Duluth, Norcross Make Best High School List

The U.S. News and World Report rank the two schools among the top in the state.

U.S. News and World Report has released this year's ranking for best high schools nationally and statewide, both Duluth and Norcross High Schools are near the top in state rankings. Duluth High School ranked No. 10 in the state and No. 592 nationally, while Norcross High School took the No. 12 in state rankings and No. 667 for the country. According to the report, nearly 22,000 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Columbia were evaluated. Schools were awarded gold, silver, or bronze medals based on state proficiency standards, how well they prepare students for college, and other factors. Both Duluth and Norcross were awarded silver medals. The scores were based on student to teacher ratios, college readiness and …

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What Happened to Peachtree Corners Preschool & Academy?

One parent went to drop off her daughter at the school one day and everything was gone inside.

In March, reader Alda Manning wrote to Patch saying that her granddaughter's preschool appeared to have closed out of the blue. Manning explained that her granddaughter's father intended to drop her off March 6 at Peachtree Corners Preschool & Academy, a Montessori-style institution in the city of Norcross that taught children ages 2 through 5. When they arrived at the school, everything inside was gone. The phone number was inactive, and there was no sign on the outside to tell parents what happened. Did your child go to the school? Do you know what happened to it? Let us know in the comments. Manning expressed how disappointed she was, especially since the school had been one of the best preschools she's dealt with. "As far as experience…

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Ruthy Lachman Paul

10:02 am on Wednesday, May 9, 2012

It's not so pleasant to see a Locked Kindergarten. The real victims here are the children. Situations like this do not occur overnight somebody should have warned the parents so that they could not only make other arrangements but also prepare the children for the change. This may be a dramatic change for the children. . I wonder who will make up an explanation or words to the children who are …   more ›

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Wesleyan Theatre Department Presents 'Our Town'

The Wolfe Players at Wesleyan High School presented a moving rendition of Thornton Wilder’s great American play.

In 1938 Thornton Wilder wrote the now iconic American play Our Town. Set around 1901-1910, this play sends the simple message to stop and smell the roses. It’s interesting that even before televisions and computers, Wilder felt a need for us to slow down. Director Steve Broyles commented that, “After the Industrial Revolution, over 110 years ago, things were speeding up. Playwright Wilder was concerned that our lives were becoming too complex and we were missing the simple and important things.” Consequently, Broyles is very glad for his high school students to be considering this message as they present the play.  One way Wilder’s play emphasizes simplicity is in the set design which was purposed by him and continues to be played …

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Diamond DeShields Commits to North Carolina

The Norcross High basketball player signs to the Tar Heels last Saturday.

Norcross High basketball player Diamond DeShields committed to the North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday, according to ESPN. DeShields is the No. 3 propsect in the class of 2013, and is the Tar Heels' highest-ranked junior commitment to date, according to the article. The offense guard helped the Lady Blue Devils score a spot in this year's semifinals, but they lost against the undefeated McEachern High 64-61. Norcross had won the previous two state titles. For the full story on Diamond DeShields and North Carolina's other recruits, check out the ESPN article.

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UGA's Michael Adams: What Will be His Legacy?

The University of Georgia president is stepping down in 2013.

University of Georgia President Michael Adams will tell the UGA community today at 11am what most already know: that he's leaving his job at the end of June next year. In June 1997, Adams arrived from tiny Centre College, succeeding President Charles Knapp. When Adams became president, Zell Miller was governor. The $100,000 family income cap on HOPE scholarship recipients had been removed in 1995, attracting more students from educated, affluent families and raising the academic bar for those wanting to attend the state's flagship institution. But there have been bumps in the road for Adams--some of them huge. At times during his tenure, the faculty has been at odds with Adams, who had not worked at a major research university before …

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UGA's Michael Adams: Yes, I'm Leaving

The University of Georgia president says he's stepping down next year.

For a few seconds, it looked as though Michael Adams wasn't going to make it through a speech about his leaving the President's Office at the University of Georgia. He had said that when he accepted the job in June 1997, with him were his parents, both of whom have since died, and his wife Mary. His face collapsed a little, but he recovered. Many of those in the audience may not recover. The university community remains in shock over Adams' sudden announcement that he will step down from his job at the end of June 2013. Only a few of the inner staff and upper level administrators learned late Wednesday that he would be leaving. After his brief, formal speech, in which he thanked those who have helped launch the University into the ranks of…

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Foundation Gala Drew Large Group of Supporters

The NHS Foundation for Excellence 7th Annual Gala raised nearly $90,000 at the event held under the stars at the Fields Club.

The threat of rain didn't stop supporters of the Norcross High School Foundation for Excellence from showing up at the Seventh Annual Gala on Friday held at The Fields Club in Peachtree Corners. Held for the second time at the outdoor venue under the stars, the event was filled with friends, neighbors, politicians, principals and teachers who came to show their support for the annual fund-raising event. "We had 545 people attend this year," said Jenny Chapin, co-president of the Foundation, "and we raised almost $90,000." The gala is not only a fund-raising event, it's also an opportunity to honor those in the community who have made significant contributions to Norcross HS and the community. The Foundation has been recognizing three …

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Lisa Kacena-Grell

2:32 pm on Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Great job Jenny! Raising $90,000 that is just awesome!   more ›