HEADLINE STORY
Monday, May 17, 2004

Josh (1st place fundraiser), and Brooke Seppala enjoyed the cloud cover!

Brandon Donovan enjoyed the efforts of Jean Carter who worked hard all day keeping the golfers and caddies hydrated and nourished.

Mark Roth is coached by his caddy Chantelle Bateman at the first hole.

“A cloud by day” protected the children of Israel during their journey through the wilderness long ago. God also protected our volunteer golfer’s last Thursday, May 13, with the same cloud cover as each one of them completed 100 holes to raise funds for Shannon Forest Christian School (SFCS). “The weather was terrific, but the level of fellowship and enthusiasm toward this wonderful cause was even greater,” said Headmaster Doug McLaughlin who was assisted by his caddy Tyler Weekley.

Twenty-two golfers and their caddies secured sponsors to raise over $29,000 at this year’s event. Leading the way this year and dethroning last year’s top fundraiser, School Board member Kip Miller, was Josh Seppala and his caddy Brooke Seppala. When asked the secret that brought him to the top spot, Seppala said, “It was the personal touch. I made phone calls to individuals and challenged them to join me in this important ministry to our children.” Being in the top spot gave Seppala the first pick of all the wonderful prizes provided by company sponsors. Even after completing 100 holes that day, Seppala wasn’t discouraged from wanting more golf! As his prize, Seppala picked the VIP pass for four to play any of the Cliff’s Community courses.

Miller came in second and vows to regain his title next year! He was joined by his son Derrick. The third place spot was also an upset when a check for $1000 came in for SFCS Athletic Director, Rita Harrell just moments before the marathon began. The advice that Harrell gives on a daily basis to the athletes of SFCS rang true, “never, ever, give up!” Each of the golfers walked away not only with great prizes and sore muscles, they went home with the satisfaction one receives from giving of themselves for the cause of Christ.

Thank you to all of the golfers, as well as our sponsors, prize contributors and hole sponsors! A special thank you goes out to SFCS PTF president Lynn Price, Melanie Boccio and Jean Carter for all their terrific work in making this event a great success.

Prize Contributors and Hole Sponsors: Cliffs Communities, Southern Eye Associates, Trio, Fatz Cafe-Congaree, Furman University Golf Course, Liquid Highway, Gail Calder, Adventures in Advertising, The Westin Poinsett, Saskatoon, Frankie’s Fun Park, Gatti Town, Greenville Office Supply, Greenville OB/GYN, Carolyn’s Flight Academy

Posters >

Shannon Forest Christian School (SFCS) has placed on physical fitness has taken the school all the way to a featured spot on the famous “ Wheaties” cereal box! A photo of a group of SFCS Presidential Fitness Test winners and a poster, designed by a SFCS student, will be featured on a personalized “Wheaties” box. The school will also receive a $5,000 grant for Physical Education activities for being the Grand Prize Winner of the “ Wheaties State Champion Poster Contest.” SFCS Athletic Director, Rita Harrell was recently contacted by The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) and General Mills to enter our school in the contest. With little time left before the deadline, Harrell and Art teacher, Mr. Mark Mulfinger, organized several students to quickly design and complete posters that reflected the theme, “ways to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.” One poster, designed by 5th Grade students, Jonathan and Joseph Jacobs, was selected to be sent to General Mills to represent our school. The entry from SFCS was selected as the To be eligible to enter the contest, schools had to be recognized by the PCPFS as one of the 150 President’s Challenge “State Champion” schools for the 2002- 2003 school year. Not only does SFCS proudly hold this honor for three years in a row, we are also a PCPFS Physical Activity and Fitness Demonstration Center. Congratulations to all who participated not only in this contest, but in this year’s Presidential Physical Fitness Test.

If Mother’s Day celebrations kept you from attending the performance of the Upper School drama, Friends, Romans, and Country folk last weekend, now you have another chance!

Tickets may be purchased at the door for $5.00 for students and $7.00 for adults. Anyone who attended the performance on Thursday, May 6, will be admitted free of charge.

SFCS Drama teacher, Brenda Stephens recalled how this original production got its start. Approximately a year ago Alvin Sell shared with me his vision of writing a play for my Upper School Drama students to perform. Alvin had written a book Forever Learning and I knew the play would be just as intriguing. What he created is truly remarkable. The characters in this witty comedy range from a high class British college student to a country fire fighter from Rome, Georgia. The dialogue is cleverly written so that each character’s persona comes through and of course, there is the wit and comedy that we have come to expect in Sell’s plays. The plot appears simple on the surface level, but there are deeper concepts that permeate throughout the play. People who have seen the play twice, have commented on parts of the play that they missed on the first viewing.”

“ Watching our students make Friends, Romans, and Country folk come alive before my eyes was one of the greatest experiences of my life, remarked playwright and SFCS teacher, Alvin Sell. “The play was as well acted as anything I’ve ever seen young people perform. They truly nailed the characters and gave a performance that drew the audience in from start to finish. People who didn’t get a chance to come really missed something special.” “I’m so glad that we will all have a chance to see it again or for the first time,” added Sell. “I hope many people will come out and support our students. The work that has gone into this production is incredible. Come out Monday night and bring someone with you. I promise you won’t be disappointed.”

Mark Ray will be videotaping the show and tapes may be ordered for $20.00 each. A CD-rom with photos of the cast, crew and live shots taken during the show, may be purchased at the play for $5.00 each.

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