Mount Pisgah Christian School

Pisgah Tennis Teams Capture Region Titles

Congratulations to both the boys and girls varsity tennis teams for winning the region championship! Both teams begin play in the state competition this week ranked as number one in Class A of the GHSA playoffs. The girls play on Tuesday, April 24th at 4:00pm and the boys on Wednesday, April 25th at 3:30pm. Both matches will be held at the Country Club of Roswell. Come on out and support your Pisgah Patriots!

There is exciting news to report with all of Pisgah's athletic teams. Check it all out in the latest edition of Inside the Patriots. And be sure to order your tickets for the second annual All Sports Banquet!

Sophomore is Finalist in Governor's Honors Program

Pisgah tenth grader Isaac Hram has been named a finalist in the Governor's Honors program for Mathematics. According to the Georgia Department of Education, "The Governor's Honors Program is a six-week summer instructional program designed to provide intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year. Activities are designed to provide each participant with opportunities to acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes to become independent, life-long learners." Read more about the program.

Future Business Leaders

Mount Pisgah Christian School won second in the state for highest membership increase, and Katie Strawinski was a finalist in Digital Video Production.  Students attending the conference participated in multiple leadership, business and financial success planning type courses over the course of two days. 

Pisgah Feeds 375!

Thanks to your generous support, more than 450 pounds of food was collected during the National Honor Society canned food drive. This food will provide 375 meals for needy through the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Way to go dedicated NHS members and Pisgah faculty and families!

Video Finalist

Congratulations to Katie Strawinski - a finalist in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) statewide competition for digital video production. She produced a video focusing on the dangers of texting and driving. Congratulations to Katie and the other talented students who participated in this worthwhile project - outstanding job!  Please take a moment to watch the video and encourage your teenagers to do the same:

West Point Summer Leader

Junior Albert Wu has been accepted from among thousands of applicants to participate in the Summer Leaders Seminar at West Point.

This is a week-long immersion in academic, military and social life for those considering West Point. Students explore West Point from all angles, including some intense military training, athletic activities, and academic studies in Science, Math, Engineering, Humanities, Modern Languages, and Psychology.

Pisgah Wins Kroger Grant

Pisgah's Discovery/Culinary lab has been awarded a $1,500 grant in Kroger's Healthy Living "Earning Plus Learning" contest.

Faculty members Kim Byne and Deanna Orr produced a clever video and submitted it to the judges who select enthusiastic elementary schools from throughout the southeast who exhibit "Healthy Living" throughout the school year.

Video link coming soon.

Five on All Star Team

The Pisgah varsity softball team had five players named to the Class A All-State team. Madison Claytor, Madison Wickline and Morgan Walters were named to the first team, while Nicole Peters and Courtney Condon were named to the second team...

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Athlete of the Month

Congratulations to senior Alex Dixon who has been selected by XL212 and the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce as the Male Student-Athlete of the Month for November 2011.

Alex plays football, track and golf and maintains outstanding grades. "Alex is a hard working, goal centered athlete who is willing to do what it takes to put himself and his team in a position to succeed," said head football coach Doug Dixon.

Congratulations Alex!

Speedstacks Stack-Up

Pisgah was one of 2,323 schools and organizations from 28 countries around the globe that helped set the new World Record of 411,391 people stacking cups in different locations on the same day. The students had a great time seeing how high they could build their pyramids!

Speed Stacks are a great way for children to improve their dexterity, motor skill development and hand-eye coordination. They have fun too! 

Stellar Performance by Reilly

Already the most decorated distance runner in school history, Sam Reilly finished his prep cross country career with his best performance, finishing third overall at Saturday’s GHSA Class A meet in Carrollton.

The Mount Pisgah Christian School senior set a new personal record time of 16:22, which was one of 27 National Elite performances (Reilly was 21^st) from all classifications on the day. 

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Condon Named Region Pitcher of Year

Mount Pisgah Christian School softball player Courtney Condon recently was named the Region 5-A Pitcher of the Year by region coaches. Condon joined five other Patriots on the All-Region team.

Condon, a sophomore, was 15-5 on the season with a 3.36 earned run average. She pitched 112 innings, striking out 92 and allowing opponents a .220 batting average. She was also named to the All-Region squad as a freshman.

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Pisgah Press: Flapjack Dash

Event organized by junior Katie Strawinski iand held at the PAC is a big sucess!

Hundreds braved the cold to run a 5K raising money to find a cure for leukemia. Nancy Horne said Jeffrey's Voice, a charity seeking a cure for leukemia, was founded as a legacy for her two sons, Jeffrey and Brian Horne. On Jeffrey's 20th birthday, he was diagnosed with leukemia and died after 11 months. Five months after that, Brian, who was his older brother's bone-marrow donor, died in his sleep of a sudden cardiac arrest. Leam more.

 

Softball Team on 11Alive

"Last year a Mount Pisgah Christian School softball team dominated by freshmen and sophomores got to the sweet 16, but fell to eventual state champ Gordon Lee.

There are no seniors on this year's team, but coach Haley Brooks feels like her juniors have stepped forward to become leaders. Co-captain Camille Tracy says "we're prepared, we play our game we can beat anybody".  Some of the girls played travel ball together this past summer.  "I traveled to Colorado, Tennessee, Aalabama, South Carolina" says co-captain Madison Claytor..." See more.

Plus more press mentions:

Courtney Condon - Female Athlete of the Week

Condon Makes Successful Return

AJC article

Patch.com

Their Names in Lights

Several of our Pisgah students have been involved in the filming of a movie starring Billy Crystal, (at right on set location in Atlanta), Marissa Tomei, and Bette Midler.

The majority of the filming has taken place at Ocee Park and local schools.  The children were selected through Bill Marinella casting company to be a part of the movie named “Parental Guidance.”  Amanda Foreman, Brennen Henderson, Jax Henderson, Dawson Pardue and Steven Wood are our students who have currently been called and we understand some others may be contacted at a later date!

Governor's Wife Visits Mount Pisgah Korea

The governor's wife, Sandra Deal, recently visited Mount Pisgah Korea, delivering dozens of handmade cards featuring greetings from the children’s counterparts at Mount Pisgah Christian School in Johns Creek.

Mrs. Deal accompanied her husband, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Chris Cummiskey and other representatives from the governor’s office as they visited South Korea and China on an economic development mission. The delegation called on government officials, schools, business prospects and companies with existing operations in Georgia.

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In the Spotlight

Congratulations to seventh grader Taylor Mason and sixth grader Ansley Diamond on making The Olympic Development Program (ODP) soccer team!  ODP identifies national team players early and provides development opportunities for these potential national team players. Being a member of ODP provides improved opportunities for playing college soccer and getting college scholarships. This is because many college coaches work on ODP staff at the state, regional, and national levels and also most college coaches scout players at ODP events. College coaches consider a player’s participation in ODP as an indicator of talent and soccer ambition.

Pisgah Press: Pisgah Softball Captures Region Title

"After coming from behind to win its first two games in the Region 5-A tournament, the No. 2 ranked Mount Pisgah Christian School softball team rallied again to defeat Wesleyan 11-10 in 9 innings on Tuesday to win the tournament. 

After being down early in the first two games, the Lady Patriots (19-3) actually jumped out to a 5-1 lead in the first inning. Madison Claytor and Courtney Condon drove in runs to get Pisgah on the board..."

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Pisgah Press: 2010 Graduate is Marquette Athlete of the Week

"After notching the best finish of his collegiate career Sunday  at the John Dallio Memorial, sophomore Michael Motz of the Marquette University men's golf team is the GoMarquette.com Student-Athlete of the Week, presented by Audi.

Motz finished tied for second place after shooting a 1-under-par 71 Sunday in the final round of the John Dallio Memorial in Lemont, Ill. Motz opened with rounds of 74 and 72, respectively. The sophomore then made five birdies Sunday to finish at 217 for the tourney and posted his best finish in 11 collegiate events." 

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Pisgah Press: History Museum Opens

Students in colonial-era hats re-enacted the debates around the creation of the U.S. Constitution while grandparents dressed as the Founding Fathers as Mount Pisgah Christian School formally opened its American history museum.

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Johns Creek Herald

Alpharetta Neighbor

Patch (video)

USTA State Champs

They've done it again! This past spring, we were proud to report that some of our own Pisgah students won the 2011 USTA Mixed 12U Atlamnta City Tennis Finals. They went to Macon this summer for the Georgia State Championship...and WON!  According to the tournament director, this GA State Championship was the largest state tourney in the nation. Congratulations to these Pisgah 6th graders: Reagan Sands, Annabelle Geier and Mackenzie Walters.

 

Girls Soccer Makes History

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. -- Despite a 7-0 loss to No. 1 Fellowship on April 22, the Mount Pisgah Christian School girls' soccer team qualified for the GHSA state playoffs for the first time in school history. The Lady Patriots finished 7-8 overall and 7-7 in Region 4-A.

"This is a tremendous accomplishment for the varsity girls team and the Pisgah Soccer program," said Head Coach Andy Trevers. "We are so grateful to the families who have committed their time, energy and patience to helping the soccer program grow. The families and players have persevered through some tough seasons and true to God's promise, He takes everything and uses it for good."

NorthFulton.com:  Lady Patriots Qualify for State Soccer Play-offs  Read article.

Latham Named Basketball Coach

Mount Pisgah Christian School has named Marvin Latham as the Patriots new head boys varsity basketball coach. Latham comes to Pisgah from Dublin High School, where he won the 2008-09 AA state championship and was 65-22 in three seasons.

“We are very excited to have a coach the caliber of Marvin Latham. The search produced some strong candidates and we feel Marvin was the best fit for where we know our program can go,” said Blake Davenport, General Manager for Pisgah athletics. “His plan to develop a comprehensive program here at Mount Pisgah utilizing our middle school and Patriot community sports program is a great compliment to the strength we know he has coaching at the varsity level.”

“It feels good,” Latham said when asked how it feels to be a part of the Pisgah family. “It will feel better when I can get up there in June and start building relationships with the players.”

Latham said he was attracted to Pisgah because of the people, the environment and the opportunity to build a top notch basketball program. “I was struck by the commitment of the people [at Pisgah],” he said. “I was impressed by the commitment, the love for the school and the great Christian environment.” Read entire Prep Country article.

Girl Holds Her Own Against Boys

When Mt. Pisgah’s baseball coach says Sandy Almon “doesn’t throw like a girl,” it’s meant as a compliment.

Almon is a girl, and she plays varsity baseball at the Class A private school in Johns Creek. For her senior year, Almon transferred to Mt. Pisgah, where she is a relief pitcher reportedly with 85-mph fastball. She is also a part-time starter at third base...

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Read article.

Neighbor Newspapers: Player of the Week. Read article.

Rivals High from Yahoo Sports: Read article.

Black Athlete: Read article.

Japan Relief Efforts

Pisgah's Future Business Leaders of America raised $3,070.00 to help the victims of Japan's earthquake and tsunami. 

More than 300 students in the Preparatory School participated in this effort by purchasing a dress-down day wristband. 

Club members are excited to present a check to The American Red Cross and help all those who suffered loss in this tragic event. Job well done!

National Web Challenge Winners

Pisgah's Professor Otieno teaches technology classes to students here at our school and across the nation and once again, his students have earned top recognition in the "Engage Students in STEM Learning” Challenge:

Certificate of Merit

Congratulations to Alex Dixon, Laura Hailey and Sam Reilly for being named Georgia Certificate of Merit Scholars.

Each year the University of Georgia, in conjunction with the State Department of Education, recognizes Georgia Certificate of Merit Scholars across the state of Georgia in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement.

Tennis Phenom

Mount Pisgah Christian School freshman Aryn Green was recognized as an outstanding student and athlete by the North Fulton Chamber at its Eggs & Enterprise breakfast on Tuesday.Aryn's accomplishment was featured on patch.com. In the photo, General Manager of Athletics Blake Davenport, Varsity Tennis Coach Ken Bomar, Ary and her father Todd Greene.

See entire article here.

Tradition of Excellence Continues

Four Pisgah fifth graders won the USTA 12 & Under City Finals Championship on March 12th: Mackenzie Walters, Sarah Brown, Reagan Sands and Annabelle Geier. The girls play together on a USTA  12 U Mixed team out of Chartwell and they had an amazing season. They have been invited to play in the USTA State Tournament in Macon July 29-31.

The players were also named 2010 Alta City Champions this past summer on their 12U Girls Alta team.

Pisgah on a Roll

Douglas Byrd’s maiden voyage last season as head coach of the Mount Pisgah Patriots gave fans good reason for optimism. A 12-win year not only marked a school-best in GHSA play, but gave Pisgah fans the impression of a program on the rise.

Through the first 15 games of Byrd’s second season at the helm Pisgah has capitalized on the momentum, as the Patriots look like a team rocketing around the proverbial corner.

At 13-2 entering the week — and fresh off the program’s first GHSA varsity win over nearby rival St. Francis on Saturday — the Patriots are playing with supreme confidence and knocking on the door of the Class-A Top-10. Read more.

National American Miss

JOHNS CREEK -- Karli Barnett, of Johns Creek, was crowned National American Miss Georgia 2010 and represented her state in the National American Miss pageant held in Hollywood, Calif. One of the youngest participants, Barnett finished in the Top 10 overall and placed third in the nation for Outstanding Resume. She was also recognized for her academic achievement, in part because she was valedictorian for her class at Mount Pisgah Christian School.

A freshman at the University of Georgia, she was named to the Presidential Scholar list, achieving a 4.0 GPA her first semester. Barnett works with a number of charities and volunteer organizations and is very active in her local community.
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She was provided guidance and assistance by her parents and by Pisgah teacher Jenny Keeton who said, "It is so amazing what God accomplishes through a student who is willing to serve in His name!!  I really can’t believe God allows me to be a part of seeing His work in the lives of our students!"

Student featured on local newscast

Pisgah student Austin Evers has had his sights set on owning his own business since he was nine years old.

Just seven years later, Austin, now 16, launched Appuous, a software development company that released its first iPhone application last week.

Link to CBS Atlanta.

Patriot Basketball

Speaking of Pisgah Patriot's Basketball, check out this feature story on the successful start of their season. It includes cool video clips - enjoy!

And if you can't make it to tonight's boy's game, you can catch all the action thanks to an audio webcast, beginning with a pregame show at 7:50 p.m. The game can be heard live, or later via archive, on www.nhsbn.com or by clicking here.

Pisgah Patriots Football Preview

Progress has been the name of the game for head coach Doug Dixon and the Mount Pisgah Patriots. Coaches, players and fans can see it, and the Pisgah faithful hope to enjoy the fruits of said progress manifested in a Class-A playoff berth in 2010.
 

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Pisgah uplifts children across the globe

Twenty Mount Pisgah Christian School students created inspiring portraits for Uganda orphans through the unique mission: The Memory Project, sponsored at Pisgah by the National Art Honor Society.

The Memory Project is a unique initiative in which art students create portraits for children around the world who have been orphaned, abandoned, neglected or otherwise disadvantaged.Read more.

Pisgah Welcomes New Coaches

School is nearly back in session for north Fulton students. A number of new faces are a given with any turn of the school calendar, but that sentiment is especially true for Mount Pisgah Christian School entering the 2010-2011 year.

Five new varsity head coaches join the fold this year for Pisgah, including a pair of coaches in Haley Henry and Leah Horan who will debut on the sidelines this fall with their respective teams.

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Homeward Bound

In 23 days, when toe meets leather signaling the start of the 2010 GHSA football season, the Mount Pisgah Christian Patriots will be vagabonds no longer. After competing for seven previous seasons without a true home stadium to call their own, the Patriots are set to cut the ribbon on Savior Field at the Patriot Athletic Campus in Johns Creek.

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Future scientists flourish at Pisgah
NORTH FULTON - Imagine a 4-year-old decked out in a lab coat learning the science behind what happens when you shake up a soda can. Or a 2-year-old looking in amazement at two guinea pigs. Or a second-grader using a microscope to observe molecules.

All of that and more is now experienced at Mount Pisgah Christian School with the opening of the Happy Science Lab, designed for students 2 years old through third grade.
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Hall signs with Air Force Academy
JOHNS CREEK - Mount Pisgah Christian School's FeDale Hall signed with the Air Force Academy.

"Our recruiting process was very thorough and comprehensive. We were very selective and pinpointed some key individuals and spent a great deal of time with them. Leadership is the most vital thing we are looking for. We looked hard to find young people that we feel will become great leaders for our Air Force. We want to find guys that are going to fit in and excel here," Air Force Head Coach Troy Calhoun said. Read more.

Pisgah Students touching lives

As part of a service project, Pisgah Kindergarten students created goody bags and special notes of encouragment for area cancer patients. This news story includes a mention and describes the wonderful Hope Lodge.

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Janico signs with Vanderbilt University

Mount Pisgah Christian School’s Jordan Janico has signed a golf scholarship with Vanderbilt

University. “Vanderbilt is a great match for Jordan,” said Dr. Bryan Smyth, Pisgah’s golf coach. “He is an excellent student, a great young golfer, and an even better young man. I am very proud of all

that he has accomplished and have been blessed to watch him develop.”

An All-State performer and team MVP for the Patriots, Janico has won eight Southeastern Junior

Golf Tour (SJGT) titles. He shot a record-setting 13-under (62-67--129) at the Huntsville

Invitational in June.  Read more.

Senior re-elected as Alpharetta Youth Mayor

Each year the City of Alpharetta coordinates a Youth Council consisting of local high school students who take an active role in addressing youth issues while seeking knowledge in local municipal government operations, discussing principles of effective, efficient and fiscally responsible governance, and improving intergovernmental relations and services.

“I was first given the opportunity to serve on the council in 11th grade, when I heard about the council in my history class.,” says Mount Pisgah Christian School Senior Matthew Cubin. “I am in 12th grade now. This year I was one of only seven students chosen from a pool of applicants to serve on the council. Further, I was elected to the position of Youth Council Mayor for a second term.” Read article.

Sam Reilly (student) and Susan Reilly (mom) in AJC

Mt. Pisgah sophomore Sam Reilly calls his cross-country coach different names, one of which happens to be “Mom.” Susan Reilly is in her fifth season at Mt. Pisgah and also coached older son Joe. If I’m in a good mood,” Sam said, “I’ll call her ‘Coach.’ If I’m in a bad mood, I’ll say ‘Mom.’ It can go either way.”  That choice lightens the mood for Sam’s teammates.

“In practice,” Susan said, “the kids will ask questions while they are running by me. Sam might yell ‘Hey Coach.’ I’ll turn around and his friends running with him will then say, ‘Hey Mom.’ It’s just sort of a funny thing.”  Sam said the closeness cuts both ways: she is always around, at school and home. Read article.

Best in Show

At the DeKalb Rabbit breeders Show in Conyers, Pisgah's own Leanna Holden placed Best in Show, Best of Breed, and Best Opposite of Breed with two of her Netherland Dwarf rabbits, “Ninja” and “Bagpipe.”  Leanna is pictured with the judge, , who judged Ninja as the best in Show of all the rabbits breeds.  Leanna's mom tells us that Ninja is NOT in a show pose, but likes to show off and be a curious youngster. Leanna's Junior Siamese Sable Buck, “Ninja,” won Best of Breed and then won Best in Show for the youth competition. Her Senior Siamese Sable Doe, “Bagpipe,” won Best Opposite of Breed twice in the youth shows.  Bagpipe is Ninja’s mother, so we understand Leanna has a great breeding line of rabbits just waiting for another round of show season next fall.