A monthly publication to share school related accomplishments of
students, faculty, staff, & alumni of Prince Avenue Christian School.
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Prince Art Students Raise Money
for Homeless Shelter
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Pictured: Senior Abigail Durocher displaying the set of
birthday-themed plates she created for the auction.
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The Prince Avenue National Art Honor Society’s 9th Annual Empty Bowls silent auction was held January 25th - 29th. PACS high school NAHS members, along with faculty members, created 49 beautiful handmade pottery bowls and filled the bowls with goods. A variety of themes were presented such as coffee, edible goodies, soaps, and small potted plants.
All proceeds from the auction will go directly to A Bigger Vision, a local Athens-area homeless shelter. PACS NAHS has donated more than $20,000 to A Bigger Vision over the past eight years, and because of the generosity of the PACS community, this year’s auction raised $3116 to add to that total.
PACS High School Visual Arts teacher Meghan Hudson is the organizer of Empty Bowls at PACS and sees the program as an opportunity for PACS students to use their talents to benefit others and glorify God. “This helps fill a huge need in our community and is appreciated more than the donors can ever know.”
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Prince Displays "I Have a Dream" Wall |
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Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, the Prince student body created an "I Have a Dream" wall which showcased the dreams of hundreds of our students. Mrs. McGinnis's Pre-K class also made a special centerpiece for the display. Students and teachers enjoyed stopping by the wall to read the dreams throughout the month of January. |
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David and Mitchell Named Semi-Finalists
in Governor’s Honors Program
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Prince Avenue Christian School sophomore Wade David and junior Jackson Mitchell have been named as semi-finalists in the highly competitive Georgia Governor’s Honors Program (GHP).
Wade was nominated for GHP by high school science teacher Carrie Owens in the area of biology. He was required to submit an application responding to research and essay questions. Jackson was nominated for GHP by Prince Band Director Miles Adams in the area of guitar and submitted a performance video during the application process. Both Wade and Jackson will have an additional interview before finalists are selected for the program later this spring.
GHP is a residential summer program for gifted and talented high school students who will be rising juniors and seniors during the summer. The program offers instruction that is designed to provide students with the academic, cultural, and social enrichment necessary to become the next generation of global critical thinkers, innovators, and leaders.
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Prince Writing Team
to Compete in Writing Festival
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Pictured Above Left to Right: Emma Rosenthal & Finley Thomas
Below: Prince Alumna Mez Blume
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Among the many co-curricular activities and opportunities for Prince Avenue students is a team like no other! The PACS Writing Team for 4th-6th graders meets twice a week and is coached by Media Specialist Danny Delgado. The team has 24 students and meets twice a week.
This semester, Mr. Delgado has brought in Prince alumna and children’s author Mez Blume (‘06) to lead the writers in a writer’s masterclass. Mez covers a multitude of writing topics such as journaling, drafting, editing, revising, peer-reviewing, and conferencing. Ultimately, students will gain the experience of publishing their work.
Currently, students are working on a narrative story that will be submitted for adjudication in the Association of Christian School International Creative Writing Festival. In addition, the team will compile and publish an anthology of all of their stories which will be added to the PACS Media Center book collection.
Mez explains that she has been quite impressed with the Prince Writers. “I have thrown all manner of new ideas and exercises at them, some quite advanced, and they have taken on every bit of it. That tells me that there is some strong author potential at PACS.”
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Middle School Fine Arts Presents Aladdin Jr.
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The Prince Avenue Christian School Middle School Fine Arts Department recently presented Disney's Aladdin Jr.
Audiences enjoyed the story of Aladdin (Brooks David, 7th) and his three friends, Babkak (Jaxson Wallace, 7th), Omar ( Cid Charles, 7th), and Kassim (Bennett Bahnsen, 8th) who are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie (Dylan Capps, 8th) who has the power to grant him three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine (Bella Rosenthal, 7th), Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and moral character. Aladdin Jr. featured “a whole new world” of expanded characters, new songs, and more thrills sure to charm lovers of the original film.
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Prince Fine Arts Receives
Walton EMC School Empowerment Grant
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Pictured Left to Right: Savannah Chandler, Berkly Chandler, & LaMurl Morris |
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The Prince Avenue Christian School Fine Arts Department was recently awarded the Walton EMC School Empowerment Grant. This grant will provide special musician chairs for PACS performing arts and band classes. These chairs will aid in the posture and comfort of students during music classes.
The grant was presented to PACS Fine Arts Director LaMurl Morris by Savannah Chandler, Walton EMC Communications Coordinator. Mrs. Chandler is also a Prince parent, and her daughter, 3rd grader Berkly Chandler, helped with the presentation.
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Middle School Art Celebrates Black History |
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Pictured Left to Right: 7th-graders Francis Kelley and Layla Bentley |
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In celebration of Black History Month, Prince middle school students created drawings recognizing the many achievements and accomplishments of African American artists, athletes, politicians, and legends. |
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Wolverines Win State Championship
in GHSA Single A Private Football
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After going 12-1 in the regular season and winning the 2020 Region Championship, the Prince Avenue Christian School Wolverines have made school history by winning the GHSA Single A Private Varsity Football State Championship. The Wolverines defeated the Trinity Christian School Lions
41-21 in the championship game played on December 28th in Center Parc Credit Union Stadium in Atlanta. Congratulations to the 2020 Wolverines on a historic season!
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Johnson, Ridings, and Green
Sign to Play College Football
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Pictured Left to Right: Head Coach Greg Vandagriff,
Logan Johnson, Davis Ridings, B.J. Green, and Athletic Director Richard Ricketts
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Three Prince Avenue senior football players recently signed to play football at the college level.
Wide receiver Logan Johnson signed as a preferred walk-on with the University of Georgia. Coach Vandagriff says that Logan is a tireless worker that constantly pushes himself to produce at a high level. “Logan is going to leave Prince Avenue with many records in tow. We want to wish him the best of luck at UGA and hope that he continues to reach for the stars.”
Linebacker Davis Ridings signed to play with Western Carolina University. Coach Vandagriff describes Davis as one of the best linebackers to ever represent Prince Avenue on the field. “It has been a pleasure to get to coach Davis. He will be dearly missed next year. The Prince football family wants to wish him the best of luck at Western Carolina.”
Defensive lineman B.J. Green signed to play with Arizona State University. Head Coach Greg Vandagriff expresses gratitude for B.J.’s contributions to the team. “We benefitted immensely when B.J. chose to come to Prince Avenue as an early season transfer. He destroys opposing offensive tackles and takes no prisoners on his way to the quarterback. We want to wish him the best as he takes his talents out west to the Sun Devils.”
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Armstrong Receives Highest Region Honor |
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Prince senior Karlee Armstrong was recently selected as the 2020-2021 Varsity Girls Basketball Region 8-A "Player of the Year". Congratulations to Karlee on receiving this region award. |
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Prince Celebrates 100th Day of School |
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On the 100th day of school, students and teachers enjoyed music, hot chocolate, sweet treats, and a special lunch. Thank you to our parents, faculty, staff, and students for your commitment to our wonderful school and for working together to help our students have the very best year possible! |
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PTF Sponsors Father/Daughter
"Princesses on Ice"
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The Prince Parent Teacher Fellowship sponsored a special evening of fun and memories for Prince fathers and daughters with "Princesses on Ice"! Fathers and daughters enjoyed a great night of dinner, ice-skating, and hot chocolate! |
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Hathaway Commissioned
into United States Air Force
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Prince Avenue Christian School 2016 graduate Abigail Hathaway was commissioned as second lieutenant in the United States Air Force on January 15, 2021. Abby attended Samford University on a four-year Air Force scholarship and was a dean’s list student and distinguished honor graduate from Air Force officer training. She earned a bachelor of science in nursing from the Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing and will be stationed at the San Antonio Military Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Abby is pictured with her father, LtCol Seth Hathaway USMC (Ret), who administered her commissioning oath during her promotion ceremony in Birmingham, Alabama. |
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View & Download PACS Pictures on SmugMug |
Pictures of school events taken by the PACS
Marketing Department can be viewed & downloaded
for free at the school's SmugMug account.
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Prince Avenue Christian School’s mission is to partner with Christian families
to provide scripturally based discipleship while pursuing excellence
in academics, fine arts, and athletics from a biblical worldview.
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