significant sights we had the opportunity to visit included the Church of Nativity, where Christ was born, the City of David, the Old Walled City of Jerusalem, Yad Vashem, the largest Holocaust museum, and the Israeli Museum.
Besides eating dinner in the home of a Palestinian Christian, and visiting a Palestinian refugee camp, Hebron was one of the most culturally enriching places we visited. This hostile area truly brought the Israeli/Palestinian conflict to life and we were all in awe of the deserted marketplace and overall ghost-town appearance of the city. Due to its tendency of violence and conflicts, the area was heavily policed by thousands of Israeli guards. A few were very friendly and offered to take pictures with us, even giving us their hats to pose with! After visiting Hebron, we stopped at a Phoenician Glass Blowing factory, which was without a doubt the coolest thing I have ever seen. We watched the process from beginning to end and one kind man let me try my hand at it. I think everyone on the trip would agree that I am not cut out for the glass blowing industry, but hey, at least I gave it a try.
ISRAEL MINIMESTER (CONTINUED) While everything we did was spiritually significant and meaningful to me, a few places that had a particular impact on my faith were the Wailing Wall, Mount of Beatitudes, and Yardenit, the Baptismal Site on the Jordan River. Being able to place my prayer in the Wailing Wall among millions of others was truly incredible, and standing there and praying was a profound spiritual moment that not even the hail and rain could diminish. On top of the Mount of Beatitudes we were given twenty minutes to find a quiet spot and pray, journal, and talk to God about anything and everything. For me, it was the perfect moment to reflect on my own walk with Christ and how I had seen it grow and change so far on this trip. And lastly, Yardenit. Words couldn’t possibly do this experience justice. Before beginning the immersions, we prayed and shared a devotion as a group and I had tears streaming down my face before I even set foot in the water. Being immersed in the Jordan River by my teacher Ms. Keller marked the beginning of a new chapter in my walk and is a moment I will never forget. In addition to culturally, historically, and spiritually significant places, we also got to visit and experience some incredible things. Ascending 3,000 meters via cable car up to the top of the Fortress at Masada National Park, stopping for a casual camel ride at a gas station, and floating in the Dead Sea were among the many. We also got to watch the sun set over the Mediterranean while standing on top of an old aqueduct and ride in a boat across the Sea of Galilee. To say that traveling to Israel was the trip of a lifetime would simply be an understatement. I learned more about the Bible, history, culture, and even myself and my faith than I could have ever imagined. It surpassed all of my expectations and filled me with a desire to know more, to lean more, and to draw even closer to God. I’m eternally grateful for the opportunity to have gone on this trip and the memories I made are ones that I will treasure forever.
Seniors Nicole Peters, Camille Tracy, and Madison Wickline shared the Israel experience with their teacher Andrew Jones.
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“On top of the Mount of Beatitudes we were given twenty minutes to find a quiet spot and pray, journal, and talk to God about anything and everything. For me, it was the perfect moment to reflect on my own walk with Christ and how I had seen it grow and change so far on this trip.”
PISGAH ARTS Inspire
I Had No Idea
Seniors Cissy Jamieson and Macy Williams at the NAHS Art Show.
by Macy Williams, Pisgah Class of 2013 I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I accepted my admission into the National Art Honor Society. I had no idea I would have the opportunity to travel to New York City with my friends and go to amazing shows, famous museums and sing with the Young People’s Choir of New York. And I had no idea that the orphans NAHS paints portraits for each year had never seen images of themselves. The portraits that we sent to them gave these children a sense of identity. I could bring joy to a child with my art, something I had never done before. However, NAHS isn’t all just fun and games. There’s plenty of hard work, planning, blood, sweat and tears needed to make the Talent No Talent Show the hilarious success that it is. The early morning meetings and the want-to-rip-your-hair-out pandemonium of preparing for the annual art exhibition could be rough, but it was all worth it as we proudly displayed our work for judges, family and friends. Being able to walk down that aisle on graduation day sporting those rainbow cords, symbolizing all of the dedication that it takes to be in NAHS is something I have waited for since I became involved in the arts program. Bringing light and an extra splash of color to Mount Pisgah through National Art Honor Society is something I will carry with me far past graduation.
PISGAH ARTS Surprise
Strike Up The Band by Bryan Hatmaker, Director of Bands When asked why he joined band, Junior Nicholas Doss replied, “because the band director had a funny name.” A somewhat Nicholas Doss was selected as the best jazz saxophonist in the state by the Georgia Music surprising reason to say the least, far from the typical I love music Educators’ Association. or I want to learn to play an instrument that you might expect. Nicholas was surprised too, at how much of an impact band has made on his life. “Band has taught me that persistence pays off and in my junior year of high school I earned the sole Baritone saxophone spot in the Georgia All State Jazz Band under the direction of world-renowned trombonist, Wycliffe Gordon.”
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Nicholas is not alone; many other students have discovered that lessons learned in band have a far greater reach than just notes on a page. Eighth grader Elizabeth Dworkin said “my whole outlook on new things has changed.” She’s learned to embrace difficult music as a new challenge and a way to improve; something that will surely serve her well outside the walls of high school. Participating in band has also
Bryan Hatmaker Director of Bands
Bachelor of Music – Boston Conservatory and Master of Science – Southern Oregon University Why do you love Pisgah? I’m offered the opportunity to share my passion for music in an intimate setting. The chance to share and ignite that passion in others was an obvious direction In my life.
PISGAH ARTS Amaze provided Elizabeth with a vehicle to befriend upperclassmen. “Knowing people older than me is an important part of high school because I can ask them for advice and learn from them.” Several years ago, former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan encouraged us to embrace “the importance of the arts as a core academic subject and part of a complete education for all students. The arts can help students become tenacious, team-oriented problem solvers, who are confident and able to think creatively.” Pisgah band director, Bryan Hatmaker (the guy with the funny name) whole-heartedly agrees. “My goal has never been to make music majors, but to provide firm foundations for my students in areas of discipline, persistence, and social awareness. Music just makes learning those skills more enjoyable.”
The cast of the Sound of Music earned rave reviews for their spectacular production.
Dramatic Difference by Bo Stuart, Pisgah Class of 2014 Through my many years of participating in theatre at Pisgah, the prevailing feeling I have experienced was the sense of community among the actors and crew. I have always felt like I belonged and was a valued part of the team, even when I was playing a minor part. Now as president of our chapter of the International Thespian Society, I am going to strive to bring that same sense of community and belonging to all new and existing members. I also see our theatre program growing rapidly as every year we are undertaking bigger and more challenging shows under Mrs. Anna Burrell. In only our second year under her guidance, we were able to produce both “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” (one of the most emotionally and directorially challenging shows a high school can produce) and the legendary “The Sound Of Music” in all its glory. In addition to putting on high caliber shows each season, the Thespian society travels to ThesCon every year, which is the conference for all high school theatre troupes in Georgia. At ThesCon, actors and members of the tech crew have the opportunity to meet other thespians as well as show off their skills for college and even professional directors. Being a part of the theatre program at Pisgah has provided a huge boost to my self-confidence and has given me a sense of family and community that has been amazing.
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“In orchestra, we play pieces by various composers, including classical composers. We have a small orchestra, so we have the opportunity to develop the skills to play together as an ensemble.” - Isabel Donnolo, Class of 2016
OVERCOMING OBSTACLES
Seventh grader with hearing impairment shares gift of hearing with children in Ghana. When one of my students, Jack McConnell, first approached me about a special opportunity to go to Ghana on a hearing mission trip, he started by telling me about how it felt to be a child with hearing loss. He never once expressed any sadness or injustice about being deaf himself. It was just a fact. He talked about how some children do not have the opportunity to have hearing aids like he has had since he was a child. He told me about the Jack assists with hearing doctor who leads a group that provides hearing care and aids and how he had tests in Ghana contacted him to help these children in Ghana have the chance to hear, too. It was just so matter of fact. To him, helping others is as natural as breathing.. Jack McConnell is a thoughtful and compassionate child and is always putting the feelings and needs of others before himself. On a personal level, Jack has always looked out for me and my two boys. He goes out of his way to talk to them and make them feel special. For example, my third grader was going on a retreat earlier this year. It was Charlie’s first time away from home and to be honest, his mom was probably more worried than he was! I asked Jack to “keep on eye” on Charlie and see if he was having fun. Within the first ten minutes of drop-off, Jack had already sought out Charlie to say hey, tell him who his chaperone was and let Charlie know that if he needed anything, to find him and he would help him out. Wow. And then, while I was serving pizza to the children going on the retreat, Jack came up to my four year old, and asked him to come and eat with him. No prompting, no asking from me, he just thought Jonathan would like to eat with Jack because I was working. He’s just a kind child. He wants to help everyone. Before Jack and his father left for Ghana, our class had the chance to pray for him. Amazing. And as he and I were discussing what he would pack, he explained to me that it didn’t matter what he packed, he was leaving all of his clothes over there so different children could have more to wear. If only I could be like Jack and ALWAYS remember to use the gifts God gave me to ALWAYS help others. My life will forever be changed because I was lucky enough to be Jack’s teacher these past two years.
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Lower School Instructor B.S. Early Childhood/Elementary Education, M.S. Education – reading, Language, Literacy Why do you love Pisgah? Pisgah is home. I love the way we embrace students and their families, every part of them – educational, spiritual and emotional.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Pisgah Grad Works at Disney by Chloe Knoblock, Class of 2006 It is hard to believe that five years have passed since I graduated from Pisgah. So much has happened since then. Thanks to some expert guidance from Dr. Bryan Smyth, I found the perfect college fit at the University of Georgia where I was able to explore my interests in writing and mass media, which developed while I was in high school. As a mass media arts major in the Grady School of Journalism, I wrote two articles for UGAzine, the cover story in fall 2009 and a feature article in spring 2011, and I had the opportunity to serve as a student judge on the children’s programming committee for the Peabody Awards. During my third and fourth years, I was the Entertainment Coordinator for the University Union. My team and I brought events, such as concerts and comedy shows, for the student body to enjoy. Having spent a previous summer as a production intern for a morning news program in Central Florida, I wanted more experience in the technical aspects of production, so I followed my term with the Union working on the Technical Services team of the Tate Student Center where I operated equipment to make a program or event come to life. I was even honored during my fourth year to be chosen as the Outstanding Student of the Week by the Office of Student Affairs.
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After graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism in May 2012, I fulfilled a dream by spending a semester participating in the Disney College Program where I filled a role at the “wildest ride in the wilderness,” Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Six weeks later, the Lord blessed me with a wonderful full-time position that allowed me to stay in Central Florida. I am an event technology specialist with PSAV Presentation Services where I provide audiovisual services and technological support for conferences and events at the Boardwalk Resort Conference Center at Walt Disney World. The years I spent as a Pisgah Patriot certainly prepared me academically to successfully earn a college degree. More importantly, the teachers and administrators who took time to invest in my spiritual and emotional development set me on a path to navigate the choices and challenges that occurred in my life with a firm foundation of faith in God and the confidence to reach for my aspirations.
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Grad Sacrifices Honeymoon to Serve Others From the moment he walked into my Freshman New Testament class on the first day of school, I knew Cameron Gray was a special kid. I was a rookie teacher, still wet behind the ears, hoping that my extremely limited experience teaching economics and history would translate well into teaching the Bible. Cameron was friendly and affable, making me feel comfortable from the moment we met. Usually it works the other way – the student is uncomfortable and anxious and nervous and the teacher helps ease those fears – but Cameron was cut from a different cloth. Little did I know how deep our friendship would grow over the next eight years. Cameron recently told me that the biggest lesson he learned at Pisgah was the importance of cultivating passion. He recalls being genuinely interested in Scripture for the first time in a long time during his freshman and sophomore years, which in turn pointed him toward opportunities to share the Gospel with others through mission experiences. Cameron and I traveled together to Kenya on a mission trip the summer after his graduation in 2010. The trip consisted of relational ministry with the unbelievably poor students at Mountain Park Academy outside the city of Nakuru. We played soccer, learned Swahili, talked about American culture (Kenyans love rap music and pro wrestling), and simply loved on what Jesus called “the least of these.” One afternoon during a hike behind the school, Cameron shared with me a revelation: “going to school is a pain and annoying--but to these
kids it is a gift—it’s where they got their food and their clothes and hope.” Cameron was completely changed by his experience in Kenya—he learned the importance of gratitude and felt a call to share his blessings with others. Cameron went off to Samford University that fall, energized and motivated to serve his local community in Birmingham. His experience at Pisgah and in Kenya set him up to have a phenomenal experience in college. Cameron would say the best thing about Samford was the fact that he met a girl. Cameron and Allye celebrated their devotion to Christ and each other over Memorial Day weekend through their marriage. In January 2014, Cameron and Allye will travel to Itu, Brazil for a month long “honeymoon mission trip.” They want to take this trip because they believe marriage is about service and submission to one another, and there is no better way to start off a marriage that being immersed in service and submission. I was unbelievably honored to be able to stand next to Cameron on his wedding day--as a groomsman. As a teacher, there is no greater joy than seeing a student mature and develop into a complete person: one who blends a mentality for service with a desire to learn, built on the foundation of a relationship with Christ. Cameron is a young man who is – and will -make a real and positive impact in his community and the world.
Economics Teacher and Student Life Coordinator B.S.Ed. Social Science Education Why do you love Pisgah and teaching? I love Pisgah because we are one big family! I love teaching because I have the chance every day to make a difference in someone’s life.
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PISGAH PRESCHOOL
Little Ones Lead the Way Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
Facepainting is a favorite for Pisgah Preschoolers.
Pisgah Preschoolers quickly learn that the world is a big place, and there is a blessing in helping others. The children love helping their moms pack a little shoebox for Operation Christmas Child and to learn that somewhere far away, a child is able to enjoy a special Christmas as they receive a box filled with toys and other muchneeded items. The children also love to wear special hats when celebrating ‘Caps off for Cures’ a part of Pisgah’s Pennies for Patients drive. The children pay $1 to wear the cap or hat of their choice. What a blessing to be able to teach children to share God’s love in helping others in need.
Lily Ganote enjoys an ice cream break during Field Day.
Shams Malnik is happy to perform on Grandparents’ Day.
PISGAH FIELD DAY FUN! Pisgah Lower and Middle School students have a blast at their annual Field Days!
Middle Schoolers Mariah Rose and Taylor Small demonstrate great teamwork!
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Eva Safaie, Stella Posey, Sarah Kate Davenport, Gabe Carter, and Cole Barnett love the friendly competition.
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MYTHS ABOUT PRIVATE SCHOOL 1. All private schools only admit students of the same faith. Pisgah is an outreach school. Although faculty and staff sign a Christian statement of faith, students and families are not required to do so. For those students who would like to learn more about Christian beliefs and values - spiritual retreats, Chapel, Bible courses and mission trips are offered.
2. Private schools do not make a difference in college acceptances. Mount Pisgah Christian School offers many wonderful opportunities for your family to connect to a new community. Registration is underway for exciting summer camps, the Patriot Community Sports Program, premier full and half day preschools, after school programs open to the community and a Junior K-12th grade school that has been voted “Best Private School in North Atlanta” for the last two years.
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Recent Pisgah graduates were accepted to the nation’s top universities including Princeton, Cornell, Davidson, Dartmouth, Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, and more. 90% of Pisgah graduates were accepted to their college of first choice. One of the keys? A customized approach to college guidance with professionals who understand each student as well as the college application and admissions process. The Pisgah team has the ability to help your child determine and prepare for the ideal college match.
3. Christian schools do not employ teachers with advanced degrees or certifications. Pisgah faculty are among the best of the best, possessing a rare combination of experience, education, and a true passion for teaching. Faculty profiles are included on the school website: experiencepisgah.org
4. Private school athletics are not competitive. Pisgah athletic programs were ranked seventh for the entire state of Georgia - among 97 private and public schools. Check out the rankings at gadaonline.net.
5. Private schools aren’t worth the investment when there are good public schools available. Pisgah provides the “and then some” that truly makes a difference in each student’s life. Faculty emphasize the development of “Life Ready” skills including confidence, responsibility, self-awareness, presentation skills, and other key abilities that prepare a student to succeed in college and beyond.
6. Private schools are only for the affluent. More than 25% of Pisgah students receive tuition assistance.
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2013 FALL SPORTS
Varsity Football Schedule Kick-off 7:30pm Dates subject to change Directions available at pisgahpatriots.org August 16 August 23 September 6 September 13 September 27 October 4 October 11 October 18 October 25 November 1 November 8 November 22 November 29 December 6 December 13
Scrimmage at Mount Vernon at Model Our Lady of Mercy at Southwest Atlanta Christian Walker at Kings Ridge Whitefield at Mount Paran Fellowship TBA – Region Championship TBA – GHSA Playoffs TBA – GHSA Playoffs TBA – GHSA Playoffs TBA – GHSA Championship
Varsity Softball, Volleyball and Cross Country Fall Schedules to be announced in the next issue of the Pisgah Post. PISGAH POST MADE POSSIBLE BY A GENEROUS BENEFACTOR.