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Quick Pix As always, it has been a busy few days at Carolina Day. Last Friday was Denim Day with students and faculty "paying" for the privilege of wearing jeans to school. Each division participated and all of the proceeds will be going to local cancer-support programs for women. Below are a couple of Key students contributing to the cause and getting a pink ribbon to wear with their jeans.
The Upper School Honor Council staffed the check-in booth for the Upper School.
There will be a follow-up article in the December issue of Bell Notes about the success of our first Denim Day. Serious Science Last week the eighth graders were testing parachute designs in the stairwell to the cafeteria. The students designed and built parachutes that would float slowly and safely to the ground, one story below. This was an excellent exercise in putting the "process of design" to good practical use.
Yesterday the pre-kindergarten through second-grade students gathered in the library at different times for a real treat.
They were about to hear a story about a real-life hero, "Louie the Buoy."
Allain Andry from New Orleans, a Carolina Day grandparent and author, was on campus to read his book, Louie the Buoy to a captivated audience. While everyone was excited to hear this real author read his work aloud, there were three in the audience who were especially proud. Grandsons Ras (PK) and Becker (1st grade) were thrilled to have their grandfather on campus. Mr. Andry's wife, Judy, was proud of the moment, too.
Iditarod fever continues to mount, especially between the pre-kindergarten students and their fourth-grade buddies. This week the PK and fourth-grade students got together to enjoy some specially baked dog cookies (for kids) and pizza (also for kids). They were even served this tasty food out of dog dishes.
After lunch, the future mushers joined lots of other students for another treat which started with Chief Iditarod Musher Cathy Walters leading the students in a special Iditarod song.
Excitement was in the air, and finally Hugh Neff was introduced. Mr. Neff is a real-life Iditarod racer. While born in Tennessee and raised in Illinois--he discovered himself in Alaska. Mr. Neff had the opportunity to live and train with the native Athabascan people and several top-notch mushers. He started with village races and graduated to tougher challenges. The Iditarod Dog Sled Race was his dream for many years. After eight years of preparation, Mr. Neff came in 22nd place as a rookie--earning him the prestigious 2004 Iditarod Rookie of the Year award. Mr. Neff will be competing again this coming March.
After Mr. Neff's presentation, the real star of the show arrived. Marcellus, Mr. Neff's lead husky, came out to the meet the crowd.
After the show, a few students got to come up and try on some of Mr. Neff's gear. These fourth graders are wearing his mushing gloves.
It was a great day to be on the golf course yesterday as we held our 15th Annual Golf Tournament combined with our first-ever Tennis Tournament. About 85 competitors enjoyed the day at the Grove Park Inn Golf Course and Sports Complex. Thanks to all of our sponsors and a special appreciation to our major sponsors including Preferred Properties, Crowne Plaza Resort, and First Citizens Bank. All proceeds will support need-based financial aid.
Parting Snaps... Okay, just a parting snap. Teacher Grace Nichols was proud of the job she did on her first day of duty as the slow/stop sign holder at afternoon pick-up.
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