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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2008 BARROW JOURNAL PAGE 5B School News ATHENS FIELD TRIP Students at Bethlehem Christian Academy attend a play in Athens. Shown (back row) are students: Ansley Bowen, Jacob Dickinson, Morganne Brisby, Justus Innecken, Andrew Laurie, Bryce Thomas, Dorian Burnsed, Caitlin Laudermilk, Sullie Mabry and Baylee Rogers; (middle row) Jessica Helton, Rebekah Foil, Mary Grace Gaddy, Kaitlyn House, Mary Grace Pittman, Lexi Hansen, Courtney Locke and Chase Martin; and (front row, kneeling) William Pruitt, Nicole Miller, Bailie Sorah, William Myers and Tyler Brown. Students watch plays in Athens, Atlanta F ourth grade students at Bethlehem Christian Academy recently visited two live productions in a week. The students watched a production of “James and the Giant Peach” at the Classic Center, Athens, on Dec. 4. The cast gave a performance that held the students' attention. The play also included a “rapping shark,” which was what student Jessica Helton said she enjoyed the most of the production. Student Justus Innecken said he was thrilled to attend the performance, along with his mom, because it was his first play. Joyce Thomas and Cassie Hill's fourth grade classes have been studying author Roald Dahl. The teachers have read aloud many of Dahl’s books to the classes, as well as the students reading some independently. In addition to “James and the Giant Peach,” Hill's students selected “Matilda” as one of their favorite Dahl books. Thomas’ class preferred “George's Marvelous Medicine” as well as “James and the Giant Peach.” The author study was completed by attend ing the play “James and the Giant Peach” in Athens. The students then attended a live production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at the Fox Theater in Atlanta. As the students emerged into The Fox the atre, Sullie Mabry said that the stars located on the ceiling were her favorite part of the adventure. “The students were delighted to view this inspiring play that gave a fresh outlook of the Christmas story,” school leaders said. Dorian Burnsed said that the “Angel of the Lord” proclaiming “Shazam” at the end of the play amused her most. The students concluded their day by going to the Varsity for lunch. Everyone collected a hat as a souvenir of the field trip. VISIT TO FOX THEATER Students at Bethlehem Christian Academy visit the Fox Theater in Atlanta. Shown are (L-R, back row): Justus Innecken, Baylee Rogers, Caitlin Laudermilk, Jacob Dickinson, Nicole Miller, Alec Tomlinson, Ansley Bowen, Mary Grace Pittman and Sullie Mabry; (front row) Jessica Helton, Bailie Sorah, Dorian Burnsed, Chase Martin, Morganne Brisby, Kaitlyn House, Lexi Hansen, Andrew Laurie, William Pruitt, Tyler Brown, William Myers, Courtney Locke, Mary Grace Gaddy, Rebekah Foil and Bryce Thomas. Bethlehem First Baptist LUNCH AT THE VARSITY Fourth grade students at Bethlehem Christian Academy visit The Varsity in Atlanta for lunch. Shown are (L-R, back row): Joyce Thomas, Ansley Bowen, Jessica Helton, Lexi Hansen, Baylee Rogers, Sullie Mabry, Mary Grace Pittman, Kaitlyn House, Alec Tomlinson, Chase Martin, Andrew Laurie, William Pruitt, Jacob Dickinson, Justus Innecken, Nicole Miller and Cassie Hill; and (front row) Morganne Brisby, Dorian Burnsed, Caitlin Laudermilk, Mary Grace Gaddy, Bryce Thomas, Rebekah Foil, Courtney Locke, William Myers, Bailie Sorah and Tyler Brown. Witcher earns bachelor's degree Whitney Witcher of Auburn earned a degree at North Georgia College and State University during its December commencement ceremony. Witcher earned a bachelor’s degree in finance. School events: Spread the word Earn a degree? Receive a special award at school? Named to the Dean's List? Let us know so we can share your good news. Send your school-related news to the Barrow Journal at news@barrowjournal.com or mail information to 77 East May Street, Winder, Ga. 30680. 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