Potential Magazine Fall 2016 | Page 34

Saint James School Takes Two Top Spots in National French Contest Montgomery Academy Students Participate in Philanthropy 101 Course 10 rising seniors at Montgomery Academy participated in the Philanthropy 101 course, which provides an in-depth study of charitable and nonprofit organizations in our community. Led by faculty members Denise Wentworth and Mandy Poundstone, the class is made possible through funding from The W. James Samford, Jr. Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Temple Millsap and Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Davidson. During the class this summer, students heard presentations about, visited and/or did community service with these non-profit organizations: Adams Foundation, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Alabama Wildlife Federation, Brantwood Children’s Home, Camp ASCCA, Camp Seale Harris, Central Alabama Community Foundation, Child Protect, Children’s Hospital of Alabama, Common Ground Montgomery, Dream Court, Family Sunshine Center, Father Purcell Children’s Center, Habitat for Humanity, Huntingdon College, One Church Mission, Mary Ellen’s Hearth, Medical Outreach Ministries, Montgomery Area Council on Aging (MACOA), Montgomery Area Food Bank, Respite Care Ministry (First United Methodist Church), Salvation Army, Service Dogs of Alabama and Stella’s Voice. ABOVE: Seated from left to right: Emily Ernest, Anna Kate Lindsey, Ms. Lucinda Cannon with The W. James Samford, Jr. Foundation, E