A publication to share school related accomplishments of

students, faculty, staff, & alumni of Prince Avenue Christian School.

Prince Avenue Christian School students and organizations have supported many community and mission initiatives, some of which are highlighted above. Many thanks to our school community for your support and generosity as our students seek to share the love of Christ through service.

Whalen Selected as

Rotary Student of the Semester

Prince senior Jack Whalen was selected as the Rotary Student of the Semester for Fall 2024. Jack was chosen by Prince teachers for his demonstration of the Rotary Club motto of “Service Above Self”.

Jack is the son of Jennifer and Charles Whalen and has attended Prince for 14 years. He is in the National Honor Society, National Beta Club, National Art Honor Society (president), and Interact Club. Jack has also served as class president his junior and senior years, played varsity soccer, and is a Barnabas mentor. Jack attends Prince Avenue Baptist Church where he volunteers as a counselor at Camp 78 and travels to Boston on missions each summer. 

Jack selected high school science teacher Carrie Owens as his teacher representative to share in this honor. Jack explains, “I chose Mrs. Owens due to her constant reassurance and encouragement she has poured into me the past few years. She has been there for me throughout any of my hardships, and she has helped form me into a better person spiritually by continually reflecting the love and understanding of Jesus onto me and others.”

Mrs. Owens describes Jack as a servant leader who is well deserving of this recognition. “Jack has consistently given his time and talents to better the school community and build camaraderie among the student body. He is always willing to help others.”



Jack plans to attend the University of Georgia and major in finance.

High School Day of Service

Prince juniors and seniors served in multiple areas of the community and school during the High School Day of Service held on November 22nd. Students were divided into teams that served at Fish Monroe Thrift Store and Food Pantry, Chosen for Life, Arbor Terrace, Bigger Vision, the school-wide canned food drive, and Prince Grandparents Day. Prince values the partnerships with these organizations and the opportunities students have to serve.

Edmonds Named Prince STAR Student

Senior Preston Edmonds has been named the 2025 STAR Student for Prince Avenue Christian School, scoring the highest in one sitting of the SAT test for the senior class. Preston selected high school English teacher Elizabeth Sadler as his STAR Teacher.

Preston is the son of Erica and Richie Edmonds and has attended Prince for four years. He is a member of the National Honor Society, National Beta Club, Interact Club, and Tri-M and has received the Wolverine Scholar Award for the highest standardized test scores each year of his high school career. Preston is a Commended Scholar for the National Merit Association and has received the University of Georgia Certificate of Merit and Presidential Leadership Scholarship.

Preston is a member of the Prince Band, Varsity Swimming Team, High School Academic Team, Yearbook, and Media Communications Club. He attends Bethlehem Church and volunteers as a tutor for Schoolhouse, a non-profit organization that provides free peer-to-peer tutoring.

Edmonds and McCall Recognized

by National Merit Scholarship Program

Preston Edmonds

Lyndsay McCall

Two Prince seniors, Preston Edmonds, and Lyndsay McCall, were recently recognized as Commended Students by the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program for their outstanding performance on the qualifying test used for program entry. Commended students are among the top 3% of PSAT/NMSQT test-takers and have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success.

Prince Receives Walton EMC School Empowerment Grant

Pictured Left to Right: JD Powell, Savannah Chandler, Pete Irvin,

Danny Delgado, and Head of School Seth Hathaway

Prince Avenue Christian School was recently awarded the Walton EMC School Empowerment Grant which will provide funding for two different initiatives. Assistant Athletic Director JD Powell received $2,500 to be used toward improving student fitness and mental health, and Librarian Danny Delgado received $2500 for the Accelerated Reader program. Presenting the grants were Prince parent and Walton EMC Communications Coordinator Savannah Chandler and Member Service Specialist Pete Ervin. Walton EMC’s School Empowerment Grant Program gives schools in nearby communities the opportunity to boost their instructional and service programs by funding worthwhile projects.

Prince Lower School Students Enjoy

Mobile Science Learning Lab

Prince lower school students recently had a great time learning about agriculture in Georgia in the interactive mobile learning lab from the Georgia Foundation of Agriculture. In this mobile classroom that came to campus, students were able to explore different aspects of the state’s agriculture and related careers.

Students Selected for Honor and All-State Bands

Picture Left to Right: Preston Mitchell, Jenifer Dunn, Cannon Kirkland, and Carly Land

Four Prince Advanced Band members were recently selected for the Georgia Music Educators Association 2025 District 14 Honor Band. Sophomore Cannon Kirkland (clarinet), junior Carly Land (euphonium), and seniors Jennifer Dunn (flute, piccolo) and Preston Mitchell (trumpet) performed with the Honor Band on February 8th at East Jackson High School.

In addition, after two rounds of highly competitive auditions, Jenifer Dunn, Carly Land, and Preston Mitchell were selected for All-State Band held in Athens at the Classic Center on March 1st. Band Director Gerald Dailey commends these students as some of the best in the state. "The hours of practice, dedication, and hard work they've poured into their craft are nothing short of inspiring."

Prince Advanced Band Receives High Marks

at Performance Evaluations

The Prince Advanced Band recently performed for adjudication at the Georgia Music Educators Association Large Group Performance Evaluations held at Clark Central High School. The band earned superiors from all three judges in performance and sight reading. In addition, senior Jenifer Dunn received a superior rating as a student conductor. Congratulations to these students for their hard work and excellence in fine arts.

Professional Actor, Corey Cott,

Gives Fine Arts Master Class

In preparation for their performance of Newsies, Prince Fine Arts students had the unique opportunity to attend a master class taught by Corey Cott, a Prince parent and professional actor. The privilege of learning from Mr. Cott was even more unique as he previously held the lead role of Jack Kelly in the Broadway production of Newsies. Among other topics, Mr. Cott covered characterization techniques that the students could apply to all of their acting roles.

Senior Dylan Capps describes working with Mr. Cott as an incredible experience. "Some of the feedback Mr. Corey gave me personally was finding a fidget or continual habit that a character has: playing with a prop, an aching joint, a nervous twitch. It makes a character more human-like and interesting to watch. That was the best advice he gave us that I applied as an actor."

All in the Family -

Prince Siblings Perform Together in Newsies

Beckett & Silas Ambuehl

Luna & Matias Candelario

Ryder, Tate, & Dylan Capps

Brooks & Amelia David

Jaxson & Maxsim Wallace

One of the unique aspects of a Prince education is the ability to experience campus life as a family. The Prince Fine Arts cast of Newsies included five sets of siblings who enjoyed rehearsing and performing the popular musical together.

Lower School Musical

The Prince Avenue Christian School Little Prince Players and lower school students performed the musical Star Quest – an energetic story with songs that emphasize the value of God’s word and the importance of scripture memorization. The kids had a great time and gave a wonderful performance.

Middle School Football

Wins League Championship

The Prince Avenue Middle School Football Team had an undefeated season and beat Hebron Christian Academy 27-13 to win the league championship. Congratulations to the middle school team for this great accomplishment!

Milner and Williams Take Second

in Bass Fishing Qualifier

The Prince Bass Fishing Team recently competed in the GHSA Bass Fishing Qualifier held at Lake Oconee. Sophomores Luke Milner and Drew Williams placed second, and Luke took home big fish honors. In addition, freshman Jackson Berry and junior Conner Mitchell also qualified for the GHSA State Championship to be held May 3rd at Lake Lanier.

Pictured Left: Drew Williams & Luke Milner

Hartwell Signs to Play Baseball at Georgia Tech

Prince Avenue senior Judson Hartwell recently signed to play baseball at Georgia Tech.

During Judson’s time at Prince, the Wolverines were three-time region champions (’22, ’23, and ’24) and back-to-back state champions (’23 and ’24). In addition, Judson was named Region Player of the Year for three consecutive seasons (’22, ’23, and ’24) and was named to the All-State Team the same years. Individually, Judson has been recognized as the Georgia Dugout Club Single A Player of the Year in both 2023 and 2024.

Prince Athletic Director Richard Ricketts describes Judson as a leader both on and off the field. “Judson is not only a great player, but he leads with servant leadership. I have enjoyed watching him grow during his high school career at Prince. Georgia Tech is getting a good one!”

Atha and Garret Sign to Play College Football

Prince Avenue Christian School held an athletic signing ceremony for seniors Jake Atha and Christian Garrett, both of whom signed to play football at the college level.

Jake Atha signed to play at the University of West Georgia. Head Coach Greg Vandagriff describes Jake as one of the best offensive linemen in Prince football history. “Jake started every game since he has been on campus and will start his 57th game in the semifinal. We wish him the best at West Georgia.”

Christian Garrett signed to play at Georgia Tech. Coach Vandagriff explains that Christian has also had a historic impact on Prince football. “Christian will, without a doubt, go down as one of the best defensive linemen to ever play at Prince. He has dominated and will have a tremendous career at Georgia Tech.”

Bradford, Bradley, and Naylor

Sign for College Athletics

Prince Avenue Christian School held an athletic signing ceremony for seniors Claire Bradford, Mac Bradley, and Addison Naylor to play athletics at the college level.

Claire Bradford signed to play golf at the University of North Georgia. Coach Baylee Rogers credits Claire with transforming girls golf at Prince. “Claire has helped to cultivate a culture of dedication and hard work, and we will greatly miss her leadership. We are so excited to watch her journey continue at UNG and will cheering her on every step of the way.”

Mac Bradley signed to play football at Mercer University. Coach Greg Vandagriff describes Mac’s impact on the Prince football program as beyond impressive. “Mac has been a four-year starter playing in 58 games. We want to wish him the best of luck at Mercer. They are getting a true football warrior.”

Addison Naylor signed to cheer at Brenau University. Coach Liz Barry explains that Addison’s talent, leadership, and work ethic left a permanent mark on the cheer program at Prince. “Addi’s natural talent was immediately obvious at her first tryout, but what makes her remarkable is her willingness to try new skills and her determination to practice until she can execute them perfectly. These characteristics set a new standard for the entire squad. I can’t wait to see her shine at Brenau.”

Congratulations to Prince senior varsity basketball player Lilly Purcell who scored her 1000th varsity career point during the Wolverines' away game at George Walton Academy. Lilly entered the game with 999 career points and made a layup in the first quarter to score her 1000th point.

Congratulations to the Prince varsity basketball players

selected for the 2025 All Region Team:

Lilly Purcell - First Team

Haley Fleming - Honorable Mention

Riley Reeder - Honorable Mention

Brenna Smith - Honorable Mention

Harrison Jefts

Steven Skaggs

Junior Class Ring Ceremony

Prince juniors who chose to purchase class rings received their rings in a special ceremony commemorating this important milestone in their high school careers. Congratulations to the members of the junior class as they look forward to their senior year and embrace their role as leaders on campus.

Mother/Son Night of Fun

Prince mothers and sons recently enjoyed a night of fun at the PTF-sponsored “Wolverines on Ice”. The boys enjoyed ice skating with their friends and moms at the Athens Classic Center followed by dinner, hot chocolate, a visit with Santa, and photobooth fun. Many thanks to the Parent Teacher Fellowship volunteers who planned such a fun and memorable evening!