Making a Difference Part I: Notre Dame Survey Shows Effect of Classical Christian Schools Is Profound
“I was talking to a co-worker about the complexity of our times today, and I mentioned the Cold War, and they had no idea what I was referring to,” lamented my 20-year-old this week. I remember my first visit to a classical Christian school. I had never heard the...
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Valedictorian Address | Nicholas Bradley | Mercer University, Honors Program
Who will your child become? Read on, as 2020 valedictorian Nicholas Bradley shares how Habersham shaped him beyond the classroom, standing out in his experience, as a classical Christian school. “A teacher’s major contribution may pop out anonymously in the life of...
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Salutatorian Address | Ashley Norman | University of Georgia
Who will your child become? Read on, as 2020 salutatorian Ashley Norman shares how Habersham shaped her beyond the classroom, standing out in her experience, as a classical Christian school. “A teacher’s major contribution may pop out anonymously in the life of some...
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“Where Have You Been?” & “Where Are You Going?” | Commencement Address
What separates Habersham from the crowd as a private Christian school in Savannah? We take the long view. The virtues and habits instilled at Habersham don't end with college acceptance. We are always thinking: Who will your child become? Read on to understand more of...
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New Dean of Faculty and Academics
Dear Habersham, As you know, in January, we began a national search for a Dean of Faculty & Academics. Our committee met with many well-qualified candidates from around the country. In the end, we all agreed our best candidate was the one already among us. I am...
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The Habersham School’s Tony Scott Named Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach
SAVANNAH, GA, 3/11/20 – Tony Scott, beloved middle school coach and mentor at The Habersham School, has been promoted to Head Coach for the Varsity Boys’ team at Habersham. “I am humbled and grateful to God that I was considered and named the new Head Coach of Varsity...
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Tribal Markings
by Jason Mehl This week, we are privileged to enjoy a story by 10th-grade humanities teacher, Jason Mehl. This is a special treat, as his students know. A former missionary in Uganda, his students have the opportunity to “earn” a Uganda story each week if they have a...
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The Habersham School’s Sam Parker Commits to UGA
SAVANNAH, GA, 3/4/20 – Sam Parker, a junior at The Habersham School, has committed to swim for the University of Georgia. “I’ve been a Georgia fan my whole life, and it has been a dream to go to The University of Georgia and even be a student-athlete. I’m excited for...
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Everything My Father Taught Me…
by Brent Beaumont When I was a young boy and my father wanted to impart to me some wisdom about human life, he often turned to his favorite philosophers—Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, George Jones, and Merle Haggard, just to name a few. These honky-tonk poets, from a...
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Shelter-in-Place with a Glass of Lemonade
by Jason Manley Jerry Seinfeld once asked, “Ever notice a lot of butlers are named Jeeves?” He continues, “you name a baby Jeeves, you've pretty much mapped out his future, wouldn't you say?” I think similar pigeonholing happens to that humblest of fruit - the lemon....
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