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Mark your calendar for the Upper School production of Peter and the Starcatcher, a play based on the 2004 novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, adapted for the stage by Rick Elice. The play provides a backstory for the characters of Peter Pan, Mrs Darling, Tinker Bell, and Hook, and serves as a prequel to J. M. Barrie's Peter and Wendy. Show dates and times are Thursday, October 19 (7 pm curtain) and Friday, October 20 (5 pm curtain). Tickets will go on sale the week of October 2. 

On September 13, Drs. Beth Howells and Annie Mendenhall from Georgia Southern University's English Department presented a workshop to Upper School faculty entitled Responding to AI in our Classrooms. During the workshop, our guest presenters shared information about AI chatbots and writing services, explored a framework for AI in higher education, and encouraged faculty to consider their own thoughts, feelings, and concerns around the impact of AI on teaching, learning, and academic honesty. Faculty gathered by department to consider how they might adapt their teaching and assignments given the capabilities of AI, and how teachers might encourage students to use these tools ethically to support their learning. 

How often does one have to dodge flying water balloons on campus? At least once a year in our advanced calculus-based physics class! Water balloon target practice has become one of the highlights of the year and a great way to emphasize studies on projectile motion. Students spend time analyzing factors and calculating the velocity needed to project a water balloon as far as possible. Heads up, Hornets!

Mrs. Jones’ kindergarten class and Mrs. Aliotta’s fourth graders will be collaborating all year in language arts and visual arts to broaden the students’ knowledge and build long-lasting mentorships!

Last year, a group of alumni and parents of alumni united with a common wish to honor their beloved teacher and coach, Peter Foley, with an athletic field named in his honor. During halftime of the Homecoming Game, we were delighted to pay tribute to Golden Hornet Peter Foley and announce that the practice field closest to Saunders Field is now FOLEY FIELD.

Spanning his 27-year run as the boys' soccer coach, the Hornets amassed 338 wins, 1 City Championship, 1 GA Coastal League Championship, and two Georgia state championships! Peter Foley’s impact shines among 36 years of players, students, and parents who love him and appreciate his teaching and coaching legacy, many of whom joined him on the field Friday night, including members from the 2002 and 2004 State Championship soccer teams!