Archive | November, 2009
Reflections County Winner in Video: Caitlin Nebel
Local Peachtree Corners student Caitlin Nebel won the Reflections County-wide Video category for Beauty. I’ve posted her video below: Beauty from Robert Nebel on Vimeo.
Continue reading...Norcross High School Signing Day
22. November 2009
SIGNING DAY Congratulations to the following students who were honored on signing day: Ryan Trocchio, Golf, GA College and State University Briana Jordan, Girl’s Basketball, Tennessee Tech Jeremy Lamb, Boys Basketball, UCONN Samantha Findling, Softball, Michigan State Heidi Shape, Softball, Mississippi State SOURCE: NORCROSS HIGH SCHOOL BLUE DEVIL BULLETIN
Continue reading...Norcross High School Orchestra Accolades
22. November 2009
ORCHESTRA ACCOLADES Congratulations to the 13 students who participated in the District 13 GMEA Solo and Ensemble Evaluations this weekend (Lucky 13). All students received Superior Ratings, which is the top rating given to individual students at the evaluation. Please join me in congratulating the following SUPERIOR students: Tabith Head (Violin Solo) Lindsey Lue and [...]
Continue reading...Jones Bridge Soccer’s U14 Breakers Win 2009 Kohl’s Cup
18. November 2009
Jones Bridge Soccer’s (JBS) U14 Breakers won their second Kohl’s American Cup November 15. On Saturday they tied the first game with Jefferson Football Club 2-2. The second game versus the Columbus Girls Inc. was a sound victory 9-0. The Breakers cinched their place for the final game with a victory against the Fayette County [...]
Continue reading...Photos from the Willy Wonka Performance at Pinckneyville Middle School
17. November 2009
Follow-up photos from the recent Willy Wonka Drama Performance at Pinckneyville Middle School. Photos by Peachtree Corners photographer Penny Duncan of Penny Pix Photography, one of my favorite Gwinnett photographers!
Continue reading...Norcross High Theatre Arts Won the Georgia AAAAA Once-Act Play Competition
16. November 2009
It is my extreme pleasure to pass along the fantastic news that Norcross High School’s talented Theatre Arts students won the Georgia AAAAA One-Act Play competition yesterday!! Top honors went to the cast, crew and director of “Lost in Yonkers,” the Neil Simon play about two young teen boys sent to live with their domineering grandmother [...]
Continue reading...Eighth Annual Festival of the Nativity Coming December 6th
15. November 2009
You are cordially invited to begin your Christmas season by joining us for the Eighth Annual Festival of the Nativity. Celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ with inspirational art and music. Hundreds of creches as well as artwork depicting the adult life of Jesus Christ will be on display. Christmas music will be performed [...]
Continue reading...Norcross High School Foundation Selects Honorees
15. November 2009
NHS Foundation Selects Honorees The Norcross High School Foundation for Excellence has selected Nathan Slaff and Kirsten Mixter Baker as its 2010 Hall of Fame honorees. They will be honored at the Foundation’s fund-raising Gala 5 to be held Friday, April 30, 2010, at the home of Aaron and Jan Lupuloff. Nathan is employed at Towers [...]
Continue reading...Teacher of the Year for the High School Level in Gwinnett: James Glenn
15. November 2009
Teacher of the Year Winner Norcross High School Teacher of the Year, Mr. James Glenn, was named GCPS Teacher of the Year for the high school level. Tune in and see Mr. James Glenn on TV this week! Coming up (No 15) on GCPS TV “GCPS Focus” New! This month, GCPS Focus turns the spotlight [...]
Continue reading...Girl Talk Takes Off at Pinckneyville Middle School
15. November 2009
Girl Talk is off to a great start and the organizers are looking forward to more girls joining at the next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 18th from 4:30-5:30 in the cafeteria. All girls (6th, 7th, & 8th) are invited and can join at any time. They should see Mrs. Hyman and Ms. Atkins for [...]
Continue reading...Pinckneyville Middle School: Best Festival at UGA
15. November 2009
Band Festival The University of Georgia, Hugh Hodgson School of Music will host the 19th Annual Middle School Band Festival from December 10-12, 2009. The Festival is designed to provide a rewarding musical experience for advanced middle school band students. The festival will culminate in a concert to be performed that Saturday afternoon. The following [...]
Continue reading...Interview: Brooke Nebel Candidate for State House 51
12. November 2009
Recently I interviewed Peachtree Corners resident Brooke Nebel who is running for State House seat 51. She shared with us her interests and passion about the issues that face her community, Gwinnett and Georgia. The interview took place at the Atlanta Bread Company in The Forum on Peachtree Parkway. I apologize in advance for the [...]
Continue reading...Generous Donation Brings Affordable Basketball to Youth Registration for Season to be held Nov. 17 and 21 at Norcross First UMC
11. November 2009
In a time when families are being asked to stretch every penny, Norcross First United Methodist Church has found a way to give money back while offering their annual basketball program for youth. “Thanks to a generous donation, this year Upward Basketball is being offered to youth for only $25 for the 2010 season,” explained [...]
Continue reading...UPCCA: “The History of Gwinnett County” with Elliott Brack
11. November 2009
United Peachtree Corners Civic Association (UPCCA) is featuring Elliott Brack, Author of Gwinnett: A Little Above Atlanta as speaker. He started to write a 100-page book about Gwinnett that people could send to friends to tell about the county…but it grew and grew. The book is essentially a history of one of the fastest growing [...]
Continue reading...Norcross High School College Fair
11. November 2009
November 17th 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m. NHS Commons The NHS Counselors are excited about our upcoming College Fair on Tuesday, November 17th from 6:30-8:00 in the Commons Area. We have had a wonderful response and are expecting approximately 50 college and university representatives. You will be able to peruse the information that the representatives have brought and speak [...]
Continue reading...Millionaire Mom Joyce Bones Book Signing at Festivity
11. November 2009
Millionaire Moms Joyce Bones will be signing her first book “Millionaire Moms, The Art of Raising and a Family at the Same Time” at Festivity (at the Forum) on Nov. 18 from 7-9. Peachtree Corners resident Joyce Bone is a wife, mom and successful entrepreneur. She cofounded EarthCare, an environmental company which grew from zero [...]
Continue reading...Norcross High School Media Center Earns State Level Exemplary Designation
6. November 2009
The Norcross High School Media Center was recently given top honors by the Georgia Department of Education as a 2009 Exemplary Media Program. This designation means that NHS has one of the best high school media programs in the state of Georgia. Media specialists Jennifer Lund and Adria Whitworth accepted the award at the State [...]
Continue reading...Support the Norcross High School Foundation for Excellence
6. November 2009
Been meaning to make a donation to the Norcross High School Foundation for Excellence but just haven’t gotten around to it? It’s never too late! The Foundation is grateful to the many folks who contributed at registration and through our summer mail brochure campaign, and is encouraging anyone else to support the Foundation by contacting [...]
Continue reading...Norcross High School: Project Graduation
6. November 2009
What is Project Graduation? Project Graduation is an all-night, chemical-free, grand-scale party for seniors on graduation night. Planned as a safe and fun alternative to parties with alcohol and other drugs, it is a national effort endorsed by the National Parent/Teacher Organization. NHS PTSA supports Project Graduation. What makes Project Graduation work for seniors? The [...]
Continue reading...Ms. Norcross SCHOLARSHIP Pageant Coming February 6, 2010
6. November 2009
The Fabulous Ms. Norcross SCHOLARSHIP Pageant Back by popular demand, the Ms. Norcross Pageant promises to be bigger and better than ever. It will rival any other pageant in the area! Saturday, February 6, 2010 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! Open to any girl who attends Norcross High School and has passing grades Workshops for the contestants [...]
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