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Graduation Address by Bryan Loritts

Friday, 24 May 2013 20:15 Written by Winston Baccus

Pastor Bryan Loritts of Fellowship Memphis gave the graduation speech at Presbyterian Day School on May 24, 2013.

Grizzlies at PDS: Boys, Teachers, Parents and Alums Create Life-Size Grizzlies

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 10:31 Written by Administrator

Grizzlies spirit has struck PDS, and it's soon to be (weather permitting) on display for all driving by on Poplar Avenue.

Members of the PDS community have collaborated on the design and creation of a wooden, eight-foot tall set of Grizzlies (the five starters, plus Coach Hollins and Griz). "We want to show our support of the team and love of Memphis," says Headmaster Lee Burns.

Individuals involved in the project include PDS boys Kemp Conrad (2nd grade), Andrew Dobbs (2nd grade), Tre Johnson (5th grade), Robert King (4th grade), Matt Michael (5th grade), Edwin Rawson (5th grade), Thomas Rogers (5th grade), Blake Sexton (5th grade), Russell Williamson (5th grade), and Andrew Xu (2nd grade).

Two PDS alums, Jackson Pacheco and Shea Gabrielleschi, joined the current PDS boys in offering their hard work and artistic skills.

Art teacher Darla Linerode-Henson coordinated the project in her art room. Several of her colleagues on the faculty joined in the fun, including PE teachers Spencer McLean and Garrett Harrison, as well as Learning Coaches Abbie Fowler and Amy Fruitt, 2nd grade teacher Beth Diaz, and substitute teacher Rhonda Test.

Several parents, Olga King and Brian Fowler, joined in the fun.

All in all, it was a team effort, led by our great art teacher, Mrs. Linerode-Henson.

PDS hopes that Grizzlies fans enjoy the art.

Go Grizzlies!

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PDS Boys Participate in Youth Legislature

Tuesday, 14 May 2013 11:43 Written by Nina Haley

PDS sent seven teams of students to participate in the Fifteenth Annual YMCA Middle School Youth Legislature Conference on Wednesday, May 8th, in City Hall Council Chambers. This conference, a part of the Youth In Government program, is a one-day educational competition in which students grades 6th through 8th have a hands-on experience with the legislative process. Creating a law for the state of Tennessee, researching the fiscal impact on the state, and determining the consequences of violating the chosen law in terms of a fine or jail sentence are only a part of the process. Students have the additional opportunity to develop leadership and speaking skills while debating under the rules of parliamentary procedure.

The PDS teams included:

An Act To Require A Consistent Minimum Wage Across The State of Tennessee—Andrew Gibson, Bailey Keel, and Walker Upshaw
An Act To Require All New Homes Built In Tennessee To Contain Carbon Monoxide Detectors—John William Farris and Trey Fussell
An Act To Require All New School Buses In Tennessee To Be Equipped With A Crossing Arm—Garrott Braswell, Walker Crosby, and William Pollard
An Act To Require All Manufacturers Of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs To Fund A Recycling Program—Anders Croone, Lee Linkous, and Matthew Rogers
An Act To Require All Persons Riding A Bicycle To Wear A Helmet—Stuart Grow, Peyton Murphy, and John Rack
An Act To Prohibit All Citizens Under The Age of 16 From Driving A Motorized Boat—Robin Coffman and Thomas Hayden
An Act To Require Armed Security Guards In All Public Schools—Jacob Curlin and Ethan Lam

Awards received:

Outstanding Statesman: Walker Crosby
Outstanding Statesman—Honorable Mention: Bailey Keel
Outstanding Statesman—Honorable Mention: Trey Fussell

“PDS 6th graders spent the morning presenting amongst the more experienced 7th and 8th graders. Each PDS boy presented a wealth of information based on authoritative research in a manner becoming an older student. We can be proud of all of our boys,” said Nina Haley, Youth Legislature Sponsor and Coach. PDS boys received kudos from the attending sponsors at the Youth Legislature Conference for their research, knowledge, and debating skills. A job well done—Congratulations!

PDS Theatre - "Treasure Island"

Wednesday, 15 May 2013 06:23 Written by Winston Baccus

Our After-School Adventures Theatre Class performed "Treasure Island" this week. Meeting together every Wednesday after school, the boys in this semester-long class were directly involved in the production of this play down to the painting of the backdrops. 4th graders Whit Cook and Fawwaz Omer and 5th graders Andrew Bragorgos and Kyle Koester were involved in writing the script for this particular adaptation, though all the boys at some point had input in their characters' lines and choreographed their own fight scenes. Cast of characters in order of appearance included...

OLD JIM HAWKINS played by 5th grader Kyle Koester

BILLY BONES played by 4th grader Fawwaz Omer

YOUNG JIM HAWKINS played by 2nd grader Vince Boberski

JIM'S FATHER played by 3rd grader Walter Mink

BLACK DOG played by 3rd grader Oscar Marshall

DR. LIVESLEY played by 3rd grader Owen Fussell

EMLYN JENKINS played by 3rd grader Carter Strickland

BLIND PEW played by 4th graders Christopher Parks

LONG JOHN SILVER played by 3rd grader Kyler Herring

DIRK played by 3rd grader Andrew Harris

ISRAEL HANDS played by 2nd grader Harrison Brown

CAPTAIN SMOLLETT played by 5th grader Andrew Bragorgos

SQUIRE TRELAWNEY played by 4th grader Whit Cook

BEN GUNN played by Walter Mink

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School Bell Dedicated in Honor of 6th Graders

Friday, 10 May 2013 13:27 Written by Winston Baccus

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Friday, May 10, 2013 marked the beginning of a new tradition at Presbyterian Day School.

The Class of 2013 and their parents gave PDS a beautiful brass bell which was placed by the school's main entrance. On the bell was inscribed Psalm 121:8, "The Lord watches over your comings and goings, now and forever." The bell will be rung at the beginning of school and other special school occasions, including special times when boys are leaving campus or graduating.

As part of the dedication ceremony, each 6th-grade boy was invited to share what he was most thankful about from their PDS years. Each boy then rang the bell.

Thanks to 6th grade mother Mary Call Ford and the other parents who helped make this happen.