Category Archives: Upper School

“There is no dishonor in losing the race. There is only dishonor in not racing because you are afraid to lose.” ― Garth Stein House Standings 102 158 125 159 Ja’Vonte Bowden & Alex Reulbach Julia Dunn and Meghan Hendry displayed … Continue reading →

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” ― Mae West House Standings 102 158 125 159 Sam Norvell demonstrated KINDNESS when he provided breakfast for his advisory and their freshmen brother advisory group.   News … Continue reading →

“Effective questioning brings insight, which fuels curiosity, which cultivates wisdom.” — Chip Bell House Standings 102 148 125 156 Danny Kungl, Ryan Emerson, and Griffin Wickwire showed KINDNESS in helping Mrs. Shandley move chairs during Student Life.     News Feed If … Continue reading →

“One problem thoroughly understood is of more value than a score poorly mastered.” – Booker T. Washington House Standings 91 138 109 101 Luke Letica showed INTEGRITY when he checked with a teachers on an assessment before he took it.     News … Continue reading →

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X House Standings 91 138 109 101 Carli Gordon demonstrated INTEGRITY when she handled a situation very maturely.   News Feed Leadership Lunch … Continue reading →

“Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us.” – Wilma Rudolph House Standings 91 138 109 101 TEAMWORK is … Continue reading →

“Life does not ask what we want. It presents us with options” — Thomas Sowell House Standings 91 36 74 64 Cameron Ray Abby Hedgecock showed COURAGE when she took a risk with the wheel workshop and shared a strategy for … Continue reading →

“Life does not ask what we want. It presents us with options” — Thomas Sowell House Standings 91 36 74 64 Jenny Howard & Keshav Shah Sarah Dockery showed INTEGRITY when she accepted responsibility for making a command decision.     News Feed … Continue reading →

“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” – Michael Jordan House Standings 91 36 74 64 Alex … Continue reading →

“The essence of America – that which really unites us – is not ethnicity, or nationality or religion – it is an idea – and what an idea it is: That you can come from humble circumstances and do great … Continue reading →