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Roberson Excited About Coaching at Westside

Roberson Excited About Coaching at Westside

Westside High School's new girls varsity basketball head coach, Candice Y. Roberson, understands the struggles of balancing a rigorous academic workload while accumulating points on the basketball court.

The former professional basketball player, who was a scholar athlete while at the University of Cincinnati, was appointed head coach during the August Board Meeting. To read more, click here.

"Dead Man Walking" Author to Speak in Macon

"Dead Man Walking" Author to Speak in Macon

Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking and death penalty abolitionist is slated to speak at Mount de Sales Academy for International Day of Peace.

That's at 11:30 a.m. in the Performing Arts Theater on Wednesday, September 19.

Prejean's book was on the New York Time's best seller list for 31 weeks and later was developed into a motion picture starring Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn, according to a news release.

Northeast Honors Former Teacher with JROTC Complex Dedication

Northeast Honors Former Teacher with JROTC Complex Dedication

The Northeast High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program held a dedication program September 1, 2012, for Northeast's JROTC Training Complex.

The Northeast High School JROTC Training Complex was dedicated to Sgt. 1st Class Gordon C. Williams and was named the Gordon C. Williams JROTC Training Complex. Sgt. 1st Class Williams started the Army JROTC program at Northeast High School. He taught there from 1974-1993.

Many of his family, friends and former cadets attended the dedication program to honor Sgt. 1st Class Williams and his service to the Northeast JROTC program. 

Weaver Middle Partners with Wendy's to Celebrate Students of the Month

Weaver Middle Partners with Wendy's to Celebrate Students of the Month

Congratulations to Weaver Middle School's August Students of the Month.

Weaver Middle School has partnered with Wendy’s to recognize students who consistently do the right thing, even when no one is watching.

Students of the Month receive a coupon for a free Jr. Frosty, courtesy of Wendy’s.

Co-author of Controversial bin Laden Book Coming to Macon

Co-author of Controversial bin Laden Book Coming to Macon

Kevin Maurer jokes that he has a new title these days: Partner in Treason. What might be a cute play on words for some—especially for a writer who has co-authored three books—is for Kevin a sly, knowing twist on the controversy surrounding his latest effort, “No Easy Day.” It’s a book he wrote with a former Navy SEAL (pseudonym Mark Owen) who was on the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. The Department of Defense didn’t clear the manuscript and threatened to shut down publication of the book, citing fears that it contained secrets concerning national security.

Thus, Kevin Maurer is a Partner in Treason. But only jokingly.

He can’t say much about that book right now, except that it’s a story about “the guys” involved with the raid, not a tell-all that reveals secrets.

Springdale Boosterthon Fun Run Promotes Fitness, Leadership, Character

Springdale Boosterthon Fun Run Promotes Fitness, Leadership, Character

Springdale Elementary School participated in a new fundraiser this year, a Boosterthon Fun Run. Boosterthon is a healthy alternative to traditional product sales. The program promoted fitness, leadership, and character, said Springdale Principal Dr. Amy Duke.

The students asked for pledges toward the number of laps they could run at the Fun Run on Friday, August 24. Through daily character education lessons with the Boosterthon team members, students learned about how making good choices reflects strength of character.

The new fundraiser was a huge success that raised fitness awareness and money for school projects.