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2B ®Ijt l)pra(b <©a?Pttf Tuesday, May 4,2021 FAITH & VALUES Ansley Potter and John Hewitt are SGES STAR student and teacher St. George’s Episcopal School senior Ansley Potter was recently an nounced as the school’s STAR student and she selected John Hewitt of Barnesville as her STAR teacher. The STAR student award goes to the high school Junior or Senior who scores the top SAT score in a single test administration. The student must also be in the top 10% of his/ her class based on grade point average as well. Ansley has attended SGES since sixth grade and is active in many sports including basket ball, soccer and cross country. She has been Beta Club president for two years, served on the Honor Council for three years and is a member of Junior GUILD. She plans on attending the Univer sity of Georgia in the fall. She is the daughter of Kim and Arthur Potter. She said she selected her STAR teacher based on his ability to make learn ing fun and relate lessons to real world applica tions. “Mr. Hewitt has brought so much happi ness to my senior year. Although 1 have been his student for only one year, he has had a significant impact on my life. He has a passion for teaching, and he truly cares about the success of each of his students. Inside the classroom, he spends time making sure every student understands the material. He has an amaz ing ability to apply class room situations to the real world. These real-life applications make all the difference in learning; they are really interesting and quite eye-opening. Mr. Hewitt’s ability to captivate his students in this manner truly sets him apart,” said Ansley. “Outside the classroom, he has helped me dis cover entirely new career paths 1 never knew about. He has definitely broad ened my horizons as 1 decide on a career, and he has encouraged me to do what will make me the happiest. Mr. Hewitt has the ability to brighten up anyone’s day inside and outside the classroom with his extensive inven tory of phrases and his enthusiastic personality. Mr. Hewitt’s greatest tal ent is his ability to make learning fun. He is a true gem, and 1 am so thank ful to have crossed paths with him.” John Hewitt has taught part time at SGES as a science and math in structor for three years. He teaches Algebra I, Algebra 111, Statistics and Physics. “Mr. Hewitt is beloved by all his students and does a tremendous job of connecting with them and providing real life application of content covered. He brings en ergy, enthusiasm, kind ness, and compassion to each of his classes,” said SGES high school direc tor Blake Monts de Oca. “John truly cares about his students and is genu inely interested in their future success.” He taught Ansley in statistics and said she is an exceptionally intelli gent but humble student who is driven to succeed but well grounded. “You so richly deserve every accolade that will come your way as we approach graduation. 1 am more than honored to be a very small part of your great success. Your choosing me as STAR teacher is perhaps one of the most humbling experiences 1 have ever had. Considering the great wealth of teachers at SGES, it truly came as a shock that you would consider me for that honor,” he said. “When the Lord was handing out intellect, Ansley and the rest of her family managed to get multiple doses. She is extremely driven to succeed, never satisfied with ‘just enough to get by.’ Her teachers best be pre pared for class, because you can bet that she will be. She is one of the best students 1 have ever had the pleasure of teaching. 1 probably learned more from her than she could have possibly learned from me.” SUBMITTED St. George’s Episcopal School STAR student Ansley Potter chose John Hewitt as her STAR teacher. She plans to attend UGA in the fall. She is the daughter of Kim and Arthur Potter. SUBMITTED Rock Springs Christian Academy STAR student Carson Dingier (right), chose Clement Smetana as his STAR teacher. Carson Dingier and Clement Smetana are RSCA STAR student and teacher Carson Dingier is the STAR student at Rock Springs Christian Acad emy for the 2020-2021 school year. He has attended Rock Springs since the fifth grade. Carson has the highest score on the SAT test for his senior class and he chose Clement Smetana, his Chemistry and Foren sics teacher, as his STAR teacher. “Life is all about bal ancing. Balancing being a student, working a job teaching karate and tak ing SCAD courses along with my high school classes has not been easy for me. However, one class that helps me to slow down and priori tize is Mr. Clem’s foren sics class,” said Carson. “At the beginning and end of class, Mr. Clem always makes an effort to talk to the class about life outside of school. The way that Mr. Clem balances quality teaching and genuine conversa tion is what made me choose him as STAR teacher.” Smetana, also known as ‘Mr. Clem’ has a mas ter’s degree in chemis try from the University of Pittsburgh, and an executive MBA from Ga. State University. Prior to his teaching career, he was the head of the DNA Analysis section of the U.S. Army Crime Lab, where he was employed for 30 years. He has taught at Gordon Col lege, Southern Crescent Technical College and now for the last two years at Rock Springs Christian Academy. He lives in Fayetteville with his wife Debbie, and their dog Clyde. Rock Springs Pastor Benny Tate (right), presented Sheriff Brad White with a flag that was flown at the capital in recog nition of the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office by the request of Representative Drew Ferguson. APOSTOLIC • Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, 148 Silver Dollar Rd. ASSEMBLY OF GOD • First Assembly of God, 522 Hwy. 18 W., 770-358-0646 BAPTIST • Antioch Baptist, 2175 Bames- ville Rd., 706472-3024 • Antioch Baptist, 2269 Barnesville Rd., 706472-3373 •Bethel Baptist Church, 702 Johnstonville Rd., 770-358-1720 •Bethel Baptist Church, 448 Zebulon Rd., Milner, 770-358-1727 •Calvary Baptist Church, 640 Rose Ave., 770-358-1208 • Central Baptist Church, 530 Greenwood St., 770-3584482 • East Mt. Sinai Baptist, 100 Washington St., 770-358-1214 • First Baptist Church of Bames- ville, 200 Zebulon St., 770-358-2353 • Friendship Baptist, 121 Friend ship Church Rd., 770-227-1885 • Greater Spring Hill Baptist Church, Locust St., Milner, 770-358- 1818 •Lilia Memorial Baptist, 802 Hwy. 36 E., 404-509-9366 • Midway Baptist Church, 158 City Pond Rd., 770-358-1856 • Milner Baptist Church, 107 Pecan Dr., 770-358-2954 • Mt. Calvary Baptist, 446 Hwy. 18 West, Barnesville, 770-3584984 • Mt. Pleasant Baptist, 863 Piedmont Rd., 770-358-3205 • Mt. Zion Baptist, 612 Perdue Rd., Barnesville • New Hope Baptist, 1471 Hwy. 36 E., Milner •New Life Baptist, 167 Hwy. 41 N., 770-358-3911 •Pine View Baptist, 430 Collier Rd., 770-358-2915 • Ramah Primitive Baptist, 1274 Ramah Church Rd., 770-358-1505 • Sardis Baptist Church, 100 Leverette Rd., 770-358-0015 •Shiloh Baptist Church, 1530 Hwy. 41 S., 770-358-7390 • Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 198 Van Buren Rd., 770-3584611 • The Rock Baptist Church, Hwy. 36 & Piedmont Rd., 706-6474545 • West Mt. Sinai Baptist, 117 Akins St., 770-358-2517 CATHOLIC •St. Peter The Rock Catholic Church, 706-648-2599 CHURCH OF CHRIST • Barnesville Church of Christ, 518 College Dr., 770-358-3905 • Body of Christ Church of the Liv ing God, 640 Atlanta St., Barnesville •Church of Jesus Christ Deliverance Center, 770-233-9832 CHURCH OF GOD • Feast of Tabernacle Church of God, 755 Hwy. 18 W. • Rehoboth Deliverance Center Church of God in Christ, 358-2748 • Shaw Temple True Church of Godin Christ, 600 Mill St. •The Church of God, 755 Hwy. 18 West, 770-358-1689 METHODIST • First United Methodist Church, 375 Thomaston St., Barnesville, 770- 358-1494 • Fredonia CMC, 1024 Fredonia Church Rd., • Rock Springs Church, 219 Rock Springs Rd., 770-229-8663 METHODIST-EPISCOPAL • Bethel AME, 189 Mill St., 770- 358-1330 * Mt. Olive Christian Methodist Episcopal, Fambro Rd., The Rock • Mt. Sinai Christian Methodist Episcopal, 770-584-0694 •Sand Hill CME, 184Sand Hill Rd., 770-3584645 •Sugar Hill AME, 770-358-6100 • White’s Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal, 141 Mill St., 770-358-6872 METHODIST-UNITED * Aldora United Methodist Church, 170 Aldora St., 404-772-9500 • Barnesville First United Method ist, 375 Thomaston St, 770-358-1494 * Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Highways 18 & 109 •GreenMountUMC, 639Hwy.41 S., 358-3838 * Marvin United Methodist Church, 1235 Johnstonville Rd., Barnesville, 770-3584504 •Milner United Methodist Church, 173 Main St., Milner, 770-3564504 • Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, 655 High Falls Rd.,2284141 • Rocky Mount United Methodist Church, 1387 Hwy. 41 South • Unionville United Methodist Church, 971 High Falls Park Rd. NQN-DEN0MINATI0NAL • Experience Community Church, 3400 Johnstonville Rd., 678-544-1546 • Congregation Beth Yisrael, 1165 Hannahs Mill Rd., 706-646-5312 • Faith Church, 782 Ingram Rd., • New Life House of Praise, 100 Aldora Street, 770-358-6524 • Fresh Manna Ministries, 619 Old Milner Rd. 470-592-2143 •Full Gospel Fellowship, 103 Main St. • Good Hope Family Worship Church, 1161 Hwy. 41 S., 770-358- 4343 • Holly Grove Outreach Community, 770-358-7710 • House of Prayer Healing & Deliverance Outreach, 770-358-3337 •Liberty Hill Church, Hwy. 36 E. at Morgan Dairy Rd., Barnesville • New Life Annoited Ministries, 948 Veterans Parkway, 770-358-9102 • New Mount Calvary Community Church, 640 Maynard St., 770-358- 7750 • New Provident Community Outreach Ministries, 770-358-6838 • Rehobeth Church, Zackery Road, 770-358-1119 • Walking in the Light Ministries, 122 Zebulon St., 770-358-7554 •Jesus the Bread of Life, 785 Veteran’s Pkwy., 770-584-6145 PENTECOSTAL • First Pentecostal Lighthouse Church, 419 Forsyth St., 478-258-7043 •Good Shepherd Worship, 805 Zebulon St. • First Pentecostal Church, 3409 Barnesville Hwy. 36 W., • Mid Georgia Gospel Assembly, 1390 Hwy. 341 S„ 770-358-3258 PRESBYTERIAN • Barnesville Presbyterian Church, P.0. Box 323,478-986-7266. CHURCH OFTHENAZARENE • Church of the Nazarene, 744 Hwy. 341 S., 770-358-1314 estate Farm 943 Thomaston St. Barnesville, GA 30204 Bus: 770-358-1108 Phillip Bell, Agent LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR STATE FARM IS THERE® Proyiding Insurance and Fianancial Services n Jordan Forest Products LLC. 752 Grove St. Barnesville, Ga. 30204 770-358-2440 HINES PRESCRIPTION SHOP 302 College Drive. 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