SFCS
Sophomores
Relive
World
War II History
UPPER SCHOOL NEWS
Monday, March 15, 2004
L to R: Susannah Ballinger,
Katherine Carter and Carolina Hopkins |
The SFCS Sophomore class
recently returned from a
memorable trip to
Charleston, South Carolina
where they toured the
historic vessels at Patriot’s Point. Their visit brought the latest study
of World War II to life. To further enhance each student’s experience
and appreciation of those who fought in the Pacific during the war, the students
spent an overnight campout on the USS Yorktown.
“The trip to Charleston
was a lot of fun and we were fortunate to be able to experience what we had
been studying in our history classes about World War II,” said student
Adam Groblewski.
The class also toured the Aquarium and viewed an Imax
presentation on coral reefs. This experience was a
perfect wrap-up of their current study
of Biology.
Junior Class Trip to Washington
D.C.
At this reading,
our SFCS Junior class is on their way back from a trip
they will not soon forget. They experienced a White
House tour and a trip to Arlington National Cemetery.
Students also took part in the Wreath Laying ceremony
at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and toured the unforgettable
Holocaust Museum. When they return, our students will
have memories from a tour of Annapolis and the memorable
vision of President Lincoln’s final night at
The Ford Theatre. They will have touched the countless
names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, walked the
monuments that represent our nation’s history
and toured the quiet, Mount Vernon home of our first
President. Look for more details of their trip in next
week’s Crusader Communiquè.
Cherokee Mission Update
Gareth Jacobs (Junior) |
To date, nearly 80 students
from SFCS will be participating in the school’s third
annual mission trip to Cherokee, North Carolina. Students
and SFCS family members will experience the pleasure
that Junior, Gareth Jacobs did as one of the 75 students
that went on the trip last year. Gareth spent the week
installing guttering on the home of an elderly Cherokee
woman. “It was a lot of hard work, but it was fun
to be with my friends every day doing something for another
person who was in need,” shared Jacobs. This
year, our students need to raise over $40,000 to fund
their
trip scheduled for Saturday, July 24, through Saturday,
July 31. These funds include food, lodging and support
staff for our students. In addition, the funds provide
all building materials for the various projects we
will be assigned. Anyone wishing to contribute or receive
information about the Cherokee Mission Trip can visit
with or call Mr. Alvin Sell at 678.5172, Mrs. Kendell
Sell at 678.5181 or Mrs. Andrea Culpepper at 678.5115.
National Honor Society Induction
Mark your calendars
for Sunday, March 14, at 2:00 p.m. for the 2004 National
Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society
(NJHS) Induction Ceremony. The ceremony will be held
in the SFPC Sanctuary. Proper attire for new inductees
and current members will be coat and tie for gentlemen
and
long skirts or dress slacks for ladies.
Private Showing of The Passion of The Christ
SFCS
students in 9th through 12th Grade will be offered
the opportunity to attend a private showing of the
movie The Passion of The Christ on Thursday, March
11. The cost for students will be $5.00 per ticket.
Coming Up… 6th Grade Students to Experience
Barrier Island!
Pack up those “mud pit clothes” and
get ready to experience the South Carolina Coast at
its best! Our SFCS 6th Grade classes will spend Monday,
March 29, through Wednesday, March 31, on the annual
trip to Barrier Island!
All Member Key Club Meeting
SFCS Key Club members
will be meeting on Wednesday, March 17, immediately
following chapel.
SFCS Student Qualifies for State National Geography
Bee!
Andrew Schwendler |
SFCS 8th Grade student, Andrew Schwendler has
qualified to represent our school at the state level
of the National Geographic Bee to be held on Friday,
April 2, at the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia.
One winner from each state will advance to the National
Competition in Washington D.C. Congratulations, Andrew!
Counselor’s Corner
SFCS Juniors and Seniors….make
note of these important dates! For more information
on any of the following opportunities, please contact
Mr. Jeff Phillips at 678.5117. • Monday, March
15: Plan to attend the Sophomore, Junior and Senior
Financial Aid Seminar to be held at 6:00 p.m. in Room
103 of Building 300 on the Lower School Campus. • Friday,
March 19: Deadline for the Monster.com $2,500 Scholarship.
Students
planning on a career in art, humanities, social science
or education should submit a 200-500
word essay. To apply go to http://scholars.monster.com/scholarship_ase.asp. • Thursday,
April 15, through – Saturday,
April 17, SFCS Junior girls with an interest in Engineering
and Science should plan to attend a free preview weekend
at Clemson University called WISE Choice.
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